Is New Town a good place to live?
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In New Town (DH5 8), recorded crime is 10% above the national average, homes sell for around £138,761 on average, there are 4 schools in the area (2 of 2 Ofsted-rated Good or Outstanding), flood risk from rivers and the sea is medium, and it ranks as close to the national average for deprivation (deprivation decile 4/10, where 1 is most deprived).
- C Safetycrime 10% above average
- D Floodmedium risk
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Official UK open data · crime to 2026-04 · HM Land Registry, Police.uk, Environment Agency, GIAS/Ofsted, ONS 2021. Free to browse.
Avg sold price
£138,761
Population
8,386
Recorded crime
294.1
Schools
4
Broadband
93%
Flood risk
Medium
Flood risk in New Town DH5 8
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in New Town DH5 8 is rated medium. Around 0.9% of properties (28 of 3,183) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 21 are at significant risk.
Source: Environment Agency, Risk of Flooding from Rivers and Sea, updated 2026-06-27. Surface-water and groundwater flooding are modelled separately and are not included here. Commission an official flood search before purchase.
Sold-price trend (1995–2026)
Annual sold price in DH5 8, 1995–2026 — mean (blue) and median (terracotta). The median is the typical sale; a wide gap to the mean means a few high-value sales pull the average up. 2026 is a part year (24 sales so far). Hover a point for both figures. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.
Recorded crime trend
Recorded crimes per month in DH5 8 (May 24–Apr 26, average 40/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.
Who lives here
- Median age
- 44
- One-person households
- 33%
- Households with children
- 28%
- Households
- 3,744
Owned 60% · Social rent 25% · Private rent 14%
Census 2021 (ONS), for DH5 8.
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New Town DH5 8: frequently asked questions
Is New Town DH5 8 a good place to live?
In New Town (DH5 8), recorded crime is 10% above the national average, homes sell for around £138,761 on average, there are 4 schools in the area (2 of 2 Ofsted-rated Good or Outstanding), flood risk from rivers and the sea is medium, and it ranks as close to the national average for deprivation (deprivation decile 4/10, where 1 is most deprived).
What is the crime rate in New Town DH5 8?
Recorded crime in New Town DH5 8 runs at 294.1 per 1,000 properties, 10% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
Is New Town DH5 8 safe?
Crime in New Town DH5 8 is above the national average. Recorded crime in New Town DH5 8 runs at 294.1 per 1,000 properties, 10% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
How much are house prices in New Town DH5 8?
Homes in New Town DH5 8 sell for around £138,761 on average, based on 115 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).
Is New Town DH5 8 at risk of flooding?
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in New Town DH5 8 is rated medium. Around 0.9% of properties (28 of 3,183) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 21 are at significant risk.
How many schools are there in New Town DH5 8?
There are 4 schools in New Town DH5 8 (3 primary, 0 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.
Are the schools in New Town DH5 8 any good?
Of the 2 Ofsted-rated schools in New Town DH5 8, 2 (100%) are rated Good or Outstanding (Ofsted).
Is New Town DH5 8 a deprived area?
New Town DH5 8 sits in deprivation decile 4 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it around the national average for England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).