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Is Great Altcar a good place to live?

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In Great Altcar (L37 5), recorded crime is 32% below the national average, homes sell for around £285,000 on average, flood risk from rivers and the sea is medium, and it ranks as close to the national average for deprivation (deprivation decile 6/10, where 1 is most deprived).

Official UK open data · crime to 2026-04 · HM Land Registry, Police.uk, Environment Agency, GIAS/Ofsted, ONS 2021. Free to browse.

Flood risk in Great Altcar L37 5

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Great Altcar L37 5 is rated medium. Around 95.1% of properties (137 of 144) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 1 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 (1997–2025)

1997: mean £320,000, median £320,000 (1 sale)1999: mean £130,000, median £130,000 (1 sale)2002: mean £121,000, median £121,000 (1 sale)2003: mean £100,000, median £100,000 (1 sale)2007: mean £194,500, median £194,500 (1 sale)2008: mean £202,000, median £202,000 (1 sale)2014: mean £190,000, median £190,000 (1 sale)2017: mean £240,000, median £240,000 (1 sale)2018: mean £850,000, median £850,000 (1 sale)2019: mean £790,000, median £790,000 (1 sale)2021: mean £202,500, median £200,000 (4 sales)2024: mean £285,000, median £285,000 (1 sale)2025: mean £250,000, median £260,000 (3 sales)1997: mean £320,000, median £320,000 (1 sale)1999: mean £130,000, median £130,000 (1 sale)2002: mean £121,000, median £121,000 (1 sale)2003: mean £100,000, median £100,000 (1 sale)2007: mean £194,500, median £194,500 (1 sale)2008: mean £202,000, median £202,000 (1 sale)2014: mean £190,000, median £190,000 (1 sale)2017: mean £240,000, median £240,000 (1 sale)2018: mean £850,000, median £850,000 (1 sale)2019: mean £790,000, median £790,000 (1 sale)2021: mean £202,500, median £200,000 (4 sales)2024: mean £285,000, median £285,000 (1 sale)2025: mean £250,000, median £260,000 (3 sales) MeanMedian £850,000 £100,000 1997 2025

Annual sold price in L37 5, 1997–2025 — 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. Latest median £260,000. Hover a point for both figures. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.

Recorded crime trend

Jun 24: 2 crimesJul 24: 2 crimesAug 24: 2 crimesSep 25: 3 crimesApr 26: 2 crimes Apr 26: 2 crimes 3 2 Jun 24 Apr 26

Recorded crimes per month in L37 5 (Jun 24–Apr 26, average 2/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.

Who lives here

Median age
48
One-person households
22%
Households with children
27%
Households
530

Owned 72% · Social rent 13% · Private rent 15%

Census 2021 (ONS), for L37 5.

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Great Altcar L37 5: frequently asked questions

Is Great Altcar L37 5 a good place to live?

In Great Altcar (L37 5), recorded crime is 32% below the national average, homes sell for around £285,000 on average, flood risk from rivers and the sea is medium, and it ranks as close to the national average for deprivation (deprivation decile 6/10, where 1 is most deprived).

What is the crime rate in Great Altcar L37 5?

Recorded crime in Great Altcar L37 5 runs at 181.8 per 1,000 properties, 32% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

Is Great Altcar L37 5 safe?

Crime in Great Altcar L37 5 is below the national average. Recorded crime in Great Altcar L37 5 runs at 181.8 per 1,000 properties, 32% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

How much are house prices in Great Altcar L37 5?

Homes in Great Altcar L37 5 sell for around £285,000 on average, based on 1 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).

Is Great Altcar L37 5 at risk of flooding?

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Great Altcar L37 5 is rated medium. Around 95.1% of properties (137 of 144) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 1 are at significant risk.

Is Great Altcar L37 5 a deprived area?

Great Altcar L37 5 sits in deprivation decile 6 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it around the national average for England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).