Postcode sector · L38 7

Is Hightown a good place to live?

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In Hightown (L38 7), homes sell for around £62,000 on average, flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as close to the national average for deprivation (deprivation decile 6/10, where 1 is most deprived).

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Flood risk in Hightown L38 7

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Hightown L38 7 is rated high. Around 59.1% of properties (55 of 93) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 10 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.

Recorded crime trend

Jul 24: 1 crimesAug 24: 4 crimesOct 24: 1 crimesJun 25: 1 crimesJul 25: 2 crimesAug 25: 3 crimesOct 25: 1 crimesNov 25: 2 crimesDec 25: 1 crimesJan 26: 1 crimesJun 26: 1 crimes Jun 26: 1 crimes 4 1 Jul 24 Jun 26

Recorded crimes per month in L38 7 (Jul 24–Jun 26, average 2/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.

Who lives here

Median age
47
One-person households
24%
Households with children
30%
Households
626

Owned 85% · Social rent 4% · Private rent 10%

Census 2021 (ONS), for L38 7.

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Hightown L38 7: frequently asked questions

Is Hightown L38 7 a good place to live?

In Hightown (L38 7), homes sell for around £62,000 on average, flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as close to the national average for deprivation (deprivation decile 6/10, where 1 is most deprived).

How much are house prices in Hightown L38 7?

Homes in Hightown L38 7 sell for around £62,000 on average (HM Land Registry).

Is Hightown L38 7 at risk of flooding?

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Hightown L38 7 is rated high. Around 59.1% of properties (55 of 93) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 10 are at significant risk.

Is Hightown L38 7 a deprived area?

Hightown L38 7 sits in deprivation decile 6 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it around the national average for England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).