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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Population
1,719
Broadband
0%
Flood risk
High
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
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).