Is Hightown a good place to live?
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In Hightown (L38 8), recorded crime is 274% above the national 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).
- E Safetycrime 274% 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.
Population
1,719
Recorded crime
1000.0
Broadband
0%
Flood risk
Medium
Flood risk in Hightown L38 8
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Hightown L38 8 is rated medium. Around 58.8% of properties (20 of 34) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 12 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 8 (May 24–Apr 26, average 1/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 8.
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Hightown L38 8: frequently asked questions
Is Hightown L38 8 a good place to live?
In Hightown (L38 8), recorded crime is 274% above the national 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 Hightown L38 8?
Recorded crime in Hightown L38 8 runs at 1000.0 per 1,000 properties, 274% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
Is Hightown L38 8 safe?
Crime in Hightown L38 8 is above the national average. Recorded crime in Hightown L38 8 runs at 1000.0 per 1,000 properties, 274% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
Is Hightown L38 8 at risk of flooding?
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Hightown L38 8 is rated medium. Around 58.8% of properties (20 of 34) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 12 are at significant risk.
Is Hightown L38 8 a deprived area?
Hightown L38 8 sits in deprivation decile 6 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it around the national average for England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).