Is Bescar a good place to live?
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In Bescar (L40 9), recorded crime is 58% below the national average, homes sell for around £421,012 on average, there are 3 schools in the area (0 of 1 Ofsted-rated Good or Outstanding), 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).
- A Safetycrime 58% below average
- E Floodhigh 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
£421,012
Population
5,673
Recorded crime
113.6
Schools
3
Broadband
15%
Flood risk
High
Flood risk in Bescar L40 9
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Bescar L40 9 is rated high. Around 3.4% of properties (29 of 860) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 15 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 L40 9, 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 (11 sales so far). Hover a point for both figures. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.
Recorded crime trend
Recorded crimes per month in L40 9 (May 24–Apr 26, average 7/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.
Who lives here
- Median age
- 50
- One-person households
- 32%
- Households with children
- 20%
- Households
- 2,451
Owned 71% · Social rent 10% · Private rent 18%
Census 2021 (ONS), for L40 9.
Browse postcodes
- L40 9AA
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Bescar L40 9: frequently asked questions
Is Bescar L40 9 a good place to live?
In Bescar (L40 9), recorded crime is 58% below the national average, homes sell for around £421,012 on average, there are 3 schools in the area (0 of 1 Ofsted-rated Good or Outstanding), 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).
What is the crime rate in Bescar L40 9?
Recorded crime in Bescar L40 9 runs at 113.6 per 1,000 properties, 58% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
Is Bescar L40 9 safe?
Crime in Bescar L40 9 is below the national average. Recorded crime in Bescar L40 9 runs at 113.6 per 1,000 properties, 58% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
How much are house prices in Bescar L40 9?
Homes in Bescar L40 9 sell for around £421,012 on average, based on 35 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).
Is Bescar L40 9 at risk of flooding?
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Bescar L40 9 is rated high. Around 3.4% of properties (29 of 860) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 15 are at significant risk.
How many schools are there in Bescar L40 9?
There are 3 schools in Bescar L40 9 (2 primary, 0 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.
Are the schools in Bescar L40 9 any good?
Of the 1 Ofsted-rated schools in Bescar L40 9, 0 (0%) are rated Good or Outstanding (Ofsted).
Is Bescar L40 9 a deprived area?
Bescar L40 9 sits in deprivation decile 6 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it around the national average for England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).