Is Bowmanstead a good place to live?
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In Bowmanstead (LA21 8), recorded crime is 84% below the national average, homes sell for around £493,579 on average, there are 2 schools in the area (1 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 84% 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
£493,579
Population
2,938
Recorded crime
43.0
Schools
2
Broadband
11%
Flood risk
High
Flood risk in Bowmanstead LA21 8
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Bowmanstead LA21 8 is rated high. Around 28.7% of properties (358 of 1,248) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 268 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 LA21 8, 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 (6 sales so far). Hover a point for both figures. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.
Recorded crime trend
Recorded crimes per month in LA21 8 (May 24–Apr 26, average 6/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.
Who lives here
- Median age
- 57
- One-person households
- 32%
- Households with children
- 16%
- Households
- 1,392
Owned 63% · Social rent 16% · Private rent 21%
Census 2021 (ONS), for LA21 8.
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Bowmanstead LA21 8: frequently asked questions
Is Bowmanstead LA21 8 a good place to live?
In Bowmanstead (LA21 8), recorded crime is 84% below the national average, homes sell for around £493,579 on average, there are 2 schools in the area (1 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 Bowmanstead LA21 8?
Recorded crime in Bowmanstead LA21 8 runs at 43.0 per 1,000 properties, 84% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
Is Bowmanstead LA21 8 safe?
Crime in Bowmanstead LA21 8 is below the national average. Recorded crime in Bowmanstead LA21 8 runs at 43.0 per 1,000 properties, 84% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
How much are house prices in Bowmanstead LA21 8?
Homes in Bowmanstead LA21 8 sell for around £493,579 on average, based on 19 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).
Is Bowmanstead LA21 8 at risk of flooding?
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Bowmanstead LA21 8 is rated high. Around 28.7% of properties (358 of 1,248) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 268 are at significant risk.
How many schools are there in Bowmanstead LA21 8?
There are 2 schools in Bowmanstead LA21 8 (1 primary, 1 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.
Are the schools in Bowmanstead LA21 8 any good?
Of the 1 Ofsted-rated schools in Bowmanstead LA21 8, 1 (100%) are rated Good or Outstanding (Ofsted).
Is Bowmanstead LA21 8 a deprived area?
Bowmanstead LA21 8 sits in deprivation decile 6 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it around the national average for England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).