Is Columbia a good place to live?
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In Columbia (NE38 8), recorded crime is 33% below the national average, homes sell for around £231,049 on average, there are 4 schools in the area (2 of 2 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).
- B Safetycrime 33% 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
£231,049
Population
17,342
Recorded crime
178.2
Schools
4
Broadband
83%
Flood risk
High
Flood risk in Columbia NE38 8
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Columbia NE38 8 is rated high. Around 1.1% of properties (46 of 4,344) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 33 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 NE38 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 (26 sales so far). Hover a point for both figures. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.
Recorded crime trend
Recorded crimes per month in NE38 8 (May 24–Jun 26, average 37/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.
Who lives here
- Median age
- 45
- One-person households
- 26%
- Households with children
- 28%
- Households
- 7,347
Owned 71% · Social rent 18% · Private rent 11%
Census 2021 (ONS), for NE38 8.
Browse postcodes
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Columbia NE38 8: frequently asked questions
Is Columbia NE38 8 a good place to live?
In Columbia (NE38 8), recorded crime is 33% below the national average, homes sell for around £231,049 on average, there are 4 schools in the area (2 of 2 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 Columbia NE38 8?
Recorded crime in Columbia NE38 8 runs at 178.2 per 1,000 properties, 33% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
Is Columbia NE38 8 safe?
Crime in Columbia NE38 8 is below the national average. Recorded crime in Columbia NE38 8 runs at 178.2 per 1,000 properties, 33% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
How much are house prices in Columbia NE38 8?
Homes in Columbia NE38 8 sell for around £231,049 on average, based on 116 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).
Is Columbia NE38 8 at risk of flooding?
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Columbia NE38 8 is rated high. Around 1.1% of properties (46 of 4,344) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 33 are at significant risk.
How many schools are there in Columbia NE38 8?
There are 4 schools in Columbia NE38 8 (2 primary, 2 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.
Are the schools in Columbia NE38 8 any good?
Of the 2 Ofsted-rated schools in Columbia NE38 8, 2 (100%) are rated Good or Outstanding (Ofsted).
Is Columbia NE38 8 a deprived area?
Columbia NE38 8 sits in deprivation decile 6 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it around the national average for England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).