Is Eckington a good place to live?
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In Eckington (S21 4), recorded crime is 8% above the national average, homes sell for around £201,481 on average, there are 5 schools in the area (1 of 3 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 5/10, where 1 is most deprived).
- C Safetycrime 8% above average
- D Schools33% Good/Outstanding
- 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
£201,481
Population
8,782
Recorded crime
288.2
Schools
5
Broadband
93%
Flood risk
High
Flood risk in Eckington S21 4
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Eckington S21 4 is rated high. Around 1.0% of properties (41 of 3,941) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 40 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 S21 4, 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 (20 sales so far). Hover a point for both figures. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.
Recorded crime trend
Recorded crimes per month in S21 4 (May 24–Jun 26, average 47/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.
Who lives here
- Median age
- 45
- One-person households
- 36%
- Households with children
- 24%
- Households
- 4,104
Owned 59% · Social rent 27% · Private rent 13%
Census 2021 (ONS), for S21 4.
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Eckington S21 4: frequently asked questions
Is Eckington S21 4 a good place to live?
In Eckington (S21 4), recorded crime is 8% above the national average, homes sell for around £201,481 on average, there are 5 schools in the area (1 of 3 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 5/10, where 1 is most deprived).
What is the crime rate in Eckington S21 4?
Recorded crime in Eckington S21 4 runs at 288.2 per 1,000 properties, 8% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
Is Eckington S21 4 safe?
Crime in Eckington S21 4 is above the national average. Recorded crime in Eckington S21 4 runs at 288.2 per 1,000 properties, 8% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
How much are house prices in Eckington S21 4?
Homes in Eckington S21 4 sell for around £201,481 on average, based on 112 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).
Is Eckington S21 4 at risk of flooding?
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Eckington S21 4 is rated high. Around 1.0% of properties (41 of 3,941) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 40 are at significant risk.
How many schools are there in Eckington S21 4?
There are 5 schools in Eckington S21 4 (3 primary, 1 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.
Are the schools in Eckington S21 4 any good?
Of the 3 Ofsted-rated schools in Eckington S21 4, 1 (33%) are rated Good or Outstanding (Ofsted).
Is Eckington S21 4 a deprived area?
Eckington S21 4 sits in deprivation decile 5 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it around the national average for England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).