Postcode sector · SY7 8

Is Lower Down a good place to live?

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In Lower Down (SY7 8), homes sell for around £418,961 on average, there are 4 schools in the area, flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as close to the national average for deprivation (deprivation decile 4/10, where 1 is most deprived).

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Flood risk in Lower Down SY7 8

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Lower Down SY7 8 is rated high. Around 3.2% of properties (110 of 3,401) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 63 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)

1995: £83,016 (35 sales)1996: £71,900 (46 sales)1997: £88,533 (70 sales)1998: £87,856 (62 sales)1999: £109,307 (60 sales)2000: £121,488 (56 sales)2001: £134,232 (56 sales)2002: £164,024 (64 sales)2003: £196,900 (55 sales)2004: £228,532 (38 sales)2005: £257,770 (48 sales)2006: £236,921 (51 sales)2007: £313,347 (49 sales)2008: £291,176 (37 sales)2009: £229,269 (39 sales)2010: £287,899 (27 sales)2011: £222,173 (30 sales)2012: £235,938 (24 sales)2013: £252,708 (30 sales)2014: £282,563 (32 sales)2015: £280,558 (36 sales)2016: £338,875 (47 sales)2017: £360,394 (49 sales)2018: £332,624 (63 sales)2019: £323,852 (54 sales)2020: £314,476 (40 sales)2021: £451,224 (68 sales)2022: £467,582 (52 sales)2023: £375,679 (35 sales)2024: £418,961 (38 sales)2025: £495,135 (52 sales)2026: £369,306 (9 sales) 2026: £369,306 (9 sales) — part year so far £495,135 £71,900 1995 2026*

Annual average (mean) sold price in SY7 8, 1995–2026. 2026 is a part year (9 sales so far) — shown greyed. Hover a point to read its value. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.

Recorded crime trend

Apr 25: 1 crimesMay 25: 1 crimesJul 25: 3 crimesOct 25: 2 crimesMar 26: 1 crimes Mar 26: 1 crimes 3 1 Apr 25 Mar 26

Recorded crimes per month in SY7 8 (Apr 25–Mar 26, average 2/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.

Who lives here

Median age
55
One-person households
27%
Households with children
20%
Households
4,818

Owned 75% · Social rent 6% · Private rent 18%

Census 2021 (ONS), for SY7 8.

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Lower Down SY7 8: frequently asked questions

Is Lower Down SY7 8 a good place to live?

In Lower Down (SY7 8), homes sell for around £418,961 on average, there are 4 schools in the area, flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as close to the national average for deprivation (deprivation decile 4/10, where 1 is most deprived).

How much are house prices in Lower Down SY7 8?

Homes in Lower Down SY7 8 sell for around £418,961 on average, based on 38 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).

Is Lower Down SY7 8 at risk of flooding?

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Lower Down SY7 8 is rated high. Around 3.2% of properties (110 of 3,401) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 63 are at significant risk.

How many schools are there in Lower Down SY7 8?

There are 4 schools in Lower Down SY7 8 (4 primary, 0 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.

Is Lower Down SY7 8 a deprived area?

Lower Down SY7 8 sits in deprivation decile 4 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it around the national average for England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).