Postcode sector · WA9 4

Is Clock Face a good place to live?

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In Clock Face (WA9 4), recorded crime is 6% below the national average, homes sell for around £196,459 on average, there are 5 schools in the area (2 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 4/10, where 1 is most deprived).

C Safetycrime 6% below average
C Schools67% Good/Outstanding
E Floodhigh risk
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Avg sold price
£196,459
from 208 sales
Population
16,945
Deprivation decile 4/10 (1 = most deprived)
Recorded crime
251.5
per 1,000 · -6% vs UK avg · 2026-04
Schools
5
4 primary · 0 secondary · 2/3 good+
Broadband
93%
gigabit-ready · 97% superfast
Flood risk
High
2.0% of homes · rivers & sea

Flood risk in Clock Face WA9 4

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Clock Face WA9 4 is rated high. Around 2.0% of properties (145 of 7,393) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 38 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 WA9 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 (43 sales so far). Hover a point for both figures. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.

Recorded crime trend

Recorded crimes per month in WA9 4 (May 24–Apr 26, average 87/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.

Who lives here

Median age: 42
One-person households: 28%
Households with children: 29%
Households: 7,259

Owned 63% · Social rent 21% · Private rent 15%

Census 2021 (ONS), for WA9 4.

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Clock Face WA9 4: frequently asked questions

Is Clock Face WA9 4 a good place to live?

What is the crime rate in Clock Face WA9 4?

Recorded crime in Clock Face WA9 4 runs at 251.5 per 1,000 properties, 6% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

Is Clock Face WA9 4 safe?

Crime in Clock Face WA9 4 is below the national average. Recorded crime in Clock Face WA9 4 runs at 251.5 per 1,000 properties, 6% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

How much are house prices in Clock Face WA9 4?

Homes in Clock Face WA9 4 sell for around £196,459 on average, based on 208 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).

Is Clock Face WA9 4 at risk of flooding?

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Clock Face WA9 4 is rated high. Around 2.0% of properties (145 of 7,393) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 38 are at significant risk.

How many schools are there in Clock Face WA9 4?

There are 5 schools in Clock Face WA9 4 (4 primary, 0 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.

Are the schools in Clock Face WA9 4 any good?

Of the 3 Ofsted-rated schools in Clock Face WA9 4, 2 (67%) are rated Good or Outstanding (Ofsted).

Is Clock Face WA9 4 a deprived area?

Clock Face WA9 4 sits in deprivation decile 4 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it around the national average for England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).