Postcode sector · HD8 9

Is Scissett a good place to live?

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In Scissett (HD8 9), recorded crime is 69% below the national average, homes sell for around £267,257 on average, there are 8 schools in the area (3 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 7/10, where 1 is most deprived).

A Safetycrime 69% below average
A Schools100% 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
£267,257
from 289 sales
Population
13,322
Deprivation decile 7/10 (1 = most deprived)
Recorded crime
82.0
per 1,000 · -69% vs UK avg · 2026-04
Schools
8
5 primary · 1 secondary · 3/3 good+
Broadband
88%
gigabit-ready · 98% superfast
Flood risk
High
6.0% of homes · rivers & sea

Flood risk in Scissett HD8 9

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Scissett HD8 9 is rated high. Around 6.0% of properties (383 of 6,380) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 230 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 HD8 9, 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 (42 sales so far). Hover a point for both figures. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.

Recorded crime trend

Recorded crimes per month in HD8 9 (May 24–Jun 26, average 26/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.

Who lives here

Median age: 48
One-person households: 27%
Households with children: 27%
Households: 5,694

Owned 78% · Social rent 8% · Private rent 14%

Census 2021 (ONS), for HD8 9.

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Scissett HD8 9: frequently asked questions

Is Scissett HD8 9 a good place to live?

What is the crime rate in Scissett HD8 9?

Recorded crime in Scissett HD8 9 runs at 82.0 per 1,000 properties, 69% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

Is Scissett HD8 9 safe?

Crime in Scissett HD8 9 is below the national average. Recorded crime in Scissett HD8 9 runs at 82.0 per 1,000 properties, 69% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

How much are house prices in Scissett HD8 9?

Homes in Scissett HD8 9 sell for around £267,257 on average, based on 289 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).

Is Scissett HD8 9 at risk of flooding?

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Scissett HD8 9 is rated high. Around 6.0% of properties (383 of 6,380) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 230 are at significant risk.

How many schools are there in Scissett HD8 9?

There are 8 schools in Scissett HD8 9 (5 primary, 1 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.

Are the schools in Scissett HD8 9 any good?

Of the 3 Ofsted-rated schools in Scissett HD8 9, 3 (100%) are rated Good or Outstanding (Ofsted).

Is Scissett HD8 9 a deprived area?

Scissett HD8 9 sits in deprivation decile 7 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it around the national average for England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).