Is Hale a good place to live?
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In Hale (L24 4), recorded crime is 27% below the national average, homes sell for around £214,269 on average, there is 1 school in the area (1 of 1 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 27% 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
£214,269
Population
3,385
Recorded crime
195.1
Schools
1
Broadband
97%
Flood risk
High
Flood risk in Hale L24 4
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Hale L24 4 is rated high. Around 1.1% of properties (6 of 525) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 5 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 (1995–2025)
Annual sold price in L24 4, 1995–2025 — 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. Latest median £424,000. Hover a point for both figures. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.
Recorded crime trend
Recorded crimes per month in L24 4 (May 24–Jun 26, average 5/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.
Who lives here
- Median age
- 47
- One-person households
- 31%
- Households with children
- 24%
- Households
- 1,456
Owned 58% · Social rent 31% · Private rent 11%
Census 2021 (ONS), for L24 4.
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Hale L24 4: frequently asked questions
Is Hale L24 4 a good place to live?
In Hale (L24 4), recorded crime is 27% below the national average, homes sell for around £214,269 on average, there is 1 school in the area (1 of 1 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 Hale L24 4?
Recorded crime in Hale L24 4 runs at 195.1 per 1,000 properties, 27% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
Is Hale L24 4 safe?
Crime in Hale L24 4 is below the national average. Recorded crime in Hale L24 4 runs at 195.1 per 1,000 properties, 27% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
How much are house prices in Hale L24 4?
Homes in Hale L24 4 sell for around £214,269 on average, based on 13 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).
Is Hale L24 4 at risk of flooding?
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Hale L24 4 is rated high. Around 1.1% of properties (6 of 525) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 5 are at significant risk.
How many schools are there in Hale L24 4?
There is 1 school in Hale L24 4 (1 primary, 0 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.
Are the schools in Hale L24 4 any good?
Of the 1 Ofsted-rated schools in Hale L24 4, 1 (100%) are rated Good or Outstanding (Ofsted).
Is Hale L24 4 a deprived area?
Hale L24 4 sits in deprivation decile 6 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it around the national average for England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).