Is Westhead a good place to live?
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In Westhead (L40 6), recorded crime is 77% below the national average, homes sell for around £432,087 on average, there are 2 schools in the area, flood risk from rivers and the sea is low, and it ranks as one of the less deprived parts of the country (deprivation decile 9/10, where 1 is most deprived).
- A Safetycrime 77% below average
- B Floodlow 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
£432,087
Population
8,769
Recorded crime
61.2
Schools
2
Broadband
67%
Flood risk
Low
Flood risk in Westhead L40 6
Westhead L40 6 has no significant flood risk from rivers or the sea; none of its ~770 assessed properties fall in a modelled rivers-and-sea flood zone.
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 L40 6, 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 (3 sales so far). Hover a point for both figures. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.
Recorded crime trend
Recorded crimes per month in L40 6 (May 24–Jun 26, average 3/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.
Who lives here
- Median age
- 43
- One-person households
- 23%
- Households with children
- 23%
- Households
- 3,015
Owned 85% · Social rent 4% · Private rent 11%
Census 2021 (ONS), for L40 6.
Browse postcodes
- L40 6AB
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Westhead L40 6: frequently asked questions
Is Westhead L40 6 a good place to live?
In Westhead (L40 6), recorded crime is 77% below the national average, homes sell for around £432,087 on average, there are 2 schools in the area, flood risk from rivers and the sea is low, and it ranks as one of the less deprived parts of the country (deprivation decile 9/10, where 1 is most deprived).
What is the crime rate in Westhead L40 6?
Recorded crime in Westhead L40 6 runs at 61.2 per 1,000 properties, 77% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
Is Westhead L40 6 safe?
Crime in Westhead L40 6 is below the national average. Recorded crime in Westhead L40 6 runs at 61.2 per 1,000 properties, 77% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
How much are house prices in Westhead L40 6?
Homes in Westhead L40 6 sell for around £432,087 on average, based on 23 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).
Is Westhead L40 6 at risk of flooding?
Westhead L40 6 has no significant flood risk from rivers or the sea; none of its ~770 assessed properties fall in a modelled rivers-and-sea flood zone.
How many schools are there in Westhead L40 6?
There are 2 schools in Westhead L40 6 (2 primary, 1 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.
Is Westhead L40 6 a deprived area?
Westhead L40 6 sits in deprivation decile 9 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it one of the less deprived areas in England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).