Is Common Side a good place to live?
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In Common Side (S12 2), recorded crime is 30% above the national average, homes sell for around £188,455 on average, there are 3 schools in the area (0 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 5/10, where 1 is most deprived).
- D Safetycrime 30% above 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
£188,455
Population
24,744
Recorded crime
347.1
Schools
3
Broadband
99%
Flood risk
High
Flood risk in Common Side S12 2
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Common Side S12 2 is rated high. Around 0.1% of properties (4 of 6,135) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 3 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 S12 2, 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 (35 sales so far). Hover a point for both figures. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.
Recorded crime trend
Recorded crimes per month in S12 2 (May 24–Jun 26, average 86/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.
Who lives here
- Median age
- 43
- One-person households
- 33%
- Households with children
- 26%
- Households
- 10,928
Owned 64% · Social rent 23% · Private rent 13%
Census 2021 (ONS), for S12 2.
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Common Side S12 2: frequently asked questions
Is Common Side S12 2 a good place to live?
In Common Side (S12 2), recorded crime is 30% above the national average, homes sell for around £188,455 on average, there are 3 schools in the area (0 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 5/10, where 1 is most deprived).
What is the crime rate in Common Side S12 2?
Recorded crime in Common Side S12 2 runs at 347.1 per 1,000 properties, 30% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
Is Common Side S12 2 safe?
Crime in Common Side S12 2 is above the national average. Recorded crime in Common Side S12 2 runs at 347.1 per 1,000 properties, 30% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
How much are house prices in Common Side S12 2?
Homes in Common Side S12 2 sell for around £188,455 on average, based on 193 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).
Is Common Side S12 2 at risk of flooding?
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Common Side S12 2 is rated high. Around 0.1% of properties (4 of 6,135) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 3 are at significant risk.
How many schools are there in Common Side S12 2?
There are 3 schools in Common Side S12 2 (2 primary, 1 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.
Are the schools in Common Side S12 2 any good?
Of the 1 Ofsted-rated schools in Common Side S12 2, 0 (0%) are rated Good or Outstanding (Ofsted).
Is Common Side S12 2 a deprived area?
Common Side S12 2 sits in deprivation decile 5 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it around the national average for England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).