Is Highfield a good place to live?
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In Highfield (S2 4), recorded crime is 246% above the national average, homes sell for around £324,803 on average, there is 1 school in the area, 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).
- E Safetycrime 246% 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
£324,803
Population
23,548
Recorded crime
925.9
Schools
1
Broadband
93%
Flood risk
High
Flood risk in Highfield S2 4
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Highfield S2 4 is rated high. Around 36.8% of properties (2,847 of 7,736) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 676 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 S2 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 (17 sales so far). Hover a point for both figures. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.
Recorded crime trend
Recorded crimes per month in S2 4 (May 24–Jun 26, average 165/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.
Who lives here
- Median age
- 25
- One-person households
- 39%
- Households with children
- 19%
- Households
- 7,416
Owned 30% · Social rent 27% · Private rent 42%
Census 2021 (ONS), for S2 4.
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Highfield S2 4: frequently asked questions
Is Highfield S2 4 a good place to live?
In Highfield (S2 4), recorded crime is 246% above the national average, homes sell for around £324,803 on average, there is 1 school in the area, 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).
What is the crime rate in Highfield S2 4?
Recorded crime in Highfield S2 4 runs at 925.9 per 1,000 properties, 246% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
Is Highfield S2 4 safe?
Crime in Highfield S2 4 is above the national average. Recorded crime in Highfield S2 4 runs at 925.9 per 1,000 properties, 246% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
How much are house prices in Highfield S2 4?
Homes in Highfield S2 4 sell for around £324,803 on average, based on 69 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).
Is Highfield S2 4 at risk of flooding?
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Highfield S2 4 is rated high. Around 36.8% of properties (2,847 of 7,736) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 676 are at significant risk.
How many schools are there in Highfield S2 4?
There is 1 school in Highfield S2 4 (1 primary, 0 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.
Is Highfield S2 4 a deprived area?
Highfield S2 4 sits in deprivation decile 4 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it around the national average for England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).