Town Pop. 1,938

Living in Hightown (Sefton): Liveability Score 47/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Hightown (Sefton) scores 47/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is healthcare: 53/100 against a national town median of 18/100. The L38 district averages 42/100, putting Hightown (Sefton) 5 points above its own postcode area.

On healthcare specifically, Hightown (Sefton) sits 11 points above the L38 district figure of 42/100. Also scoring 80 or better: safety (83). Below 30/100: schools (9), lifestyle (13) and transport (23). Wider context for the surrounding area: L38 postcode district.

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Hightown (Sefton) scores 47 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
83
54.7 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Below the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Anti-social behaviour 33 crimes
↑ 12% above national average
Violence and sexual offences 26 crimes
↓ 60% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 17 crimes
↑ 29% above national average
Public order 9 crimes
↓ 29% below national average
Other crime 7 crimes
↑ 80% above national average
other 14 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Village Way 14 crimes
  2. 2 Lower Alt Road 13 crimes
  3. 3 School Road 10 crimes

Source: data.police.uk · England & Wales only

Environment
70
Air Quality NO₂ 4.519 · PM2.5 5.242 · PM10 7.948 µg/m³
80
Green Space 46
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts Some 2
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
9

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
53
A&E departmentsAintree University Hospital6.1 mi
Southport and Formby District General Hospital7.8 mi
Children's A&E7.9 mi
Hospital waitsMersey And West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust2.1 mi
Routine referral (median)10 wks
Treated within 18 weeks66.3%
A&E seen within 4 hrs74.6%
2 GP surgeries in area 5 within 4km best 'Good'
GP capacity2,039 patients per GP
1dentist1pharmacy

Score reflects proximity to CQC-rated GP surgeries and hospitals, not facility count. Dentists and pharmacies are shown for context but don't affect the score.

Broadband
46
Full fibre (FTTP)75.4%
available across Sefton
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
72.9%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
72.9%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 66 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
78
Employment rate51.7%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed51.7%Unemployed1.8%Retired37.9%Student2.8%Other inactive5.8%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial52.5%Skilled & technical31.7%Routine & elementary15.8%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications11.9%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14%Level 3 (A levels)15.1%Level 4+ (degree & above)41.8%Apprenticeship6%Other (incl. vocational)2.4%
Home ownership91.9%
Among the least-deprived 14% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
35
Council tax Sefton · 2026-27
A £1,722
B £2,009
C £2,296
D £2,583
E £3,157
F £3,731
G £4,305
H £5,166
Energy Merseyside & North Wales region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band D
Water United Utilities
Average bill regional £456/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
23
Hightown 0.2 mi
Hall Road 1.8 mi
Formby 2.3 mi
J1 M58 6.1 mi
J1 M58 6.5 mi
J6 M57 7 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
13
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness Adequate 4

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £460,000 13
Detached £521,250 10
5-year monthly trend
All Detached
£300k £345k £392k £437k 2022 2023 2024 2025

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Nearby places

Ince Blundell 43 1.3 mi away ⇄
Formby 61 2.5 mi away ⇄
Crosby (Sefton) 68 3.0 mi away ⇄
Litherland 67 4.2 mi away ⇄
Lydiate 69 4.6 mi away ⇄
Haskayne 40 4.6 mi away ⇄
Bootle (Sefton) 63 5.0 mi away ⇄
Maghull 66 5.0 mi away ⇄
Aintree 62 5.6 mi away ⇄
Aughton 60 5.9 mi away ⇄
Wallasey 68 7.4 mi away ⇄
Ormskirk 67 7.5 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Hightown (Sefton) a nice place to live?

Hightown (Sefton) has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Hightown (Sefton) is 47/100, placing it among a below-average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Hightown (Sefton)?

Hightown (Sefton) is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 83/100. There were 106 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are house prices like in Hightown (Sefton)?

The current median house price in Hightown (Sefton) is £460,000, around 61% above the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £521,250. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 48%.

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Postcode districts in Hightown (Sefton)

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