Hillcrest and Hensingham
Strong on transport, weaker on safety and lower house prices
This public area guide compares Hillcrest and Hensingham in Cumberland using available headline data on crime, house prices, schools, flood risk and transport.
Is Hillcrest and Hensingham a good place to live?
Hillcrest and Hensingham may be a good fit for people who value stronger transport access and lower house prices. It ranks strongly for stronger transport access and lower house prices, while flood risk is around the national middle range. Crime data appears weaker, so those factors are worth checking against your priorities.
You can also compare nearby neighbourhoods in Cumberland below.
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Hillcrest and Hensingham at a glance
Best fit and trade-offs
May suit
- Movers who value stronger transport access
- Buyers looking for lower house prices
Watch out for
- Crime data appears weaker than many neighbourhoods nationally
The public data shows a mixed profile, so the right fit depends on your priorities.
Crime rate in Hillcrest and Hensingham
Crime rate
Crime rate
21.87 per 1,000 people
Percentile
16th percentile nationally
Crime data appears weaker than most neighbourhoods nationally.
House prices in Hillcrest and Hensingham
House prices
Average sold price
£169,262
Percentile
12th percentile nationally
House prices appear lower than many neighbourhoods nationally.
Schools in Hillcrest and Hensingham
Flood risk in Hillcrest and Hensingham
Transport in Hillcrest and Hensingham
What the full report adds
This public guide covers headline signals for crime, house prices, schools, flood risk and transport. The full report adds deeper lifestyle, health, green space, family and local life data, plus tools to compare and shortlist neighbourhoods.
FAQs
Is Hillcrest and Hensingham a good place to live?
Hillcrest and Hensingham may be a good fit for people who value stronger transport access and lower house prices. It ranks strongly for stronger transport access and lower house prices, while flood risk is around the national middle range. Crime data appears weaker, so those factors are worth checking against your priorities.
Is Hillcrest and Hensingham safe?
Hillcrest and Hensingham ranks in the 16th percentile for crime data; in this dataset, a higher percentile indicates lower crime.
What are house prices like in Hillcrest and Hensingham?
The average sold price is £169,262, with house prices in the 12th percentile nationally.
How are schools in Hillcrest and Hensingham?
Schools rank in the 72nd percentile nationally for this public profile.
What neighbourhoods are near Hillcrest and Hensingham?
Nearby public profiles include Bransty in Cumberland and Pontardawe in Castell-nedd Port Talbot - Neath Port Talbot.
