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Hightown & Thornton

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About

Hightown sits on Sefton’s coastline beside a wide stretch of sand and dunes that make up part of the Sefton Coast. The dune system, managed for both recreation and conservation, provides direct access from the village to the shore via short footpaths from the station. Hightown railway station on the Merseyrail Northern Line gives regular links for commuters and visitors, and small clusters of shops and housing sit close to the beach.
Thornton lies a short distance inland where residential streets meet farmed fields and pockets of semi-natural land. The village is organised around a parish church, a primary school and a community hall, with local sports pitches and allotments used by residents. Footpaths and lanes connect Thornton to the coastal fringe, creating a clear transition from agricultural land to dunes and beach. Local activity focuses on walking, birdwatching and village events that use the green spaces between the settlements.

Area overview

On average Hightown & Thornton has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 56 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 9.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Hightown & Thornton is £51,084 per year. There are 5 schools in Hightown & Thornton: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 2 secondary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good). Hightown & Thornton is home to around 9,283 people, with a population density of about 545.1 per km2.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
56
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
9.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Hightown & Thornton Population
9,283
Population density
545.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
27.25(-27%)
Shoplifting
9.7(+68%)
Anti-social behaviour
8.08(-55%)
Public order
6.89(-32%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.71(-36%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
8,875
95.59%
Other White
87
0.94%
Irish
68
0.73%
White and Asian (mixed)
48
0.52%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
32
0.34%
Total population: 9,284

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,660
34.01%
No qualifications
1,369
17.5%
Level 3 (A level)
1,334
17.05%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,066
13.63%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
773
9.88%
Total 16+ residents: 7,822

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,772
44.6%
Owns with a mortgage
1,360
34.23%
Other social rented
323
8.13%
Private landlord or letting agency
291
7.32%
Social rents from council
158
3.98%
Total households: 3,973

Property prices in Hightown & Thornton

Based on 118 recent sales, the median property price is £297,500 in Hightown & Thornton area, with individual transactions ranging from £85,000 up to £1,407,500.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Hightown & Thornton in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Hightown & Thornton over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Semi-Detached60£279,000
Detached38£447,500
Flats1£85,000
Terraced19£195,000

10 years median price trend in Hightown & Thornton

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Hightown & Thornton.

All postcodes in Hightown & Thornton

L383RD

Sandy Lane

L234UA

Back Lane

L239UP

Gorsefield Avenue

L232TZ

Woodend Avenue

L232QZ

Holly Mews

L389EB

Blundell Grove

L234UG

Brook Road

L232UD

Mill Close

L231TR

Runnells Lane

L299AD

Brickwall Lane

L231TP

Lydiate Lane

L239YW

Coney Crescent

L239XF

Edge Lane

L231AN

Manor

L239YB

Chesterfield Road

L383RB

Gorsey Lane

L239XJ

Millcroft

L299AF

Brickwall Green

L239UT

Whinfield Road

L389GJ

Brentwood Close

L231AP

Caryll Drive

L380BG

Mark Road

L389GQ

Oakfield Road

L239XD

St William Way

L383RG

Thirlmere Road

L239YH

Edgemoor Close

L239UG

Edgemoor Drive

L389EP

Sandhills

L231AJ

Land Mark Close

L232TG

Little Crosby Road

L231TA

Hartdale Road

L383RA

Moss Lane

L239YL

Moret Close

L232UB

Woodend Avenue

L239UF

Edgemoor Drive

L383RE

Alt Road

L383RT

St Georges Road

L234TQ

Edge Lane

L383RH

Alt Road

L291YB

Buckley Hill Lane

L383RN

Elmcroft Lane

L383SG

Thirlmere Mews

L231XB

Holgate Park

L232UQ

Moor Lane

L234TZ

Brenda Crescent

L239XZ

Thornfield Road

L295XB

Gates Lane

L389EL

Bankside

L234UE

Ince Road

L239XP

Greenway

L389EU

Withins Field

L239RU

Chesterfield Road

L239UN

Whitemeadow Drive

L231AE

Thorn Tree Drive

L389EJ

The Roundway

L389GL

Mayfair Close

L380BE

Thornbeck Avenue

L389ET

Larkhill Grove

L239XH

St William Road

L239TY

Cranfield Road

L232TU

Manor

L234UQ

Chellow Dene

L234TD

Park View

L234UN

Coles Crescent

L103LN

Dunnings Bridge Road

L234TY

Brenda Crescent

L234AB

Crossway Close

L389EZ

Sandilands Grove

L231TN

Rothwells Lane

L231AH

Great Gate Close

L232XT

Beech Park

L389ES

Briary Croft

L239XX

Ronaldsway

L232TW

Oaklands Avenue

L389ER

Moorhouses

L239UB

Moorfield Road

L383AB

Copper Beech View

L389EF

Blundell Road

L231TJ

Green Lane

L297WD

Back Lane

L239UR

Lower Hey

L234TE

Edge Lane

L380BL

St Stephens Road

L239UD

Moorfield Road

L232UA

Woodend Avenue

L298YA

Lunt Road

L239YT

The Stables

L239YJ

Meribel Close

L297WA

Lunt Road

L232TS

Longfield Avenue

L383RU

St Georges Road

L389ED

Blundell Avenue

L231UR

Westbourne Avenue

L380DB

Tudor Gardens

L234UP

Little Crosby Road

L232TH

De Villiers Avenue

L380BW

School Road

L239XA

Radburn Road

L239YU

Maunders Court

L380BJ

Mark Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.