How can I find out about crime in the area?
Answer
There are a number of websites that list crime statistics by postcode. You can find these on the Property Resources page.
But remember stats are just stats, they don't guarantee anything and no area is truly safe.
My first property was ex-local authority on a very run down and litter strewn estate with high crime figures. I spent 4 years there and it was probably one of the safest places I ever lived!
To find out more about the real checks you can make about when purchasing a property pick up a copy of my ebook How to Really Buy a Property.
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Chapter 13:
Your Own Homework
"... to find the nearest park, railway, busy road, etc. from your armchair;
Checking the schools in a given area;
What crime is like in any particular neighbourhood.
There is plenty you, as a buyer, can check about any particular property and much of it can be carried out over the..."
"... if you are thinking of one particular school be sure to contact them directly. Many have strict post code dictated boundaries.
- What is crime Like in the Area -
There are cold statistics on sites such as Zoopla.co.uk but if crime seriously concerns you then getting in contact with the..."
"... are cold statistics on sites such as Zoopla.co.uk but if crime seriously concerns you then getting in contact with the nearest police station can be very useful. Many have community officers who are very much in touch with specific neighbourhoods and can tell you the reality, good or bad, far better than a few percentage..."
