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Hightown, United Kingdom
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Hightown is a small town in England, United Kingdom with a population of 2,063. Elevation: 30 ft (9 m). Average temperature: 52°F (11°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Hightown
Hightown is a village and civil parish in the Metropolitan Borough of Sefton in Merseyside, England, located midway between the city of Liverpool and the coastal resort of Southport. It is 8Â mi (13Â km) north of Liverpool city centre and is located on the coast near the boundary of the Mersey Estuary and Liverpool Bay. The River Alt joins the sea at this point and forms an estuary. There is a pumping station on the River Alt at Altmouth, built 1972, as part of a programme to alleviate flooding in the area. This is on the Altcar Rifle Range, a Territorial Army base originally established in 1860 by Lt. Col. Gladstone.
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| Population | 2,063 |
| Population Density | 17 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 30 ft (9 m) |
| Coordinates | 53.5245°, -3.0619° |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
| Country | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| State / Province | England |
| Average Temperature | 52°F (11°C) |
| January Average | 42°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 60°F (16°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 54.8 inches (1,391 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 10.8 inches (27 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $46,910 |
| Median Age | 46.0 years |
About Hightown
Hightown is a small town in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 2,063. The city sits at an elevation of 30 feet (9 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 52°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 42°F in January to 60°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 54.8 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.
Population
Gender Distribution
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Hightown vs United Kingdom Average
Income: Hightown vs United Kingdom
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $46,910 |
| 38% below United Kingdom avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $46,910 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $902 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 5.4% |
| 50% above United Kingdom avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 188 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
| Drive Alone | 47.8% |
| Public Transit | 7.3% |
| Work from Home | 27.9% |
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $277,785 |
| 1% below United Kingdom avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $1,173 |
| 1% above United Kingdom avg |
Ownership & Property
| Homeownership | 67.3% |
| Owner-Occupied | 67.3% |
| Renter-Occupied | 32.7% |
| Housing Units | 825 |
Property Tax
Temperature
| Annual Average | 51.8°F |
| 4% below United Kingdom avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 60°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 220 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 30 ft (9 m) |
| Area | 124.2 sq mi (321.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 17/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 53.5245°N, 3.0619°W |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42°F (6°C) | 2.9 in | |
| February | 40°F (4°C) | 2.0 in | Coldest |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 2.4 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 1.9 in | Driest |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 1.9 in | |
| June | 57°F (14°C) | 2.2 in | |
| July | 60°F (16°C) | 2.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 60°F (16°C) | 2.8 in | |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 3.0 in | |
| October | 51°F (11°C) | 3.5 in | Wettest |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 3.5 in | |
| December | 42°F (5°C) | 3.2 in |
Hightown has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 40°F in February to 60°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.5 inches, with October being the wettest month (3.5") and April the driest (1.9").
Education
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 29.9% |
| 11% below United Kingdom avg | |
| High School+ | 47.4% |
Area & Infrastructure
| Population Density | 17/sq mi |
| Total Area | 124.2 sq mi |
Services
Commute & Transportation
| Drive Alone | 47.8% |
| Public Transit | 7.3% |
| Work from Home | 27.9% |
Radio Stations near Hightown
20 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deepvibes Radio | deep house, mixes | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Beatles Radio (MP3) (US) | 1960s, classic rock | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Liverpool Live Radio | - | MP3 | |
| Central Radio North West | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Beware! The Radio | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| HearMe - 2000s pop | 2000s pop | MP3 | |
| Radio General (Warrington Hospital Radio) | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Domes FM | - | AAC 64 kbps | |
| Radio Broadgreen | ac, classic hits | MP3 160 kbps | |
| Dazzle FM | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Merseyland Alternative Radio | classic rock, eclectic programming | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Arrowe Sound | pop music, pop rock | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Mersey Radio | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Juice Liverpool | - | AAC+ 96 kbps | |
| Radio Leyland | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Panacea Radio | funk, groove | MP3 | |
| Circl8 Radio | - | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Mighty Radio Southport | dance, pop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Dune Radio | - | MP3 | |
| Wrexham Premier Radio | - | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Hightown
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abbey Farm Museum | ||||
| British Lawnmower Museum | ||||
| Eureka! Science + Discovery | ||||
| Eureka! Science + Discovery | ||||
| Fort Perch Rock | ||||
| Fort Perch Rock | ||||
| Garstang Museum | ||||
| Garstang Museum | ||||
| Greenfield Valley Museum | ||||
| Greenfield Valley Rail and Steam Museum | ||||
| Hadlow Road Station | ||||
| International Slavery Museum | ||||
| International Slavery Museum | ||||
| Liverpool Beatles Museum | ||||
| Liverpool Beatles Museum | ||||
| Liverpool FC Museum | ||||
| Liverpool FC Museum | ||||
| Lytham Hall | ||||
| Lytham Windmill | ||||
| Merseyside Maritime Museum | ||||
| Merseyside Maritime Museum | ||||
| Museum of Liverpool | ||||
| Museum of Liverpool | ||||
| National Waterways Museum Ellesmere Port | ||||
| National Waterways Museum Ellesmere Port | ||||
| Port Sunlight Museum | ||||
| Port Sunlight Museum | ||||
| Seized! The Border and Customs uncovered | ||||
| Seized! The Border and Customs uncovered | ||||
| Southport Eco Centre | ||||
| St Winefride’s Well Museum | ||||
| Strawberry Field | ||||
| Strawberry Field | ||||
| Sudley House | ||||
| Sudley House | ||||
| The Atkinson | ||||
| The Beatles Story | ||||
| The Beatles Story | ||||
| The Hardmans' House | ||||
| The Hardmans' House | ||||
| Transport Museum | ||||
| Transport Museum | ||||
| U-boat Story | ||||
| U-Boat Story | ||||
| U-Boat Story | ||||
| U-Boat Story | ||||
| U-boat Story | ||||
| Victoria Gallery & Museum | ||||
| Victoria Gallery & Museum | ||||
| Western Approaches | ||||
| Western Approaches | ||||
| Williamson Art Gallery & Museum | ||||
| Williamson Tunnels Heritage Centre | ||||
| Williamson Tunnels Heritage Centre | ||||
| Wirral Archives | ||||
| Wirral Archives | ||||
| World Museum Liverpool | ||||
| World Museum Liverpool |
Libraries in Hightown
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aldham Robarts Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Aldham Robarts Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Allerton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Ansdell Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Avril Robarts Library - LJMU | 0.0 | |||||
| Avril Robarts Library - LJMU | 0.0 | |||||
| Birkdale Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Birkenhead Central | 0.0 | |||||
| Birkenhead Central | 0.0 | |||||
| Bootle Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Bromborough Civic Hall & Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Bromborough Civic Hall & Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Burscough Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Catalyst | 0.0 | |||||
| Childwall Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Childwall Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Churchtown Library | 0.0 | |||||
| College Road Carnegie Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Crosby Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Eastham Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Eastham Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Edda | 0.0 | |||||
| Ellesmere Port Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Formby Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Freckleton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Garston Library and One Stop Shop | 0.0 | |||||
| Garston Library and One Stop Shop | 0.0 | |||||
| Greasby Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Greasby Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Harold Cohen Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Henry A Cole Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Heswall Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Higher Bebington Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Higher Bebington Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Huyton Library and Knowsley Culture Hub | 0.0 | |||||
| Irby Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Irby Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Kensington Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Kirkby Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Leasowe Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Leasowe Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Life rooms | 0.0 | |||||
| Little Sutton Library and Community Centre | 0.0 | |||||
| Liverpool Central Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Liverpool Central Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Moreton Library One Stop Shop | 0.0 | |||||
| Neston Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Old Swan Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Ormskirk Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Pensby Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Picton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Sefton Park Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Spellow Library | 0.0 | |||||
| St Anne's Library | 0.0 | |||||
| St James Library | 0.0 | |||||
| St James Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Sydney Jones Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Tarleton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Toxteth Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Wallasey Central Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Wallasey Village Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Wallasey Village Library | 0.0 | |||||
| West Kirby Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Woolton Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Hightown
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birkenhead Market | |||||
| Burscough Wharf | |||||
| Ellesmere Port Indoor Market | |||||
| Greatie Market | |||||
| Greatie Market | |||||
| Greatie Market | |||||
| Indoor Market | |||||
| Kirkby Market | |||||
| Market Square | |||||
| Monument Place Market | |||||
| Monument Place Market | |||||
| Monument Place Market | |||||
| New Ferry Village Hall | |||||
| New Ferry Village Hall | |||||
| New Ferry Village Hall | |||||
| Red Brick Market | |||||
| Solitare | |||||
| St John's Market | |||||
| Tuebrook Market | |||||
| Tuebrook Market | |||||
| Tuebrook Market |
Train Stations in Hightown
1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Hightown
1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Hightown
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Azvex | ||||
| Carnival Brewing Company | ||||
| Love Lane Brewery | ||||
| Peerless Brewing Company | ||||
| Red Star Brewary |
Stadiums & Teams in Hightown
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
| Anfield | ||
| Goodison Park | ||
| Hill Dickinson Stadium | ||
| Prenton Park |
Airports Near Hightown
46 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Liverpool John Lennon Airport | LPL | Large Airport |
| Barrow Walney Island Airport | BWF | Medium Airport |
| Blackpool Airport | BLK | Medium Airport |
| Hawarden Airport | CEG | Medium Airport |
| RAF Shawbury | - | Medium Airport |
| Warton Aerodrome | WRT | Medium Airport |
| Arley Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Ash House Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Ashcroft Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Brook Farm Ultralight Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Bryn Gates Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Bryngwyn Bach Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Cark airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Carr Valley Microlight Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Chipping Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Chirk Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Clotton airstrip UL | - | Small Airport |
| Cockerham Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Dairy House Farm Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Frandley House Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Hawksview Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Haydock Park Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Higher Barn Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Ince Blundell Microlight Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Kenyon Hall Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Lleweni Parc Glyndwr Soaring Club | - | Small Airport |
| Longford Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Manchester Barton Aerodrome | - | Small Airport |
| Middleton Sands Microlight | - | Small Airport |
| Moss Edge Farm Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Nantclwyd Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| North Wales Gliding Club | - | Small Airport |
| Pencraig Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Peplow Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Pilling Sands Microlight | - | Small Airport |
| RAF Woodvale | - | Small Airport |
| Rhedyn Coch Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Saint Michaels Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Sandford Hall Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Sleap Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Tarn Farm Airfield (Rossall Field) | - | Small Airport |
| Tern Hill Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| The Plassey Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Tilstock Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Trench Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Warrington Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Hightown
1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| St Stephen |
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What is the population of Hightown?
Hightown has a population of 2,063 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 17 people per square mile, spread across 124.2 square miles. The median age of residents is 46.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 51.6% female and 48.4% male.
Is Hightown expensive to live in?
The median household income is $46,910, 38% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $277,785 (1% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,173 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.9x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.
What is the weather like in Hightown?
Hightown has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 42°F in January, while summers reach an average of 60°F in July. The area receives 220 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 54.8 inches, with 10.8 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Hightown?
The unemployment rate in Hightown is 5.4%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $902. There are 188 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Hightown?
The median home value in Hightown is $277,785. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,173. The homeownership rate is 67.3%.
How are the schools in Hightown?
29.9% of adults in Hightown hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 47.4% have completed high school.
What are the demographics of Hightown?
The racial and ethnic makeup of Hightown is 3.9% White, 0.8% Black or African American, 2% Asian. 95.9% of residents speak only English at home. 4.7% of the population are military veterans. 7.0% of residents have a disability.