L31 is a postcode district in Sefton, North West, covering 753 active and 188 retired postcodes.
The largest share of L31 (30%) is characterised by a mature suburban street — long-term homeowners, quiet and established, alongside a stable neighbourhood of older working adults and recent retirees (11%). This mix of 7 distinct neighbourhood types makes L31 one of the more varied districts in the region.
Property: Average house prices in L31 are around £302k, up 25.8% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across L31 at 162 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. An average age of 45 points to a settled, predominantly family community — stable, long-term residents alongside newer arrivals.
Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full L31 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.
L31 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the L31 postcode area.
30,867
45
£ 40,067 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. L31 spans multiple life stages — average age 45, moderate ownership and renting. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £302k. Property prices are trending up 25.8% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.
school Local Schools
Hudson Primary School
Northway Primary School
Summerhill Primary School
Green Park Primary School
Melling Primary School
Lydiate Primary School
St George's Catholic Primary School
St Gregory's Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
41 nearby- Balance Wholefoods
- Bargain Booze
- Go Local Extra
- Old Meadow Service Station
- Superdrug Stores Plc
- + 36 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Oaklea Barn Guest House
Pub, NightClub
27 nearby- Maghull Community Association
- St George's Social Centre
- St Gregory's Social Club
- Alba Restaurant & Bar
- Alt Park
- + 22 more
Restaurant, Cafe
34 nearby- Bay of Bengal
- Bernies Deli
- Betty's Coffee Shop
- Costa
- Furusato Bar & Grill
- + 29 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Aldi Stores Ltd
- Co-operative
- Iceland Foods Plc
- Lidl
- Sainsburys Supermarkets Ltd
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
20 nearby- Domino's Pizza
- Famous Blue Star
- Gui Garden
- Happy Garden
- Jade View Yummy Yum Ltd
- + 15 more
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Area Profile: L31 · Data under Open Government Licence