Area Analysis Sefton, North West

L31 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the L31 postcode area.

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Population

30,867

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 40,067 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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7/10
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10/10
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7/10
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8/10
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1/10
paymentsAffluence
6/10
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8/10
homeHome Ownership
10/10
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2/10
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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.

home £302,640 median price
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

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.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.7%
Asian / British Asian0.6%
Black / African / Caribbean0.4%
Other / Mixed1.3%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 2%

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.

Violence and sexual offences2355
Anti-social behaviour602
Public order473
Criminal damage and arson392
Other theft259

school Local Schools

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Hudson Primary School

Good284 pupils
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Northway Primary School

Good359 pupils
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Summerhill Primary School

Good209 pupils
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Green Park Primary School

Good248 pupils
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Melling Primary School

Good214 pupils
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Lydiate Primary School

Good257 pupils
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St George's Catholic Primary School

Good223 pupils
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St Gregory's Catholic Primary School

Good241 pupils

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

41 nearby
  • Balance Wholefoods
  • Bargain Booze
  • Go Local Extra
  • Old Meadow Service Station
  • Superdrug Stores Plc
  • + 36 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Oaklea Barn Guest House
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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

Restaurant, Cafe

34 nearby
  • Bay of Bengal
  • Bernies Deli
  • Betty's Coffee Shop
  • Costa
  • Furusato Bar & Grill
  • + 29 more
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Supermarkets

6 nearby
  • Aldi Stores Ltd
  • Co-operative
  • Iceland Foods Plc
  • Lidl
  • Sainsburys Supermarkets Ltd
  • + 1 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

20 nearby
  • Domino's Pizza
  • Famous Blue Star
  • Gui Garden
  • Happy Garden
  • Jade View Yummy Yum Ltd
  • + 15 more