L38 is a postcode district in Sefton, North West, covering 98 active and 34 retired postcodes.
The largest share of L38 (44%) is characterised by a stable neighbourhood of older working adults and recent retirees, alongside a quiet rural area popular with older residents who rent rather than own (17%). This mix of 6 distinct neighbourhood types makes L38 one of the more varied districts in the region.
Property: Average house prices in L38 are around £199k, down 36.5% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across L38 at 141 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 47 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 L38 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.
Area Analysis Sefton, North West
L38 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the L38 postcode area.
groups
Population2,467
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Avg Age47
payments
Avg Income£ 43,050 /yr
work
Employed45%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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8/10family_restroomFamily
10/10favoriteHealth
3/10workEmployment
5/10diversity_3Diversity
1/10paymentsAffluence
8/10directions_transitTransit
5/10homeHome Ownership
10/10trending_upInvestment
6/10psychology
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates L38 — age 47, 90% ownership, 8% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £199k. Property prices are trending down 36.5% year-on-year.
home £199,375 median price
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mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.
Ethnicity Profile
White / British98.1%
Asian / British Asian0.9%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.0%
Economic Activity
45%Active
FT: 31%
Unemployed: 1%
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.
Violence and sexual offences130
Anti-social behaviour60
Public order35
Criminal damage and arson29
Drugs23
storefront Nearby Amenities
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Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Pheasant Inn
- St Stephens Church Hall
- The Hightown Club
- Blundellsands Sailing Club
- Hightown Bar@kitchen
- + 1 more
restaurant
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- Weld Blundell Starbucks
- Alt Cafe Hightown
- Ladygreen Nurseries
- Sunshine Tearooms
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Retailers - Other
3 nearby- Sunnyfields
- Village Store
- Weld Blundell Greggs
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Area Profile: L38 · Data under Open Government Licence