L31 0BE is a sought-after residential area on Dodds Lane, 0.4km from Maghull in Maghull. Administratively it sits within Sudell ward and the Sefton Central constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a mature suburban area dominated by older, retired homeowners. The daytime character shifts — public administration and security with mainly white workforces. With an average age of 53, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 93% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 25 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £232k, up 23.4% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for L31 0BE are sourced from Output Area E00035951 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DODDS LANE, L31 0BE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DODDS LANE, L31 0BE.
268
53
£ 44,900 /yr
40%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates L31 0BE — age 53, 93% ownership, 7% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £232k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending up 23.4% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for L31 0BE. The average age is 52.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 221,500
2 sales · Mean £ 221,500
Semi-Detached
£ 210,500
6 sales · Mean £ 213,583
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
L31 0BE has low crime rates — 25 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Northway Primary School
St Andrews Church of England Primary School, Maghull
Deyes High School
St Thomas Church of England Primary School, Lydiate
St John Bosco Catholic Primary School
Green Park Primary School
Lydiate Primary School
St Gregory's Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
14 nearby- Shake Shack0.7 km
- Costa0.2 km
- Furusato Bar & Grill0.4 km
- Greek Taverna0.7 km
- Piri Piri Express0.7 km
- + 9 more
Takeaway Shop
10 nearby- Khaja Indian Takeaway0.8 km
- Maghull Premier Fish Bar0.7 km
- Subway0.7 km
- Jade View Yummy Yum Ltd0.7 km
- Domino's Pizza0.3 km
- + 5 more
Retailers - Other
19 nearby- Card Factory0.3 km
- G Callaghan & Son0.3 km
- Home Bargains0.6 km
- K & K Meats0.3 km
- Maghull Post Office0.3 km
- + 14 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- WM Morrison Supermarkets Ltd0.5 km
- Co-operative0.7 km
- Sainsburys Supermarkets Ltd0.3 km
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- Coach & Horses0.4 km
- Millies Bar0.7 km
- Neptune Beerhouse0.6 km
- The Running Horses0.9 km
- The Cabin Coffee & Wine Bar0.4 km
- + 3 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Maghull1.5 km
- Town Green3.6 km
- Old Roan3.6 km
Bus Stops
- Eastway0.2 km
- Dodds Lane0.2 km
- Westway0.2 km
- Dodds Lane0.3 km
- Dodds Lane0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: L310BE · Data under Open Government Licence