Postcode Analysis Sefton, North West

MERRILOX AVENUE, L31 0BU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MERRILOX AVENUE, L31 0BU.

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Population

260

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Avg Age

47

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Avg Income

£ 42,100 /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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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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8/10
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9/10
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7/10
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4/10
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1/10
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6/10
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8/10
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10/10
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7/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. L31 0BU spans multiple life stages — average age 47, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 33.3% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

L31 0BU is a sought-after residential area on Merrilox Avenue, 0.6km from Maghull in Lydiate. Administratively it sits within Park ward and the Sefton Central constituency.

For families considering a move, L31 0BU represents a mature suburban area dominated by older, retired homeowners. Outside of residential hours, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. The 47 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 95% 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 £233k, up 33.3% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for L31 0BU are sourced from Output Area E00035935 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for L31 0BU. The average age is 47.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.8%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.2%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 33%
Unemployed: 3%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 214,500

8 sales · Mean £ 220,056

Terraced

£ 212,500

2 sales · Mean £ 212,500

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

L31 0BU has low crime rates — 25 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences37
Public order15
Shoplifting15
Anti-social behaviour11
Criminal damage and arson10

school Local Schools

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Northway Primary School

Good359 pupils0.4 km
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St Thomas Church of England Primary School, Lydiate

Outstanding213 pupils0.5 km
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Lydiate Primary School

Good257 pupils0.8 km
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St Gregory's Catholic Primary School

Good241 pupils0.8 km
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St John Bosco Catholic Primary School

Good212 pupils0.9 km
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Green Park Primary School

Good248 pupils0.9 km
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Deyes High School

Good1359 pupils0.9 km
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St Andrews Church of England Primary School, Maghull

Good276 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

13 nearby
  • Shake Shack0.8 km
  • Costa0.5 km
  • Furusato Bar & Grill0.6 km
  • Greek Taverna0.9 km
  • Piri Piri Express0.9 km
  • + 8 more
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Takeaway Shop

11 nearby
  • Khaja Indian Takeaway0.9 km
  • Maghull Premier Fish Bar0.9 km
  • Subway0.8 km
  • Jade View Yummy Yum Ltd0.9 km
  • Lydiate Parish Council0.8 km
  • + 6 more
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Retailers - Other

19 nearby
  • Card Factory0.5 km
  • G Callaghan & Son0.5 km
  • Home Bargains0.8 km
  • K & K Meats0.5 km
  • Maghull Post Office0.5 km
  • + 14 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • WM Morrison Supermarkets Ltd0.8 km
  • Co-operative0.8 km
  • Sainsburys Supermarkets Ltd0.5 km
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Pub, NightClub

7 nearby
  • Coach & Horses0.3 km
  • Millies Bar0.9 km
  • Neptune Beerhouse0.8 km
  • The Running Horses0.8 km
  • The Cabin Coffee & Wine Bar0.6 km
  • + 2 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Maghull1.7 km
  • Town Green3.5 km
  • Old Roan3.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Byron Road0.1 km
  • Dodds Lane0.2 km
  • Dodds Lane0.3 km
  • Clent Avenue0.3 km
  • Gordon Avenue0.4 km