L31 0BW is a sought-after residential area on Northway, 0.8km from Maghull in Lydiate. 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. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a town fringe countryside zone — mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 42) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 91% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 14 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £237k, up 25.7% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for L31 0BW are sourced from Output Area E00035930 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
NORTHWAY, L31 0BW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NORTHWAY, L31 0BW.
278
42
£ 44,900 /yr
54%
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.
Area Character
L31 0BW is a mixed residential postcode — average age 42, 91% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 25.7% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for L31 0BW. The average age is 41.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 227,750
8 sales · Mean £ 217,937
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
L31 0BW has low crime rates — 14 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Northway Primary School
St Thomas Church of England Primary School, Lydiate
Lydiate Primary School
St Gregory's Catholic Primary School
St Andrews Church of England Primary School, Maghull
Deyes High School
Green Park Primary School
St John Bosco Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
10 nearby- Shake Shack0.7 km
- Costa0.6 km
- Furusato Bar & Grill0.7 km
- Greek Taverna1.0 km
- Piri Piri Express1.0 km
- + 5 more
Takeaway Shop
10 nearby- Khaja Indian Takeaway0.7 km
- Maghull Premier Fish Bar0.7 km
- Subway0.7 km
- Jade View Yummy Yum Ltd1.0 km
- Lydiate Parish Council0.9 km
- + 5 more
Retailers - Other
19 nearby- Card Factory0.7 km
- G Callaghan & Son0.7 km
- Home Bargains0.9 km
- K & K Meats0.7 km
- Maghull Post Office0.6 km
- + 14 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- WM Morrison Supermarkets Ltd0.9 km
- Co-operative0.7 km
- Sainsburys Supermarkets Ltd0.6 km
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- Coach & Horses0.6 km
- Millies Bar1.0 km
- Neptune Beerhouse1.0 km
- The Running Horses1.0 km
- The Cabin Coffee & Wine Bar0.7 km
- + 2 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Maghull1.7 km
- Town Green3.3 km
- Old Roan3.9 km
Bus Stops
- Dodds Lane0.1 km
- Dodds Lane0.2 km
- Byron Road0.2 km
- Northway Primary School0.3 km
- Kenyons Lane0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: L310BW · Data under Open Government Licence