Postcode Analysis Sefton, North West

L31 1AE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for L31 1AE.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2025-11 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

283

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Avg Age

46

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Avg Income

£ 42,900 /yr

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Employed

53%

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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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7/10
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7/10
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6/10
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9/10
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1/10
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6/10
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5/10
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7/10
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10/10
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Area Character

L31 1AE is a mixed residential postcode — average age 46, 76% 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.

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

L31 1AE is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.7km from Melling Mount in Sefton. Administratively it sits within Molyneux ward and the Sefton Central constituency.

For families considering a move, L31 1AE represents a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. The daytime character shifts — public administration and security with mainly white workforces. With an average age of 46, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 76% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 1 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for L31 1AE are sourced from Output Area E00035693 (shared with 19 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 1AE. The average age is 45.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.2%
Asian / British Asian1.8%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

53%Active
FT: 41%
Unemployed: 1%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

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gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-11)

L31 1AE has low crime rates — 1 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Other theft1

school Local Schools

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Summerhill Primary School

Good209 pupils1.2 km
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Melling Primary School

Good214 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • Bank Hall Farm Shop0.7 km
  • Mount Garage Ltd0.7 km
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Alba Restaurant & Bar0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Maghull1.4 km
  • Kirkby1.9 km
  • Old Roan3.3 km