Postcode Analysis Sefton, North West

L31 1DQ House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

550

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 42,900 /yr

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Employed

50%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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

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6/10
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6/10
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3/10
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8/10
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1/10
paymentsAffluence
6/10
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7/10
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7/10
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7/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates L31 1DQ — age 42, 79% ownership, 20% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. 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 1DQ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.2km from Waddicar in Kirkby. Administratively it sits within Molyneux ward and the Sefton Central constituency.

For families considering a move, L31 1DQ represents a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. By day, the area transitions to a traditional countryside character: mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. An average age of 42 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 79% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 26 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for L31 1DQ are sourced from Output Area E00035690 (shared with 15 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 1DQ. The average age is 42.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.0%
Asian / British Asian0.5%
Black / African / Caribbean0.2%
Other / Mixed1.3%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 1%
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Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.

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

L31 1DQ has low crime rates — 26 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences51
Other theft10
Criminal damage and arson8
Drugs6
Other crime5

school Local Schools

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Melling Primary School

Good214 pupils0.3 km
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Westvale Primary School

Good216 pupils0.8 km
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St Michael and All Angels Catholic Primary School

Outstanding437 pupils1.1 km
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Millbrook Community Primary School

Good299 pupils1.3 km
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Holy Rosary Catholic Primary School

Outstanding460 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

8 nearby
  • Carters Arms0.8 km
  • Railway Hotel0.8 km
  • The Melling Tithebarn0.9 km
  • The Mariners Inn0.8 km
  • Bootle Arms0.9 km
  • + 3 more
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Takeaway Shop

5 nearby
  • Sopranos Pizza Shop0.8 km
  • Kens Fish And Chips0.9 km
  • Food For Thought0.9 km
  • Woks Cooking1.0 km
  • Melling Fish Bar0.2 km
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Kirkby Park B&B1.0 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • Bernie's Sandwich Bar And Deli0.9 km
  • Roast0.8 km
  • McDonald's Restaurants Limited1.0 km
  • Prezzo1.0 km
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Retailers - Other

6 nearby
  • Body Fuel0.9 km
  • Tesco Express0.9 km
  • The Village Newsagents0.9 km
  • Everydayz0.2 km
  • McColls0.1 km
  • + 1 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Kirkby0.8 km
  • Maghull2.3 km
  • Old Roan2.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Andrew Avenue0.0 km
  • Birchtree Drive0.2 km
  • Woodland Road0.2 km
  • Liddell Avenue0.3 km
  • Satinwood Crescent0.3 km