Postcode Analysis Sefton, North West

FLINT LANE, L31 1FF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FLINT LANE, L31 1FF.

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Population

407

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Avg Age

37

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Avg Income

£ 42,900 /yr

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Employed

55%

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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6/10
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10/10
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3/10
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9/10
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1/10
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6/10
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6/10
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7/10
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10/10
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Area Character

L31 1FF is a mixed residential postcode — average age 37, 82% 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 1FF is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Flint Lane, 0.5km from Kirkby Park in Kirkby. Administratively it sits within Molyneux ward and the Sefton Central constituency.

For families considering a move, L31 1FF represents a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. The daytime character shifts — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. The 37 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 82% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 16 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £199k.

Census 2021 statistics for L31 1FF are sourced from Output Area E00170478 (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 1FF. The average age is 37.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.6%
Asian / British Asian1.7%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.7%

Economic Activity

55%Active
FT: 40%
Unemployed: 2%
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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.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 243,995

13 sales · Mean £ 256,918

Semi-Detached

£ 118,094

20 sales · Mean £ 130,324

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

L31 1FF has low crime rates — 16 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and drugs. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences38
Drugs8
Criminal damage and arson5
Other theft5
Anti-social behaviour4

school Local Schools

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Melling Primary School

Good214 pupils0.3 km
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Westvale Primary School

Good216 pupils1.0 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 pupils1.2 km
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Ravenscroft Community Primary School

Good221 pupils1.6 km
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Kirkby CofE Primary School

Good301 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

6 nearby
  • Tesco Express0.7 km
  • The Village Newsagents0.7 km
  • Body Fuel0.7 km
  • Everydayz0.7 km
  • McColls0.4 km
  • + 1 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • Food For Thought0.7 km
  • Sopranos Pizza Shop0.6 km
  • Kens Fish And Chips0.7 km
  • Melling Fish Bar0.7 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

8 nearby
  • Carters Arms0.6 km
  • Railway Hotel0.7 km
  • The Melling Tithebarn0.8 km
  • The Mariners Inn1.0 km
  • Bootle Arms0.9 km
  • + 3 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Kirkby Park B&B0.7 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • Bernie's Sandwich Bar And Deli0.7 km
  • Roast0.7 km
  • McDonald's Restaurants Limited0.9 km
  • Prezzo0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Kirkby0.7 km
  • Maghull2.2 km
  • Old Roan2.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Rainbow Fields0.2 km
  • Chapel Lane0.2 km
  • Chapel Lane0.2 km
  • North Park Road0.3 km
  • Mount Road0.3 km