L31 8BL is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood located 0.7km from Maghull in Maghull. Administratively it sits within Park ward and the Sefton Central constituency.
For families considering a move, L31 8BL represents a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. Outside of residential hours, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 49 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 84% 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.
Census 2021 statistics for L31 8BL are sourced from Output Area E00035817 (shared with 13 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
L31 8BL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for L31 8BL.
524
49
£ 44,100 /yr
44%
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
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. L31 8BL spans multiple life stages — average age 49, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for L31 8BL. The average age is 48.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
L31 8BL has low crime rates — 14 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Maghull High School
St John Bosco Catholic Primary School
Green Park Primary School
St Andrews Church of England Primary School, Maghull
Deyes High School
St George's Catholic Primary School
Maricourt Catholic High School
Northway Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
16 nearby- Card Factory0.8 km
- G Callaghan & Son0.8 km
- Home Bargains0.7 km
- K & K Meats0.8 km
- Maghull Post Office0.8 km
- + 11 more
Restaurant, Cafe
16 nearby- Costa0.9 km
- Furusato Bar & Grill0.8 km
- Greek Taverna0.6 km
- Piri Piri Express0.6 km
- St Andrews Church (Luncheon Club)0.7 km
- + 11 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- WM Morrison Supermarkets Ltd0.7 km
- Sainsburys Supermarkets Ltd0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Jade View Yummy Yum Ltd0.6 km
- Domino's Pizza0.8 km
- The Scran Bar0.7 km
- Gui Garden0.8 km
- Little Italy0.6 km
- + 1 more
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- Bar Du Fay0.9 km
- Meadows Hotel0.9 km
- Millies Bar0.6 km
- Neptune Beerhouse0.6 km
- Maghull Town Hall0.8 km
- + 3 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Maghull1.6 km
- Old Roan2.8 km
- Aintree4.3 km
Bus Stops
- Liverpool Road South0.2 km
- Liverpool Road South0.3 km
- Liverpool Road South0.3 km
- Balmoral Road0.3 km
- Shop Lane0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: L318BL · Data under Open Government Licence