Postcode Analysis Sefton, North West

L37 1LW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for L37 1LW.

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Population

277

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Avg Age

55

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Avg Income

£ 54,200 /yr

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Employed

44%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: L37 1LW is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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8/10
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7/10
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4/10
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7/10
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4/10
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10/10
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9/10
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9/10
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2/10
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Area Character

L37 1LW is a settled retirement community — average age 55, 86% owner-occupied, very low turnover, and strong community continuity. With prices and low crime, this is a premium retirement postcode.

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

L37 1LW is a sought-after residential area located 0.4km from Freshfield in Formby. Administratively it sits within Harington ward and the Sefton Central constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in L37, L37 1LW offers a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. An established, mature community with an average age of 55 — quiet, long-term residents, low turnover. 86% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 11 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.

Census 2021 statistics for L37 1LW are sourced from Output Area E00035453 (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 L37 1LW. The average age is 55.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British94.9%
Asian / British Asian2.9%
Black / African / Caribbean1.1%
Other / Mixed1.1%

Economic Activity

44%Active
FT: 28%
Unemployed: 0%
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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)

L37 1LW has low crime rates — 11 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences15
Anti-social behaviour7
Drugs4
Burglary3
Public order2

school Local Schools

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Formby High School

Good1165 pupils0.6 km
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St Jerome's Catholic Primary School

Good196 pupils1.1 km
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Woodlands Primary School

Good365 pupils1.2 km
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Trinity St Peter's CofE Primary School

Good242 pupils1.2 km
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Freshfield Primary School

Outstanding270 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

6 nearby
  • Beer Station0.2 km
  • Spar1.0 km
  • Spar Store0.6 km
  • Walker's Pharmacy0.7 km
  • Graham Eyes Quality Butchers0.6 km
  • + 1 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

6 nearby
  • Formby Golf Club0.2 km
  • Formby Hockey and Squash Club0.8 km
  • Formby Ladies' Golf Club0.2 km
  • Pinewoods0.9 km
  • Formby Artisans Golf Club0.2 km
  • + 1 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby
  • Bistro Moulin1.0 km
  • FCD Coffee Lounge0.7 km
  • No. 6 Coffee & Kitchen0.2 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • Kiosk Coffee0.2 km
  • Phone A Meal0.9 km
  • The Good Catch0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Freshfield0.2 km
  • Formby1.3 km
  • Ainsdale4.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Freshfield Station0.1 km
  • Freshfield Station0.1 km
  • Freshfield Rail Station0.1 km
  • Freshfield Rail Station0.2 km
  • Freshfield Rail Station0.2 km