L37 3LU is a safe, established residential area on Cable Street, 0.5km from Moss Side in Formby. Administratively it sits within Ravenmeols ward and the Sefton Central constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. The daytime character shifts — mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. The 43 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 74% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 13 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £252k, up 13.1% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for L37 3LU are sourced from Output Area E00035420 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CABLE STREET, L37 3LU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CABLE STREET, L37 3LU.
466
43
£ 45,600 /yr
43%
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
No single demographic signal dominates L37 3LU — age 43, 74% ownership, 25% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 13.1% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for L37 3LU. The average age is 42.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 250,000
14 sales · Mean £ 241,353
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
L37 3LU has low crime rates — 13 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Freshfield Primary School
Our Lady of Compassion Catholic Primary School
Trinity St Peter's CofE Primary School
Formby High School
Redgate Community Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
13 nearby- Boots The Chemist Limited0.7 km
- One Stop Shop0.9 km
- Oxfam0.6 km
- Savers0.7 km
- Yousseff Strength0.8 km
- + 8 more
Pub, NightClub
10 nearby- Formby Little Theatre Club0.8 km
- Lux 370.7 km
- The Tin Shed0.9 km
- The Village Inn0.8 km
- Formby Hockey and Squash Club0.7 km
- + 5 more
Restaurant, Cafe
33 nearby- Caffe Nero0.8 km
- Delish0.9 km
- Formby Luncheon Club0.9 km
- Formby Pool Trust0.9 km
- Geees' Coffee0.9 km
- + 28 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Marks & Spencer Simply Food0.7 km
- Iceland Foods Plc0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- Formby Express0.4 km
- Formby Grill House and Pizzeria0.9 km
- George's Plaice0.2 km
- Domino's Pizza0.6 km
- James Fish Bar0.8 km
- + 2 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Freshfield1.3 km
- Formby1.4 km
- Hightown4.1 km
Bus Stops
- Mittens Lane0.2 km
- Mittens Lane0.2 km
- New Road0.3 km
- Formby Gardens0.3 km
- Mount House Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: L373LU · Data under Open Government Licence