Is L37 5AE a safe place to live?

Yes, L37 5AE is considered very safe. It has a low crime rate of 13 incidents per 1,000 residents, which is well below the national average.

What is the population of L37 5AE?

The population for the L37 5AE area is approximately 224 residents according to the latest census data.

Postcode Analysis West Lancashire, North West

L37 5AE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for L37 5AE.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2025-09 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry

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Population

224

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Avg Age

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Avg Income

£ 42,100 /yr

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Employed

51%

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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10/10

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7/10

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1/10

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10/10

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1/10

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6/10

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1/10

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2/10

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2/10

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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. L37 5AE spans multiple life stages — average age 46, moderate ownership and renting. prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · April 2026 · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

L37 5AE is a safe, established residential area located 0.1km from Great Altcar in West Lancashire. Administratively it sits within Aughton and Downholland ward and the West Lancashire constituency.

This is a well-established rental postcode — a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. During the day, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 46) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 45% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 13 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for L37 5AE are sourced from Output Area E00129287 (shared with 25 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 5AE. The average age is 45.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.3%

Asian / British Asian0.0%

Black / African / Caribbean0.0%

Other / Mixed2.7%

Economic Activity

51%Active

FT: 38%

Unemployed: 0%

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Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.

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gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-09)

L37 5AE has low crime rates — 13 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and burglary. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Anti-social behaviour2

Burglary1

train Transport Links

Train Stations

Formby3.4 km
Hightown3.7 km
Freshfield3.9 km

Bus Stops

Aspinall Crescent0.1 km