Postcode Analysis Sefton, North West

LOWER ALT ROAD, L38 0BB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LOWER ALT ROAD, L38 0BB.

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Population

275

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Avg Age

53

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Avg Income

£ 44,100 /yr

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Employed

42%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: L38 0BB 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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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. L38 0BB's low deprivation rank, 94% ownership, and £486k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. £486k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold.

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

L38 0BB is a sought-after residential area on Lower Alt Road, 0.1km from Hightown in Hightown (Sefton). Administratively it sits within Manor ward and the Sefton Central constituency.

For serious buyers, L38 0BB is a mature suburban area dominated by older, retired homeowners. During the day, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 53) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 94% 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 42 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £486k. 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 L38 0BB are sourced from Output Area E00035621 (shared with 8 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 L38 0BB. The average age is 52.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.2%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.8%

Economic Activity

42%Active
FT: 28%
Unemployed: 2%
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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.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 486,000

1 sales · Mean £ 486,000

Semi-Detached

£ 254,000

8 sales · Mean £ 233,593

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

L38 0BB has low crime rates — 42 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Anti-social behaviour14
Violence and sexual offences11
Criminal damage and arson6
Shoplifting4
Drugs3

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • Village Store0.1 km
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Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • Blundellsands Sailing Club0.7 km
  • Hightown Bar@kitchen0.1 km
  • The Hightown Club0.4 km
  • St Stephens Church Hall0.1 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Alt Cafe Hightown0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Hightown0.1 km
  • Hall Road3.2 km
  • Formby3.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Hightown Station0.1 km
  • School Road0.1 km
  • School Road0.1 km
  • Hightown Rail Station0.1 km
  • Hightown Rail Station0.1 km