Postcode Analysis Sefton, North West

SCAFFOLD LANE, L38 1QA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SCAFFOLD LANE, L38 1QA.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2025-11 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

252

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Avg Age

49

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Avg Income

£ 43,500 /yr

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Employed

48%

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.

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7/10
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9/10
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3/10
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5/10
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3/10
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6/10
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3/10
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6/10
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2/10
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Area Character

Families dominate this postcode. With 71% owner-occupation and average age 49, L38 1QA has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability.

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

L38 1QA is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Scaffold Lane, 0.2km from Lady Green in Ince Blundell. Administratively it sits within Ravenmeols ward and the Sefton Central constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. The daytime character shifts — mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. With an average age of 49, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 71% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 31 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for L38 1QA are sourced from Output Area E00035876 (shared with 31 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 1QA. The average age is 49.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.6%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.4%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.

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L38 1QA has low crime rates — 31 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and other crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences4
Other crime2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Ince Blundell Village Hall0.8 km
  • Pheasant Inn0.8 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby
  • Sunshine Tearooms0.8 km
  • Ladygreen Nurseries0.5 km
  • Weld Blundell Starbucks0.0 km
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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • Weld Blundell Greggs0.1 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Hightown1.7 km
  • Hall Road3.6 km
  • Formby3.9 km