Postcode Analysis Sefton, North West

ELMCROFT LANE, L38 3RW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ELMCROFT LANE, L38 3RW.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

298

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Avg Age

50

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Avg Income

£ 44,100 /yr

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Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: L38 3RW 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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10/10
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9/10
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2/10
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5/10
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3/10
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10/10
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Area Character

L38 3RW is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £630k, 94% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address.

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

L38 3RW is a sought-after residential area on Elmcroft Lane, 0.5km from Hightown in Hightown (Sefton). Administratively it sits within Manor ward and the Sefton Central constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in L38, L38 3RW offers a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. During the day, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 50) — 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 17 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £630k. 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 3RW are sourced from Output Area E00035619 (shared with 12 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 3RW. The average age is 49.8. 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 Asian2.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.3%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 31%
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.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 563,850

7 sales · Mean £ 570,192

Semi-Detached

£ 430,000

1 sales · Mean £ 430,000

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

L38 3RW has low crime rates — 17 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 offences11
Anti-social behaviour8
Criminal damage and arson5
Public order3
Drugs3

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • Village Store0.4 km
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Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • Blundellsands Sailing Club0.4 km
  • Hightown Bar@kitchen0.4 km
  • The Hightown Club0.3 km
  • Pheasant Inn1.0 km
  • St Stephens Church Hall0.5 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Alt Cafe Hightown0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Hightown0.4 km
  • Hall Road2.7 km
  • Formby3.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Blundell Road0.2 km
  • Blundell Road0.2 km
  • Thornbeck Avenue0.3 km
  • Thornbeck Avenue0.3 km
  • Blundell Road0.4 km