L29 7WD is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Back Lane, 0.3km from Lunt in Sefton. Administratively it sits within Manor ward and the Sefton Central constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a low density wholesale and retail zone — low density wholesale and retail in mostly white areas, often on urban fringe or close to transport nodes. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 40) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 84% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 10 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £213k. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for L29 7WD are sourced from Output Area E00035697 (shared with 27 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BACK LANE, L29 7WD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BACK LANE, L29 7WD.
463
40
£ 44,100 /yr
55%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: L29 7WD 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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
L29 7WD is a mixed residential postcode — average age 40, 84% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for L29 7WD. The average age is 40.4. 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
Terraced
£ 213,000
1 sales · Mean £ 213,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
L29 7WD has low crime rates — 10 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are criminal damage and arson and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Jigsaw Primary Pupil Referral Unit
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Old Roan3.4 km
- Maghull3.7 km
- Blundellsands & Crosby4.3 km
Bus Stops
- Back Lane0.1 km
- Lunt Lane0.1 km
- Longdale Lane0.2 km
- Longdale Lane0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: L297WD · Data under Open Government Licence