Postcode Analysis Sefton, North West

SANDFORD DRIVE, L31 0AL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SANDFORD DRIVE, L31 0AL.

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Population

211

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Avg Age

50

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Avg Income

£ 44,900 /yr

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Employed

45%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: L31 0AL represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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5/10
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3/10
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8/10
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6/10
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1/10
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6/10
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8/10
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7/10
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2/10
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Area Character

L31 0AL is a mixed residential postcode — average age 50, 73% 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.

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

L31 0AL is a sought-after residential area on Sandford Drive, 0.3km from Maghull in Maghull. Administratively it sits within Sudell ward and the Sefton Central constituency.

For families considering a move, L31 0AL represents a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. During the day, public administration and security with mainly white workforces. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 50) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 73% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 30 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £235k.

Census 2021 statistics for L31 0AL are sourced from Output Area E00035958 (shared with 14 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 L31 0AL. The average age is 50.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.5%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.5%

Economic Activity

45%Active
FT: 33%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 182,500

6 sales · Mean £ 192,500

Terraced

£ 223,500

2 sales · Mean £ 223,500

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

L31 0AL has low crime rates — 30 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences47
Shoplifting21
Public order18
Anti-social behaviour14
Criminal damage and arson14

school Local Schools

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Northway Primary School

Good359 pupils0.4 km
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Deyes High School

Good1359 pupils0.6 km
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St Andrews Church of England Primary School, Maghull

Good276 pupils0.6 km
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St Thomas Church of England Primary School, Lydiate

Outstanding213 pupils0.9 km
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St John Bosco Catholic Primary School

Good212 pupils0.9 km
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Green Park Primary School

Good248 pupils0.9 km
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Maricourt Catholic High School

Good1212 pupils1.1 km
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Lydiate Primary School

Good257 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

14 nearby
  • The Beeches - Parkhaven Trust0.9 km
  • Shake Shack0.7 km
  • Costa0.1 km
  • Furusato Bar & Grill0.3 km
  • Greek Taverna0.6 km
  • + 9 more
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Takeaway Shop

10 nearby
  • Khaja Indian Takeaway0.7 km
  • Maghull Premier Fish Bar0.7 km
  • Subway0.7 km
  • Jade View Yummy Yum Ltd0.6 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.2 km
  • + 5 more
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Retailers - Other

19 nearby
  • Card Factory0.2 km
  • G Callaghan & Son0.2 km
  • Home Bargains0.5 km
  • K & K Meats0.2 km
  • Maghull Post Office0.2 km
  • + 14 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • WM Morrison Supermarkets Ltd0.4 km
  • Co-operative0.6 km
  • Sainsburys Supermarkets Ltd0.2 km
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Pub, NightClub

8 nearby
  • Coach & Horses0.4 km
  • Millies Bar0.6 km
  • Neptune Beerhouse0.5 km
  • The Running Horses0.9 km
  • The Cabin Coffee & Wine Bar0.3 km
  • + 3 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Maghull1.5 km
  • Old Roan3.5 km
  • Town Green3.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Eastway0.1 km
  • Westway0.1 km
  • Hunt Road0.2 km
  • Central Square0.2 km
  • Dodds Lane0.3 km