Postcode Analysis Sefton, North West

OAKHILL CLOSE, L31 0BJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OAKHILL CLOSE, L31 0BJ.

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Population

249

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Avg Age

47

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Avg Income

£ 44,900 /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: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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8/10
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7/10
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8/10
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4/10
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1/10
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6/10
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8/10
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8/10
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7/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. L31 0BJ spans multiple life stages — average age 47, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending down 4.3% year-on-year.

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

L31 0BJ is a sought-after residential area on Oakhill Close, 0.5km from Maghull in Lydiate. Administratively it sits within Sudell ward and the Sefton Central constituency.

For families considering a move, L31 0BJ represents a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. Outside of residential hours, mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. The 47 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 84% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 21 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £230k, down 4.3% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for L31 0BJ are sourced from Output Area E00035947 (shared with 6 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 0BJ. The average age is 47.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.0%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.0%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 30%
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

£ 225,000

3 sales · Mean £ 221,666

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

L31 0BJ has low crime rates — 21 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences40
Public order15
Shoplifting14
Anti-social behaviour8
Criminal damage and arson8

school Local Schools

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Northway Primary School

Good359 pupils0.2 km
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St Thomas Church of England Primary School, Lydiate

Outstanding213 pupils0.7 km
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St Andrews Church of England Primary School, Maghull

Good276 pupils0.7 km
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Deyes High School

Good1359 pupils0.7 km
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Lydiate Primary School

Good257 pupils1.0 km
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St John Bosco Catholic Primary School

Good212 pupils1.0 km
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Green Park Primary School

Good248 pupils1.0 km
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St Gregory's Catholic Primary School

Good241 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

13 nearby
  • Shake Shack0.7 km
  • Costa0.3 km
  • Furusato Bar & Grill0.5 km
  • Greek Taverna0.8 km
  • Piri Piri Express0.8 km
  • + 8 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 Ltd0.8 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.4 km
  • + 5 more
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Retailers - Other

19 nearby
  • Card Factory0.5 km
  • G Callaghan & Son0.4 km
  • Home Bargains0.7 km
  • K & K Meats0.5 km
  • Maghull Post Office0.4 km
  • + 14 more
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Supermarkets

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

8 nearby
  • Coach & Horses0.5 km
  • Millies Bar0.8 km
  • Neptune Beerhouse0.7 km
  • The Running Horses0.9 km
  • The Cabin Coffee & Wine Bar0.5 km
  • + 3 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Maghull1.6 km
  • Town Green3.5 km
  • Old Roan3.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Dodds Lane0.1 km
  • Dodds Lane0.2 km
  • Eastway0.2 km
  • Byron Road0.3 km
  • Westway0.3 km