L31 0BU is a sought-after residential area on Merrilox Avenue, 0.6km from Maghull in Lydiate. Administratively it sits within Park ward and the Sefton Central constituency.
For families considering a move, L31 0BU represents a mature suburban area dominated by older, retired homeowners. Outside of residential hours, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. The 47 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 95% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 25 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £233k, up 33.3% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for L31 0BU are sourced from Output Area E00035935 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MERRILOX AVENUE, L31 0BU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MERRILOX AVENUE, L31 0BU.
260
47
£ 42,100 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. L31 0BU 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 up 33.3% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for L31 0BU. The average age is 47.2. 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 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
£ 214,500
8 sales · Mean £ 220,056
Terraced
£ 212,500
2 sales · Mean £ 212,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
L31 0BU has low crime rates — 25 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.
school Local Schools
Northway Primary School
St Thomas Church of England Primary School, Lydiate
Lydiate Primary School
St Gregory's Catholic Primary School
St John Bosco Catholic Primary School
Green Park Primary School
Deyes High School
St Andrews Church of England Primary School, Maghull
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
13 nearby- Shake Shack0.8 km
- Costa0.5 km
- Furusato Bar & Grill0.6 km
- Greek Taverna0.9 km
- Piri Piri Express0.9 km
- + 8 more
Takeaway Shop
11 nearby- Khaja Indian Takeaway0.9 km
- Maghull Premier Fish Bar0.9 km
- Subway0.8 km
- Jade View Yummy Yum Ltd0.9 km
- Lydiate Parish Council0.8 km
- + 6 more
Retailers - Other
19 nearby- Card Factory0.5 km
- G Callaghan & Son0.5 km
- Home Bargains0.8 km
- K & K Meats0.5 km
- Maghull Post Office0.5 km
- + 14 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- WM Morrison Supermarkets Ltd0.8 km
- Co-operative0.8 km
- Sainsburys Supermarkets Ltd0.5 km
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- Coach & Horses0.3 km
- Millies Bar0.9 km
- Neptune Beerhouse0.8 km
- The Running Horses0.8 km
- The Cabin Coffee & Wine Bar0.6 km
- + 2 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Maghull1.7 km
- Town Green3.5 km
- Old Roan3.8 km
Bus Stops
- Byron Road0.1 km
- Dodds Lane0.2 km
- Dodds Lane0.3 km
- Clent Avenue0.3 km
- Gordon Avenue0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: L310BU · Data under Open Government Licence