L31 2NN is a sought-after residential area on Virginia Avenue, 0.9km from Maghull in Lydiate. Administratively it sits within Park ward and the Sefton Central constituency.
For families considering a move, L31 2NN represents a mature suburban area dominated by older, retired homeowners. By day, the area transitions to a traditional countryside character: mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. At 46 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 93% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 14 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £237k, down 17.1% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for L31 2NN are sourced from Output Area E00035928 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
VIRGINIA AVENUE, L31 2NN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for VIRGINIA AVENUE, L31 2NN.
326
46
£ 42,100 /yr
44%
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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates L31 2NN — age 46, 93% ownership, 5% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending down 17.1% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for L31 2NN. The average age is 46.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 220,000
9 sales · Mean £ 219,544
Terraced
£ 215,414
6 sales · Mean £ 221,054
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
L31 2NN has low crime rates — 14 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.
school Local Schools
St Thomas Church of England Primary School, Lydiate
Lydiate Primary School
St Gregory's Catholic Primary School
Northway 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
Retailers - Other
16 nearby- Card Factory0.8 km
- G Callaghan & Son0.8 km
- K & K Meats0.8 km
- Maghull Post Office0.8 km
- Pound Bakery0.8 km
- + 11 more
Restaurant, Cafe
7 nearby- Costa0.8 km
- Furusato Bar & Grill0.8 km
- St Thomas School Club0.3 km
- Betty's Coffee Shop0.7 km
- Pud Dessert Co - Maghull0.8 km
- + 2 more
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Coach & Horses0.4 km
- The Running Horses0.6 km
- The Cabin Coffee & Wine Bar0.9 km
- The Frank Hornby0.9 km
- Hare & Hounds0.9 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Lydiate Parish Council0.5 km
- Domino's Pizza0.8 km
- The Scran Bar0.9 km
- Oscars0.4 km
- The Famous Goldstar0.4 km
- + 1 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Sainsburys Supermarkets Ltd0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Maghull2.0 km
- Town Green3.3 km
- Old Roan4.1 km
Bus Stops
- Oakhill Drive0.2 km
- Oakhill Drive0.2 km
- Clent Avenue0.2 km
- Virginia Avenue0.2 km
- Kenyons Lane0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: L312NN · Data under Open Government Licence