Postcode Analysis Sefton, North West

SANDHURST WAY, L31 4DR House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SANDHURST WAY, L31 4DR.

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Population

311

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Avg Age

56

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Avg Income

£ 42,100 /yr

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Employed

44%

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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9/10
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2/10
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5/10
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1/10
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6/10
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4/10
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10/10
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4/10
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Area Character

L31 4DR is a settled retirement community — average age 56, 96% owner-occupied, very low turnover, and strong community continuity. Low crime reinforces the quiet, established character — £330k reflects the demand. Property prices are trending down 11.4% year-on-year.

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

L31 4DR is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Sandhurst Way, 0.3km from Lydiate in Lydiate. Administratively it sits within Park ward and the Sefton Central constituency.

For serious buyers, L31 4DR is a quiet, spacious area popular with retirees — large homes, very low turnover. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a traditional countryside zone — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. Residents here average 56 years — a mature, stable demographic with deep roots in the area and very low property turnover. 96% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

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 £330k, down 11.4% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for L31 4DR are sourced from Output Area E00035806 (shared with 10 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 4DR. The average age is 55.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.1%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.9%

Economic Activity

44%Active
FT: 29%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 365,000

5 sales · Mean £ 356,700

Semi-Detached

£ 257,500

4 sales · Mean £ 282,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

L31 4DR has low crime rates — 10 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.

Violence and sexual offences8
Anti-social behaviour3
Burglary2
Public order2
Vehicle crime2

school Local Schools

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St Gregory's Catholic Primary School

Good241 pupils0.9 km
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Lydiate Primary School

Good257 pupils0.9 km
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St Thomas Church of England Primary School, Lydiate

Outstanding213 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

3 nearby
  • Londis0.1 km
  • Lydiate Hall Farm0.5 km
  • Stanleys Newsagents0.3 km
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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Mersey Motor Boat Club Limited0.4 km
  • The Weld Blundell Arms0.5 km
  • The Scotch Piper0.5 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • The Village Diner0.3 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Lydiate Parish Council0.9 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Oaklea Barn Guest House0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Maghull3.4 km
  • Town Green3.5 km
  • Aughton Park4.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Sandhurst Way0.2 km
  • Sandhurst Way0.2 km
  • Mayfayre Avenue0.3 km
  • Mayfayre Avenue0.3 km
  • The Weld Blundell Arms0.4 km