Postcode Analysis Sefton, North West

L31 8BL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for L31 8BL.

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Population

524

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Avg Age

49

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Avg Income

£ 44,100 /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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9/10
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8/10
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4/10
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6/10
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1/10
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7/10
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6/10
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8/10
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9/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. L31 8BL spans multiple life stages — average age 49, moderate ownership and renting. 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 8BL is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood located 0.7km from Maghull in Maghull. Administratively it sits within Park ward and the Sefton Central constituency.

For families considering a move, L31 8BL represents a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. Outside of residential hours, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 49 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 14 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for L31 8BL are sourced from Output Area E00035817 (shared with 13 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 8BL. The average age is 48.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.7%
Asian / British Asian0.2%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.1%

Economic Activity

44%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

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

L31 8BL has low crime rates — 14 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences22
Criminal damage and arson5
Anti-social behaviour4
Vehicle crime4
Burglary3

school Local Schools

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Maghull High School

Good1014 pupils0.7 km
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St John Bosco Catholic Primary School

Good212 pupils0.7 km
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Green Park Primary School

Good248 pupils0.7 km
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St Andrews Church of England Primary School, Maghull

Good276 pupils0.9 km
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Deyes High School

Good1359 pupils0.9 km
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St George's Catholic Primary School

Good223 pupils1.2 km
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Maricourt Catholic High School

Good1212 pupils1.4 km
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Northway Primary School

Good359 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

16 nearby
  • Card Factory0.8 km
  • G Callaghan & Son0.8 km
  • Home Bargains0.7 km
  • K & K Meats0.8 km
  • Maghull Post Office0.8 km
  • + 11 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

16 nearby
  • Costa0.9 km
  • Furusato Bar & Grill0.8 km
  • Greek Taverna0.6 km
  • Piri Piri Express0.6 km
  • St Andrews Church (Luncheon Club)0.7 km
  • + 11 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • WM Morrison Supermarkets Ltd0.7 km
  • Sainsburys Supermarkets Ltd0.8 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

6 nearby
  • Jade View Yummy Yum Ltd0.6 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.8 km
  • The Scran Bar0.7 km
  • Gui Garden0.8 km
  • Little Italy0.6 km
  • + 1 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

8 nearby
  • Bar Du Fay0.9 km
  • Meadows Hotel0.9 km
  • Millies Bar0.6 km
  • Neptune Beerhouse0.6 km
  • Maghull Town Hall0.8 km
  • + 3 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Maghull1.6 km
  • Old Roan2.8 km
  • Aintree4.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Liverpool Road South0.2 km
  • Liverpool Road South0.3 km
  • Liverpool Road South0.3 km
  • Balmoral Road0.3 km
  • Shop Lane0.3 km