L31 9BW is a safe, established residential area on Penrith Crescent, 0.7km from Moss Side in Maghull. Administratively it sits within Sudell ward and the Sefton Central constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a mature suburban area dominated by older, retired homeowners. The daytime character shifts — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. With an average age of 46, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 94% 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 £278k, down 11.3% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for L31 9BW are sourced from Output Area E00035956 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PENRITH CRESCENT, L31 9BW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PENRITH CRESCENT, L31 9BW.
275
46
£ 44,900 /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.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates L31 9BW — age 46, 94% ownership, 4% 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 11.3% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for L31 9BW. The average age is 45.9. 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
Terraced
£ 275,000
2 sales · Mean £ 275,000
Semi-Detached
£ 260,000
5 sales · Mean £ 232,459
Flat
£ 116,000
1 sales · Mean £ 116,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
L31 9BW 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
Northway Primary School
St Andrews Church of England Primary School, Maghull
Deyes High School
Maricourt Catholic High School
St Thomas Church of England Primary School, Lydiate
Summerhill Primary School
Lydiate Primary School
St Gregory's Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
14 nearby- Card Factory0.9 km
- G Callaghan & Son0.9 km
- Home Bargains0.9 km
- K & K Meats0.9 km
- Maghull Post Office0.8 km
- + 9 more
Restaurant, Cafe
7 nearby- Costa0.7 km
- Furusato Bar & Grill0.9 km
- Greek Taverna1.0 km
- Piri Piri Express1.0 km
- Suzy’s0.9 km
- + 2 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- WM Morrison Supermarkets Ltd0.9 km
- Co-operative0.2 km
- Sainsburys Supermarkets Ltd0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Jade View Yummy Yum Ltd1.0 km
- Khaja Indian Takeaway0.2 km
- Maghull Premier Fish Bar0.2 km
- Subway0.2 km
- Domino's Pizza0.8 km
- + 1 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Millies Bar1.0 km
- The Cabin Coffee & Wine Bar0.9 km
- The Frank Hornby0.5 km
- The Fox0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Maghull1.2 km
- Town Green3.3 km
- Old Roan3.6 km
Bus Stops
- Langdale Drive0.1 km
- Tebay Close0.2 km
- Kendal Drive0.2 km
- Eastway0.2 km
- Langdale Drive0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: L319BW · Data under Open Government Licence