Postcode Analysis Sefton, North West

PENRITH CRESCENT, L31 9BW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PENRITH CRESCENT, L31 9BW.

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Population

275

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Avg Age

46

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Avg Income

£ 44,900 /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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10/10
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7/10
workEmployment
5/10
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1/10
paymentsAffluence
6/10
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10/10
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10/10
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5/10
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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.

home £278,000 median price shield Safety 9/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

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.

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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

White / British98.2%
Asian / British Asian0.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.4%

Economic Activity

44%Active
FT: 30%
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.

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.

Violence and sexual offences54
Anti-social behaviour14
Criminal damage and arson7
Public order6
Other theft4

school Local Schools

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Northway Primary School

Good359 pupils0.4 km
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St Andrews Church of England Primary School, Maghull

Good276 pupils0.8 km
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Deyes High School

Good1359 pupils0.8 km
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Maricourt Catholic High School

Good1212 pupils0.9 km
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St Thomas Church of England Primary School, Lydiate

Outstanding213 pupils1.0 km
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Summerhill Primary School

Good209 pupils1.1 km
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Lydiate Primary School

Good257 pupils1.5 km
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St Gregory's Catholic Primary School

Good241 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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

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
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • WM Morrison Supermarkets Ltd0.9 km
  • Co-operative0.2 km
  • Sainsburys Supermarkets Ltd0.8 km
fastfood

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
local_bar

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