L37 1LY is a sought-after residential area on Barkfield Lane, 0.7km from Formby in Formby. Administratively it sits within Harington ward and the Sefton Central constituency.
For serious buyers, L37 1LY is a mature suburban area dominated by older, retired homeowners. Residents average 53 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 93% 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 5 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £399k, up 48.1% year-on-year. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.
Census 2021 statistics for L37 1LY are sourced from Output Area E00035431 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BARKFIELD LANE, L37 1LY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BARKFIELD LANE, L37 1LY.
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£ 54,200 /yr
36%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: L37 1LY is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
L37 1LY is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £399k, 93% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £399k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold. Property prices are trending up 48.1% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for L37 1LY. The average age is 52.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 420,000
6 sales · Mean £ 401,750
Semi-Detached
£ 270,000
3 sales · Mean £ 293,333
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
L37 1LY has low crime rates — 5 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
St Jerome's Catholic Primary School
Formby High School
Woodlands Primary School
St Luke's Church of England Primary School
Trinity St Peter's CofE Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
5 nearby- Formby Wines & Spirits1.0 km
- Beer Station0.7 km
- Spar Store0.3 km
- Walker's Pharmacy0.2 km
- Graham Eyes Quality Butchers0.2 km
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- Formby Little Theatre Club0.9 km
- Formby Golf Club0.8 km
- Formby Ladies' Golf Club0.8 km
- Pinewoods0.4 km
- The Railway Hotel1.0 km
- + 2 more
Restaurant, Cafe
7 nearby- Formby Luncheon Club0.8 km
- Golden Bridge Chinese Restaurant1.0 km
- St Jeromes Parochial Hall0.7 km
- The Workshop1.0 km
- Cafe Kalila0.9 km
- + 2 more
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Amigos1.0 km
- Kiosk Coffee0.7 km
- The Good Catch0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Freshfield0.7 km
- Formby0.9 km
- Hightown4.1 km
Bus Stops
- Barkfield Lane0.2 km
- Harington Close0.2 km
- Wicks Green0.2 km
- Holmwood Gardens0.2 km
- Birch Green0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: L371LY · Data under Open Government Licence