L37 1NJ is a sought-after residential area on Weld Drive, 0.7km from Formby in Formby. Administratively it sits within Harington ward and the Sefton Central constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in L37, L37 1NJ offers a mature suburban area dominated by older, retired homeowners. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 53) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 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 6 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £300k. 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 1NJ are sourced from Output Area E00035431 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WELD DRIVE, L37 1NJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WELD DRIVE, L37 1NJ.
294
53
£ 54,200 /yr
36%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: L37 1NJ 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 1NJ is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £300k, 93% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for L37 1NJ. 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
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
Semi-Detached
£ 285,000
2 sales · Mean £ 285,000
Detached
£ 380,000
1 sales · Mean £ 380,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
L37 1NJ has low crime rates — 6 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
Formby High School
St Jerome's Catholic Primary School
Woodlands Primary School
St Luke's Church of England Primary School
Range High School
Trinity St Peter's CofE Primary School
Freshfield Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
5 nearby- Formby Wines & Spirits0.9 km
- Beer Station0.7 km
- Spar Store0.4 km
- Walker's Pharmacy0.3 km
- Graham Eyes Quality Butchers0.3 km
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- Formby Little Theatre Club0.9 km
- The Tin Shed1.0 km
- Formby Golf Club0.9 km
- Formby Ladies' Golf Club0.8 km
- Pinewoods0.4 km
- + 3 more
Restaurant, Cafe
10 nearby- Delish0.9 km
- Formby Luncheon Club0.7 km
- Geees' Coffee0.9 km
- Golden Bridge Chinese Restaurant0.9 km
- Left Bank Brasserie1.0 km
- + 5 more
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Amigos0.8 km
- Formby Grill House and Pizzeria0.9 km
- Kiosk Coffee0.7 km
- The Good Catch0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Formby0.8 km
- Freshfield0.8 km
- Hightown4.0 km
Bus Stops
- Harington Close0.1 km
- Holmwood Gardens0.1 km
- Barkfield Lane0.3 km
- Wicks Green0.3 km
- Ennerdale Road0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: L371NJ · Data under Open Government Licence