Postcode Analysis Sefton, North West

BIRCH GREEN, L37 1NQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BIRCH GREEN, L37 1NQ.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

303

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Avg Age

51

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Avg Income

£ 54,200 /yr

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Employed

37%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: L37 1NQ 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.

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7/10
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9/10
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4/10
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5/10
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1/10
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9/10
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6/10
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10/10
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4/10
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Area Character

L37 1NQ is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £321k, 94% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £321k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

L37 1NQ is a sought-after residential area on Birch Green, 0.9km from Freshfield in Formby. Administratively it sits within Harington ward and the Sefton Central constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in L37, L37 1NQ offers a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. With an average age of 51, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 94% 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 16 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £321k. 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 1NQ are sourced from Output Area E00035427 (shared with 12 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 L37 1NQ. The average age is 51.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.7%
Asian / British Asian0.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

37%Active
FT: 26%
Unemployed: 1%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

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home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 308,000

1 sales · Mean £ 308,000

Detached

£ 330,000

5 sales · Mean £ 309,200

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

L37 1NQ has low crime rates — 16 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 offences11
Anti-social behaviour9
Criminal damage and arson4
Drugs4
Shoplifting4

school Local Schools

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St Jerome's Catholic Primary School

Good196 pupils0.8 km
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Formby High School

Good1165 pupils0.8 km
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Woodlands Primary School

Good365 pupils1.0 km
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St Luke's Church of England Primary School

Good384 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby
  • St Jeromes Parochial Hall0.9 km
  • FCD Coffee Lounge0.3 km
  • No. 6 Coffee & Kitchen0.6 km
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Retailers - Other

4 nearby
  • Beer Station0.6 km
  • Spar Store0.2 km
  • Walker's Pharmacy0.3 km
  • Graham Eyes Quality Butchers0.3 km
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Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • Formby Golf Club0.6 km
  • Formby Ladies' Golf Club0.6 km
  • Pinewoods0.6 km
  • Formby Artisans Golf Club0.6 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Kiosk Coffee0.6 km
  • The Good Catch0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Freshfield0.6 km
  • Formby1.2 km
  • Hightown4.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Birch Green0.1 km
  • Squirrel Green0.1 km
  • Wicks Green0.3 km
  • Barkfield Lane0.3 km
  • Shireburn Road0.3 km