Postcode Analysis Sefton, North West

WICKS LANE, L37 1PX House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WICKS LANE, L37 1PX.

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Population

274

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Avg Age

50

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Avg Income

£ 54,200 /yr

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Employed

49%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: L37 1PX 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. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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9/10
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9/10
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4/10
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3/10
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1/10
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9/10
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8/10
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10/10
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7/10
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Area Character

L37 1PX is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £413k, 94% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £413k 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 1PX is a sought-after residential area on Wicks Lane, 1.0km from Formby in Formby. Administratively it sits within Harington ward and the Sefton Central constituency.

For serious buyers, L37 1PX is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. Residents average 50 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 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 8 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £413k. 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 1PX are sourced from Output Area E00035423 (shared with 6 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 1PX. The average age is 50.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.6%
Asian / British Asian0.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

49%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 4%
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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

Detached

£ 425,000

11 sales · Mean £ 392,722

Semi-Detached

£ 305,000

5 sales · Mean £ 274,500

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

L37 1PX has low crime rates — 8 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences8
Other theft5
Shoplifting4
Bicycle theft2
Drugs2

school Local Schools

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St Jerome's Catholic Primary School

Good196 pupils0.1 km
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Woodlands Primary School

Good365 pupils0.3 km
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Formby High School

Good1165 pupils0.8 km
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St Luke's Church of England Primary School

Good384 pupils0.9 km
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Range High School

Good1132 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

4 nearby
  • Formby Wines & Spirits0.8 km
  • Spar Store0.6 km
  • Walker's Pharmacy0.4 km
  • Graham Eyes Quality Butchers0.5 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

5 nearby
  • Formby Luncheon Club0.9 km
  • Golden Bridge Chinese Restaurant0.8 km
  • St Jeromes Parochial Hall0.3 km
  • Cafe Kalila0.8 km
  • FCD Coffee Lounge0.4 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Amigos0.8 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Pinewoods0.2 km
  • The Railway Hotel0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Formby0.7 km
  • Freshfield1.2 km
  • Hightown3.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Grasmere Road0.2 km
  • Ennerdale Road0.3 km
  • Harington Close0.3 km
  • Holmwood Gardens0.3 km
  • Coniston Road0.4 km