L37 1YH is a sought-after residential area on Golf Road, 0.2km 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 1YH offers a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. A well-settled, later-life community (average age 55) — very low tenant turnover, high ownership, and a quiet residential character. 86% 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 13 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £785k, down 7.4% 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 1YH are sourced from Output Area E00035453 (shared with 15 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
GOLF ROAD, L37 1YH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GOLF ROAD, L37 1YH.
277
55
£ 54,200 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: L37 1YH 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
Mature homeowners dominate this postcode. With 86% owner-occupation and an average age of 55, L37 1YH is established retirement territory. With £785k prices and low crime, this is a premium retirement postcode. Property prices are trending down 7.4% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for L37 1YH. The average age is 55.3. 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
£ 785,000
2 sales · Mean £ 785,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
L37 1YH has low crime rates — 13 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.
school Local Schools
Formby High School
Trinity St Peter's CofE Primary School
St Jerome's Catholic Primary School
Woodlands Primary School
Freshfield Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
7 nearby- Beer Station0.2 km
- Spar0.9 km
- Spar Store0.8 km
- Walker's Pharmacy0.9 km
- Graham Eyes Quality Butchers0.8 km
- + 2 more
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Formby Golf Club0.1 km
- Formby Hockey and Squash Club0.7 km
- Formby Ladies' Golf Club0.0 km
- Formby Artisans Golf Club0.0 km
- Formby Lawn Tennis Club0.6 km
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- Bistro Moulin1.0 km
- FCD Coffee Lounge0.9 km
- The Udder Guys1.0 km
- No. 6 Coffee & Kitchen0.2 km
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Kiosk Coffee0.2 km
- Phone A Meal0.8 km
- The Good Catch0.1 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Freshfield0.1 km
- Formby1.5 km
- Ainsdale4.4 km
Bus Stops
- Freshfield Station0.1 km
- Freshfield Rail Station0.1 km
- Freshfield Rail Station0.1 km
- Freshfield Rail Station0.1 km
- Freshfield Rail Station0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: L371YH · Data under Open Government Licence