L37 2DL is a sought-after residential area on Elm Drive, 1.0km from Raven Meols Hills in Formby. Administratively it sits within Harington ward and the Sefton Central constituency.
For serious buyers, L37 2DL is a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 49) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 89% 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: Average house prices are around £315k, up 63.0% 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 2DL are sourced from Output Area E00035439 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ELM DRIVE, L37 2DL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ELM DRIVE, L37 2DL.
274
49
£ 55,300 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: L37 2DL 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
A sought-after, premium postcode. L37 2DL's low deprivation rank, 89% ownership, and £315k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. £315k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason. Property prices are trending up 63.0% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for L37 2DL. The average age is 49.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 257,500
4 sales · Mean £ 254,750
Detached
£ 310,000
9 sales · Mean £ 306,944
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
L37 2DL 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
St Luke's Church of England Primary School
Range High School
Woodlands Primary School
St Jerome's Catholic Primary School
Formby High School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
1 nearby- Formby Wines & Spirits0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- Golden Bridge Chinese Restaurant0.8 km
- St Jeromes Parochial Hall0.8 km
- Cafe Kalila0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- Amigos0.8 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- The Railway Hotel0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Formby0.8 km
- Freshfield2.0 km
- Hightown3.0 km
Bus Stops
- Mayfield Avenue0.2 km
- Jubilee Road0.2 km
- Bushbys Park0.3 km
- Bushby's Park0.3 km
- Brooks Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: L372DL · Data under Open Government Licence