L37 4BS is a sought-after residential area on Liverpool Road, 0.7km from Little Altcar in Formby. Administratively it sits within Ravenmeols ward and the Sefton Central constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in L37, L37 4BS offers a quiet, spacious area popular with retirees — large homes, very low turnover. The 54 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 87% 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 34 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £165k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area. 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 4BS are sourced from Output Area E00035875 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LIVERPOOL ROAD, L37 4BS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LIVERPOOL ROAD, L37 4BS.
253
54
£ 55,300 /yr
36%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: L37 4BS is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
A sought-after, premium postcode. L37 4BS's low deprivation rank, 87% ownership, and £165k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for L37 4BS. The average age is 53.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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
Flat
£ 165,000
1 sales · Mean £ 165,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
L37 4BS has low crime rates — 34 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Redgate Community Primary School
Our Lady of Compassion Catholic Primary School
Freshfield Primary School
Formby High School
Woodlands Primary School
St Luke's Church of England Primary School
St Jerome's Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
13 nearby- Boots The Chemist Limited0.5 km
- BP Express Shopping0.4 km
- Formby Wines & Spirits0.8 km
- One Stop Shop0.2 km
- Oxfam0.6 km
- + 8 more
Pub, NightClub
9 nearby- Formby Little Theatre Club0.7 km
- Lux 370.5 km
- The Tin Shed0.5 km
- The Village Inn0.4 km
- Cross House Inn0.2 km
- + 4 more
Restaurant, Cafe
32 nearby- Caffe Nero0.5 km
- Costa (within Tesco)1.0 km
- Delish0.5 km
- Formby Luncheon Club0.8 km
- Formby Pool Trust0.4 km
- + 27 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Marks & Spencer Simply Food0.6 km
- Iceland Foods Plc0.5 km
- Tesco1.0 km
Takeaway Shop
9 nearby- Amigos0.8 km
- Formby Express0.6 km
- Formby Grill House and Pizzeria0.5 km
- The Butchers Kitchen0.3 km
- Yo! to Go!1.0 km
- + 4 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Formby0.9 km
- Freshfield1.8 km
- Hightown3.1 km
Bus Stops
- Birkey Lane0.1 km
- Coronation Avenue0.1 km
- Cross Green0.1 km
- Cross Green Close0.2 km
- Three Tuns Lane0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: L374BS · Data under Open Government Licence