Postcode Analysis Sefton, North West

ALT ROAD, L37 6DG House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ALT ROAD, L37 6DG.

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Population

284

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Avg Age

52

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Avg Income

£ 43,500 /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: 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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5/10
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7/10
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4/10
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2/10
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2/10
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4/10
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7/10
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8/10
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4/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. L37 6DG spans multiple life stages — average age 52, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 31.8% year-on-year.

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

L37 6DG is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Alt Road, 0.5km from Little Altcar in Formby. Administratively it sits within Ravenmeols ward and the Sefton Central constituency.

For families considering a move, L37 6DG represents a mature suburban area dominated by older, retired homeowners. Outside of residential hours, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. The 52 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 82% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 37 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £255k, up 31.8% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for L37 6DG are sourced from Output Area E00035858 (shared with 13 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 6DG. The average age is 51.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.2%
Asian / British Asian0.7%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.1%

Economic Activity

37%Active
FT: 23%
Unemployed: 2%
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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

£ 255,000

2 sales · Mean £ 255,000

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

L37 6DG has low crime rates — 37 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 offences58
Anti-social behaviour10
Criminal damage and arson9
Public order9
Other crime6

school Local Schools

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Redgate Community Primary School

Good245 pupils0.4 km
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Our Lady of Compassion Catholic Primary School

Good252 pupils0.9 km
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Freshfield Primary School

Outstanding270 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

3 nearby
  • BP Express Shopping0.4 km
  • One Stop Shop0.8 km
  • Hollys Mini Mart0.4 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

6 nearby
  • Costa (within Tesco)0.6 km
  • Cinnamon0.3 km
  • Don Luigi1.0 km
  • Little Acorns of Formby0.4 km
  • McDonald's Restaurants Limited0.7 km
  • + 1 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Tesco0.6 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

5 nearby
  • The Butchers Kitchen0.4 km
  • Yo! to Go!0.7 km
  • James Fish Bar0.9 km
  • Kitty's The Sandwich Shop0.3 km
  • Redgate Contemporary Indian Cuisine0.4 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Cross House Inn0.8 km
  • Royal Hotel0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Formby1.5 km
  • Freshfield2.4 km
  • Hightown2.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Abbots Way0.1 km
  • Monks Drive0.2 km
  • Kent Road0.3 km
  • Kent Road0.4 km
  • Alt Road0.4 km