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.
ALT ROAD, L37 6DG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ALT ROAD, L37 6DG.
284
52
£ 43,500 /yr
37%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
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
£ 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.
school Local Schools
Redgate Community Primary School
Our Lady of Compassion Catholic Primary School
Freshfield Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
3 nearby- BP Express Shopping0.4 km
- One Stop Shop0.8 km
- Hollys Mini Mart0.4 km
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
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco0.6 km
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
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
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Postcode Profile: L376DG · Data under Open Government Licence