L37 6DR is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Abbots Way, 0.5km from Little Altcar in Formby. Administratively it sits within Ravenmeols ward and the Sefton Central constituency.
For families considering a move, L37 6DR represents a mature suburban area dominated by older, retired homeowners. During the day, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 52) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 82% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 33 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £209k.
Census 2021 statistics for L37 6DR are sourced from Output Area E00035858 (shared with 13 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ABBOTS WAY, L37 6DR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ABBOTS WAY, L37 6DR.
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
L37 6DR is a mixed residential postcode — average age 52, 82% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for L37 6DR. 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
£ 190,000
5 sales · Mean £ 195,900
Terraced
£ 202,500
1 sales · Mean £ 202,500
Detached
£ 177,500
1 sales · Mean £ 177,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
L37 6DR has low crime rates — 33 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and public order. 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
6 nearby- BP Express Shopping0.3 km
- One Stop Shop0.7 km
- Yousseff Strength1.0 km
- Alliance Pharmacy1.0 km
- Broughs Butchers1.0 km
- + 1 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- The Village Inn0.9 km
- Cross House Inn0.7 km
- Royal Hotel0.3 km
- The Formby Club0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
12 nearby- Caffe Nero1.0 km
- Costa (within Tesco)0.6 km
- Formby Pool Trust1.0 km
- The Lifeboat0.9 km
- The Tea Rooms1.0 km
- + 7 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Iceland Foods Plc1.0 km
- Tesco0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- Formby Express1.0 km
- The Butchers Kitchen0.3 km
- Yo! to Go!0.6 km
- Domino's Pizza1.0 km
- James Fish Bar0.8 km
- + 2 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Formby1.4 km
- Freshfield2.3 km
- Hightown2.8 km
Bus Stops
- Abbots Way0.1 km
- Monks Drive0.2 km
- Kent Road0.3 km
- Kent Road0.3 km
- Kirkstall Drive0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: L376DR · Data under Open Government Licence