L37 6DW is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Monks Drive, 0.4km from Little Altcar in Formby. Administratively it sits within Ravenmeols ward and the Sefton Central constituency.
For families considering a move, L37 6DW represents a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. The daytime character shifts — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. With an average age of 50, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 86% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 34 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £182k.
Census 2021 statistics for L37 6DW are sourced from Output Area E00035846 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MONKS DRIVE, L37 6DW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MONKS DRIVE, L37 6DW.
250
50
£ 43,500 /yr
41%
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 6DW is a mixed residential postcode — average age 50, 86% 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 6DW. The average age is 49.7. 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
Semi-Detached
£ 182,000
3 sales · Mean £ 173,000
Detached
£ 182,500
2 sales · Mean £ 182,500
Terraced
£ 150,000
1 sales · Mean £ 150,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
L37 6DW has low crime rates — 34 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 Shop0.9 km
- Hollys Mini Mart0.5 km
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- Costa (within Tesco)0.7 km
- Cinnamon0.3 km
- Little Acorns of Formby0.5 km
- McDonald's Restaurants Limited0.8 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- The Butchers Kitchen0.5 km
- Yo! to Go!0.8 km
- James Fish Bar1.0 km
- Kitty's The Sandwich Shop0.3 km
- Redgate Contemporary Indian Cuisine0.5 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Cross House Inn0.9 km
- Royal Hotel0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Formby1.5 km
- Freshfield2.5 km
- Hightown2.6 km
Bus Stops
- Monks Drive0.2 km
- Abbots Way0.2 km
- Alt Road0.3 km
- Lighthouse Lane0.3 km
- Kent Road0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: L376DW · Data under Open Government Licence