L38 0AA is a sought-after residential area on Thistledown Drive, 0.2km from Hightown in Hightown (Sefton). Administratively it sits within Manor ward and the Sefton Central constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in L38, L38 0AA offers a mature suburban area dominated by older, retired homeowners. Outside of residential hours, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. The 53 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 94% 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 39 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £560k, up 18.7% year-on-year. 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 L38 0AA are sourced from Output Area E00035621 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
THISTLEDOWN DRIVE, L38 0AA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THISTLEDOWN DRIVE, L38 0AA.
275
53
£ 44,100 /yr
42%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: L38 0AA is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
A sought-after, premium postcode. L38 0AA's low deprivation rank, 94% ownership, and £560k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address. Property prices are trending up 18.7% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for L38 0AA. The average age is 52.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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
Detached
£ 475,000
15 sales · Mean £ 462,750
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
L38 0AA has low crime rates — 39 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
1 nearby- Village Store0.2 km
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Blundellsands Sailing Club0.9 km
- Hightown Bar@kitchen0.2 km
- The Hightown Club0.4 km
- St Stephens Church Hall0.1 km
Restaurant, Cafe
1 nearby- Alt Cafe Hightown0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Hightown0.1 km
- Formby3.2 km
- Hall Road3.3 km
Bus Stops
- Hightown Rail Station0.2 km
- Hightown Rail Station0.2 km
- Hightown Station0.2 km
- Hightown Rail Station0.2 km
- School Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: L380AA · Data under Open Government Licence