Postcode Analysis Sefton, North West

L38 3RY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for L38 3RY.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

345

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Avg Age

46

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Avg Income

£ 44,100 /yr

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Employed

47%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: L38 3RY 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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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9/10
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10/10
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2/10
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9/10
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9/10
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4/10
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10/10
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6/10
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Area Character

L38 3RY is a premium owner-occupier postcode — 92% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address.

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

L38 3RY is a sought-after residential area located 0.6km 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 3RY offers a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. During the day, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 46) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 92% 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 14 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. 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 3RY are sourced from Output Area E00035620 (shared with 24 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 L38 3RY. The average age is 46.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.3%
Asian / British Asian0.9%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.9%

Economic Activity

47%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 0%
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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

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

L38 3RY has low crime rates — 14 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Anti-social behaviour5
Public order4
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
Vehicle crime1

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • Sunnyfields0.8 km
  • Village Store0.6 km
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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Hightown Bar@kitchen0.6 km
  • The Hightown Club0.8 km
  • St Stephens Church Hall0.5 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Alt Cafe Hightown0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Hightown0.5 km
  • Formby2.8 km
  • Hall Road3.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Alt Road0.3 km
  • Alt Road0.3 km