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About

Ford ward is located in the northern part of the Sefton borough, encompassing the coastal area around the town of Formby. The landscape is characterised by extensive pine woods and sand dunes that form part of a designated nature reserve. This environment supports specific wildlife, including a population of red squirrels.

The area includes Formby's residential districts and stretches along the Irish Sea coastline. The beach is backed by the dune system, where erosion regularly reveals ancient human and animal footprints preserved in the tidal mud. Local facilities centre on Formby village, with its shops and transport links serving the ward's population.

Area overview

On average Ford has very high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 100 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 32.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Ford is £40,720 per year. There are 6 schools in Ford: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 4 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Ford is home to around 12,814 people, with a population density of about 3,839.6 per km2.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
100
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
32.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Ford Population
12,814
Population density
3,839.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
51.9(+40%)
Criminal damage and arson
11.39(+27%)
Anti-social behaviour
10.15(-45%)
Public order
10.07(0%)
Drugs
7.49(+98%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
12,004
93.69%
Other White
312
2.44%
African
70
0.55%
Irish
67
0.52%
Other Asian
51
0.4%
Total population: 12,812

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
2,598
25.12%
Level 4 qualifications or above
2,140
20.69%
Level 3 (A level)
1,873
18.11%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,618
15.65%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,284
12.42%
Total 16+ residents: 10,341

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,506
26.93%
Owns outright
1,497
26.77%
Other social rented
1,187
21.23%
Private landlord or letting agency
680
12.16%
Social rents from council
599
10.71%
Total households: 5,592

Property prices in Ford

Based on 76 recent sales, the median property price is £166,000 in Ford area, with individual transactions ranging from £80,000 up to £365,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Ford in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Ford over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached3£260,000
Flats7£109,000
Semi-Detached35£175,000
Terraced31£165,000

10 years median price trend in Ford

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Ford.

All postcodes in Ford

L302PR

Sterrix Avenue

L210DH

Gorsey Lane

L217LP

Wilsons Lane

L219NJ

Appleton Road

L210DE

Gorsey Lane

L217GB

Condron Road South

L219JX

Twyford Avenue

L219QE

Field Lane

L302PF

Musker Drive

L210HD

Ryefield Lane

L217NT

Kirkstone Road North

L217PE

Marina Avenue

L219LJ

Stanton Avenue

L219LR

Ripley Avenue

L302PA

Randall Drive

L210HS

Ford Lane

L219LP

Brunel Drive

L219NL

Tenby Avenue

L210HB

Meadow View

L217PG

Sefton Road

L302NE

Broad Hey

L217PY

Springfield Avenue

L302PQ

St Margarets Grove

L210EU

Ford View

L210HA

Heathview

L219JL

Hatton Hill Road

L219NP

Greenfield Lane

L219NX

Watling Avenue

L210DX

William Wall Road

L210DY

Octavia Hill Road

L302ND

St Davids Grove

L217LH

Church Road

L302NW

Poulsom Drive

L302NX

Appleby Drive

L210HN

Ford Lane

L210HP

Ford Lane

L217LA

Boundary Road

L217LR

Wilsons Lane

L217PF

Marina Avenue

L219HQ

Sefton Road

L302NG

Poulsom Drive

L210HT

Ford Lane

L210HW

Ford Lane

L219NQ

Field View

L302RY

Simons Croft

L302SE

Poulsom Drive

L217LS

Wilsons Lane

L219QB

Field Lane

L217NG

Anderson Road

L302NQ

Poulsom Drive

L217LQ

Church Road

L217PP

Marina Avenue

L219LY

Field Lane

L302AA

Arncroft Close

L217NA

Harrington Road

L217NB

Harrington Road

L217PD

Sefton Street

L219HT

Norwood Avenue

L219LQ

Hatton Hill Road

L219PY

Waterfield Way

L219PZ

Caldon Close

L210EL

Farm View

L217NF

Anderson Road

L217RH

Ruby Close

L219HB

Field Lane

L219HN

Osborne Road

L219NF

Field Lane

L219NH

Highfield Road

L217ND

Anderson Road

L302NJ

St Anthony's Grove

L302PY

Hampshire Avenue

L217LW

Church Road

L217QR

Gale Road

L219JQ

Sonning Avenue

L219QQ

Field Lane

L217LE

Church Road

L217RF

Moss Lane

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.