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Formby Central & Freshfield South

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About

Formby Central and Freshfield South form a residential area centred around the railway line connecting Liverpool to the coast. The district is characterised by its network of quiet, tree-lined streets and a mix of property styles, from early 20th-century villas to more modern homes. The local economy is served by a compact shopping parade near Freshfield station, providing essential retail and services for the community.

The area is distinctly defined by its proximity to large areas of pine woodland and coastal dunes managed by the National Trust. These extensive natural spaces directly border the neighbourhood, offering walking and recreation paths that lead to Formby’s expansive beach. This setting creates a notable separation from more urban centres, emphasising a quiet, semi-rural atmosphere within the wider borough of Sefton.

Area overview

On average Formby Central & Freshfield South has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 48 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 4.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Formby Central & Freshfield South is £51,109 per year. There are 2 schools in Formby Central & Freshfield South: 1 primary (1 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Formby Central & Freshfield South is home to around 6,057 people, with a population density of about 2,614.0 per km2.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
48
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
4.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Formby Central & Freshfield South Population
6,057
Population density
2,614 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
24.76(-33%)
Shoplifting
7.43(+30%)
Public order
6.93(-31%)
Anti-social behaviour
4.79(-74%)
Other theft
4.29(-35%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,716
94.43%
Other White
89
1.47%
Irish
52
0.86%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
25
0.41%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
20
0.33%
Total population: 6,053

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,028
39.79%
Level 3 (A level)
771
15.13%
No qualifications
771
15.13%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
650
12.75%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
431
8.46%
Total 16+ residents: 5,097

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,386
51.31%
Owns with a mortgage
745
27.58%
Private landlord or letting agency
315
11.66%
Other social rented
144
5.33%
Other forms of private rent
56
2.07%
Total households: 2,701

Property prices in Formby Central & Freshfield South

Based on 82 recent sales, the median property price is £270,000 in Formby Central & Freshfield South area, with individual transactions ranging from £57,000 up to £975,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Formby Central & Freshfield South 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 Formby Central & Freshfield South over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached17£440,000
Flats23£170,000
Semi-Detached32£281,750
Terraced10£241,000

10 years median price trend in Formby Central & Freshfield South

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Formby Central & Freshfield South.

All postcodes in Formby Central & Freshfield South

L373LU

Cable Street

L373AF

Harington

L373JB

Freshfield Road

L377HR

Timms Close

L378YW

Brows Lane

L373HU

Michaels Close

L373PP

Smithy Close

L378WA

Brows Lane

L373JX

Watchyard Lane

L373JY

Moss Side

L373LQ

Deansgate Lane

L373LZ

Alderson Crescent

L371XL

Brows Lane

L373HF

Lonsdale Road

L378DH

Devon Farm Way

L373PB

Graburn Road

L377EW

Southport Road

L377BP

Derby Road

L373QL

Byron Close

L374HR

Ashurst Court

L373HD

Lonsdale Road

L373NU

Gores Lane

L373HL

Freshfield Road

L373LY

Alderson Crescent

L374AN

Duke Street

L374AG

Three Tuns Lane

L374AP

Duke Street

L373LA

Mounthouse Road

L373LX

Cable Street

L373PA

Graburn Road

L373PE

Old Mill Lane

L377BW

Derby Road

L373AE

Church Close

L373HE

Lonsdale Road

L373HZ

Brows Lane

L373JS

Watchyard Lane

L373LG

Deansgate Lane

L373NW

Halsall Lane

L377HS

Gores Lane

L373JQ

The Hamptons

L374AL

Duke Street

L376YX

Brows Lane

L377ED

Clifton Road

L378BX

Cattan Green

L371XQ

Brows Lane

L373HP

Old Town Lane

L373NF

Church Road

L373NN

Halsall Lane

L378DE

Gardner Road

L373JA

Freshfield Road

L373PT

Lendel Close

L373NG

Church Road

L373PJ

Dobbs Drive

L373PY

Halsall Lane

L374AD

Cropton Road

L374DU

Chapel Lane

L373PU

Old Town Lane

L373HQ

Lonsdale Road

L373JU

Watchyard Lane

L373LT

Whitehouse Lane

L374AF

Elbow Lane

L377DF

Gores Lane

L377JA

Brows Lane

L373AA

Lonsdale Road

L373LP

School Avenue

L377DN

Timms Lane

L377FD

The Copse

L374HU

Chapel Lane

L373NT

Gores Lane

L373RQ

Formby Gardens

L377DG

Piercefield Road

L377EQ

Ryeground Lane

L373LN

School Lane

L373NA

Church Road

L373PQ

Fallowfield Close

L374AX

Dukes Way

L373AD

The Green View

L373JE

Wicks Lane

L378DJ

Mawdsley Close

L370AE

Moss Side

L373HN

Freshfield Road

L373JZ

Moss Side

L373QW

Heywood Close

L374AQ

Three Tuns Lane

L374AS

Duke Street

L374YU

Brows Lane

L373NB

Church Road

L373NP

Furness Avenue

L372WD

Brows Lane

L373HA

Rosemary Lane

L373PL

Coppice Leys

L378BQ

Church Road

L373LJ

Mount House Close

L373PS

Freshfield Road

L377BR

Grange Lane

L373ND

Church Road

L373QF

Church Close

L374ED

Brows Lane

L373HJ

Old Town Lane

L373HX

Orms Way

Data Sources

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