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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 low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 46 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 58% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. 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 per km².

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
46
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
23.61(-37%)
Shoplifting
8.42(+46%)
Public order
5.78(-43%)
Anti-social behaviour
4.95(-72%)
Other theft
4.13(-37%)
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%
No qualifications
771
15.13%
Level 3 (A level)
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

Median price£281,250
Price per sq ft£277
Sales (last 12 months)82
Typical range (middle 50%)£215K – £390K

Based on 82 recent sales, the median property price is £281,250 (about £277 per square foot) in Formby Central & Freshfield South area, with individual transactions ranging from £75,000 up to £1,900,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Formby Central & Freshfield South over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached22£560,000£317
Semi-Detached29£282,500£288
Terraced11£220,000£260
Flats20£185,500£250

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Formby Central & Freshfield South

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Formby Central & Freshfield South.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£373,375£162,500£213,000£312,500
2017£413,750£179,225£240,000£160,000
2018£439,500£168,975£260,000£178,000
2019£399,950£159,500£250,000£175,000
2020£435,000£166,000£270,000£220,000
2021£542,000£179,950£270,000£268,000
2022£490,000£167,500£290,000£375,000
2023£596,250£181,475£263,750£190,000
2024£482,000£190,000£281,000£217,500
2025£450,000£172,500£284,000£250,000
2026£680,000£202,500£282,500£215,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Formby Central & Freshfield South.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Formby Central & Freshfield South.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£203£243£208£173
2017£235£232£205£199
2018£255£256£221£208
2019£243£239£225£209
2020£258£214£235£204
2021£280£255£234£223
2022£316£242£283£229
2023£297£254£283£304
2024£315£267£279£264
2025£321£239£267£259
2026£323£269£309£317
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Formby Central & Freshfield South.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Formby Central & Freshfield South in the last year.

Frequently asked questions about Formby Central & Freshfield South

Is Formby Central & Freshfield South safe?

Formby Central & Freshfield South records about 46 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Formby Central & Freshfield South?

The median sale price in Formby Central & Freshfield South is £281,250 (about £277 per square foot) based on 82 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Formby Central & Freshfield South?

Formby Central & Freshfield South has 1 primary school (1 rated Outstanding) and 1 secondary school (1 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Formby Central & Freshfield South?

Formby Central & Freshfield South scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Formby Central & Freshfield South sits around rank 24,886 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Formby Central & Freshfield South?

The average household income in Formby Central & Freshfield South is around £51,109 per year, and 5% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

All postcodes in Formby Central & Freshfield South

L373JD

Barkfield Avenue

L373NZ

Gores Lane

L373LQ

Deansgate Lane

L373PT

Lendel Close

L373PN

Smithy Green

L373PD

Marsh Brows

L377DE

Gores Lane

L377DG

Piercefield Road

L374AF

Elbow Lane

L373PH

Granton Close

L373RQ

Formby Gardens

L373LY

Alderson Crescent

L370AA

Downholland Moss Lane

L373LU

Cable Street

L373NY

Gores Lane

L373HH

St Georges Road

L373HP

Old Town Lane

L373LF

Deansgate Lane

L377DP

Cricket Path

L377BP

Derby Road

L373LH

Mounthouse Close

L377AA

Brows Lane

L373HQ

Lonsdale Road

L373QL

Byron Close

L371XL

Brows Lane

L377EE

New Road

L374AQ

Three Tuns Lane

L378DH

Devon Farm Way

L374AD

Cropton Road

L377EW

Southport Road

L373PA

Graburn Road

L374AN

Duke Street

L374AR

Duke Street

L377EQ

Ryeground Lane

L374AP

Duke Street

L377JA

Brows Lane

L378DQ

Gardner Road

L377DJ

Green Lane

L373HE

Lonsdale Road

L377BG

Freshfield Road

L373LZ

Alderson Crescent

L378BX

Cattan Green

L373HN

Freshfield Road

L373PJ

Dobbs Drive

L373NH

Church Road

L377DN

Timms Lane

L373JX

Watchyard Lane

L373PE

Old Mill Lane

L373AB

The Warren

L374YU

Brows Lane

L373LG

Deansgate Lane

L378YW

Brows Lane

L374DL

Chapel Lane

L370AE

Moss Side

L373HR

Old Town Lane

L373LN

School Lane

L373NR

Davenham Road

L378DG

Gardner Road

L373HY

Brows Lane

L373HW

Freshfield Road

L378BQ

Church Road

L373QW

Heywood Close

L373AE

Church Close

L373JT

Watchyard Lane

L377DF

Gores Lane

L374DU

Chapel Lane

L373LJ

Mount House Close

L373HJ

Old Town Lane

L373NA

Church Road

L374AX

Dukes Way

L373QX

Long Lane

L374ED

Brows Lane

L378DB

Norris Way

L373JE

Wicks Lane

L373HB

Rosemary Lane

L373QN

Brows Close

L373NG

Church Road

L374AW

Elbow Lane

L378DF

Gardner Road

L377BR

Grange Lane

L373PY

Halsall Lane

L377BW

Derby Road

L373QQ

Long Lane

L373HS

Old Town Lane

L373LB

Mount House Road

L377WJ

Brows Lane

L373NX

Willow Grove

L373HZ

Brows Lane

L373PB

Graburn Road

L373AA

Lonsdale Road

L373LW

School Lane

L373NN

Halsall Lane

L373NU

Gores Lane

L373HL

Freshfield Road

L373JS

Watchyard Lane

L378DE

Gardner Road

L373NW

Halsall Lane

L373QE

Halsall Lane

L377FD

The Copse

L373LP

School Avenue

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.