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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 46 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
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

Based on 86 recent sales, the median property price is £277,500 in Formby Central & Freshfield South area, with individual transactions ranging from £57,000 up to £1,900,000.

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
Detached21£450,000
Semi-Detached31£282,500
Terraced11£232,000
Flats23£183,999

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

L373JZ

Moss Side

L373NS

Davenham Road

L377HS

Gores Lane

L374AB

Elbow Lane

L373JB

Freshfield Road

L373JA

Freshfield Road

L373JH

Barkfield Avenue

L373AD

The Green View

L373LA

Mounthouse Road

L373PP

Smithy Close

L373PL

Coppice Leys

L374YT

Brows Lane

L378WA

Brows Lane

L378BU

Moss Green

L373NB

Church Road

L373NP

Furness Avenue

L374HR

Ashurst Court

L373HG

Lonsdale Road

L373JU

Watchyard Lane

L372WD

Brows Lane

L373HT

Rymers Green

L373HU

Michaels Close

L373PX

Furness Avenue

L373JQ

The Hamptons

L378DJ

Mawdsley Close

L374EA

Sumner Road

L373LX

Cable Street

L374HU

Chapel Lane

L374FB

York Manor

L378DD

Gardner Road

L373HF

Lonsdale Road

L373PQ

Fallowfield Close

L373HX

Orms Way

L377BQ

Freshfield Road

L373RL

Sunningdale Gardens

L371XQ

Brows Lane

L373PF

Old Mill Lane

L370AF

Moss Side

L377BN

Derby Road

L377EG

Ryeground Lane

L373QP

Watchyard Lane

L373LE

Deansgate Lane

L373HA

Rosemary Lane

L373PS

Freshfield Road

L373ND

Church Road

L377ED

Clifton Road

L373QF

Church Close

L377BL

Hazelbank Gardens

L377EB

Bridge Cottages

L373PU

Old Town Lane

L373LS

Whitehouse Lane

L373AF

Harington

L373HD

Lonsdale Road

L373LR

Whitehouse Avenue

L377HR

Timms Close

L373LT

Whitehouse Lane

L371XH

Harington

L374AL

Duke Street

L373NT

Gores Lane

L378DA

Shaw Crescent

L374HS

Brows Lane

L377DQ

Piercefield Road

L373JY

Moss Side

L376YX

Brows Lane

L373PR

Smithy Green

L373NF

Church Road

L374AG

Three Tuns Lane

L374AS

Duke Street

L377EF

New Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.