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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.

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.