Area360 logo

Find postcode

Formby South West

Interactive map displaying Formby South West

About

Formby South West is a residential area located in Sefton, Merseyside. It is known for its proximity to Formby Beach and the National Trust’s Formby Pinewoods, offering easy access to coastal walks and nature trails. The area features a mix of detached and semi-detached homes, with tree-lined streets and quiet neighborhoods. Local amenities include shops, cafes, and schools, catering to families and commuters.

The area is well-connected by road and rail, with Formby railway station providing links to Liverpool and Southport. Formby South West is popular for its relaxed atmosphere and green spaces, including the nearby Formby Golf Club. The combination of coastal scenery and convenient transport makes it a practical choice for those seeking a balance between rural and urban living.

Area overview

On average Formby South West has very low deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 49 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 4.0% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Formby South West is £55,300 per year. There are 3 schools in Formby South West: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good).

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
49
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Formby South West Population
5,646
Population density
1,052.9 per km²

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,302
94.01%
Other White
132
2.34%
Irish
64
1.13%
White and Asian (mixed)
32
0.57%
Indian
22
0.39%
Total population: 5,640

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,299
55.78%
Owns with a mortgage
766
32.89%
Private landlord or letting agency
140
6.01%
Other social rented
72
3.09%
Other forms of private rent
28
1.2%
Total households: 2,329

Property prices in Formby South West

Based on 78 recent sales, the median property price is £376,100 in Formby South West area, with individual transactions ranging from £100,027 up to £835,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Formby South West 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 South West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached48£400,000
Flats2£264,000
Semi-Detached27£345,000
Terraced1£260,000

10 years median price trend in Formby South West

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Formby South West.

All postcodes in Formby South West

L372LH

Edenhurst Close

L372LY

Ashdale Close

L372YF

Spruce Way

L372YZ

Tadlow Close

L374BS

Conifer Court

L374BX

Dickinson Road

L378RP

Cross Green Close

L372ET

Rostron Crescent

L372HR

Foster Road

L372YY

Meldreth Close

L374BG

Phillip's Lane

L372EB

Alexandra Road

L372HN

Jubilee Road

L372HY

Pinewood Avenue

L372JH

Chindit Close

L372DG

Beechwood Drive

L372YW

Hadstock Avenue

L374BT

Lytles Close

L372HB

Kew Road

L372HZ

Pinewood Avenue

L372LW

Church Way

L376AS

Edinburgh Road

L372LJ

Greenloon's Drive

L372DW

Beechwood Drive

L372EZ

Barton Heys Road

L372LU

Bushby's Park

L372YT

Cambridge Road

L374BQ

Phillip's Lane

L374DJ

Meols Close

L372DP

Chestnut Way

L372DZ

Beechwood Drive

L376EE

Balmoral Drive

L376EG

Sandringham Road

L372EU

Carr's Crescent

L372EW

Andrews Lane

L372YS

Elsworth Close

L376EL

Kensington Road

L371PJ

Wicks Lane

L372DN

Beechwood Drive

L372FS

Queens Croft

L372JG

Sefton Road

L372YP

Burwell Avenue

L376EP

Edinburgh Road

L372FW

Milford Close

L372NA

Formby South West

L374BN

Birkey Lane

L376AT

Lancaster Road

L372DH

Beechwood Drive

L372ER

Andrews Yort

L372HD

Sutton Road

L372HS

Funchal Avenue

L372HX

Jubilee Road

L374HT

Duke Street

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.