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Formby South West

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About

Formby South West sits within the wider coastal town, characterised by residential streets and proximity to natural landscapes. The area is bordered by the expansive pine woods and sand dunes of the National Trust's Formby reserve, which leads directly to the shoreline. This creates a distinct transition from settled neighbourhoods to a managed wilderness of marram grass and pine forest.

The architecture is primarily a mix of interwar and post-war housing, with local amenities clustered along Lifeboat Road and around Freshfield railway station. A notable feature is the presence of red squirrel populations within the local pine woods, a species now rare in much of England. The area provides direct pedestrian and cycle access to the beach and the extensive dune systems.

Area overview

On average Formby South West has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 37 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 per household in Formby South West is £60,635 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). Formby South West is home to around 5,646 people, with a population density of about 1,052.9 per km2.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
37
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

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
18.95(-49%)
Anti-social behaviour
9.21(-51%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.43(-51%)
Shoplifting
3.72(-35%)
Public order
3.01(-70%)
North West average

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

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,980
41.61%
Level 3 (A level)
755
15.87%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
670
14.08%
No qualifications
561
11.79%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
397
8.34%
Total 16+ residents: 4,758

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 £372,350 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
Detached45£418,000
Flats2£264,000
Semi-Detached30£322,500
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 Drive

L372LY

Greenloons Drive

L372YF

Spruce Way

L372YZ

Tadlow Close

L372HL

Queens Road

L374BS

Liverpool Road

L374BX

Dickinson Road

L378RP

Rose Path

L372ET

Rostron Crescent

L372HR

Foster Road

L372YY

Meldreth Close

L374BG

Phillips Lane

L372HY

Pinewood Avenue

L372JH

Chindit Close

L372EB

Lifeboat Road

L372HN

Jubilee Road

L372DG

Beechwood Drive

L372YW

Hadstock Avenue

L374BT

Lytles Close

L372HZ

Pinewood Avenue

L372LW

St Lukes Drive

L372HB

Kew Road

L376AS

Lancaster Road

L372LJ

Hazelhurst Close

L372EZ

Barton Heys Road

L372LU

Trap Hill

L372YT

Stapleton Road

L374BQ

Phillips Lane

L374DJ

Meols Close

L372DW

Beechwood Drive

L372DZ

Bushbys Lane

L372DP

Chestnut Way

L376EE

Balmoral Drive

L372EU

Carrs Crescent

L376EG

Sandringham Road

L372EW

Andrews Lane

L372YS

Elsworth Close

L376EL

Kensington Road

L371PJ

Wicks Lane

L372DN

Beechwood Drive

L372YP

Burwell Avenue

L372FS

Queens Croft

L372JG

Sefton Road

L376EP

Edinburgh Road

L372FW

Milford Close

L374BN

Liverpool Road

L376AT

Lancaster Road

L372DH

Beechwood Drive

L372ER

Andrews Yort

L372HS

Funchal Avenue

L372HD

Sutton Road

L372HX

Pinewood Close

L374HT

Meadowcroft

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.