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About

Ravenmeols ward lies along the northern coastline of the Sefton district, incorporating a significant portion of the Formby coastline. The area is dominated by the extensive Formby National Trust property, featuring rare and shifting sand dunes, pine woodlands, and beach access. This landscape provides a habitat for native red squirrels and nesting sand lizards.

The ward is primarily residential, with housing concentrated in the settlements of Formby and Freshfield. The area is defined by its proximity to the Irish Sea and the extensive protected foreshore. The Formby Lifeboat Station, operating for over a century, is a local institution reflecting the area's maritime connection.

Area overview

On average Ravenmeols has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 52 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 3.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Ravenmeols is £55,610 per year. There are 4 schools in Ravenmeols: 4 primary (1 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Ravenmeols is home to around 12,082 people, with a population density of about 669.9 per km2.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
52
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
3.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Ravenmeols Population
12,082
Population density
669.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
26.82(-28%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.78(-58%)
Shoplifting
7.28(+27%)
Public order
6.37(-37%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.13(-43%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
11,405
94.4%
Other White
195
1.61%
Irish
124
1.03%
White and Asian (mixed)
52
0.43%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
50
0.41%
Total population: 12,082

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
3,718
36.53%
Level 3 (A level)
1,716
16.86%
No qualifications
1,540
15.13%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,380
13.56%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
901
8.85%
Total 16+ residents: 10,179

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
2,743
52.02%
Owns with a mortgage
1,644
31.18%
Private landlord or letting agency
556
10.54%
Other social rented
161
3.05%
Other forms of private rent
96
1.82%
Total households: 5,273

Property prices in Ravenmeols

Based on 159 recent sales, the median property price is £281,000 in Ravenmeols area, with individual transactions ranging from £57,000 up to £1,400,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Ravenmeols 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 Ravenmeols over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached51£395,000
Flats7£158,000
Semi-Detached91£255,500
Terraced10£260,000

10 years median price trend in Ravenmeols

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Ravenmeols.

Data Sources

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