Postcode insights

L10 8LJ

Downside Drive

Molyneux

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Detailed insights for L10 8LJ

Overview

Postcode L10 8LJ is located in a major urban area, within the Molyneux ward of Sefton in the North West region, and forms part of the Aintree East & Waddicar area. It has low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 37.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 66% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Aintree East & Waddicar is £48,409 per year. The nearest station is Fazakerley, about 0.8 miles away. There are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
37
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
0%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Medium

Deprivation level

3/10

Aintree East & Waddicar has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 17,598 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 46% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

3/10

Aintree East & Waddicar has a low crime rate, with approximately 37.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0%

Approximately 0.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 6.1% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

7/10

The average income per household in Aintree East & Waddicar is £48,409 per year.

Noise Level

Medium

Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 100 ft away from L10 8LJ.

Flood risk

No risk

Aintree East & Waddicar near L10 8LJ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Fazakerley located about 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for L10 8LJ
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.8 mi

Fazakerley

N/A

Walking directions to Fazakerley

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
289
Population density
3,160.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
22.82(-39%)
Vehicle crime
4.23(-29%)
Anti-social behaviour
2.54(-86%)
Drugs
2.54(-35%)
Other theft
1.69(-74%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
282
97.58%
White and Asian (mixed)
2
0.69%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
2
0.69%
Other
2
0.69%
Other White
1
0.35%
Total population: 289

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
72
27.8%
Level 3 (A level)
51
19.69%
No qualifications
47
18.15%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
38
14.67%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
29
11.2%
Total 16+ residents: 259

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
68
58.62%
Owns with a mortgage
44
37.93%
Private landlord or letting agency
2
1.72%
Other forms of private rent
2
1.72%
Total households: 116

Property prices in Molyneux

Median price£230,000
Price per sq ft£235
Sales (last 12 months)131
Typical range (middle 50%)£197K – £272K

Based on 131 recent sales, the median property price is £230,000 (about £235 per square foot) in Molyneux area, with individual transactions ranging from £69,750 up to £425,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Molyneux over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached15£324,995£290
Semi-Detached92£229,000£236
Terraced16£225,500£222
Flats8£108,975£190

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Molyneux

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Molyneux.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£231,500£95,000£146,138£125,000
2017£215,000£87,500£160,500£155,000
2018£238,000£64,000£170,000£151,000
2019£247,500£110,000£171,000£163,750
2020£240,000£72,000£177,500£162,975
2021£248,000£66,748£185,000£171,000
2022£295,995£96,000£201,000£190,000
2023£310,000£90,000£217,500£205,000
2024£325,000£94,750£220,000£215,000
2025£324,995£100,000£224,998£224,995
2026£327,500£89,950£245,000£268,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Molyneux.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Molyneux.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£197£158£153£123
2017£173£143£166£165
2018£172£132£173£152
2019£200£142£179£154
2020£226£138£177£169
2021£237£149£199£180
2022£254£166£217£190
2023£251£155£225£211
2024£275£154£232£187
2025£290£187£237£222
2026£295£171£238£228
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Molyneux.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Molyneux in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 36 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near L10 8LJ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near L10 8LJ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
15 Dec 202531, Oakham Drive, Liverpool, L10 8LRSemi-DetachedFreehold£305,000
20 Mar 20256, Martingale Close, Liverpool, L10 8ABDetachedFreehold£141,000
13 Mar 20254, Martingale Close, Liverpool, L10 8ABSemi-DetachedFreehold£160,000
11 Mar 20255, Martingale Close, Liverpool, L10 8ABSemi-DetachedFreehold£160,000
11 Mar 20257, Martingale Close, Liverpool, L10 8ABDetachedFreehold£131,000

Schools

In the L10 8LJ postcode area, located within Aintree East & Waddicar, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for L10 8LJ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.4 miNot applicableHazel Cottage SchoolOther independent special school

N/A

0.5 miSecondaryDixons Fazakerley AcademyAcademy sponsor led

N/A

0.6 miPrimaryFazakerley Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

No amenities nearby

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Sefton district (2025-26).

Band A£1,641
Band B£1,914
Band C£2,187
Band D£2,461
Band E£3,008
Band F£3,555
Band G£4,102
Band H£4,922

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for L10 8LJ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Sam Hinde

Molyneux - Elected 2 May 2024

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Dan Carden

Liverpool Walton - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth WestUKD
DistrictSeftonE08000014
Parliamentary ConstituencyLiverpool WaltonE14001339
WardMolyneuxE05000946
ParishAintree VillageE04000029
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Aintree East & WaddicarE02001454
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Sefton 026EE01007045
Police ForceMerseyside
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about L10 8LJ

Is L10 8LJ (Aintree East & Waddicar) safe?

The area around L10 8LJ records about 37 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across North West as a whole the rate is about 109 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, public order and criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near L10 8LJ?

The median sale price around L10 8LJ in Aintree East & Waddicar is £230,000 (about £235 per square foot) based on 131 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near L10 8LJ?

There are 8 schools close to L10 8LJ, including Hazel Cottage School, Dixons Fazakerley Academy and Fazakerley Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to L10 8LJ?

The closest station to L10 8LJ is Fazakerley, about 1,230 m away.

How deprived is the area around L10 8LJ?

L10 8LJ scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 17,598 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents L10 8LJ (Aintree East & Waddicar) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Liverpool Walton covering L10 8LJ is Dan Carden (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Sam Hinde (Labour Party).

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.