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L31 1FG

Flint Lane

Molyneux

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Overview

Postcode L31 1FG 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 high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 109.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with 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 Kirkby (Merseyside), about 0.4 miles away. There are 6 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Rainbow Park.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
110
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
13.5%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

7/10

Aintree East & Waddicar has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,907 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 30% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Aintree East & Waddicar has a very high crime rate, with approximately 109.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

13.5%

Approximately 13.5% 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

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 0 ft away from L31 1FG.

Flood risk

No risk

Aintree East & Waddicar near L31 1FG has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Kirkby (Merseyside) located about 0.4 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for L31 1FG
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.4 mi

Kirkby (Merseyside)

N/A

Walking directions to Kirkby (Merseyside)

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for L31 1FG
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.1 miRainbow ParkSmallWalking directions to Rainbow Park

Area Profile

Population
408
Population density
1,616.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
61.44(+65%)
Public order
13.55(+34%)
Criminal damage and arson
11.13(+24%)
Other theft
8.22(+25%)
Drugs
7.74(+98%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
392
96.08%
Indian
5
1.23%
White and Asian (mixed)
4
0.98%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
3
0.74%
Bangladeshi
2
0.49%
Total population: 408

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 3 (A level)
88
26.83%
Level 4+ (Degree)
87
26.52%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
49
14.94%
No qualifications
48
14.63%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
32
9.76%
Total 16+ residents: 328

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
71
47.97%
Owns outright
50
33.78%
Other social rented
15
10.14%
Social rents from council
5
3.38%
Private landlord or letting agency
4
2.7%
Total households: 148

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 24 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near L31 1FG.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near L31 1FG
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
21 Feb 202574, Flint Lane, Liverpool, L31 1FGDetachedFreehold£272,500
27 Mar 20267, Potters Place, Liverpool, L31 1FHDetachedFreehold£280,000
30 Jun 20255, Artisan Drive, Liverpool, L31 1FJSemi-DetachedFreehold£198,000
30 May 20255, Artisan Drive, Liverpool, L31 1FJSemi-DetachedFreehold£190,000
03 Mar 202522, Clay Drive, Liverpool, L31 1FADetachedFreehold£320,000

Schools

In the L31 1FG postcode area, located within Aintree East & Waddicar, there are 6 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for L31 1FG
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryMelling Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.6 miPrimarySt Michael and All Angels Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Requires improvement

0.6 miPrimaryWestvale Primary SchoolCommunity school

Requires improvement

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of L31 1FG

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for L31 1FG
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.4 miTesco Express9 Glovers Brow, Liverpool, L32 2AEWalking directions to Tesco Express

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 L31 1FG, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Sam Hinde

Molyneux - Elected 2 May 2024

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Bill Esterson

Sefton Central - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth WestUKD
DistrictSeftonE08000014
Parliamentary ConstituencySefton CentralE14001463
WardMolyneuxE05000946
ParishMellingE04000034
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Aintree East & WaddicarE02001454
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Sefton 026BE01007040
Police ForceMerseyside
Postcode Introduced2021-11-01

Frequently asked questions about L31 1FG

Is L31 1FG (Aintree East & Waddicar) safe?

The area around L31 1FG records about 110 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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 L31 1FG?

The median sale price around L31 1FG 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 L31 1FG?

There are 6 schools close to L31 1FG, including Melling Primary School (Good), St Michael and All Angels Catholic Primary School (Requires improvement) and Westvale Primary School (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to L31 1FG?

The closest station to L31 1FG is Kirkby (Merseyside), about 690 m away.

How deprived is the area around L31 1FG?

L31 1FG scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 9,907 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents L31 1FG (Aintree East & Waddicar) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Sefton Central covering L31 1FG is Bill Esterson (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.