Postcode insights

L31 1FN

Parkbourn

Molyneux

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Detailed insights for L31 1FN

Overview

Postcode L31 1FN is located in a rural hamlet, 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 Maghull North, about 0.4 miles away. There are 1 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Mersey Park.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
110
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
4.2%
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

4.2%

Approximately 4.2% 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 1FN.

Flood risk

No risk

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

Transport

The nearest station is Maghull North located about 0.4 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for L31 1FN
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.4 mi

Maghull North

N/A

Walking directions to Maghull North

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for L31 1FN
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miMersey ParkSmallWalking directions to Mersey Park

Area Profile

Population
281
Population density
72 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
275
97.86%
Other Asian
3
1.07%
Bangladeshi
2
0.71%
Irish
1
0.36%
Total population: 281

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
68
28.1%
No qualifications
54
22.31%
Level 3 (A level)
43
17.77%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
28
11.57%
Apprenticeship
22
9.09%
Total 16+ residents: 242

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
48
40%
Owns with a mortgage
43
35.83%
Private landlord or letting agency
18
15%
Other forms of private rent
5
4.17%
Social rents from council
3
2.5%
Total households: 120

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 26 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near L31 1FN.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near L31 1FN
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
31 Mar 202519, Stonechat Drive, Liverpool, L31 1LNDetachedFreehold£510,000
07 Apr 202659, Linnet Road, Liverpool, L31 1LPSemi-DetachedFreehold£240,000
19 Sept 202582, Linnet Road, Liverpool, L31 1LPDetachedFreehold£275,000
30 May 202524, Linnet Road, Liverpool, L31 1LPSemi-DetachedFreehold£226,250
23 May 202561, Linnet Road, Liverpool, L31 1LPDetachedFreehold£307,500

Schools

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

Nearby primary and secondary schools for L31 1FN
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
1.0 miPrimarySummerhill Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for L31 1FN
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miSparLand End, Sefton, L31 1FPWalking directions to Spar

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 1FN, 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 Introduced2020-10-01

Frequently asked questions about L31 1FN

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

The area around L31 1FN 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 1FN?

The median sale price around L31 1FN 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 1FN?

There is 1 school close to L31 1FN, including Summerhill Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to L31 1FN?

The closest station to L31 1FN is Maghull North, about 680 m away.

How deprived is the area around L31 1FN?

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

The Member of Parliament for Sefton Central covering L31 1FN 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.