Postcode insights

L31 1HB

Molyneux

Sefton

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Detailed insights for L31 1HB

Overview

Postcode L31 1HB 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 average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 62.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 42% 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 Kirkby (Merseyside), about 0.7 miles away. There are 6 primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
63
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
0.7%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

5/10

Aintree East & Waddicar has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 13,905 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 42% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Aintree East & Waddicar has an average crime rate, with approximately 62.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0.7%

Approximately 0.7% 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

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 196 ft away from L31 1HB.

Flood risk

No risk

Aintree East & Waddicar near L31 1HB 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 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for L31 1HB
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.7 mi

Kirkby (Merseyside)

N/A

Walking directions to Kirkby (Merseyside)

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
397
Population density
2,099.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
31.03(-17%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.76(-14%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.76(-57%)
Other theft
6.98(+6%)
Public order
5.43(-46%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
373
93.95%
African
14
3.53%
White and Asian (mixed)
4
1.01%
Other Black
3
0.76%
Chinese
2
0.5%
Total population: 397

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
89
28.34%
Level 3 (A level)
61
19.43%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
53
16.88%
No qualifications
52
16.56%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
38
12.1%
Total 16+ residents: 314

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
84
58.74%
Owns outright
40
27.97%
Private landlord or letting agency
17
11.89%
Other social rented
1
0.7%
Other forms of private rent
1
0.7%
Total households: 143

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 1HB.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near L31 1HB
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
06 Mar 202631, Spencers Lane, Liverpool, L31 1HADetachedFreehold£305,000
17 Oct 20257, Midland Close, Liverpool, L31 1FQDetachedFreehold£400,000
17 Oct 20257, Midland Close, Liverpool, L31 1FQDetachedFreehold£410,000
25 Feb 2025Flat 8, Larkspur Court, 28, Columbine Close, Liverpool, L31 1FDFlatsLeasehold£90,000
26 Nov 202593, Satinwood Crescent, Liverpool, L31 1JYSemi-DetachedLeasehold£215,000

Schools

In the L31 1HB 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 1HB
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.5 miPrimaryMelling Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.6 miPrimaryWestvale Primary SchoolCommunity school

Requires improvement

0.7 miPrimaryHoly Rosary Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Outstanding

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 L31 1HB, 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 026AE01007039
Police ForceMerseyside
Postcode Introduced2000-06-01

Frequently asked questions about L31 1HB

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

The area around L31 1HB records about 63 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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 1HB?

The median sale price around L31 1HB 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 1HB?

There are 7 schools close to L31 1HB, including Melling Primary School (Good), Westvale Primary School (Requires improvement) and Holy Rosary Catholic Primary School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to L31 1HB?

The closest station to L31 1HB is Kirkby (Merseyside), about 1,139 m away.

How deprived is the area around L31 1HB?

L31 1HB scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 13,905 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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