Postcode L31 2JU is located in a major urban area, within the Park ward of Sefton in the North West region, and forms part of the Maghull North West & Lydiate area. It has average deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 27.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 75% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Maghull North West & Lydiate is £49,484 per year. The nearest station is Maghull North, about 1.4 miles away. There are 6 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Sandy Lane Park.
Maghull North West & Lydiate has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 13,711 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 42% most deprived areas in England.
Maghull North West & Lydiate has a very low crime rate, with approximately 27.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 26.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 3.5% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Maghull North West & Lydiate is £49,484 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near L31 2JU.
Maghull North West & Lydiate near L31 2JU has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Maghull North located about 1.4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Sandy Lane Park | Medium | Walking directions to Sandy Lane Park |
Based on 145 recent sales, the median property price is £250,000 (about £267 per square foot) in Park area, with individual transactions ranging from £67,362 up to £1,000,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 21 | £325,000 | £282 |
| Semi-Detached | 97 | £250,000 | £265 |
| Terraced | 12 | £222,875 | £265 |
| Flats | 15 | £128,000 | £249 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £250,000 | £91,250 | £177,500 | £172,500 |
| 2017 | £274,000 | £94,500 | £182,500 | £170,000 |
| 2018 | £320,998 | £105,500 | £190,000 | £179,500 |
| 2019 | £326,495 | £101,250 | £201,000 | £182,750 |
| 2020 | £327,498 | £99,975 | £210,000 | £177,000 |
| 2021 | £349,973 | £110,000 | £220,000 | £218,000 |
| 2022 | £365,000 | £105,000 | £236,250 | £228,750 |
| 2023 | £322,498 | £122,000 | £230,000 | £260,750 |
| 2024 | £346,000 | £127,500 | £239,950 | £206,500 |
| 2025 | £332,500 | £140,000 | £250,750 | £225,000 |
| 2026 | £321,500 | £120,000 | £244,000 | £261,375 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £199 | £162 | £182 | £169 |
| 2017 | £198 | £153 | £187 | £174 |
| 2018 | £234 | £156 | £196 | £192 |
| 2019 | £264 | £151 | £198 | £192 |
| 2020 | £253 | £162 | £205 | £210 |
| 2021 | £254 | £167 | £227 | £227 |
| 2022 | £275 | £192 | £238 | £247 |
| 2023 | £268 | £190 | £236 | £229 |
| 2024 | £320 | £210 | £258 | £237 |
| 2025 | £296 | £249 | £267 | £259 |
| 2026 | £255 | £180 | £259 | £286 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near L31 2JU.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Mar 2025 | 9, Lambshear Lane, Liverpool, L31 2JU | Detached | Freehold | £275,000 | |
| 13 Jun 2025 | 16, Lambshear Lane, Liverpool, L31 2JY | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £180,000 | |
| 13 Mar 2026 | 25, Nursery Road, Liverpool, L31 4JJ | Semi-Detached | Leasehold | £175,000 | |
| 05 Sept 2025 | 29, Nursery Road, Liverpool, L31 4JJ | Semi-Detached | Leasehold | £180,000 | |
| 20 Feb 2026 | 21, Roseland Close, Liverpool, L31 4JG | Semi-Detached | Leasehold | £235,000 |
In the L31 2JU postcode area, located within Maghull North West & Lydiate, there are 6 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
Annual council tax rates for Sefton district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for L31 2JU, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Chloe Parker
Park - Elected 2 May 2024
Bill Esterson
Sefton Central - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around L31 2JU records about 28 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 2 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, anti-social behaviour and public order.
The median sale price around L31 2JU in Maghull North West & Lydiate is £250,000 (about £267 per square foot) based on 145 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 8 schools close to L31 2JU, including Lydiate Primary School (Good), St Gregory's Catholic Primary School (Good) and St Thomas Church of England Primary School, Lydiate. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
L31 2JU scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 13,711 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Sefton Central covering L31 2JU is Bill Esterson (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Chloe Parker (Labour Party).
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.