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L31 3HS

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Sudell

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Overview

Postcode L31 3HS is located in a major urban area, within the Sudell ward of Sefton in the North West region, and forms part of the Maghull South East area. It has low deprivation and average crime levels, with around 58.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 46% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Maghull South East is £49,064 per year. The nearest station is Maghull, about 0.1 miles away. There are 5 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Balls Wood Park.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
59
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
0.6%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

4/10

Maghull South East has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 15,789 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 48% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Maghull South East has an average crime rate, with approximately 58.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0.6%

Approximately 0.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 7.5% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

7/10

The average income per household in Maghull South East is £49,064 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 6 ft away from L31 3HS.

Flood risk

No risk

Maghull South East near L31 3HS has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Maghull located about 0.1 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for L31 3HS
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.1 mi

Maghull

N/A

Walking directions to Maghull
0.9 mi

Maghull North

N/A

Walking directions to Maghull North

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for L31 3HS
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miBalls Wood ParkMediumWalking directions to Balls Wood Park
0.5 miGlenn ParkMediumWalking directions to Glenn Park

Area Profile

Population
339
Population density
1,177.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
26.78(-28%)
Anti-social behaviour
22.21(+24%)
Public order
7.18(-29%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.53(-27%)
Burglary
4.57(-18%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
321
94.97%
Other White
6
1.78%
White and Black African (mixed)
4
1.18%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
4
1.18%
White and Asian (mixed)
2
0.59%
Total population: 338

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
122
41.92%
No qualifications
47
16.15%
Level 3 (A level)
42
14.43%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
34
11.68%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
20
6.87%
Total 16+ residents: 291

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
101
63.92%
Owns with a mortgage
48
30.38%
Private landlord or letting agency
5
3.16%
Other forms of private rent
3
1.9%
Social rents from council
1
0.63%
Total households: 158

Property prices in Sudell

Median price£255,000
Price per sq ft£265
Sales (last 12 months)169
Typical range (middle 50%)£215K – £298K

Based on 169 recent sales, the median property price is £255,000 (about £265 per square foot) in Sudell area, with individual transactions ranging from £90,000 up to £575,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Sudell over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached45£330,000£291
Semi-Detached90£249,998£259
Terraced22£207,500£246
Flats12£124,000£210

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Sudell

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Sudell.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£265,000£106,500£172,000£139,950
2017£235,000£110,000£172,000£160,000
2018£218,995£108,000£180,000£170,998
2019£302,000£111,500£183,000£173,495
2020£263,995£118,000£190,000£172,995
2021£273,998£130,000£209,998£182,000
2022£340,000£127,000£230,000£191,000
2023£297,995£123,000£235,000£202,897
2024£328,695£126,500£239,000£196,995
2025£320,000£125,000£245,000£211,250
2026£335,000£142,000£255,000£230,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Sudell.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Sudell.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£204£172£174£162
2017£218£164£176£177
2018£226£171£183£190
2019£242£162£194£193
2020£236£186£200£195
2021£245£235£215£201
2022£284£176£239£210
2023£299£182£240£214
2024£306£178£245£304
2025£296£210£251£241
2026£272£203£259£235
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Sudell.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 25 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near L31 3HS.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near L31 3HS
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
08 Jul 202512, Rutherford Road, Liverpool, L31 3DDSemi-DetachedFreehold£315,000
09 Jul 20257, Swan Walk, Liverpool, L31 3HUTerracedFreehold£205,000
16 May 20254, Gatley Drive, Liverpool, L31 3DHSemi-DetachedFreehold£300,000
28 Mar 202519, Gatley Drive, Liverpool, L31 3DHSemi-DetachedFreehold£405,000
07 Mar 2025138, Hall Lane, Liverpool, L31 3EHSemi-DetachedFreehold£515,000

Schools

In the L31 3HS postcode area, located within Maghull South East, there are 5 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for L31 3HS
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miSecondaryMaricourt Catholic High SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.3 miPrimarySt George's Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.3 miPrimarySummerhill Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of L31 3HS

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for L31 3HS
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miOne StopStation Road, Sefton, L31 3HFWalking directions to One Stop
0.5 miIcelandNorfolk Road, Sefton, L31 5NYWalking directions to Iceland

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 3HS, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

James Joseph Hansen

Sudell - 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
WardSudellE05000952
ParishMaghullE04000033
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Maghull South EastE02001447
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Sefton 019DE01007099
Police ForceMerseyside
Postcode Introduced1990-02-01

Frequently asked questions about L31 3HS

Is L31 3HS (Maghull South East) safe?

The area around L31 3HS records about 59 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, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near L31 3HS?

The median sale price around L31 3HS in Maghull South East is £255,000 (about £265 per square foot) based on 169 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near L31 3HS?

There are 9 schools close to L31 3HS, including Maricourt Catholic High School (Good), St George's Catholic Primary School (Good) and Summerhill Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to L31 3HS?

The closest station to L31 3HS is Maghull, about 238 m away.

How deprived is the area around L31 3HS?

L31 3HS scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 15,789 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents L31 3HS (Maghull South East) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Sefton Central covering L31 3HS is Bill Esterson (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: James Joseph Hansen (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.