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L31 5LW

Moorhey Road

Sudell

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Detailed insights for L31 5LW

Overview

Postcode L31 5LW 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 average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 32.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 70% 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 0.5 miles away. There are 4 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
33
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
12.5%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

6/10

Maghull South East has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 13,016 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 40% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

3/10

Maghull South East has a low crime rate, with approximately 32.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

12.5%

Approximately 12.5% 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

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 104 ft away from L31 5LW.

Flood risk

No risk

Maghull South East near L31 5LW 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 0.5 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for L31 5LW
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.5 mi

Maghull

N/A

Walking directions to Maghull

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
287
Population density
2,705.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
15.65(-58%)
Anti-social behaviour
4.98(-72%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.98(-45%)
Public order
4.27(-58%)
Vehicle crime
3.56(-41%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
284
98.61%
Irish
3
1.04%
Other Asian
1
0.35%
Total population: 288

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 3 (A level)
63
26.36%
No qualifications
54
22.59%
Level 4+ (Degree)
52
21.76%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
33
13.81%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
21
8.79%
Total 16+ residents: 239

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
43
35.83%
Owns outright
41
34.17%
Private landlord or letting agency
17
14.17%
Social rents from council
8
6.67%
Other social rented
7
5.83%
Total households: 120

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 33 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near L31 5LW.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near L31 5LW
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
14 Mar 202586, Moorland Road, Liverpool, L31 5JWTerracedFreehold£180,000
28 Feb 202516, Derby Grove, Liverpool, L31 5JJSemi-DetachedFreehold£155,000
16 Jun 2025128, Grosvenor Road, Liverpool, L31 5NWFlatsLeasehold£110,000
07 Feb 202587, Moorhey Road, Liverpool, L31 5JZSemi-DetachedFreehold£170,000
17 Dec 202518, Hudson Road, Liverpool, L31 5PATerracedFreehold£210,000

Schools

In the L31 5LW postcode area, located within Maghull South East, there are 4 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for L31 5LW
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryHudson Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.3 miPrimarySt George's Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.5 miSecondaryMaricourt Catholic High SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of L31 5LW

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for L31 5LW
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miLidl72 Northway, Liverpool, L31 5JAWalking directions to Lidl
0.3 miIcelandNorfolk Road, Sefton, L31 5NYWalking directions to Iceland
0.4 miAldiNorthway, Sefton, L31 5ABWalking directions to Aldi
0.4 miOne StopStation Road, Sefton, L31 3HFWalking directions to One Stop

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 5LW, 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 019AE01007074
Police ForceMerseyside
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about L31 5LW

Is L31 5LW (Maghull South East) safe?

The area around L31 5LW records about 33 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 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 5LW?

The median sale price around L31 5LW 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 5LW?

There are 8 schools close to L31 5LW, including Hudson Primary School (Good), St George's Catholic Primary School (Good) and Maricourt Catholic High School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to L31 5LW?

The closest station to L31 5LW is Maghull, about 773 m away.

How deprived is the area around L31 5LW?

L31 5LW scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 13,016 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents L31 5LW (Maghull South East) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Sefton Central covering L31 5LW is Bill Esterson (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: James Joseph Hansen (Labour Party).

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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.