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L31 7AL

Kingsfield Road

Molyneux

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Detailed insights for L31 7AL

Overview

Postcode L31 7AL is located in a major urban area, within the Molyneux ward of Sefton in the North West region, and forms part of the Maghull South West area. It has low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 29.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 73% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Maghull South West is £52,675 per year. The nearest station is Maghull, about 0.7 miles away. There are 4 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
29
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
8.1%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
Low
Noise Level
Medium

Deprivation level

4/10

Maghull South West has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 20,485 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 38% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

2/10

Maghull South West has a very low crime rate, with approximately 29.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

8.1%

Approximately 8.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 3.3% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

8/10

The average income per household in Maghull South West is £52,675 per year.

Noise Level

Medium

Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 298 ft away from L31 7AL.

Flood risk

Low

Maghull South West near L31 7AL has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Maghull located about 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for L31 7AL
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.7 mi

Maghull

N/A

Walking directions to Maghull

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
311
Population density
4,983.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
18.79(-50%)
Public order
5.57(-45%)
Anti-social behaviour
2.09(-88%)
Robbery
1.39(+1%)
Criminal damage and arson
1.39(-85%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
295
94.86%
Other White
7
2.25%
Pakistani
5
1.61%
Irish
2
0.64%
Caribbean
1
0.32%
Total population: 311

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
80
30.77%
No qualifications
58
22.31%
Level 3 (A level)
43
16.54%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
34
13.08%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
24
9.23%
Total 16+ residents: 260

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
68
50.37%
Owns with a mortgage
50
37.04%
Other social rented
10
7.41%
Private landlord or letting agency
4
2.96%
Other forms of private rent
2
1.48%
Total households: 135

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 48 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near L31 7AL.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near L31 7AL
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
03 Jul 20256, Kingsfield Road, Liverpool, L31 7ALSemi-DetachedFreehold£190,000
07 May 202517, Kingsfield Road, Liverpool, L31 7ALSemi-DetachedFreehold£160,000
02 May 202588, Liverpool Road South, Liverpool, L31 7AGOtherLeasehold£150,000
06 Mar 202590A, Liverpool Road South, Liverpool, L31 7AGTerracedFreehold£175,000
14 Nov 202543, Broadwood Avenue, Liverpool, L31 7BRSemi-DetachedFreehold£324,995

Schools

In the L31 7AL postcode area, located within Maghull South West, there are 4 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for L31 7AL
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miSecondaryMaghull High SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.2 miPrimarySt George's Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.4 miSecondaryMaricourt Catholic High SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of L31 7AL

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for L31 7AL
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miIcelandNorfolk Road, Sefton, L31 5NYWalking directions to Iceland
0.3 miLidl72 Northway, Liverpool, L31 5JAWalking directions to Lidl
0.3 miAldiNorthway, Sefton, L31 5ABWalking directions to Aldi

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 7AL, 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
ParishMaghullE04000033
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Maghull South WestE02001448
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Sefton 020BE01007066
Police ForceMerseyside
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about L31 7AL

Is L31 7AL (Maghull South West) safe?

The area around L31 7AL records about 29 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.

What is the average house price near L31 7AL?

The median sale price around L31 7AL in Maghull South West is £230,000 (about £235 per square foot) based on 131 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near L31 7AL?

There are 8 schools close to L31 7AL, including Maghull High 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 7AL?

The closest station to L31 7AL is Maghull, about 1,061 m away.

How deprived is the area around L31 7AL?

L31 7AL scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 20,485 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents L31 7AL (Maghull South West) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Sefton Central covering L31 7AL 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.