Postcode insights

L31 7BJ

Alt Avenue

Molyneux

Interactive map showing L31 7BJ and surrounding area

Detailed insights for L31 7BJ

Overview

Postcode L31 7BJ 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 very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 30.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 72% 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 0.8 miles away. There are 4 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
31
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
1.7%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

2/10

Maghull South West has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 25,687 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 22% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

2/10

Maghull South West has a very low crime rate, with approximately 30.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

1.7%

Approximately 1.7% 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

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 165 ft away from L31 7BJ.

Flood risk

No risk

Maghull South West near L31 7BJ 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 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for L31 7BJ
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.8 mi

Maghull

N/A

Walking directions to Maghull

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
277
Population density
2,861.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
20.13(-46%)
Anti-social behaviour
8.05(-55%)
Public order
4.03(-60%)
Other theft
1.61(-76%)
Other crime
1.61(-35%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
268
96.75%
Irish
5
1.81%
Chinese
1
0.36%
Other Asian
1
0.36%
African
1
0.36%
Total population: 277

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
61
25.1%
Level 3 (A level)
46
18.93%
No qualifications
44
18.11%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
42
17.28%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
31
12.76%
Total 16+ residents: 243

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
65
55.56%
Owns with a mortgage
43
36.75%
Private landlord or letting agency
6
5.13%
Other social rented
2
1.71%
Other forms of private rent
1
0.85%
Total households: 117

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 38 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near L31 7BJ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near L31 7BJ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
07 Nov 202513, Alt Avenue, Liverpool, L31 7BJSemi-DetachedFreehold£180,000
05 Dec 20259, Woodend Avenue, Liverpool, L31 7BESemi-DetachedFreehold£270,331
27 Feb 202612, Fouracres, Liverpool, L31 7BPSemi-DetachedLeasehold£300,000
21 Aug 202535, Fouracres, Liverpool, L31 7BPSemi-DetachedFreehold£206,000
02 May 202538, Fouracres, Liverpool, L31 7BPSemi-DetachedFreehold£235,500

Schools

In the L31 7BJ 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 7BJ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miSecondaryMaghull High SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.4 miPrimarySt George's Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.5 miPrimaryHudson Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

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

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

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 7BJ, 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 020EE01007073
Police ForceMerseyside
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about L31 7BJ

Is L31 7BJ (Maghull South West) safe?

The area around L31 7BJ records about 31 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 7BJ?

The median sale price around L31 7BJ 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 7BJ?

There are 8 schools close to L31 7BJ, including Maghull High School (Good), St George's Catholic Primary School (Good) and Hudson Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to L31 7BJ?

The closest station to L31 7BJ is Maghull, about 1,340 m away.

How deprived is the area around L31 7BJ?

L31 7BJ scores 2 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 25,687 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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