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L31 7BW

Liverpool Road South

Molyneux

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Detailed insights for L31 7BW

Overview

Postcode L31 7BW is located in a major urban area, within the Molyneux area 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 21.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 80% 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 median sale price in Molyneux is £240,000 (around £232 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £205,000 and £280,000. The nearest station is Maghull, about 0.7 miles away. There are 4 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
22
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
1.6%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Medium

Deprivation level

4/10

Maghull South West has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 20,339 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 38% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

1/10

Maghull South West has a very low crime rate, with approximately 21.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

1.6%

Approximately 1.6% 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 285 ft away from L31 7BW.

Flood risk

No risk

Maghull South West near L31 7BW 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 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for L31 7BW
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.7 mi

Maghull

N/A

Walking directions to Maghull

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
301
Population density
3,412.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
9.38(-75%)
Shoplifting
4.69(-19%)
Other theft
3.12(-53%)
Burglary
3.12(-44%)
Public order
3.12(-69%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
292
97.33%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
3
1%
Indian
1
0.33%
Other Asian
1
0.33%
White and Black African (mixed)
1
0.33%
Total population: 300

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
95
35.32%
Level 3 (A level)
47
17.47%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
40
14.87%
No qualifications
33
12.27%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
26
9.67%
Total 16+ residents: 269

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
72
55.81%
Owns with a mortgage
48
37.21%
Private landlord or letting agency
5
3.88%
Other forms of private rent
2
1.55%
Social rents from council
1
0.78%
Total households: 129

Property prices in Molyneux

Median price: £240,000
Price per sq ft: £232
Sales (last 12 months): 133
Typical range (middle 50%): £205K – £280K

Based on 133 recent sales, the median property price is £240,000 (about £232 per square foot) in Molyneux area, with individual transactions ranging from £69,750 up to £440,000.

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£310,000£289
Terraced11£240,000£212
Semi-Detached98£233,750£234
Flats9£102,000£192

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£225,000£224,995
2026£312,500£111,000£245,000£262,599
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£291£187£235£222
2026£288£185£242£222
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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near L31 7BW.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near L31 7BW
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
20 May 202555, Liverpool Road South, Liverpool, L31 7BNOtherFreehold£175,000
30 Oct 202581, Northway, Liverpool, L31 7BGSemi-DetachedFreehold£225,000
14 Nov 202543, Broadwood Avenue, Liverpool, L31 7BRSemi-DetachedFreehold£324,995
12 Nov 202523, Broadwood Avenue, Liverpool, L31 7BRSemi-DetachedFreehold£280,000
07 Nov 202513, Alt Avenue, Liverpool, L31 7BJSemi-DetachedFreehold£180,000

Schools

In the L31 7BW 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 7BW
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimarySt George's Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.3 miSecondaryMaghull High SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.4 miPrimaryHudson Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of L31 7BW

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for L31 7BW
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miIcelandNorthway, Sefton, L31 5NFWalking directions to Iceland
0.1 miAldiNorthway, Sefton, L31 5ABWalking directions to Aldi
0.2 miLidl72 Northway, Liverpool, L31 5JAWalking directions to Lidl

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Sefton district.

Band A£1,722
Band B£2,009
Band C£2,296
Band D£2,583
Band E£3,157
Band F£3,731
Band G£4,305
Band H£5,166

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 7BW, 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 020AE01007065
Police ForceMerseyside
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about L31 7BW

Is L31 7BW (Maghull South West) safe?

The area around L31 7BW records about 22 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 1 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 7BW?

The median sale price around L31 7BW in Molyneux is £240,000 (about £232 per square foot) based on 133 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near L31 7BW?

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

What is the nearest station to L31 7BW?

The closest station to L31 7BW is Maghull, about 1,199 m away.

How deprived is the area around L31 7BW?

L31 7BW scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 20,339 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for Sefton Central covering L31 7BW is Bill Esterson (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Sam Hinde (Labour Party).