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L38 5AA

Orrell Hill Lane

Ravenmeols

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Overview

Postcode L38 5AA is located in a rural village, within the Ravenmeols ward of Sefton in the North West region, and forms part of the Formby South East & Ince Blundell area. It has average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 68.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 37% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Formby South East & Ince Blundell is £55,452 per year. The nearest station is Hightown, about 0.9 miles away.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
68
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
10.3%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
Low
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

5/10

Formby South East & Ince Blundell has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 16,806 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 49% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

Formby South East & Ince Blundell has a high crime rate, with approximately 68.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

10.3%

Approximately 10.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 2.3% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

9/10

The average income per household in Formby South East & Ince Blundell is £55,452 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 296 ft away from L38 5AA.

Flood risk

Low

Formby South East & Ince Blundell near L38 5AA has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Hightown located about 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for L38 5AA
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.9 mi

Hightown

N/A

Walking directions to Hightown

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
256
Population density
29.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
39.03(+5%)
Anti-social behaviour
5.76(-68%)
Drugs
5.76(+48%)
Public order
5.76(-43%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.12(-43%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
242
93.8%
Irish
9
3.49%
Other White
6
2.33%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
1
0.39%
Total population: 258

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
70
31.25%
No qualifications
45
20.09%
Level 3 (A level)
43
19.2%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
29
12.95%
Apprenticeship
16
7.14%
Total 16+ residents: 224

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
39
36.45%
Owns with a mortgage
37
34.58%
Private landlord or letting agency
16
14.95%
Other social rented
8
7.48%
Other forms of private rent
4
3.74%
Total households: 107

Property prices in Ravenmeols

Median price£275,000
Price per sq ft£280
Sales (last 12 months)147
Typical range (middle 50%)£225K – £344K

Based on 147 recent sales, the median property price is £275,000 (about £280 per square foot) in Ravenmeols area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £680,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Ravenmeols over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached34£382,498£317
Semi-Detached85£260,000£270
Terraced14£222,500£290
Flats14£193,891£259

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Ravenmeols

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Ravenmeols.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£315,000£154,750£200,000£185,475
2017£302,500£127,500£209,125£215,000
2018£310,000£129,950£224,975£200,000
2019£290,000£133,000£218,000£172,500
2020£329,000£118,500£225,000£205,000
2021£349,998£175,000£236,500£255,000
2022£402,500£168,750£262,500£249,995
2023£389,500£180,000£245,000£230,000
2024£414,000£169,500£253,000£260,000
2025£395,000£152,500£260,000£255,875
2026£525,000£205,000£280,500£216,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Ravenmeols.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Ravenmeols.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£239£185£207£181
2017£216£209£205£208
2018£238£187£215£208
2019£242£208£219£180
2020£258£143£217£200
2021£277£210£235£235
2022£305£241£266£274
2023£309£261£263£266
2024£321£269£273£247
2025£333£214£265£286
2026£342£273£300£280
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Ravenmeols.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

No sales records found in the last 18 months.

Schools

In the L38 5AA postcode area, located within Formby South East & Ince Blundell, there are no schools in close proximity.

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of L38 5AA

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for L38 5AA
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miSparScaffold Lane, Liverpool, L38 1QAWalking directions to Spar

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 L38 5AA, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Catie Page

Ravenmeols - 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
WardRavenmeolsE05000950
ParishInce BlundellE04000030
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Formby South East & Ince BlundellE02001444
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Sefton 016BE01007076
Police ForceMerseyside
Postcode Introduced2021-04-01

Frequently asked questions about L38 5AA

Is L38 5AA (Formby South East & Ince Blundell) safe?

The area around L38 5AA records about 68 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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, public order and anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near L38 5AA?

The median sale price around L38 5AA in Formby South East & Ince Blundell is £275,000 (about £280 per square foot) based on 147 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What is the nearest station to L38 5AA?

The closest station to L38 5AA is Hightown, about 1,502 m away.

How deprived is the area around L38 5AA?

L38 5AA scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 16,806 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents L38 5AA (Formby South East & Ince Blundell) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Sefton Central covering L38 5AA is Bill Esterson (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Catie Page (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.