Living in L31, Sefton
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around L31 in Sefton. Built from the same sources as every property report on this site, not opinion or marketing copy.
House prices
Average price in Sefton: £225,433, up 5.2% on a year ago (2026-06). The wider North West average is £219,922.
What actually sold around L31
149 recorded home sales on the streets around central L31 in the last 2 years, with a median of £215,000 and a range from £85,000 to £630,000. Mostly flats and maisonettes.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 39 BRIARS LANE, L31 6AR | terraced | £185,000 | 2026-06-10 |
| 34 BEECHCROFT, 6 STAFFORD MORETON WAY, L31 2PH | flat-maisonette | £135,000 | 2026-06-08 |
| 7 LONGFOLD, L31 6AF | terraced | £190,000 | 2026-05-27 |
| 100 HALL LANE, L31 3EF | semi-detached | £345,000 | 2026-05-15 |
| 1 ST ANDREWS CLOSE, L31 6EX | detached | £630,000 | 2026-05-08 |
| 3 CHILTON COURT, L31 6EU | flat-maisonette | £142,000 | 2026-04-29 |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Every sale of a registered property in England and Wales appears here once it completes, so the most recent weeks are always still filling in.
Schools nearby
30 schools within 3 miles , of which 67% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Thomas Church of England Primary School, Lydiate | Primary | Outstanding | 0.8 mi |
| Maricourt Catholic High School | Secondary | Good | 0.4 mi |
| Maghull High School | Secondary | Good | 0.7 mi |
| Hudson Primary School | Primary | Good | 0.8 mi |
| The Grange Primary School | Primary | Good | 2.1 mi |
| St Oswald's Church of England Primary School | Primary | Good | 2.3 mi |
23 state primary and 4 state secondary schools within range, and no fee-paying schools.
What people here do for work
The most common occupations among working residents, from the 2021 Census. This is occupation rather than industry: it says what people do, not which industries employ them.
| Occupation group | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Professional occupations | 19.9% |
| Administrative and secretarial | 15.6% |
| Associate professional and technical | 14.4% |
| Skilled trades | 11.7% |
| Managers, directors and senior officials | 10.7% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
98 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central L31 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime.
Flood risk
Zone 1 (low probability). This is the Environment Agency's flood zone for the area's centre point, an individual property's own risk can differ, especially near a specific watercourse.
Deprivation
This area falls in decile 8 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (least deprived nationally), based on Sefton's figures.
Common questions about L31
What is the average house price in L31?
The average sold price in Sefton is £225,433 as of 2026-06, according to the UK House Price Index.
Are house prices rising in L31?
Prices in Sefton are up 5.2% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in L31?
The median of 149 recorded sales around central L31 in the last 2 years is £215,000, ranging from £85,000 to £630,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in L31?
30 schools sit within 3 miles of central L31, and 67% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in L31?
98 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central L31 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).
Is L31 at risk of flooding?
Central L31 sits in Zone 1 (low probability) for river and sea flooding (Environment Agency). Individual addresses vary, so check the full report for a specific property.
Is L31 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 67% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £215,000; the area sits in decile 8 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 98 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is L31 safe?
98 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central L31 in 2026-06, according to Police.uk. The most common category was violent crime. Crime counts follow how many people are around, so a busy district records more than a quiet one of the same size.
Neighbouring districts
Weighing two up? L31 or L29, L31 or L30, L31 or L10.
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