Living in L37, Sefton
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around L37 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 L37
107 recorded home sales on the streets around central L37 in the last 2 years, with a median of £240,000 and a range from £57,000 to £975,000. Mostly flats and maisonettes.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 YORK MANOR, L37 4FB | flat-maisonette | £205,000 | 2026-06-15 |
| 4 CONIFER COURT PHILLIPS LANE, L37 4BQ | flat-maisonette | £230,000 | 2026-05-07 |
| APARTMENT 9 THE GOWERY, 8 CHURCH ROAD, L37 8BG | flat-maisonette | £193,000 | 2026-04-24 |
| 3 SUNNINGDALE GARDENS, L37 3RL | detached | £769,500 | 2026-04-15 |
| 30 YORK MANOR, L37 4FB | flat-maisonette | £200,000 | 2026-04-10 |
| ORCHARD COTTAGE, 6 BROWS CLOSE, L37 3QN | detached | £680,000 | 2026-03-31 |
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
12 schools within 3 miles , of which 100% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Freshfield Primary School | Primary | Outstanding | 0.7 mi |
| Trinity St Peter's CofE Primary School | Primary | Outstanding | 0.8 mi |
| Formby High School | Secondary | Good | 0.4 mi |
| Our Lady of Compassion Catholic Primary School | Primary | Good | 0.5 mi |
| St Luke's Church of England Primary School | Primary | Good | 0.7 mi |
| Range High School | Secondary | Good | 1.1 mi |
9 state primary and 2 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 | 29.2% |
| Managers, directors and senior officials | 22.3% |
| Associate professional and technical | 13.3% |
| Administrative and secretarial | 8.3% |
| Sales and customer service | 6.9% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
96 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central L37 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 10 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (least deprived nationally), based on Sefton's figures.
Common questions about L37
What is the average house price in L37?
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 L37?
Prices in Sefton are up 5.2% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in L37?
The median of 107 recorded sales around central L37 in the last 2 years is £240,000, ranging from £57,000 to £975,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in L37?
12 schools sit within 3 miles of central L37, and 100% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in L37?
96 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central L37 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).
Is L37 at risk of flooding?
Central L37 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 L37 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 100% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £240,000; the area sits in decile 10 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 96 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is L37 safe?
96 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central L37 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? L37 or L38, L37 or L29, L37 or L23.
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