Postcode district
L31: house prices and neighbourhoods
The L31 postcode district (Knowsley, Sefton, West Lancashire): 793 live postcodes across 8 neighbourhoods, with official figures as of 29 October 2026.
Typical house price
£255,000
Median of 73 resales of existing houses in L31, Aug 2025 to Aug 2026.
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data
Typical flat price
£130,500
Median of 6 resales of existing flats in L31, Aug 2025 to Aug 2026.
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data
Neighbourhoods in L31
| Neighbourhood | Council | Typical house | Typical flat | Affluence today | Signs of gentrification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kirkby North West | Knowsley | £180,000 | – | Below average income | Some signs |
| Aintree East & Waddicar | Sefton | £225,000 | – | Below average income | Mixed signs |
| Maghull North East | Sefton | £242,500 | – | Middle income | Mixed signs |
| Maghull North West & Lydiate | Sefton | £245,000 | – | Middle income | Mixed signs |
| Maghull South East | Sefton | £235,000 | £124,000 | Middle income | Mixed signs |
| Maghull South West | Sefton | £246,250 | £121,000 | Affluent | Mixed signs |
| Bickerstaffe & Newburgh | West Lancashire | £325,000 | – | Affluent | Mixed signs |
| Scarisbrick, Halsall & Haskayne | West Lancashire | £310,000 | – | Affluent | Mixed signs |
Each neighbourhood's figures are the median resale prices of houses and flats, Affluence today and the gentrification indication from its own page.
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