Postcode district
L38: house prices and neighbourhoods
The L38 postcode district (Sefton): 100 live postcodes across 3 neighbourhoods, with official figures as of 29 October 2026.
Typical house price
£369,250
Median of 6 resales of existing houses in L38, Jul 2025 to Jul 2026.
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data
Neighbourhoods in L38
| Neighbourhood | Council | Typical house | Typical flat | Affluence today | Signs of gentrification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Formby Central & Freshfield South | Sefton | £331,000 | £182,000 | Affluent | Clear signs |
| Formby South East & Ince Blundell | Sefton | £259,000 | – | Middle income | Moving the other way |
| Hightown & Thornton | Sefton | £300,000 | – | Below average income | 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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