L31 Postcode District
L31 is one of 42 Postcode Districts for the Liverpool Post town in Merseyside
The L31 postcode district is located in the L Liverpool postal area, L31 has a population of 30,752 residents according to the 2021 England and Wales Census..
The area of the district is 11.76 square miles (30.46 square kilometres or 7,526.76 acres).
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District overview
The primary settlement in the L31 postcode district is Liverpool, which is located in the county of Merseyside, in England. Other significant settlements in the district include Lydiate, Maghull, and Melling, all of which are also located in Merseyside.
There are 10 postcode sectors within the district. Here's a breakdown:
The sector L31 0, covers Liverpool and Maghull and Lydiate in Merseyside.
The sector L31 1, covers Melling and Maghull and Liverpool in Merseyside.
The sector L31 2, covers Liverpool and Lydiate in Merseyside.
The sector L31 3, covers Liverpool and Maghull in Merseyside.
The sector L31 4, covers Liverpool and Lydiate in Merseyside.
The sector L31 5, covers Liverpool and Maghull in Merseyside.
The sector L31 6, covers Liverpool and Maghull in Merseyside.
The sector L31 7, covers Liverpool and Maghull in Merseyside.
The sector L31 8, covers Liverpool and Maghull in Merseyside.
The sector L31 9, covers Liverpool and Maghull in Merseyside.
The post town for this district is LIVERPOOL.
When it comes to local government, postal geography often disregards political borders. However, this district intersects the following councils: the district mostly encompasses the Sefton District (B) (749 postal codes), followed by the West Lancashire District (B) area (11 postal codes), and finally, the Knowsley District (B) area (6 postal codes).
Postcode sectors and neighbouring districts
Nearest towns
To help place the district geographically, here are nearby towns and their approximate direction from the district centre.
| Town | Distance (miles) | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Kirkby | 3.17 | SE |
| Litherland | 4.06 | SW |
| Ormskirk | 4.21 | NNE |
| Crosby | 4.44 | SW |
| Bootle | 4.85 | SSW |
| Formby | 5.63 | WNW |
| Rainford | 6.53 | ESE |
| Skelmersdale | 7.17 | ENE |
| Liverpool | 7.65 | SSW |
| Prescot | 8.25 | SE |
| Wallasey | 8.30 | SW |
| Birkenhead | 9.09 | SSW |
| Southport | 9.38 | NNW |
| St Helens | 9.39 | ESE |
| Billinge | 9.61 | E |
| Haydock | 11.48 | ESE |
| Standish | 12.34 | ENE |
| Ashton-in-Makerfield | 12.61 | E |
| Hoylake | 12.88 | SW |
Postcode information
Total geographical postcodes: 1,253
| Location | Post Town | Sector | Number of postcodes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melling | LIVERPOOL | L31 1 | 90 |
| LIVERPOOL | LIVERPOOL | L31 2 | 63 |
| LIVERPOOL | LIVERPOOL | L31 8 | 62 |
| LIVERPOOL | LIVERPOOL | L31 9 | 55 |
| LIVERPOOL | LIVERPOOL | L31 6 | 54 |
| LIVERPOOL | LIVERPOOL | L31 4 | 46 |
| LIVERPOOL | LIVERPOOL | L31 6 | 45 |
| LIVERPOOL | LIVERPOOL | L31 5 | 44 |
| LIVERPOOL | LIVERPOOL | L31 7 | 43 |
| LIVERPOOL | LIVERPOOL | L31 9 | 42 |
| LIVERPOOL | LIVERPOOL | L31 5 | 41 |
| LIVERPOOL | LIVERPOOL | L31 2 | 37 |
| LIVERPOOL | LIVERPOOL | L31 3 | 36 |
| Lydiate | LIVERPOOL | L31 4 | 33 |
| LIVERPOOL | LIVERPOOL | L31 4 | 31 |
| LIVERPOOL | LIVERPOOL | L31 0 | 28 |
| Lydiate | LIVERPOOL | L31 2 | 24 |
| LIVERPOOL | LIVERPOOL | L31 3 | 24 |
| Maghull | LIVERPOOL | L31 3 | 23 |
| Maghull | LIVERPOOL | L31 3 | 23 |
| LIVERPOOL | LIVERPOOL | L31 8 | 23 |
| LIVERPOOL | LIVERPOOL | L31 7 | 22 |
| Maghull | LIVERPOOL | L31 9 | 21 |
| Maghull | LIVERPOOL | L31 9 | 21 |
| Lydiate | LIVERPOOL | L31 2 | 21 |
| Maghull | LIVERPOOL | L31 5 | 18 |
| Maghull | LIVERPOOL | L31 5 | 18 |
| LIVERPOOL | LIVERPOOL | L31 2 | 17 |
| Maghull | LIVERPOOL | L31 6 | 17 |
| Maghull | LIVERPOOL | L31 6 | 17 |
| LIVERPOOL | LIVERPOOL | L31 0 | 15 |
| Lydiate | LIVERPOOL | L31 4 | 15 |
| Maghull | LIVERPOOL | L31 1 | 15 |
| LIVERPOOL | LIVERPOOL | L31 1 | 14 |
| Maghull | LIVERPOOL | L31 7 | 13 |
| Maghull | LIVERPOOL | L31 7 | 13 |
| Maghull | LIVERPOOL | L31 0 | 11 |
| Maghull | LIVERPOOL | L31 0 | 11 |
| Maghull | LIVERPOOL | L31 8 | 11 |
| LIVERPOOL | LIVERPOOL | L31 0 | 10 |
| Melling | LIVERPOOL | L31 1 | 10 |
| Lydiate | LIVERPOOL | L31 0 | 8 |
| Maghull | LIVERPOOL | L31 8 | 7 |
| Melling | LIVERPOOL | L31 1 | 7 |
| Maghull | LIVERPOOL | L31 2 | 6 |
| Maghull | LIVERPOOL | L31 2 | 6 |
| Lydiate | LIVERPOOL | L31 0 | 6 |
| LIVERPOOL | LIVERPOOL | L31 1 | 6 |
| Maghull | LIVERPOOL | L31 1 | 5 |
| Lydiate | LIVERPOOL | L31 4 | 4 |
| LIVERPOOL | LIVERPOOL | L31 1 | 3 |
| Maghull | LIVERPOOL | L31 4 | 2 |
| LIVERPOOL | LIVERPOOL | L31 4 | 2 |
| Lydiate | LIVERPOOL | L31 4 | 1 |
| Lydiate | LIVERPOOL | L31 4 | 1 |
| Lydiate | LIVERPOOL | L31 0 | 1 |
| Maghull | LIVERPOOL | L31 0 | 1 |
| LIVERPOOL | LIVERPOOL | L31 4 | 1 |
| Maghull | LIVERPOOL | L31 1 | 1 |
| LIVERPOOL | LIVERPOOL | L31 4 | 1 |
| Great Altcar | LIVERPOOL | L31 4 | 1 |
| Great Altcar | LIVERPOOL | L31 4 | 1 |
| LIVERPOOL | LIVERPOOL | L31 1 | 1 |
| Great Altcar | LIVERPOOL | L31 4 | 1 |
| Maghull | LIVERPOOL | L31 4 | 1 |
| Maghull | LIVERPOOL | L31 4 | 1 |
| Lydiate | LIVERPOOL | L31 4 | 1 |
Street list for L31
Crime overview
Top streets by recorded crime
| Street | Crime count |
|---|---|
| PARK LANE DRIVE | 240 |
| PARKBOURN NORTH | 202 |
| PARKBOURN | 77 |
| CENTRAL SQUARE | 69 |
| STAFFORD MORETON WAY | 68 |
| STAFFORD MORETON WAY | 68 |
| SWALLOW CRESCENT | 60 |
| LEATHERBARROWS LANE | 55 |
| LEATHERBARROWS LANE | 55 |
| WHINNEY GROVE WEST | 51 |
Most common crime types
| Crime type | Count |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 1791 |
| Public order | 360 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 308 |
| Other theft | 194 |
| Drugs | 155 |
| Shoplifting | 142 |
| Burglary | 128 |
| Vehicle crime | 113 |
| Other crime | 63 |
| Robbery | 34 |
| Possession of weapons | 28 |
| Bicycle theft | 11 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 7 |
| Theft from the person | 4 |
Retail and shopping
| Street | Town | Locality | Number of shops | Central postcode | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LIVERPOOL ROAD NORTH | LIVERPOOL | 42 | L31 2HG | View map | |
| LIVERPOOL ROAD SOUTH | LIVERPOOL | 32 | L31 7AG | View map | |
| CENTRAL SQUARE | LIVERPOOL | 21 | L31 0AE | View map | |
| WESTWAY | LIVERPOOL | MAGHULL | 19 | L31 0DQ | View map |
| TREE VIEW COURT | LIVERPOOL | 15 | L31 3HF | View map | |
| DEYES LANE | LIVERPOOL | 13 | L31 6DG | View map | |
| DOVER ROAD | LIVERPOOL | 12 | L31 5JB | View map | |
| NORTHWAY | LIVERPOOL | MAGHULL | 11 | L31 5NF | View map |
| WADDICAR LANE | LIVERPOOL | 10 | L31 1DU | View map | |
| LIVERPOOL ROAD | LIVERPOOL | MAGHULL | 9 | L31 2LZ | View map |
| MOORHEY ROAD | LIVERPOOL | 8 | L31 5LR | View map | |
| STAFFORD MORETON WAY | LIVERPOOL | 8 | L31 2PH | View map | |
| STATION ROAD | LIVERPOOL | MAGHULL | 7 | L31 3DB | View map |
Schools in the district
St Thomas Church of England Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Kenyons Lane , Lydiate , Liverpool
Postcode: L31 0BP
Headteacher: Mr Mark Ward (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Outstanding
Melling Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Wheeler Drive , Melling , Liverpool
Postcode: L31 1DA
Headteacher: Mrs Vivienne Ainsworth (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Peregrinate Ltd.
Phase: Not applicable
Address:
41 Liverpool Road North , Liverpool
Postcode: L31 2HE
Headteacher: Mrs Angela Mollan
Ofsted rating: Inadequate
Lydiate Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Lambshear Lane , Lydiate , Liverpool
Postcode: L31 2JZ
Headteacher: Mrs Georgina Forshaw (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
St Gregory's Catholic Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Sandy Lane , Lydiate , Liverpool , Merseyside
Postcode: L31 2LB
Headteacher: Mrs Deborah Albon (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Summerhill Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Poverty Lane , Maghull , Liverpool
Postcode: L31 3DT
Headteacher: Mrs Yvonne Bennett-Gleig (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Maricourt Catholic High School
Phase: Secondary
Address:
Hall Lane , Maghull , Liverpool
Postcode: L31 3DZ
Headteacher: Mrs Tracy Hatton (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Hudson Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Moorhey Road , Maghull , Liverpool
Postcode: L31 5LE
Headteacher: Mrs Nicola Craddock (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
St George's Catholic Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Dennett Close , Maghull , Liverpool
Postcode: L31 5PD
Headteacher: Mr P Chapman (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
St Andrew's Maghull Church of England Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Deyes Lane , Maghull , Liverpool
Postcode: L31 6DE
Headteacher: Mrs Susan Kerwin (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Deyes High School
Phase: Secondary
Address:
Deyes Lane , Maghull , Liverpool
Postcode: L31 6DE
Headteacher: Mrs Victoria Beaney (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
St Andrews Church of England Primary School, Maghull
Phase: Primary
Address:
Deyes Lane , Maghull , Liverpool
Postcode: L31 6DE
Headteacher: Mr Simon Jones (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Maghull High School
Phase: Secondary
Address:
Ormonde Drive , Maghull , Liverpool
Postcode: L31 7AW
Headteacher: Mr Matthew Kay (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Green Park Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Green Lane , Maghull , Liverpool
Postcode: L31 8BW
Headteacher: Maria Burns (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
St John Bosco Catholic Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Green Lane , Maghull , Liverpool
Postcode: L31 8BW
Headteacher: Mr Danny MacAreavy (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Northway Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Dodds Lane , Maghull , Liverpool
Postcode: L31 9AA
Headteacher: Mrs Kate McKenzie (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Healthcare services
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Andrew & Priyal Crosby | DENTAL SURGERY, 44 NORTHWAY, MAGHULL, LIVERPOOL, MERSEYSIDE, L31 5LJ | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
| 2 | Liverpool Road South (dental Surgery) | 39 LIVERPOOL ROAD SOUTH, MAGHULL, LIVERPOOL, MERSEYSIDE, L31 7BN | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
| 3 | Eastway Dental Surgery | 2 EASTWAY, LIVERPOOL, MERSEYSIDE, L31 6BR | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
| 4 | Community Dental Clinic | MAGHULL HEALTH CENTRE, WESTWAY, LIVERPOOL, LANCASHIRE, L31 0DJ | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Melling Surgery | 82 WADDICAR LANE, LIVERPOOL, MERSEYSIDE, L31 1DY | BRANCH SURGERY | No contact details listed |
| 2 | Maghull Practice | MAGHULL HEALTH CENTRE, WESTWAY, MAGHULL, LIVERPOOL, MERSEYSIDE, L31 0DJ | GP PRACTICE | Call 0151 2830400 |
| 3 | High Pastures Surgery | 138 LIVERPOOL ROAD NORTH, MAGHULL, LIVERPOOL, MERSEYSIDE, L31 2HW | GP PRACTICE | Call 0151 5262161 |
| 4 | Maghull Family Surgery | MAGHULL HEALTH CENTRE, WESTWAY, MAGHULL, LIVERPOOL, MERSEYSIDE, L31 0DJ | GP PRACTICE | Call 0151 5202487 |
| 5 | Westway Medical Centre | WESTWAY, MAGHULL, LIVERPOOL, MERSEYSIDE, L31 0DJ | GP PRACTICE | Call 0151 5261121 |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rowlands Pharmacy | 86 WADDICAR LANE, MELLING, LIVERPOOL, MERSEYSIDE, L31 1DY | PHARMACY | Call 0151 5460421 |
| 2 | Station Pharmacy | 22-24 STATION ROAD, MAGHULL, LIVERPOOL, MERSEYSIDE, L31 3DB | PHARMACY | Call 0151 5261805 |
| 3 | Lydiate Pharmacy | 28 LIVERPOOL ROAD, LYDIATE, LIVERPOOL, MERSEYSIDE, L31 2LZ | PHARMACY | Call 01515 263897 |
| 4 | Boots | 27 WESTWAY, MAGHULL, LIVERPOOL, MERSEYSIDE, L31 2PQ | PHARMACY | Call 0151 5201383 |
| 5 | Rightdose Pharmacy | 87-89 LIVERPOOL ROAD SOUTH, MAGHULL, LIVERPOOL, L31 7AD | PHARMACY | Call 01515 203042 |
| 6 | Maghull Pharmacy | 158A LIVERPOOL ROAD NORTH, LIVERPOOL, L31 2HP | PHARMACY | Call 01515 265296 |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nikki Fenner Optometrist | 22 WESTWAY, MAGHULL, LIVERPOOL, L31 0DQ | OPTICAL SITE | No contact details listed |
| 2 | C J Optics | 9 DOVER ROAD, MAGHULL, LIVERPOOL, MERSEYSIDE, L31 5JB | OPTICAL SITE | No contact details listed |
| 3 | Specsavers Opticians (maghull) | UNIT 12 CENTRAL SQUARE, LIVERPOOL, MERSEYSIDE, L31 0AE | OPTICAL SITE | No contact details listed |
| 4 | R.allan Carr | BRIDGEFOOT FARM, HALL LANE, LYDIATE, LIVERPOOL, MERSEYSIDE, L31 4HR | OPTICAL SITE | No contact details listed |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
Property and housing
Yearly house price averages for the district
| Type of property | 2025 average | 2025 sales | 2024 average | 2024 sales | 2023 average | 2023 sales | 2022 average | 2022 sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | £348,631 | 101 | £341,399 | 144 | £339,656 | 79 | £337,982 | 131 |
| Semi-detached | £247,822 | 256 | £239,797 | 282 | £230,868 | 244 | £228,320 | 313 |
| Terraced | £198,689 | 80 | £196,281 | 89 | £171,124 | 83 | £196,718 | 77 |
| Flats | £135,631 | 46 | £152,756 | 57 | £115,915 | 48 | £119,215 | 49 |
Transport and connectivity
Stations in the district
Maghull
CRS Code: MAG
Operator: ME
Line: Northern Line
Company: Merseyrail
Accessible motorway junctions
M58 J1
Average Driving Time from within the district: 4.22
Average Driving Distance: 2.12
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 759
M57 J7
Average Driving Time from within the district: 4.27
Average Driving Distance: 2.37
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 759
M57 J6
Average Driving Time from within the district: 6.19
Average Driving Distance: 4.41
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 759
M57 J4
Average Driving Time from within the district: 6.60
Average Driving Distance: 4.95
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 516
M57 J5
Average Driving Time from within the district: 6.71
Average Driving Distance: 4.94
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 758
M58 J3
Average Driving Time from within the district: 8.21
Average Driving Distance: 5.89
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 243
M58 J4
Average Driving Time from within the district: 10.87
Average Driving Distance: 7.70
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 1
Royal Mail delivery and sorting offices
| Postal sector | Delivery office |
|---|---|
| L31 0 | Maghull Delivery Office |
| L31 1 | Maghull Delivery Office |
| L31 2 | Maghull Delivery Office |
| L31 3 | Maghull Delivery Office |
| L31 4 | Maghull Delivery Office |
| L31 5 | Maghull Delivery Office |
| L31 6 | Maghull Delivery Office |
| L31 7 | Maghull Delivery Office |
| L31 8 | Maghull Delivery Office |
| L31 9 | Maghull Delivery Office |
Postcode format
| L | 3 | 1 | - | X | X | X |
| L | 3 | 1 | Space | Numeric | Letter | Letter |
Administrative and boundary notes
The largest settlement in the L31 postal code is LIVERPOOL followed by Maghull, and Melling.
The L31 Postcode shares a border with L38 (Hightown, LIVERPOOL, Ince Blundell), L37 (Formby, LIVERPOOL), L10 (LIVERPOOL, Fazakerley, Aintree), L39 (ORMSKIRK, Aughton, Halsall), L29 (LIVERPOOL, Thornton, Sefton), L32 (LIVERPOOL, Kirkby) and L33 (LIVERPOOL, Knowsley Industrial Park, Kirkby).
Maps and visuals
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