Northway is in Maghull, Liverpool and in Sefton district. L31 6BH is located in the Sudell electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Sefton Central. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Northway, Maghull, Liverpool, L31 6BH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: L31 0BJ, L31 0BN, L31 0BD, L31 6BQ, L31 0BH, L31 6BZ, L31 0AR, L31 9AB, L31 6BY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around L31 6BH is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51% | 51.8% | 0.8% | 51.0% | 0.8% |
| Male | 49% | 48.2% | -0.8% | 49.0% | -0.8% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 27.9% | 28.6% | 0.7% | 37.9% | -9.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 48.2% | 49.5% | 1.3% | 44.2% | 5.3% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 0.5% | -1.8% | 2.2% | -1.7% |
| Divorced | 9.9% | 10.7% | 0.8% | 9.1% | 1.6% |
| Widowed | 11.7% | 10.7% | -1.0% | 6.1% | 4.6% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 51% | 42.9% | -8.1% | 48.4% | -5.5% |
| Good health | 28.7% | 40.9% | 12.2% | 33.6% | 7.3% |
| Fair health | 13% | 12.1% | -0.9% | 12.7% | -0.6% |
| Bad health | 5% | 3.6% | -1.4% | 4.0% | -0.4% |
| Very bad health | 2.3% | 0.4% | -1.9% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 20.3% | 18.5% | -1.8% | 18.2% | 0.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14% | 12.7% | -1.3% | 9.6% | 3.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.2% | 9.8% | -6.4% | 13.4% | -3.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.9% | 6.8% | 0.9% | 5.3% | 1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16.2% | 19.5% | 3.3% | 16.9% | 2.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 24.3% | 29.3% | 5.0% | 33.8% | -4.5% |
| Other | 3.2% | 3.4% | 0.2% | 2.8% | 0.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 0.4% | 1.6% |
| White | 98.9% | 98% | -0.9% | 81.4% | 16.6% |
In this area, 99.2% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 97.7% | 99.2% | 1.5% | 83.2% | 16.0% |
| European Union | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 6.1% | -5.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.8% | 99.2% | 3.4% | 83.2% | 16.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 9.8% | -9.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.9% | -2.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.3% | 0% | -2.3% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 90.7% | 76.7% | 14.0% |
| No passport held | 9.3% | 13.5% | -4.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 15.8% | 37.2% | -21.4% |
| Christian | 78.5% | 46.2% | 32.3% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 5.3% | 6.0% | -0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Northway was 21.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 37.4% lower than the Park average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Northway has the 16th lowest crime rate of 70 local areas in Park and the 196th lowest crime rate of 929 local areas in Sefton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 17.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 11.9%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 50% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 298 Northway, Liverpool, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £92,000 | 2003-10-31 | £211,209 |
| 300 Northway, Liverpool, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £102,000 | 2001-12-14 | £326,582 |
L31 6BH area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
The percentage of retired residents living in L31 6BH area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 31% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Full-Time Employee | 65 |
| Retired | 64 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Education | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northway Primary School Dodds Lane , Maghull L31 9AA | 3out of 4 | 404 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Andrews Church of England Primary School, Maghull Deyes Lane , Maghull L31 6DE | 3out of 4 | 740 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas Church of England Primary School, Lydiate Kenyons Lane , Lydiate L31 0BP | 4out of 4 | 784 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Green Park Primary School Green Lane , Maghull L31 8BW | 3out of 4 | 1,006 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Bosco Catholic Primary School Green Lane , Maghull L31 8BW | 3out of 4 | 1,057 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deyes High School Deyes Lane , Maghull L31 6DE | 3out of 4 | 572 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Maricourt Catholic High School Hall Lane , Maghull L31 3DZ | 2out of 4 | 1,350 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Maghull High School Ormonde Drive , Maghull L31 7AW | 2out of 4 | 1,708 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Family Catholic High School Virgins Lane , Thornton L23 4UL | 3out of 4 | 5,405 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jigsaw Primary Pupil Referral Unit Stannyfield Drive , Thornton L23 1TY | 3out of 4 | 5,066 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newfield School Edge Lane , Crosby L23 4TG | 3out of 4 | 5,095 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| IMPACT Daleacre Campus , Daleacre Drive L30 2QQ | 3out of 4 | 5,282 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costa | 32 Westway | 340 yd | |
| Furusato Bar & Grill | 2-4 Westway | 498 yd | |
| Betty's Coffee Shop | 97 Liverpool Road North | 588 yd | |
| Shake Shack | 111 Deyes Lane | 596 yd | |
| Suzy’s | 7 Stafford Moreton Way | 654 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Frank Hornby | Eastway | 365 yd | |
| The Cabin Coffee & Wine Bar | 9A Stafford Moreton Way | 524 yd | |
| Coach & Horses | 164-166 Liverpool Road North | 608 yd | |
| Hare & Hounds | 53 Liverpool Road North | 665 yd | |
| Maghull Community Association | Maghull Community Centre, 604 Green Lane | 751 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domino's Pizza | 6 Central Square | 402 yd | |
| The Scran Bar | 5 Stafford Moreton Way | 527 yd | |
| Subway | 109 Deyes Lane | 591 yd | |
| Maghull Premier Fish Bar | 121-123 Deyes Lane | 616 yd | |
| Khaja Indian Takeaway | 125 Deyes Lane | 626 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsburys Supermarkets Ltd | 10 Central Square | 421 yd | |
| Co-operative | 99 Deyes Lane | 560 yd | |
| WM Morrison Supermarkets Ltd | 1 Stafford Moreton Way | 654 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Deyes High School (Dodds Lane Pitches) Dodds Lane | grass pitches | 384 yd |
| Anytime Fitness (Maghull) STAFFORD MORETON WAY | health and fitness suite | 539 yd |
| Deyes High School DEYES LANE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 555 yd |
| Deyes Lane Swimming Pool (Closed) Deyes Lane | swimming pool | 555 yd |
| Whinney Brook Playing Fields | grass pitches | 730 yd |
| Maghull Community Association GREEN LANE | 746 yd | |
| St. Andrew'S Maghull Ce Primary School DEYES LANE | grass pitches | 828 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.