Brooklands Drive Maghull, Sefton
11 addresses across 2 postcodes (L31), about 70 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 34103487.
- Sales: 4 recorded sales since 1995; in 2013 the median was £400,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 2 homes have an energy certificate (C: 1, F: 1).
- Flood: 8 addresses on its postcodes are in areas at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band D; Band D in Sefton costs £2,583 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 71% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Maghull, about 430 m (0.3 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 180 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 9.8 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.4 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 16 to 19 m above sea level.
- Noise: 2 of its 11 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Maghull Family Surgery, about 940 m (0.6 miles) away, with 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 290 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 91% of households owned their home and 43% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 26 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often anti-social behaviour.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 1 | £400,000 | £400,000 | £400,000 |
| 1999 | 2 | £225,000 | £225,000 | £225,000 |
| 1997 | 1 | £129,950 | £129,950 | £129,950 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Oct 2013 | 15 L31 3HN | Detached | £400,000 | |
| 14 May 1999 | 15 L31 3HN | Detached | £225,000 | |
| 26 Mar 1999 | 1 L31 3HN | Detached | £225,000 | |
| 27 Jun 1997 | 11 L31 3HN | Detached | £129,950 |
Energy performance certificates
2 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 298 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (1); House, detached (1). Built: before 1900 (1); 1976-1982 (1).
Council tax
What each band costs in Sefton in 2026-27: Band D £2,583 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,722 | £2,009 | £2,296 | £2,583 | £3,157 | £3,731 | £4,305 | £5,166 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band D (22% of about 740 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: 5 protected trees on or by this street.
- Green belt: no.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Land at Deyes Lane, Deyes Lane, Maghull & Aintree, permissioned (430 m (0.3 miles))
- LAND AT DURANTS COTTAGES, MELLING LANE, MAGHULL & AINTREE, permissioned (460 m (0.3 miles))
- 81, Foxhouse Lane, Maghull & Aintree, permissioned (860 m (0.5 miles))
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 30 September 2026.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 6 addresses are in areas at high risk, 2 at medium risk and 4 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| L31 3HN | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 1 | unlikely |
| L31 3EF | not in 2 or 3 | 6 / 2 / 3 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 11 addresses are between 16 m and 19 m above sea level (18 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| L31 3EF | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| L31 3HN | 86% | 71% | 71% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Maghull 1.3 million journeys in 2024–25 | 430 m (0.3 miles) |
| Maghull North 614,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) | |
| Old Roan 963,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 7 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 32 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Damfield Lane Kennessee Green | 100 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bootle Bus Station | 7.3 km (4.5 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Liverpool Belfast Ferry Terminal Bootle | 8.6 km (5.3 miles) |
| Car parks | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Tree View Court Car Park | 310 m |
| EV charging points | 1 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest PoGo Charge | 200 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Liverpool John Lennon Airport LPL | 20.2 km (13 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Maghull Family Surgery | 940 m (0.6 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 4 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Station Pharmacy | 310 m |
| NHS dentists | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Eastway Dental Surgery | 850 m (0.5 miles) |
| Hospital | Ashworth Hospital Healthcare Registry | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) |
| Police station | Maghull Police Station | 950 m (0.6 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Costcutter Cashzone | 740 m (0.5 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 4.1 ha | 180 m |
| Play area | 5 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,350 m² | 240 m |
| Playing field | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Old Hall Field 2.3 ha | 340 m |
| Allotments | Unnamed 6,120 m² | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 2 parks and gardens, 7.7 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Maghull Chapel, a listed building (Grade II*), 510 m (0.3 miles) north-west. 7 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Maghull Chapel | Listed building, Grade II* | 510 m (0.3 miles) north-west |
| Maghull Manor moated site | Scheduled monument | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) west |
| Cross base 25m south of the tower of the parochial chapel, in the old churchyard | Scheduled monument | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) south-east |
| Standing cross 30m south of the tower of the parochial chapel, in the old churchyard | Scheduled monument | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) south-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Big Wood | Wood | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) east |
| Massam's Wood | Wood | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) east |
| Holt Green | Wood | 3.4 km (2.1 miles) north-east |
| Buckley Hill | Hill | 3.8 km (2.4 miles) south-west |
| Shacklady's Plantation | Wood | 4.1 km (2.5 miles) east |
| Lydiate Wood | Wood | 4.4 km (2.7 miles) north-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 9.8 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.4 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 10.5 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; PM2.5 is above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 60 to 64 | 2 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 9 | 11 |
2 of the street's 11 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Sefton: see them on the Sefton page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maricourt Catholic High School Roman Catholic | Secondary | 11–18 | 140 m | Report card (Jun 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Post-16 provision: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| St George's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 530 m (0.3 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Andrews Church of England Primary School, Maghull | Primary | 4–11 | 540 m (0.3 miles) | No published inspection |
| Summerhill Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 690 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| Deyes High School | Secondary | 11–18 | 690 m (0.4 miles) | No overall grade (Sep 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Requires improvement |
| Hudson Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 870 m (0.5 miles) | Good (Jul 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Maghull High School | Secondary | 11–18 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Report card (Apr 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Needs attention; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Needs attention; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Post-16 provision: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Northway Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| Green Park Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.7 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
| St John Bosco Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 1.7 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
| St Thomas Church of England Primary School, Lydiate | Primary | 3–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | Outstanding (Jun 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St George's Social Centre L31 3DF | Pub/bar/nightclub | 60 m | 4 Good | 24 Sep 2019 |
| Taylorshaw@Maricourt Catholic High School (Newman) L31 3EE | School/college/university | 190 m | 5 Very good | 1 Oct 2025 |
| The Kensington House Sports & Leisure Club L31 3DF | Pub/bar/nightclub | 190 m | 5 Very good | 23 Oct 2019 |
| Your Local L31 3HF | Retailers - other | 290 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Bernies Maghull L31 3HF | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 300 m | 5 Very good | 3 Jun 2026 |
| Tree View Takeaway L31 3HF | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 300 m | 5 Very good | 3 Dec 2025 |
| One Stop Store L31 3HF | Retailers - other | 300 m | 5 Very good | 3 Dec 2025 |
| Butlers Bakery L31 3HF | Retailers - other | 300 m | 5 Very good | 21 Oct 2026 |
| Delightful Desserts L31 3HF | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 310 m | 4 Good | 12 Aug 2026 |
| Great Mogul L31 3DE | Pub/bar/nightclub | 380 m | 5 Very good | 25 Mar 2025 |
| Jax Kitchen L31 3DB | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 390 m | 5 Very good | 4 Dec 2025 |
| Damfield Gardens Care Home L31 6FB | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 5 Very good | 14 Mar 2025 |
| Seabreeze Fish Bar L31 5LR | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 14 Mar 2025 |
| The Coffee Carriage L31 3DE | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 8 Jul 2024 |
| LT Food & Wine L31 5LR | Retailers - other | 420 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 13 Feb 2023 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 11 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 4 |
| Burglary | 3 |
| Robbery | 3 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Gatley Drive (8); On or near Station Road (8); On or near Hall Lane (5); On or near Little Acre (3); On or near Brooklands Drive (2).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 53 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 9% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 31% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 91% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 57% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 0% | 17% |
| Private rented | 9% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 54% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 2% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 33% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 5% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 39% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 54% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 3% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 3% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 2% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 47% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 5% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 43% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 14% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 7% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 98% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 7 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
- Food hygiene ratings Butlers Bakery (retailers - other, L31 3HF) re-inspected, still 5 Very good (rated 21 October 2026) found 30 October 2026
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
Little Acre · Brook Road · Station Road · Damfield Lane · Hall Lane · Gatley Drive · Rutherford Road · Tailor's Lane · Hall Lane · St Andrews Close · Whitworth Close · Colbern Close
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.