Golf Road Formby, Sefton
15 addresses across 3 postcodes (L37), about 210 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 34101158.
- Sales: 6 recorded sales since 1995; in 2019 the median was £755,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 3 homes have an energy certificate (B: 2, C: 1).
- Flood: 2 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 E; Band D in Sefton costs £2,583 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 0% to 43% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Freshfield, about 40 m away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Holm Wood, is about 620 m (0.4 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 4.3 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 5.3 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 9 to 11 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 15 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Chapel Lane Surgery, about 1.3 km (0.8 miles) away, with 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 280 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 86% of households owned their home and 48% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 1 | £755,000 | £755,000 | £755,000 |
| 2018 | 1 | £815,000 | £815,000 | £815,000 |
| 2002 | 1 | £197,000 | £197,000 | £197,000 |
| 2001 | 1 | £290,000 | £290,000 | £290,000 |
| 1999 | 1 | £159,950 | £159,950 | £159,950 |
| 1998 | 1 | £158,000 | £158,000 | £158,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Jun 2019 | 1B L37 1YH | Detached | £755,000 | |
| 15 Feb 2018 | 1A L37 1YH | Detached | £815,000 | |
| 4 Jan 2002 | 2 L37 1YH | Detached | £197,000 | |
| 24 May 2001 | 3 L37 1YH | Detached | £290,000 | |
| 1 Sep 1999 | 2 L37 1YH | Detached | £159,950 | |
| 23 Dec 1998 | 2 L37 1YH | Detached | £158,000 |
Energy performance certificates
3 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 222 m². Most common: House, detached (3). Built: 2017 (2); 1991-1995 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (3).
Each home's certificates and sales (3 addresses)
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 E (22% of about 580 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: in a protected area: TPO14/A12.
- Green belt: yes, Sefton.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Land at 74, Victoria Road, Formby, permissioned (220 m)
- Land at West Lane, Formby, West Lane, Formby, permissioned (630 m (0.4 miles))
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 31 October 2026.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 1 address is in areas at high risk, 1 at medium risk and 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| L37 1YH | not in 2 or 3 | 1 / 0 / 1 | unlikely |
| L37 1LQ | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| L37 1LL | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 1 / 0 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 15 addresses are between 9 m and 11 m above sea level (10 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| L37 1LL | 71% | 43% | 43% | 0% |
| L37 1LQ | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| L37 1YH | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Freshfield 589,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 40 m |
| Formby 1.6 million journeys in 2024–25 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | |
| Ainsdale 892,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4.4 km (2.8 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 10 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 21 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Freshfield Interchange | 100 m |
| Ferry terminal | Liverpool Belfast Ferry Terminal Bootle | 14.3 km (8.9 miles) |
| EV charging points | 2 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest bp pulse Charging Station | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Liverpool John Lennon Airport LPL | 29.7 km (18 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Chapel Lane Surgery | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 5 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Ryders Chemist LTD | 470 m (0.3 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Volynchook Mason Allen And Assoc | 940 m (0.6 miles) |
| Hospital | Renacres Hospital | 8.9 km (5.5 miles) |
| Police station | Maghull Police Station | 10.2 km (6.4 miles) |
| Cash machines | *deposit & Withdrawl* The Cooperative Food Formby Queens Road, Formby | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Holm Wood 7,560 m² | 620 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 330 m² | 620 m (0.4 miles) |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.5 ha | 680 m (0.4 miles) |
| Allotments | Unnamed 8,530 m² | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 1 park or garden, 0.8 hectares in all.
Landmarks
11 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Formby Hills | Hills | 1.6 km (1 mile) north-west |
| Mad Wharf | Wetland | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) north-west |
| West Plantation | Wood | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) north-east |
| Bolton's Croft | Wood | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) north-east |
| Formby Wood | Wood | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) north-east |
| Ainsdale Sands | Beach | 3.5 km (2.2 miles) north |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 4.3 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 5.3 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 8.1 | 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 | 1 | 4 |
| 55 to 59 | 0 | 1 |
| Under 55 | 14 | 10 |
1 of the street's 15 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, and 5 from railways, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Formby High School | Secondary | 11–18 | 670 m (0.4 miles) | Good (Nov 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Trinity St Peter's CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 3–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Outstanding (Apr 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Woodlands Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | Report card (Apr 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Freshfield Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | Outstanding (May 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Jerome's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 5–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| Our Lady of Compassion Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | Good (Nov 2019, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Luke's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | Good (Mar 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Good Catch L37 1LA | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 50 m | 5 Very good | 6 May 2026 |
| Kiosk Coffee L37 7DB | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 80 m | 5 Very good | 10 Sep 2025 |
| Formby Ladies' Golf Club L37 1YH | Pub/bar/nightclub | 80 m | 5 Very good | 18 Feb 2025 |
| Formby Artisans Golf Club L37 1YH | Pub/bar/nightclub | 80 m | Exempt | |
| Beer Station L37 7DB | Pub/bar/nightclub | 80 m | 5 Very good | 22 Apr 2026 |
| Freshfields Leonard Cheshire Home L37 1LE | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 140 m | 5 Very good | 20 Oct 2026 |
| Herbert House L37 1LW | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 150 m | 5 Very good | 10 Mar 2026 |
| Formby Golf Club L37 1LQ | Pub/bar/nightclub | 160 m | 5 Very good | 9 Jun 2026 |
| Freshfield Hotel L37 7BD | Pub/bar/nightclub | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 5 Very good | 11 Feb 2025 |
| Formby Lawn Tennis Club L37 7DF | Pub/bar/nightclub | 500 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 23 Sep 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 9 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 9 |
| Public order | 3 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near College Path (8); On or near Parking Area (7); On or near Argarmeols Grove (4); On or near Victoria Road (3); On or near Victoria Way (2).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 60 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 8% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 43% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 86% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 59% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 0% | 17% |
| Private rented | 14% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 49% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 0% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 41% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 0% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 46% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 44% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 2% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 2% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 6% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 33% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 11% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 48% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 12% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 5% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 93% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 9 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 Freshfields Leonard Cheshire Home (hospitals/childcare/caring premises, L37 1LE) re-inspected, still 5 Very good (rated 20 October 2026) found 30 October 2026
Postcodes on this street
- L37 1YH: 9 addresses of 10 in the postcode
- L37 1LQ: 5 addresses
- L37 1LL: 1 address of 20 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Victoria Way · The Birches · Montagu Road · Argarmeols Grove · Stanlawe Road · Acorn Gardens · Grange Lane · Gregson's Avenue · College Path · College Path · College Path · Cummins Avenue
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.