Seafield Formby, Sefton
13 addresses across 2 postcodes (L37), about 120 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 34102572.
12 recorded sales since 1995; in 2022 the median was £265,000 across 1 sale. 5 homes have an energy certificate (D: 4, E: 1). 7 addresses on its postcodes are in areas at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. Most homes around it are in council tax band C; Band D in Sefton costs £2,583 a year in 2026-27. Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises. The nearest railway station is Formby, about 1.3 km away in a straight line. The nearest park or garden is about 330 m away. Background air pollution in 2024 was 5.7 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 5.6 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits. It is about 5 m above sea level. 1 of its 13 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic. The nearest GP surgery is The Village Surgery Formby, about 760 m away, with 2 practices within 1.6 km. About 240 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 90% of households owned their home and 32% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification. 19 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1 | £265,000 | £265,000 | £265,000 |
| 2021 | 1 | £254,000 | £254,000 | £254,000 |
| 2019 | 2 | £218,500 | £210,000 | £227,000 |
| 2018 | 1 | £117,443 | £117,443 | £117,443 |
| 2013 | 1 | £171,000 | £171,000 | £171,000 |
| 2009 | 1 | £165,000 | £165,000 | £165,000 |
| 2001 | 1 | £98,000 | £98,000 | £98,000 |
| 1997 | 2 | £68,725 | £68,500 | £68,950 |
| 1995 | 2 | £58,975 | £58,000 | £59,950 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Aug 2022 | 10 L37 4EL | Semi-detached | £265,000 | |
| 13 Apr 2021 | 1 L37 4EL | Semi-detached | £254,000 | |
| 28 Jun 2019 | 12 L37 4EL | Semi-detached | £227,000 | |
| 4 Jun 2019 | 1 L37 4EL | Semi-detached | £210,000 | |
| 31 Jul 2018 | 12 L37 4EL | Semi-detached | £117,443 | |
| 12 Nov 2013 | 2 L37 4EL | Semi-detached | £171,000 | |
| 17 Jul 2009 | 12 L37 4EL | Semi-detached | £165,000 | |
| 18 May 2001 | 10 L37 4EL | Semi-detached | £98,000 | |
| 3 Nov 1997 | 7 L37 4EL | Semi-detached | £68,950 | |
| 30 Apr 1997 | 8 L37 4EL | Semi-detached | £68,500 | |
| 29 Aug 1995 | 6 L37 4EL | Semi-detached | £59,950 | |
| 17 Mar 1995 | 11 L37 4EL | Semi-detached | £58,000 |
Energy performance certificates
5 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 110 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (4); Bungalow, semi-detached (1). Built: 1950-1966 (2); 1976-1982 (1); 1983-1990 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (5).
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 C (66% of about 650 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: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1.0 km
- Formby Youth Club, Cheapside, Formby, not permissioned (250 m)
- Mayflower Industrial Estate (C3 pt), Liverpool Road, Formby, permissioned (490 m)
- Mayflower Industrial Estate (C2 pt), Liverpool Road, Formby, permissioned (500 m)
- AMBULANCE STATION, CHURCH ROAD, Formby, permissioned (550 m)
- Mushroom Farm, 8-10, Cable Street, Formby, permissioned (1.0 km)
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, 2 addresses are in areas at high risk, 5 at medium risk and 6 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: of the 9 homes the Environment Agency counts, 0 are in areas at high risk, 0 medium, 5 low and 0 very low.
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 4EL | not in 2 or 3 | 1 / 2 / 3 | unlikely |
| L37 4EW | not in 2 or 3 | 1 / 3 / 3 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's addresses are about 5 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| L37 4EL | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| L37 4EW | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Formby 1.6 million journeys in 2024–25 | 1.3 km |
| Freshfield 589,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.0 km | |
| Hightown 297,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.2 km | |
| Bus stops | 5 stops within 400 m, 31 within 800 m; nearest Whalley Drive Little Altcar | 150 m |
| Ferry terminal | Liverpool Belfast Ferry Terminal Bootle | 12.6 km |
| EV charging points | 3 within 1.6 km; nearest Shell Recharge Charging Station | 600 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Liverpool John Lennon Airport LPL | 27.7 km |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 2 practices within 1.6 km; nearest The Village Surgery Formby | 760 m |
| Pharmacies | 5 pharmacies within 1.6 km; nearest Formby Health Rooms & Pharmacy | 570 m |
| NHS dentists | 2 practices within 1.6 km; nearest The Elbow Lane Dental Practice | 800 m |
| Hospital | Renacres Hospital | 8.4 km |
| Police station | Maghull Police Station | 8.3 km |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m; nearest Premier Formby Cashzone | 120 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m; nearest Unnamed 6,240 m² | 330 m |
| Play area | 1 within 800 m; nearest Unnamed 910 m² | 330 m |
| Playing field | 4 within 800 m; nearest Unnamed 7.7 ha | 520 m |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m; nearest Unnamed 8,530 m² | 330 m |
Within 800 m: 1 park or garden, 0.6 hectares in all.
Landmarks
9 listed buildings are within 1.0 km.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Long Covert | Wood | 1.6 km south-east |
| New Moss Wood | Wood | 2.7 km south-east |
| Riding's Moss Wood | Wood | 3.0 km south-east |
| Formby Hills | Hills | 3.5 km north-west |
| Formby Beach | Beach | 3.5 km south-west |
| Formby Bank | Wetland | 4.0 km south-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 5.7 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 5.6 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 9.6 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 12 | 13 |
1 of the street's 13 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Redgate Community Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 180 m | No published inspection |
| Our Lady of Compassion Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 390 m | Good (Nov 2019, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Freshfield Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.1 km | Outstanding (May 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Formby High School | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.4 km | Good (Nov 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Trinity St Peter's CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 3–11 | 1.6 km | Outstanding (Apr 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Luke's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.8 km | Good (Mar 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Woodlands Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.8 km | 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 |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Formby Plumbing Supplies L37 4EN | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 120 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Redgate Contemporary Indian Cuisine L37 4EN | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 160 m | 4 Good | 14 Jan 2026 |
| Premier - Formby L37 4EN | Retailers - other | 180 m | 5 Very good | 5 Feb 2026 |
| Formby Day Nursery L37 8BG | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 380 m | 5 Very good | 9 Jun 2026 |
| Sanderling House L37 4BN | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 400 m | 5 Very good | 11 May 2026 |
| McDonald's Restaurants Limited L37 8DL | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 460 m | 5 Very good | 15 Apr 2026 |
| BP Express Shopping L37 6BT | Retailers - other | 460 m | 5 Very good | 21 Apr 2026 |
| Home Bargains L37 8EG | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 470 m | 5 Very good | 2 Sep 2026 |
| Cross House Inn L37 4BH | Pub/bar/nightclub | 480 m | 5 Very good | 30 Jun 2026 |
| One Stop Shop L37 4BJ | Retailers - other | 490 m | 5 Very good | 11 Jan 2024 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 9 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 4 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Marshallsay (4); On or near Beaufort (4); On or near Formby Fields (3); On or near Redgate (2); On or near Redgate Drive (2).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 49 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 10% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 25% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 90% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 51% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 1% | 17% |
| Private rented | 10% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 55% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 6% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 29% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 3% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 30% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 55% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 2% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 4% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 10% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km of home (of those who travel to work) | 48% | 65% |
| Work 30 km or more away | 2% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 32% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 15% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 9% | 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 8 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
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
Beaufort · Formby Lane · Redgate · Ditchfield · Crowland Way · Fountains Way · Byland Close · Marshallsay · Easby Close · Cloister Green · Bolton Close · Abbey 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 aircraft, industry or neighbours: noise figures are models of road and rail traffic outside, in England only.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.