Wrigleys Close Formby, Sefton
19 addresses across 1 postcode (L37), about 170 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 34103248.
- Sales: 16 recorded sales since 1995; in 2022 the median was £670,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 11 homes have an energy certificate (C: 4, D: 5, E: 2).
- Flood: 6 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 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Freshfield, about 890 m (0.6 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 1.1 km (0.7 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 7 to 8 m above sea level.
- Noise: None of its addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Chapel Lane Surgery, about 1.2 km (0.7 miles) away, with 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 210 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 86% of households owned their home and 41% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 47 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1 | £670,000 | £670,000 | £670,000 |
| 2018 | 1 | £499,950 | £499,950 | £499,950 |
| 2017 | 1 | £385,000 | £385,000 | £385,000 |
| 2016 | 2 | £631,000 | £592,000 | £670,000 |
| 2015 | 1 | £350,000 | £350,000 | £350,000 |
| 2014 | 1 | £499,950 | £499,950 | £499,950 |
| 2007 | 1 | £495,000 | £495,000 | £495,000 |
| 2006 | 1 | £330,000 | £330,000 | £330,000 |
| 2004 | 1 | £350,000 | £350,000 | £350,000 |
| 2003 | 1 | £283,000 | £283,000 | £283,000 |
| 2001 | 1 | £208,000 | £208,000 | £208,000 |
| 2000 | 1 | £159,950 | £159,950 | £159,950 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Nov 2022 | 12 L37 7DT | Detached | £670,000 | |
| 25 May 2018 | 15 L37 7DT | Detached | £499,950 | |
| 4 Jul 2017 | 7 L37 7DT | Detached | £385,000 | |
| 4 Jul 2016 | 11 L37 7DT | Detached | £670,000 | |
| 4 Mar 2016 | 14 L37 7DT | Detached | £592,000 | |
| 18 Dec 2015 | 16 L37 7DT | Detached | £350,000 | |
| 13 Jun 2014 | 10 L37 7DT | Detached | £499,950 | |
| 16 Nov 2007 | 14 L37 7DT | Detached | £495,000 | |
| 16 Jun 2006 | 7 L37 7DT | Detached | £330,000 | |
| 29 Sep 2004 | 15 L37 7DT | Detached | £350,000 | |
| 26 Jun 2003 | 12 L37 7DT | Detached | £283,000 | |
| 29 Oct 2001 | 6 L37 7DT | Detached | £208,000 | |
| 29 Sep 2000 | 11 L37 7DT | Detached | £159,950 | |
| 31 Mar 1999 | 3 L37 7DT | Detached | £150,000 | |
| 19 Feb 1998 | 18 L37 7DT | Detached | £125,000 | |
| 15 Jul 1996 | 14 L37 7DT | Detached | £180,000 |
Energy performance certificates
11 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 155 m². Most common: House, detached (9); Bungalow, detached (2). Built: 1950-1966 (6); 1976-1982 (2); 1967-1975 (2). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (7); rented (private) (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 (47% of about 570 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: 29 protected trees on or by this street.
- Green belt: no.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Land at West Lane, Formby, West Lane, Formby, permissioned (650 m (0.4 miles))
- Mushroom Farm, 8-10, Cable Street, Formby, permissioned (710 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 30 September 2026.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 6 addresses are in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 5 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 is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 19 addresses are between 7 m and 8 m above sea level (8 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| L37 7DT | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Freshfield 589,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 890 m (0.6 miles) |
| Formby 1.6 million journeys in 2024–25 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | |
| Ainsdale 892,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4 km (2.5 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 6 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 26 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Cricket Path Freshfield | 140 m |
| Ferry terminal | Liverpool Belfast Ferry Terminal Bootle | 14.2 km (8.8 miles) |
| EV charging points | 2 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest bp pulse Charging Station | 300 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Liverpool John Lennon Airport LPL | 29.4 km (18 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Chapel Lane Surgery | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 4 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Ryders Chemist LTD | 690 m (0.4 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Volynchook Mason Allen And Assoc | 670 m (0.4 miles) |
| Hospital | Renacres Hospital | 8 km (5 miles) |
| Police station | Maghull Police Station | 9.6 km (6 miles) |
| Cash machines | Premier Formby Cashzone | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | Unnamed 4,850 m² | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Play area | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 60 m² | 520 m (0.3 miles) |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.5 ha | 270 m |
| Allotments | Unnamed 8,530 m² | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
Landmarks
11 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| West Plantation | Wood | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) north-east |
| Bolton's Croft | Wood | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) north-east |
| Formby Hills | Hills | 2 km (1.3 miles) north-west |
| Formby Wood | Wood | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) north-east |
| Mad Wharf | Wetland | 3 km (1.8 miles) west |
| Ainsdale Sands | Beach | 3.7 km (2.3 miles) north-west |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Under 55 | 19 | 19 |
None of the street's 19 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic or railways.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trinity St Peter's CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 3–11 | 200 m | Outstanding (Apr 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Freshfield Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 720 m (0.4 miles) | Outstanding (May 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Formby High School | Secondary | 11–18 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Good (Nov 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Our Lady of Compassion Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Nov 2019, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Redgate Community Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | No published inspection |
| Woodlands Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 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 |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spar L37 7DJ | Retailers - other | 210 m | 5 Very good | 14 Jan 2025 |
| Formby Hockey and Squash Club L37 7DP | Pub/bar/nightclub | 230 m | 5 Very good | 30 Apr 2025 |
| Jungle Play Formby L37 7DJ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 300 m | 5 Very good | 12 Dec 2024 |
| Grapes Hotel Formby - K-Town, Chik Box, Locked & Loaded, 88th Street, L37 7DL | Pub/bar/nightclub | 300 m | 5 Very good | 23 Oct 2024 |
| The Udder Guys L37 7DG | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 320 m | 5 Very good | 10 Apr 2025 |
| The Little Butcher L37 7DG | Retailers - other | 320 m | 5 Very good | 14 May 2025 |
| Himalayan Spice Nepalese Restaurant & Bar L37 3NH | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 360 m | 5 Very good | 26 Feb 2026 |
| Phone A Meal L37 7DG | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 370 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Shanti Restaurant L37 3NH | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 390 m | 5 Very good | 6 May 2026 |
| Woodlands Lodge L37 3ND | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 450 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 10 Jun 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 27 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 8 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 |
| Bicycle theft | 2 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Shoplifting | 2 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near The Paddock (21); On or near Cricket Path (16); On or near Canterbury Close (6); On or near Spymers Croft (2); On or near York Close (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 57 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 10% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 34% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 86% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 59% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 1% | 17% |
| Private rented | 13% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 51% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 4% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 37% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 3% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 37% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 47% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 8% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 8% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 7% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 38% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 13% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 41% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 16% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 2% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 100% | 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
- L37 7DT: 19 addresses
Nearby streets
Wrigleys Lane · Canterbury Close · Church Path · Green Lane · The Paddock · Paradise Lane · Cricket Path · Spymers Croft · St Annes Path · St Anne's Path · York Close · Dales Walk
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.