The postcode L31 2LU is located in Sefton, in the county of Merseyside. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. L31 2LU is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
L31 2LU is one of the more deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 3.6 on the scale of the index of deprivation (where 10 are the least deprived and 0 are the most deprived areas). The 2011 UK census classified the residents of L31 2LU as Hard-pressed living > Hard pressed ageing workers > Ageing industrious workers.
The closest road name to L31 2LU is Knutsford Walk which is centered 111 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Oakhill Drive and is 39 m away. The closest railway station is Maghull North Rail Station, 1.78 km away.
The closest primary school to L31 2LU (for ages 11 and under) is Lydiate Primary School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Good on May 16, 2019. The closest secondary school (for ages 11-18) is Deyes High School. The last OFSTED inspection on March 14, 2019 rated this school as Good
The nearest takeaway food is available from Eatwell and is 1.53 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Good on November 11, 2020.
Residents reported an average download speed of 148.5 Mbps and an average upload speed of 17.2 Mbps in a 2017 OFCOM broadband survey. 100% of residents have broadband access of ultrafast 300+ Mbps. 100% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.
Gas consumption for the area is rated at 1.9 out of 10. Electricity consumption for the area is rated at 0.5 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.
Policing for L31 2LU is covered by the Merseyside police force association and Sefton is the NHS Primary Care Trust (PCT) or Care Trust Plus (CT).
A list of Postcodes adjacent to L31 2LU and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to L31 2LU, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode L31 2LU
| Introduction | January 1980 |
| Termination | n/a - Active Postcode |
| User Type | Small User - may contain upto 100 addresses but 15 is more typical |
School OFSTED ratings, last inspection dates, student age ranges and approximate distance from L31 2LU - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lydiate Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (May 16, 2019) | 314 m |
| St Gregory's Catholic Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (October 20, 2021) | 382 m |
| St Thomas Church of England Primary School, Lydiate | Academy | 4-11 | 461 m | |
| Northway Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (February 20, 2018) | 800 m |
| Green Park Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (November 27, 2019) | 879 m |
| St John Bosco Catholic Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (April 20, 2017) | 879 m |
| Deyes High School | Academy | 11-18 | Good (March 14, 2019) | 1.36 km |
| St Andrews Church of England Primary School, Maghull | Academy | 4-11 | 1.36 km | |
| Maricourt Catholic High School | Maintained school | 11-18 | Requires improvement (October 17, 2018) | 1.93 km |
| Maghull High School | Academy | 11-18 | Good (January 26, 2022) | 2.04 km |
| St George's Catholic Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (October 31, 2017) | 2.24 km |
| Summerhill Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (February 20, 2018) | 2.27 km |
| Hudson Primary School | Maintained school | 2-11 | Good (November 21, 2017) | 2.67 km |
| Aughton St Michael's Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Outstanding (December 12, 2008) | 3.47 km |
| Aughton Town Green Primary School | Maintained school | 5-11 | Good (March 6, 2019) | 3.53 km |
| Downholland-Haskayne Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 2-11 | Good (December 13, 2018) | 3.58 km |
| St Benedict's Catholic Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (March 13, 2018) | 3.8 km |
| The Grange Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (January 11, 2018) | 4.15 km |
| Holy Rosary Catholic Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (February 6, 2014) | 4.4 km |
| Melling Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (June 6, 2017) | 4.55 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from L31 2LU - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| R J Mc Dowell + Son | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good March 2, 2022 | 1.25 km | |
| The Beeches Bakehouse | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 21, 2020 | 1.25 km | |
| Linn Primary School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 7, 2021 | 1.25 km | |
| Gillian Millar childminder | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good February 19, 2021 | 1.29 km | |
| Linn Primary School: Nursery Unit | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 7, 2021 | 1.3 km | |
| Craigyhill Presbyterian Church Halls | Exempt January 11, 2022 | 1.44 km | |
| Horizon Sure Start | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 8, 2021 | 1.5 km | |
| St Anthonys Nursery School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 5, 2021 | 1.5 km | |
| St Anthony's Primary School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 5, 2021 | 1.5 km | |
| Eatwell | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good November 11, 2020 | 1.53 km | |
| Larne Community Care Centre | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good April 8, 2022 | 1.53 km | |
| Green Drive Mini-Mart | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 8, 2021 | 1.56 km | |
| SPAR Linn Road | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 28, 2021 | 1.63 km | |
| Cape Cod | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 27, 2020 | 1.73 km | |
| Country Kitchen (Bake) | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 9, 2020 | 1.74 km | |
| JUSTIN'S KITCHEN | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 26, 2020 | 1.74 km | |
| Russells | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 29, 2020 | 1.74 km | |
| Touch's Plaice | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 7, 2020 | 1.74 km | |
| Turkish Kebab and Pizzeria | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good July 6, 2021 | 1.74 km | |
| Winemark | Exempt January 26, 2022 | 1.74 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to L31 2LU - Data from Apr 2022
| Oakhill Drive | 39 m | |
| Virginia Avenue | 182 m | |
| Kenyons Lane | 245 m | |
| Clent Avenue | 250 m | |
| Liverpool Road | 255 m | |
| Windermere Drive | 4.83 km | |
| Maghull North Rail Station | 1.78 km | |
| Maghull North Rail Station | 1.93 km | |
| Maghull Rail Station | 2.22 km | |
| Liverpool Belfast Ferry Terminal Bootle | 9.92 km | |
| Liverpool John Lennon Airport | 21.64 km | |
| Terminal Two Access | 47.51 km | |
| Terminal Two Access | 47.56 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to L31 2LU - Data from Dec 2021
| Holt Green | 2.34 km | |
| Lydiate Wood | 2.65 km | |
| Carr Wood | 3.17 km | |
| Massam's Wood | 3.33 km | |
| Big Wood | 3.33 km | |
| Rabbit Hill | 3.93 km | |
| Millfield Clump | 4.03 km | |
| Marl Pit Wood | 4.09 km | |
| Hill House Plantation | 4.15 km | |
| Birches Clump | 4.22 km | |
| Searchlight Plantation | 4.39 km | |
| Boundary Plantation | 4.44 km | |
| Tower Wood | 4.46 km | |
| Winter Pasture Plantation | 4.49 km | |
| Gatefield Clump | 4.53 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for L31 2LU - Data from Ofcom 2017
| All Speeds | Median | Avg | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Download | 76.3 Mbps | 148.5 Mbps | 460 Mbps |
| Upload | 20 Mbps | 17.2 Mbps | 36 Mbps |
| Speed Band Mbps |
Users | Download Avg Mbps |
Upload Avg Mbps |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 8 | 1 |
| 2-5 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 5-10 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 10-30 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 10 | 1 |
| 30-300 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 140.3 | 20.5 |
| 300+ Mbps | 100% | 100% | 460 | 36 |
Energy usage data for L31 2LU - Data from 2020
| Country | England |
| County | Merseyside |
| Latitude | 53.52470700 |
| Longitude | -2.94455700 |
| OS Easting | 337478 |
| OS Northing | 0403531 |
| OS Positional Quality | Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean |
| Merseyside |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency |
Sefton Central |
| Electoral Ward | Park |
| Local Authority District | Sefton |
| Region / Government Office Region | North West |
| European Electoral Region | North West |
| Local Enterprise Partnership | Primary: Liverpool City Region Secondary: |
| Local Learning and Skills Council | Greater Merseyside |
| International Territorial Level Code | E08000014 |
| Travel To Work Area | Liverpool |
| NHS England Region | North West |
| Primary Care Trust (PCT or CT/LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD) |
Sefton |
| Cancer Alliance | Cheshire and Merseyside |
| Strategic Health Authority (SHA or LHB/HB/HA/HSCB) |
North West |
| Sustainability and Transformation Partnership |
Cheshire and Merseyside |
| Clinical Comissioning Group (CCG or LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD) |
NHS South Sefton CCG |
| Output Area Classification | Supergroup: Hard-pressed living Group: Hard pressed ageing workers Subgroup: Ageing industrious workers |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (England/Wales) Urban major conurbation |
| Built-Up Area | Maghull BUA |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | (pseudo) England (not covered) |
| Workplace Zone | E33006636 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Sefton 017 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Sefton 017C |
| Output Area / Small Area | 8C1 |