Maghull North East
Sefton 018 · 5 sub-areas · 7,705 residents
Sefton 018 is a predominantly owner-occupied stretch of Sefton, in the North West, home to around 7,700 people. A typical two-bedroom home lets for about £800 a month — well below the UK average of around £1,200 for a 2-bed — and nearly nine in ten residents own their home outright or with a mortgage, giving the area a distinctly settled, residential feel.
Maghull North East is a commuter neighbourhood within Sefton — train into Liverpool runs in around 22 minutes, and the rhythm of weekday mornings is shaped by it. The population skews older, with a long-settled feel and a high share of retirees; most homes are owner-occupied, so turnover is low and many residents have been here a long time.
Overview
What's it like to live in Maghull North East?
4 parks and 4 playgrounds are within five minutes' walk, so greenspace is reliably close at hand; The streets feel safe by national standards — police-recorded crime is well below the country-wide median; Public transport is genuinely strong; most errands and a fair share of social life don't need a car; rents are below the national norm, with a typical home letting at around £919 a month; gigabit broadband is effectively universal.
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Figures are aggregated across 5 sub-areas — population-weighted means for rates, sums for counts. Sources cited beneath each section.
Maghull North East in Sefton
Living in Maghull North East
This part of Sefton sits firmly at the affordable end of the North West rental market. Rents have crept up — around 5.8% over the past year — but even so, you're still paying noticeably less than in most comparable areas, and well under half the going rate in central London. The housing stock skews towards family-sized homes rather than flats, which shapes the feel of the streets.
The cost picture is one of the area's clearest draws. A two-bedroom home runs around £800 a month, and a three-bedroom around £970 — figures that look very competitive against broader regional averages. Council tax (Band D) comes to roughly £2,583 a year, which is on the higher side for the North West, so it's worth factoring in. Deposit-to-income ratios are manageable: at current salary levels, the typical deposit is reachable in around four years.
The population here skews older than most urban neighbourhoods. Around a quarter of residents are aged 65 or over, and the 50–64 bracket adds another 20% — so this isn't a neighbourhood dominated by young renters or first-jobbers. One-person households make up just over a quarter of all homes. Couples with children account for around one in five households, which reflects the family-sized housing stock. Owner-occupation is striking: nearly 85% of homes are owned, leaving only around 8% in the private rental sector.
For getting around, most residents drive — nearly 58% commute by car. The nearest mainline rail station is roughly 750 metres away, about a 9-minute walk, and the nearest major employment centre is reachable in around 20 minutes. Public transport use is low at just over 5%, though nearly a third of residents work from home. Greenspace is genuinely accessible: over 83% of residents are within a short walk of green space, and the average distance to the nearest park or open area is under 200 metres. See the streets and sub-areas below for more.
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Frequently asked
- Is Sefton 018 a nice place to live?
- It's a settled, affordable residential area with good greenspace access — over 83% of residents are within a short walk of open space. The older demographic and very high owner-occupation rate give it a quiet, stable character. It suits those who want low rents, low crime, and a car-friendly suburb rather than a walkable urban centre.
- What is the rent in Sefton 018?
- A one-bedroom home runs around £610 a month, a two-bedroom around £800, and a three-bedroom around £970. These are estimates scaled from borough-level data using local sale prices. Rents rose roughly 5.8% over the past year.
- Is Sefton 018 safe?
- Crime runs at around 62 incidents per 1,000 residents annually, noticeably below the UK national rate of roughly 80 per 1,000. The area's low deprivation score and high rate of owner-occupation support a relatively low-risk picture.
- What's the commute from Sefton 018 to Manchester?
- The public transport journey to Manchester takes approximately 55 minutes. The nearest mainline rail station is about 750 metres away — roughly a 9-minute walk. Most residents drive rather than use public transport, with nearly 58% commuting by car.
- Who lives in Sefton 018?
- Predominantly older, long-established owner-occupiers. Around a quarter of residents are aged 65 or over, and nearly 85% own their home. It's one of the more age-skewed and settled neighbourhoods in the North West, with relatively few private renters or younger households.
- What schools are near Sefton 018?
- There are 50 schools within typical catchment distance, though only around 26% are rated Good or Outstanding — well below the national average of roughly 89%. The nearest Outstanding-rated school is approximately 926 metres away. It's worth checking individual Ofsted ratings for streets you're considering.
- How good is broadband in Sefton 018?
- Broadband coverage is excellent. The entire area has access to gigabit-capable connections, and no properties fall below the universal service obligation minimum speed. It's one of the better-connected areas in the region for home working.