Maghull North West & Lydiate
Sefton 017 · 5 sub-areas · 6,798 residents
Sefton 017 is a quiet, predominantly owner-occupied corner of Sefton in the North West, home to around 6,800 people. A typical two-bedroom home lets for about £797 a month — well below the UK average for a 2-bed — and nearly nine in ten homes here are owned outright or with a mortgage, giving the area a settled, residential feel.
Maghull North West & Lydiate is a commuter neighbourhood within Sefton — train into Liverpool runs in around 37 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 West & Lydiate?
Greenspace is on the doorstep — a park or playing field is within walking distance of most homes; The streets feel safe by national standards — police-recorded crime is well below the country-wide median; 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 West & Lydiate in Sefton
Living in Maghull North West & Lydiate
This part of Sefton sits firmly in owner-occupied territory. With 88% of homes owned rather than rented, it's the kind of neighbourhood where people put down roots and stay — turnover is low, streets are quiet, and the demographic skews older. More than a quarter of residents are aged 65 or over, and the under-35s make up only around a third of the population combined.
Rents here are among the more affordable in the North West. A two-bedroom home runs roughly £797 a month, and even a three-bedroom comes in just under £1,000 — considerably cheaper than the UK national average for equivalent sizes. Rents did rise by around 5.8% over the past year, so the direction of travel is upward, but the starting point remains accessible.
The neighbourhood registers an IMD decile of 7.8, which puts it in the less deprived half of England — broadly comfortable rather than prosperous. Around 32% of residents hold a degree-level qualification, roughly in line with the national average. The ethnic diversity index is very low, at 4.4, and 97.7% of residents were born in the UK, making this one of the more ethnically homogeneous neighbourhoods in the region.
Getting around relies heavily on a car — nearly 58% of residents drive to work, while only around 4% use public transport. The nearest mainline rail station is roughly 2.2 km away, about a 27-minute walk, so most people drive to it. That said, the area has a commuter-town character, with the nearest major employment centre reachable in around 38 minutes. Greenspace is close: the typical resident is within about 326 metres of a park or open space. See the streets and sub-areas below for more.
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Frequently asked
- Is Sefton 017 a nice place to live?
- For people who want a quiet, stable neighbourhood with low crime and green space nearby, yes. It's strongly owner-occupied, skews older, and has a settled residential feel. It's not a particularly lively or amenity-rich area, and getting around without a car is difficult, but if those trade-offs suit you, it's a comfortable and affordable place to live.
- What is the rent in Sefton 017?
- A one-bedroom runs around £610 a month, a two-bedroom about £797, and a three-bedroom just under £1,000. These figures are estimates scaled from council-level data using local sale prices. Rents rose around 5.8% in the past year, so expect gradual upward movement.
- Is Sefton 017 safe?
- Yes, it's a low-crime area. The recorded crime rate is around 28 incidents per 1,000 residents annually, which is well below the UK national average of roughly 80 per 1,000. High owner-occupancy and an older, stable population tend to correlate with fewer incidents, and the data reflects that.
- What's the commute from Sefton 017 to Manchester?
- By public transport, Manchester takes around 73 minutes. Most residents drive — nearly 58% commute by car — partly because the nearest rail station is roughly 2.2 km away and public transport options are limited. The nearest major employment hub is around 38 minutes away.
- Who lives in Sefton 017?
- Mostly older, long-settled owner-occupiers. Over a quarter of residents are 65 or older, and 88% of homes are owned rather than rented. It's one of the more ethnically homogeneous parts of the North West, with 97.7% of residents UK-born and a very low diversity index.
- What schools are near Sefton 017?
- There are 45 schools within a typical 2km radius. Around 22% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — below the national share of roughly 89%. The nearest Outstanding-rated school is just over 1 km away. Families should check current Ofsted reports directly, as ratings change between inspections.
- How good is broadband in Sefton 017?
- Excellent. Full gigabit-capable broadband coverage reaches 100% of premises, and no properties fall below the universal service obligation minimum speed. If you work from home — around 31% of residents do — connectivity won't be a problem.