Is Formby a good place to live?
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In Formby (L37 2), recorded crime is 32% below the national average, homes sell for around £408,511 on average, there are 4 schools in the area (2 of 2 Ofsted-rated Good or Outstanding), flood risk from rivers and the sea is verylow, and it ranks as one of the less deprived parts of the country (deprivation decile 9/10, where 1 is most deprived).
- B Safetycrime 32% below average
- A Floodverylow risk
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Official UK open data · crime to 2026-04 · HM Land Registry, Police.uk, Environment Agency, GIAS/Ofsted, ONS 2021. Free to browse.
Avg sold price
£408,511
Population
6,780
Recorded crime
182.5
Schools
4
Broadband
93%
Flood risk
VeryLow
Flood risk in Formby L37 2
Formby L37 2 has no significant flood risk from rivers or the sea; none of its ~2,258 assessed properties fall in a modelled rivers-and-sea flood zone.
Source: Environment Agency, Risk of Flooding from Rivers and Sea, updated 2026-06-27. Surface-water and groundwater flooding are modelled separately and are not included here. Commission an official flood search before purchase.
Sold-price trend (1995–2026)
Annual sold price in L37 2, 1995–2026 — mean (blue) and median (terracotta). The median is the typical sale; a wide gap to the mean means a few high-value sales pull the average up. 2026 is a part year (20 sales so far). Hover a point for both figures. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.
Recorded crime trend
Recorded crimes per month in L37 2 (May 24–Jun 26, average 17/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.
Who lives here
- Median age
- 52
- One-person households
- 25%
- Households with children
- 25%
- Households
- 2,816
Owned 89% · Social rent 4% · Private rent 7%
Census 2021 (ONS), for L37 2.
Browse postcodes
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Formby L37 2: frequently asked questions
Is Formby L37 2 a good place to live?
In Formby (L37 2), recorded crime is 32% below the national average, homes sell for around £408,511 on average, there are 4 schools in the area (2 of 2 Ofsted-rated Good or Outstanding), flood risk from rivers and the sea is verylow, and it ranks as one of the less deprived parts of the country (deprivation decile 9/10, where 1 is most deprived).
What is the crime rate in Formby L37 2?
Recorded crime in Formby L37 2 runs at 182.5 per 1,000 properties, 32% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
Is Formby L37 2 safe?
Crime in Formby L37 2 is below the national average. Recorded crime in Formby L37 2 runs at 182.5 per 1,000 properties, 32% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
How much are house prices in Formby L37 2?
Homes in Formby L37 2 sell for around £408,511 on average, based on 80 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).
Is Formby L37 2 at risk of flooding?
Formby L37 2 has no significant flood risk from rivers or the sea; none of its ~2,258 assessed properties fall in a modelled rivers-and-sea flood zone.
How many schools are there in Formby L37 2?
There are 4 schools in Formby L37 2 (3 primary, 1 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.
Are the schools in Formby L37 2 any good?
Of the 2 Ofsted-rated schools in Formby L37 2, 2 (100%) are rated Good or Outstanding (Ofsted).
Is Formby L37 2 a deprived area?
Formby L37 2 sits in deprivation decile 9 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it one of the less deprived areas in England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).