Town Pop. 5,914

Living in Lydiate: Liveability Score 69/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Lydiate is 69/100, built from 9 categories. Healthcare is where Lydiate most outperforms the national norm: 64/100 against a median of 18/100 across UK towns. No other settlement in the L31 postcode district scores higher. Lydiate leads all 3.

That sits 19 points above the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the top 5% of the towns and villages we score. Broadband (97) and safety (92) sit at 80/100 or above. For the surrounding area, see L31 postcode district.

69
OUT OF 100
Good
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Lydiate scores 69 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
92
53.4 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Below the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 121 crimes
↓ 38% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 48 crimes
↓ 47% below national average
Public order 35 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Criminal damage and arson 23 crimes
↓ 43% below national average
Shoplifting 20 crimes
↓ 56% below national average
other 69 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Parking Area 53 crimes
  2. 2 Gordon Avenue 17 crimes
  3. 3 Dodd'S Lane 17 crimes

Source: data.police.uk · England & Wales only

Environment
66
Air Quality NO₂ 7.7 · PM2.5 6.1 · PM10 10.2 µg/m³
74
Green Space 48
Parks Ample 13
Sports Pitches Adequate 3
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens Adequate 2
Playgrounds Adequate 4

Services

Schools
63
8 schools in area · 16 within 4km
1Outstanding6Good1Ungraded
  • St Thomas Church of England Primary School, LydiatePrimary · inspected 2024
    Outstanding
  • Green Park Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Lydiate Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Northway Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • St Andrews Church of England Primary School, MaghullPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • St Gregory's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good
  • St John Bosco Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Deyes High SchoolSecondary · inspected 2024
    Ungraded

Ungraded: inspected, but Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade (since Sept 2024).

Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.

Healthcare
64
A&E departmentsChildren's A&E3.5 mi
Aintree University Hospital3.7 mi
Southport and Formby District General Hospital6.5 mi
Hospital waitsMersey And West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust0.9 mi
Routine referral (median)10 wks
Treated within 18 weeks66.3%
A&E seen within 4 hrs74.6%
Nearest GP surgeryHigh Pastures Surgery0.6 mi
GP capacity2,148 patients per GP
0dentists1pharmacy

Score reflects proximity to CQC-rated GP surgeries and hospitals, not facility count. Dentists and pharmacies are shown for context but don't affect the score.

Broadband
97
Full fibre (FTTP)75.4%
available across Sefton
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
98.9%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
98.9%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.9%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 155 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
66
Employment rate56.3%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed56.3%Unemployed2.2%Retired31%Student2.9%Other inactive7.6%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial40.6%Skilled & technical35.6%Routine & elementary23.8%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications17.6%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.6%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.3%Level 3 (A levels)18%Level 4+ (degree & above)31.5%Apprenticeship6.8%Other (incl. vocational)3.1%
Home ownership86.1%
Among the least-deprived 28% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
35
Council tax Sefton · 2026-27
A £1,722
B £2,009
C £2,296
D £2,583
E £3,157
F £3,731
G £4,305
H £5,166
Energy Merseyside & North Wales region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band D
Water United Utilities
Average bill regional £456/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
58
Maghull North 1.3 mi
Maghull 1.6 mi
Town Green 2.1 mi
J1 M58 1.8 mi
J1 M58 2 mi
J6 M57 3.8 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
51
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £251,000 55
Semi-detached £255,000 41
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi
£204k £258k £312k £366k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Nearby places

Maghull 66 1.1 mi away ⇄
Aughton 60 1.5 mi away ⇄
Haskayne 40 2.7 mi away ⇄
Aintree 62 3.1 mi away ⇄
Ince Blundell 43 3.3 mi away ⇄
Ormskirk 67 3.4 mi away ⇄
Litherland 67 4.2 mi away ⇄
Kirkby 55 4.3 mi away ⇄
Crosby (Sefton) 68 4.4 mi away ⇄
Bootle (Sefton) 63 4.5 mi away ⇄
Hightown (Sefton) 47 4.6 mi away ⇄
Formby 61 5.3 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Lydiate a nice place to live?

Yes, Lydiate is a nice place to live. Our liveability score for Lydiate is 69/100, placing it among one of the better-scoring areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Lydiate?

Lydiate is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 92/100. There were 316 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Lydiate?

Among the top-rated schools in Lydiate are St Thomas Church of England Primary School, Lydiate, Green Park Primary School and Lydiate Primary School, rated Outstanding by Ofsted. There are 8 rated schools in Lydiate in total.

What are house prices like in Lydiate?

The current median house price in Lydiate is £251,000, around 12% below the England and Wales average. By property type: semi-detached £255,000. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 14%. There were 55 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Lydiate in context

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Postcode districts in Lydiate

L31 65 ⇄

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