Town Pop. 16,757

Living in Maghull: Liveability Score 66/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Maghull scores 66/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Healthcare is where Maghull most outperforms the national norm: 64/100 against a median of 18/100 across UK towns. That makes it the 2nd highest-scoring of the 3 places in the L31 postcode district.

That sits 16 points above the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the top 5% of the towns and villages we score. Also scoring 80 or better: safety (89). For the surrounding area, see L31 postcode district.

66
OUT OF 100
Good
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Maghull scores 66 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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L31 0AA L31 1AA L31 2HA L31 3AA L31 4AA L31 5AB L31 6AA L31 7AA L31 L39

Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
89
67.9 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 491 crimes
↓ 12% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 136 crimes
↓ 47% below national average
Public order 108 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Criminal damage and arson 94 crimes
↓ 18% below national average
Burglary 59 crimes
≈ similar to national average
other 250 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Villas Road 77 crimes
  2. 2 Supermarket 65 crimes
  3. 3 Parking Area 54 crimes

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

Environment
68
Air Quality NO₂ 9.5 · PM2.5 6.4 · PM10 10.8 µg/m³
71
Green Space 58
Parks Ample 19
Sports Pitches Ample 28
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses Adequate 2
Tennis Courts Ample 9
Bowling Greens Ample 4
Playgrounds Ample 9

Services

Schools
64
Top 10 by Ofsted rating · 13 in area · 26 within 4km
1Outstanding11Good1Ungraded
  • St Thomas Church of England Primary School, LydiatePrimary · inspected 2024
    Outstanding
  • Green Park Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Hudson Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Lydiate Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Maghull High SchoolSecondary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Maricourt Catholic High SchoolSecondary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Northway Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • St Andrews Church of England Primary School, MaghullPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • St George's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • St Gregory's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good

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 departmentsAintree University Hospital2.2 mi
Children's A&E3.2 mi
Royal Liverpool University Hospital6.1 mi
Hospital waitsMersey And West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust0.7 mi
Routine referral (median)10 wks
Treated within 18 weeks66.3%
A&E seen within 4 hrs74.6%
4 GP surgeries in area 7 within 4km best 'Good'
GP capacity1,918 patients per GP
4dentists4pharmacies

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
64
Full fibre (FTTP)75.4%
available across Sefton
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
98.3%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
98.3%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.6%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 430 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
65
Employment rate56%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed56%Unemployed2.3%Retired31.2%Student3.1%Other inactive7.4%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial41.7%Skilled & technical35.7%Routine & elementary22.5%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications16.8%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.4%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.9%Level 3 (A levels)18.2%Level 4+ (degree & above)32.1%Apprenticeship7%Other (incl. vocational)2.5%
Home ownership85.6%
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
62
Maghull 0.4 mi
Maghull North 0.7 mi
Old Roan 1.8 mi
J1 M58 1 mi
J1 M58 1.5 mi
J6 M57 2.7 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
53
Pubs & Bars Adequate 7
Restaurants & Cafes Adequate 7
Supermarkets & Convenience Ample 9
Retail Shopping Ample 59
Takeaways Adequate 10
Fitness Adequate 3

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £260,000 127
Detached £324,500 32
Semi-detached £245,625 72
Terraced £247,250 12
Flat / Maisonette £130,000 11
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced Flat
£105k £194k £285k £374k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Lydiate 69 1.1 mi away ⇄
Aughton 60 2.1 mi away ⇄
Aintree 62 2.1 mi away ⇄
Kirkby 55 3.2 mi away ⇄
Litherland 67 3.6 mi away ⇄
Bootle (Sefton) 63 3.7 mi away ⇄
Ince Blundell 43 3.8 mi away ⇄
Haskayne 40 3.8 mi away ⇄
Ormskirk 67 4.0 mi away ⇄
Crosby (Sefton) 68 4.1 mi away ⇄
Hightown (Sefton) 47 5.0 mi away ⇄
Knowsley 55 5.4 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Maghull a nice place to live?

Yes, Maghull is a nice place to live. Our liveability score for Maghull is 66/100, 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 Maghull?

Maghull is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 89/100. There were 1,138 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Maghull?

Among the top-rated schools in Maghull are St Thomas Church of England Primary School, Lydiate, Green Park Primary School and Hudson Primary School, rated Outstanding by Ofsted. There are 13 rated schools in Maghull in total.

What are house prices like in Maghull?

The current median house price in Maghull is £260,000, around 9% below the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £324,500, semi-detached £245,625, terraced £247,250, flat £130,000. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 17%. There were 127 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Maghull in context

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Postcode districts in Maghull

L31 65 ⇄
L39 62 ⇄

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