Is Formby a good place to live?
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In Formby (L37 3), recorded crime is 56% below the national average, homes sell for around £354,134 on average, there are 2 schools in the area (2 of 2 Ofsted-rated Good or Outstanding), flood risk from rivers and the sea is medium, and it ranks as one of the less deprived parts of the country (deprivation decile 8/10, where 1 is most deprived).
- A Safetycrime 56% below average
- D Floodmedium risk
- How we grade →
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
£354,134
Population
9,881
Recorded crime
117.1
Schools
2
Broadband
93%
Flood risk
Medium
Flood risk in Formby L37 3
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Formby L37 3 is rated medium. Around 0.0% of properties (1 of 2,336) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 1 are at significant risk.
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 3, 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 (13 sales so far). Hover a point for both figures. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.
Recorded crime trend
Recorded crimes per month in L37 3 (May 24–Jun 26, average 12/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.
Who lives here
- Median age
- 53
- One-person households
- 30%
- Households with children
- 23%
- Households
- 4,233
Owned 84% · Social rent 4% · Private rent 11%
Census 2021 (ONS), for L37 3.
Browse postcodes
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Formby L37 3: frequently asked questions
Is Formby L37 3 a good place to live?
In Formby (L37 3), recorded crime is 56% below the national average, homes sell for around £354,134 on average, there are 2 schools in the area (2 of 2 Ofsted-rated Good or Outstanding), flood risk from rivers and the sea is medium, and it ranks as one of the less deprived parts of the country (deprivation decile 8/10, where 1 is most deprived).
What is the crime rate in Formby L37 3?
Recorded crime in Formby L37 3 runs at 117.1 per 1,000 properties, 56% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
Is Formby L37 3 safe?
Crime in Formby L37 3 is below the national average. Recorded crime in Formby L37 3 runs at 117.1 per 1,000 properties, 56% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
How much are house prices in Formby L37 3?
Homes in Formby L37 3 sell for around £354,134 on average, based on 83 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).
Is Formby L37 3 at risk of flooding?
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Formby L37 3 is rated medium. Around 0.0% of properties (1 of 2,336) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 1 are at significant risk.
How many schools are there in Formby L37 3?
There are 2 schools in Formby L37 3 (1 primary, 1 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.
Are the schools in Formby L37 3 any good?
Of the 2 Ofsted-rated schools in Formby L37 3, 2 (100%) are rated Good or Outstanding (Ofsted).
Is Formby L37 3 a deprived area?
Formby L37 3 sits in deprivation decile 8 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it one of the less deprived areas in England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).