About Great Altcar

Great Altcar is a village located in Lancashire, England, within the L37 postcode area. It is situated near the River Alt and is part of the West Lancashire district. The village has a mix of residential properties and open spaces, providing a pleasant environment for its residents. The surrounding countryside offers opportunities for walking and enjoying nature. The area is primarily rural, with agricultural land and a few local amenities. Great Altcar is close to the larger town of Formby, which provides additional services and facilities. The village is well-connected to nearby towns and cities, making it a convenient location for those who wish to enjoy a quieter lifestyle while still having access to urban conveniences.

School Ratings in Great Altcar

Families in Great Altcar have access to 72 local schools. Freshfield Primary School is rated Outstanding by Ofsted. A further 7 schools hold a Good rating.

House Prices in Great Altcar

Homes sell for an average of £357K locally. Most of the housing is made up of semi-detached homes, averaging £276K.

Crime and Anti-Social Behaviour in Great Altcar

Crime in the area is lower than the national average. Public order is the leading concern across Great Altcar, with 12 incidents recorded in January 2026.

Deprivation and Employment in Great Altcar

The 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation places Great Altcar among the least deprived neighbourhoods in England. Employment rates locally are in line with what is seen across England. Residents in the area generally earn above the national average.

Broadband and Mobile Internet in Great Altcar

Great Altcar benefits from solid broadband infrastructure, including superfast and ultrafast services. Mobile reception across 4G and 5G is dependable in most locations. For the latest speed predictions, visit Ofcom's broadband checker.

Property Prices 3,730 sales

Average Price £357K
£250 — £6.5M
Detached £485K 1,465
Semi £276K 1,519
Terraced £211K 239
Flat £164K 359

Schools & Education 12 nearby View all schools

44 Primary
11 Secondary
17 Other
Redgate Community Primary School Primary Good 1.2 miles Our Lady of Compassion Catholic Primary School Primary Good 1.3 miles Freshfield Children's Centre 1.5 miles Freshfield Primary School Primary Outstanding 1.5 miles Trinity St Peter's CofE Primary School Primary 1.9 miles Formby High School Secondary Good 2.1 miles Downholland-Haskayne Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School Primary 2.3 miles St Luke's Church of England Primary School Primary Good 2.3 miles Woodlands Primary School Primary Good 2.4 miles Range High School Secondary Good 2.4 miles St Jerome's Catholic Primary School Primary Good 2.5 miles Acre View Primary School Good 2.8 miles

Deprivation and Employment in Great Altcar IMD 2025

According to the 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation, Great Altcar experiences very low levels of deprivation. The local economy supports strong employment and incomes are above the national average. Access to services, education and healthcare in the area is generally good.

Overall Deprivation
8/10
Income
8/10
Employment
7/10
Education
8/10
Health
6/10
Housing
8/10
Living Environment
8/10
3,906 Children (0-15) 16%
13,382 Working Age 53%
9,583 Older (60+) 38%
Above Average Child Poverty (IDACI) 18% of children in income-deprived families
Above Average Older Person Poverty (IDAOPI) 7% of over-60s in income-deprived households
Data from English Indices of Deprivation 2025 · Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0

Crime in Great Altcar 76 crimes · January 2026

Low Crime Area

Crime levels in Great Altcar are lower than the England and Wales average. While violence & sexual offences is the most frequently recorded category, the overall picture is one of a settled and secure town where serious incidents remain uncommon.

33 Violence & Sexual Offences
12 Public Order
11 Anti-Social Behaviour
5 Drugs
3 Other Theft
3 Vehicle Crime
2 Shoplifting
2 Other Crime
1 Bicycle Theft
1 Burglary
1 Criminal Damage & Arson
1 Weapons
1 Robbery
Local Policing
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Crime figures depend on reporting by individual police forces and may not reflect the full picture in all areas.

Nearest Train Stations 6 stations

Formby Train Station 2.1 miles
Freshfield Train Station 2.3 miles
Hightown Train Station 2.3 miles
Ainsdale Train Station 3.6 miles
Hall Road Train Station 3.7 miles
Blundellsands And Crosby Train Station 4.4 miles

Location

Nearby Towns & Villages 12 found

Little Altcar 1.2 miles Ince Blundell 1.9 miles Carr Houses 1.9 miles Formby 2 miles Lady Green 2 miles Haskayne 2.2 miles Freshfield 2.2 miles Downholland Cross 2.5 miles Hightown 2.6 miles Barton 2.6 miles Homer Green 2.8 miles Little Crosby 3.2 miles

Local Government

District Sefton
County Lancashire
Ward Ravenmeols
Constituency Sefton Central
Parish Formby
Region North West

Streets in L37 30 shown View all streets

A565 1 Abbey Close 3 Abbots Close 2 Albert Road 2 Alderson Crescent 2 Alexandra Road 1 Alt Road 8 Altcar Lane 5 Altcar Road 5 Andrews Close 1 Andrews Lane 4 Andrews Yort 1 Argarmeols Grove 2 Argarmeols Road 3 Ashcroft Road 2 Ashdale Close 1 Ashurst Court 1 Asparagus Trail 1 Aspinall Crescent 1 B5195 1 Badgers Rake 1 Balmoral Drive 2 Barkfield Avenue 2 Barkfield Lane 4 Barton Heys Road 4 Battle Way 1 Beaufort 1 Beech Drive 2 Beech Way 2 Beechwood Drive 5

Postcodes in L37 50 shown View all postcodes

L37 0AA L37 0AB L37 0AD L37 0AE L37 0AF L37 0AH L37 0AL L37 0AN L37 0AP L37 0AQ L37 0AR L37 0AW L37 1LA L37 1LB L37 1LD L37 1LE L37 1LF L37 1LH L37 1LJ L37 1LL L37 1LN L37 1LP L37 1LQ L37 1LR L37 1LS L37 1LT L37 1LU L37 1LW L37 1LX L37 1LY L37 1LZ L37 1NA L37 1NB L37 1ND L37 1NE L37 1NF L37 1NG L37 1NH L37 1NJ L37 1NL L37 1NN L37 1NP L37 1NQ L37 1NR L37 1NS L37 1NT L37 1NU L37 1NW L37 1NX L37 1NY