Is L72 a safe place to live?

Crime rates in L72 are higher than average, at 173 incidents per 1,000 residents. This is often due to it being a busy urban or commercial area.

How much do houses cost in L72?

The average property price in L72 is currently around £143k.

What is the population of L72?

The population for the L72 area is approximately 880 residents according to the latest census data.

Area Analysis Sefton, North West

L72 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the L72 postcode area.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-01 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry

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Population

880

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Avg Age

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Avg Income

£ 38,750 /yr

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Employed

51%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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4/10

family_restroomFamily

9/10

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8/10

workEmployment

8/10

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3/10

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4/10

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9/10

homeHome Ownership

3/10

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6/10

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Area Character

Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. L72's 58% ownership and 43-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £143k. Property prices are trending up 37.9% year-on-year.

home £143,169 median price

verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · April 2026 · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

L72 is a postcode district in Sefton, North West, covering 33 active and 27 retired postcodes.

The majority of L72 (88% of postcodes) consists of a working-class area with settled European families facing economic pressures.

Property: Average house prices in L72 are around £143k, up 37.9% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across L72 at 173 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. An average age of 43 points to a settled, predominantly family community — stable, long-term residents alongside newer arrivals.

Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full L72 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.3%

Asian / British Asian1.6%

Black / African / Caribbean0.0%

Other / Mixed0.1%

Economic Activity

51%Active

FT: 35%

Unemployed: 2%

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gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.

Violence and sexual offences49

Anti-social behaviour27

Drugs13

Public order12

Criminal damage and arson11

school Local Schools

Kensington Primary School

Good498 pupils