L12 0AE is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on The Dell, 0.8km from Croxteth Park in Liverpool. Administratively it sits within West Derby ward and the Liverpool, West Derby constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in L12, L12 0AE offers a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. The 48 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 87% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 36 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £375k, up 5.6% year-on-year. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for L12 0AE are sourced from Output Area E00033569 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
THE DELL, L12 0AE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE DELL, L12 0AE.
241
48
£ 40,900 /yr
45%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. L12 0AE spans multiple life stages — average age 48, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 5.6% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for L12 0AE. The average age is 47.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 400,000
5 sales · Mean £ 352,500
Terraced
£ 230,000
1 sales · Mean £ 230,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
L12 0AE has low crime rates — 36 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Mab Lane Junior Mixed and Infant School
St Albert's Catholic Primary School
Emmaus Church of England and Catholic Primary School
St Brigid's Catholic Primary School
St Vincent's School - A Specialist School for Sensory Impairment and Other Needs
Blackmoor Park Infants' School
St Mary's Church of England Primary School, West Derby
St Paul's Catholic Junior School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
2 nearby- Kellys Discount Booze0.6 km
- McColls0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Pizza Perfect0.6 km
- Papa John's0.4 km
- Yo Sushi0.5 km
- Panda0.4 km
Restaurant, Cafe
5 nearby- Old Riding School Cafe0.4 km
- The Deysbrook0.4 km
- Agapi Tis Critis0.9 km
- Deysbrook Community Cafe0.5 km
- Croxteth Farm Cafe0.4 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Broad Green3.6 km
- Roby3.8 km
- Huyton4.4 km
Bus Stops
- Springfield Way0.2 km
- Deysbrook Lane0.2 km
- Croxteth Hall Lane0.3 km
- Deysbrook Lane0.3 km
- Larchtree Mews0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: L120AE · Data under Open Government Licence