L12 0HW is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Cartmel Drive, 0.9km from Croxteth Park in Liverpool. Administratively it sits within West Derby ward and the Liverpool, West Derby constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a mature suburban area dominated by older, retired homeowners. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. With an average age of 53, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 98% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 19 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £158k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for L12 0HW are sourced from Output Area E00033563 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CARTMEL DRIVE, L12 0HW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CARTMEL DRIVE, L12 0HW.
293
53
£ 40,900 /yr
41%
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.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates L12 0HW — age 53, 98% ownership, 1% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £158k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for L12 0HW. The average age is 53.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 158,000
2 sales · Mean £ 158,000
Semi-Detached
£ 180,000
1 sales · Mean £ 180,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
L12 0HW has low crime rates — 19 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and burglary. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Dixons Croxteth Academy
St Mary's Church of England Primary School, West Derby
Monksdown Primary School
Ellergreen Nursery School and Childcare Centre
St John Bosco Arts College
St Teresa of Lisieux Catholic Primary School
St Paul's and St Timothy's Catholic Infant School
St Paul's Catholic Junior School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
6 nearby- Evergreen Produce1.0 km
- Sangha News0.8 km
- All in One0.8 km
- The Chocolate Box0.9 km
- Bennetts0.8 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
10 nearby- Dens Diner0.9 km
- MB Cafe 621.0 km
- Croxteth Farm Cafe0.6 km
- Marlei Munchies0.9 km
- Roginas Restaurant0.9 km
- + 5 more
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- Boras Grill0.9 km
- Byrnes0.8 km
- DANNY'S LIVERPOOL LTD0.9 km
- Tso's Fish & Chips0.6 km
- XI-Yang-Yang1.0 km
- + 3 more
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Sefton Arms0.8 km
- The Western Approaches0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Walton3.5 km
- Fazakerley3.8 km
- Broad Green4.0 km
Bus Stops
- Kents Bank0.2 km
- Marshgate Road0.2 km
- Wingrave Way0.3 km
- Etal Close0.3 km
- Kerman Close0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: L120HW · Data under Open Government Licence