Postcode Analysis Liverpool, North West

L27 1XU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for L27 1XU.

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Population

276

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 30,600 /yr

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Employed

35%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: L27 1XU falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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2/10
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4/10
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8/10
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2/10
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7/10
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2/10
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9/10
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1/10
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8/10
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Area Character

With 76% social renting, L27 1XU is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. The 42-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.

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

L27 1XU is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.4km from Belle Vale in Liverpool. Administratively it sits within Belle Vale ward and the Garston and Halewood constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, L27 1XU is a neighbourhood with pockets of retirees, often in communal or managed housing. The daytime character shifts — public administration and security with mainly white workforces. The 42 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 76% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 22% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 100 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: With prices averaging £38k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area. 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 L27 1XU are sourced from Output Area E00182977 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for L27 1XU. The average age is 42.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British88.2%
Asian / British Asian3.8%
Black / African / Caribbean2.4%
Other / Mixed5.6%

Economic Activity

35%Active
FT: 22%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 38,750

1 sales · Mean £ 38,750

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime around L27 1XU is above average at 100 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences108
Public order58
Anti-social behaviour42
Criminal damage and arson40
Drugs36

school Local Schools

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Gateacre School

Requires Improvement1087 pupils0.5 km
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Our Lady of the Assumption Catholic Primary School

Good222 pupils0.5 km
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Belle Vale Community Primary School

Good274 pupils0.7 km
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Hope School

Outstanding52 pupils0.8 km
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St Gregory's Catholic Primary School

Good250 pupils1.1 km
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Norman Pannell Primary School

Good221 pupils1.2 km
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Childwall Valley Primary School

Good220 pupils1.2 km
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St Anne's Catholic Primary School

Good330 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

14 nearby
  • Netherley Supermarket1.0 km
  • Go Local - The Local Zone0.7 km
  • Home Bargains0.4 km
  • Poundland0.4 km
  • Wm Morrison Supermarkets Ltd0.5 km
  • + 9 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

9 nearby
  • Costa coffee0.4 km
  • T(n)S Catering Management1.0 km
  • Area 51 Laser Quest0.4 km
  • Jungle fun (indoor play area)0.4 km
  • KFC0.4 km
  • + 4 more
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Takeaway Shop

11 nearby
  • Last Minute Pizza / Netherley Kebab House0.8 km
  • On The Run0.8 km
  • Pizza Sub1.0 km
  • John's Supper Bar II1.0 km
  • Leo Food Factory0.8 km
  • + 6 more
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • St Cyrils Parochial Club0.1 km
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Farmfoods Freezer Centre0.4 km
  • Cool Trader0.4 km
  • Iceland0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Roby1.9 km
  • Huyton2.0 km
  • Broad Green3.0 km

Bus Stops

  • St Cyrils Close0.1 km
  • St Cyrils Close0.1 km
  • Handel Road0.2 km
  • Abbeyvale Drive0.2 km
  • Belle Vale Interchange0.2 km