L27 1YT is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Southbrook Way, 0.5km 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 1YT 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 99 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: With prices averaging £82k, 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 1YT are sourced from Output Area E00182977 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SOUTHBROOK WAY, L27 1YT House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SOUTHBROOK WAY, L27 1YT.
276
42
£ 30,600 /yr
35%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: L27 1YT 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.
Area Character
With 76% social renting, L27 1YT 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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for L27 1YT. 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
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 82,000
2 sales · Mean £ 82,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around L27 1YT is above average at 99 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.
school Local Schools
Gateacre School
Our Lady of the Assumption Catholic Primary School
Belle Vale Community Primary School
Hope School
St Gregory's Catholic Primary School
Norman Pannell Primary School
Childwall Valley Primary School
St Anne's Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
14 nearby- Netherley Supermarket1.0 km
- Go Local - The Local Zone0.7 km
- Home Bargains0.5 km
- Poundland0.5 km
- Wm Morrison Supermarkets Ltd0.6 km
- + 9 more
Restaurant, Cafe
9 nearby- Costa coffee0.4 km
- T(n)S Catering Management0.9 km
- Area 51 Laser Quest0.4 km
- Jungle fun (indoor play area)0.4 km
- KFC0.5 km
- + 4 more
Takeaway Shop
11 nearby- Last Minute Pizza / Netherley Kebab House0.8 km
- On The Run0.9 km
- Pizza Sub1.0 km
- John's Supper Bar II1.0 km
- Leo Food Factory0.8 km
- + 6 more
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- St Cyrils Parochial Club0.0 km
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Farmfoods Freezer Centre0.4 km
- Cool Trader0.4 km
- Iceland0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Roby1.8 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
- Farmview Close0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: L271YT · Data under Open Government Licence