L27 4AB is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Brakedale Close, 0.6km from North End in Liverpool. Administratively it sits within Belle Vale ward and the Garston and Halewood constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, L27 4AB is a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 36 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 37% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 34 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £165k, 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 4AB are sourced from Output Area E00034015 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BRAKEDALE CLOSE, L27 4AB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BRAKEDALE CLOSE, L27 4AB.
446
36
£ 31,600 /yr
41%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: L27 4AB 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
L27 4AB has a significant social housing presence — 37% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for L27 4AB. The average age is 36.2. 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
Terraced
£ 150,000
3 sales · Mean £ 155,000
Semi-Detached
£ 153,000
1 sales · Mean £ 153,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
L27 4AB has low crime rates — 34 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Norman Pannell Primary School
St Gregory's Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Netherley Sports And Social Club0.4 km
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- LGC BISTRO0.9 km
- Express Catering0.3 km
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- John's Supper Bar II0.8 km
- Leo Food Factory1.0 km
- Pizza Slice Express1.0 km
- Last Minute Pizza / Netherley Kebab House1.0 km
- Pizza Sub0.8 km
Retailers - Other
2 nearby- 7-11 Newsagents0.3 km
- Netherley Supermarket0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Halewood2.3 km
- Huyton2.9 km
- Hunts Cross3.1 km
Bus Stops
- Brakedale Close0.1 km
- Peckmill Green0.1 km
- Winster Drive0.2 km
- Beesands Close0.3 km
- Glebe Hey0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: L274AB · Data under Open Government Licence