Postcode Analysis Knowsley, North West

BLACKTHORN CRESCENT, L28 1NT House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BLACKTHORN CRESCENT, L28 1NT.

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Population

239

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 33,300 /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: L28 1NT 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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3/10
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5/10
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6/10
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1/10
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5/10
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1/10
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6/10
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1/10
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9/10
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Area Character

Social renting makes up 70% of tenure in L28 1NT — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. The 40-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population. Property prices are trending up 4.0% year-on-year.

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

L28 1NT is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Blackthorn Crescent, 0.4km from Stockbridge Village in Huyton with Roby. Administratively it sits within Stockbridge ward and the Knowsley constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, L28 1NT is these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. A balanced community with an average age of 40 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 70% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 21% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 72 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £125k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 4.0% 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 L28 1NT are sourced from Output Area E00032514 (shared with 6 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 L28 1NT. The average age is 40.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.9%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.1%

Economic Activity

35%Active
FT: 21%
Unemployed: 4%
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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

Semi-Detached

£ 125,000

5 sales · Mean £ 114,700

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

Crime around L28 1NT is moderate at 72 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 offences124
Public order39
Drugs36
Criminal damage and arson25
Anti-social behaviour24

school Local Schools

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Meadow Park School

Good64 pupils0.1 km
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Stockbridge Village Primary School

Good214 pupils0.3 km
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St Brigid's Catholic Primary School

Good266 pupils0.6 km
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St Albert's Catholic Primary School

Good227 pupils0.6 km
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Mab Lane Junior Mixed and Infant School

Good291 pupils1.0 km
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Hope Primary School - A Joint Catholic and Church of England Primary School

Good445 pupils1.1 km
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Knowsley Village School

Good202 pupils1.5 km
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Emmaus Church of England and Catholic Primary School

Outstanding474 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • Stockbridge Newsagents0.4 km
  • Bargain Booze0.4 km
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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • The Village Inn0.3 km
  • The Ploughman0.6 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Nisa Stockbridge Village0.4 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • AFC Knowsley Cafe0.6 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Subway0.4 km
  • The Village Chippy0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Roby3.2 km
  • Huyton3.4 km
  • Broad Green4.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Custley Hey0.2 km
  • Woodfarm Hey0.2 km
  • Juniper Close0.3 km
  • Juniper Close0.3 km
  • Waterpark Drive0.4 km