L28 1NX is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Whitethorn Drive, 0.1km from Stockbridge Village in Huyton with Roby. Administratively it sits within Stockbridge ward and the Knowsley constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, L28 1NX is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. Outside of residential hours, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. At 39 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 77% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 23% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 57 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £97k, 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 L28 1NX are sourced from Output Area E00032502 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WHITETHORN DRIVE, L28 1NX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WHITETHORN DRIVE, L28 1NX.
242
39
£ 33,300 /yr
35%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: L28 1NX falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Social renting makes up 77% of tenure in L28 1NX — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. The 39-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 L28 1NX. The average age is 38.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 85,000
5 sales · Mean £ 85,900
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around L28 1NX is moderate at 57 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
Meadow Park School
Stockbridge Village Primary School
St Brigid's Catholic Primary School
St Albert's Catholic Primary School
Hope Primary School - A Joint Catholic and Church of England Primary School
Mab Lane Junior Mixed and Infant School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
2 nearby- Stockbridge Newsagents0.4 km
- Bargain Booze0.4 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- The Village Inn0.2 km
- The Ploughman0.6 km
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- Starbucks0.9 km
- AFC Knowsley Cafe0.7 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Nisa Stockbridge Village0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Subway0.4 km
- The Village Chippy0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Roby2.9 km
- Huyton3.1 km
- Broad Green3.8 km
Bus Stops
- Juniper Close0.2 km
- Juniper Close0.2 km
- Little Moss Hey0.2 km
- Little Moss Hey0.2 km
- Brandearth Hey0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: L281NX · Data under Open Government Licence