L28 1RB is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Round Hey, 0.7km from Stockbridge Village in Huyton with Roby. Administratively it sits within Stockbridge ward and the Knowsley constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, L28 1RB is a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. A balanced community with an average age of 36 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 50% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 20% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 52 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £108k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 24.6% 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 1RB are sourced from Output Area E00032515 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ROUND HEY, L28 1RB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ROUND HEY, L28 1RB.
354
36
£ 33,300 /yr
34%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: L28 1RB 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
L28 1RB has a significant social housing presence — 50% 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. Property prices are trending down 24.6% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for L28 1RB. The average age is 36.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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
Terraced
£ 102,975
4 sales · Mean £ 105,237
Flat
£ 80,000
1 sales · Mean £ 80,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around L28 1RB is moderate at 52 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
St Albert's Catholic Primary School
St Brigid's Catholic Primary School
Stockbridge Village Primary School
Mab Lane Junior Mixed and Infant School
Meadow Park School
Hope Primary School - A Joint Catholic and Church of England Primary School
St Vincent's School - A Specialist School for Sensory Impairment and Other Needs
Emmaus Church of England and Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
7 nearby- Stockbridge Newsagents0.2 km
- California Wines1.0 km
- Kellys Discount Booze0.7 km
- McColls0.7 km
- Thrifty's0.9 km
- + 2 more
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- The Village Inn0.8 km
- The Ploughman0.1 km
Restaurant, Cafe
1 nearby- Lunch Box Cafe And Bakery0.9 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Nisa Stockbridge Village0.2 km
- Tesco Stores Limited0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Mexico0.9 km
- Yang Sing0.9 km
- Subway0.2 km
- The Village Chippy0.2 km
- Marmaris Special1.0 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Roby3.1 km
- Huyton3.5 km
- Broad Green3.7 km
Bus Stops
- Marled Hey0.2 km
- Haswell Drive0.2 km
- Nevitte Close0.2 km
- Barons Hey0.3 km
- Leach Croft0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: L281RB · Data under Open Government Licence