L28 1RL is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Woodfarm Hey, 0.6km from Stockbridge Village in Huyton with Roby. Administratively it sits within Stockbridge ward and the Knowsley constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, L28 1RL is a diverse suburb with younger adults and first-time buyers, good starter homes. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a non-metropolitan suburban areas zone — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 37) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 42% 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 is moderate at 68 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £85k, 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 1RL are sourced from Output Area E00032513 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WOODFARM HEY, L28 1RL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WOODFARM HEY, L28 1RL.
398
37
£ 33,300 /yr
37%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: L28 1RL 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 1RL has a significant social housing presence — 42% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 37-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 1RL. The average age is 37.1. 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
£ 85,000
1 sales · Mean £ 85,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around L28 1RL is moderate at 68 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
St Albert's Catholic Primary School
Stockbridge Village Primary School
Meadow Park School
St Brigid's Catholic Primary School
Mab Lane Junior Mixed and Infant School
Hope Primary School - A Joint Catholic and Church of England Primary School
Emmaus Church of England and Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
2 nearby- Stockbridge Newsagents0.3 km
- Bargain Booze0.3 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- The Village Inn0.6 km
- The Ploughman0.4 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Nisa Stockbridge Village0.3 km
Restaurant, Cafe
1 nearby- AFC Knowsley Cafe0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Subway0.3 km
- The Village Chippy0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Roby3.3 km
- Huyton3.6 km
- Broad Green3.9 km
Bus Stops
- Woodfarm Hey0.2 km
- Nevitte Close0.2 km
- Nevitte Close0.2 km
- Custley Hey0.2 km
- Marled Hey0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: L281RL · Data under Open Government Licence