L28 1RP is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Custley Hey, 0.5km from Stockbridge Village in Huyton with Roby. Administratively it sits within Stockbridge ward and the Knowsley constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, L28 1RP 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. Outside of residential hours, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. At 40 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 56% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 61 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £90k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 1.8% 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 1RP are sourced from Output Area E00032510 (shared with 3 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CUSTLEY HEY, L28 1RP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CUSTLEY HEY, L28 1RP.
299
40
£ 33,300 /yr
40%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: L28 1RP 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
Social renting makes up 56% of tenure in L28 1RP — 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 down 1.8% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for L28 1RP. The average age is 40.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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
Terraced
£ 92,500
6 sales · Mean £ 90,000
Semi-Detached
£ 82,500
2 sales · Mean £ 82,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around L28 1RP is moderate at 61 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 Albert's Catholic Primary 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
Knowsley Village School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
2 nearby- Stockbridge Newsagents0.4 km
- Bargain Booze0.4 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- The Village Inn0.4 km
- The Ploughman0.5 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Nisa Stockbridge Village0.4 km
Restaurant, Cafe
1 nearby- AFC Knowsley Cafe0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Subway0.4 km
- The Village Chippy0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Roby3.2 km
- Huyton3.5 km
- Broad Green4.0 km
Bus Stops
- Custley Hey0.1 km
- Woodfarm Hey0.1 km
- Nevitte Close0.3 km
- Nevitte Close0.4 km
- Juniper Close0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: L281RP · Data under Open Government Licence