L28 1RX is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.3km from Stockbridge Village in Huyton with Roby. Administratively it sits within Stockbridge ward and the Knowsley constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, L28 1RX 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. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 40 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 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 69 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban 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 1RX are sourced from Output Area E00032514 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
L28 1RX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for L28 1RX.
239
40
£ 33,300 /yr
35%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: L28 1RX 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 1RX has a significant social housing presence — 70% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 40-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 1RX. 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
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around L28 1RX is moderate at 69 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
Knowsley Village School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
2 nearby- Stockbridge Newsagents0.4 km
- Bargain Booze0.4 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- The Village Inn0.2 km
- The Ploughman0.6 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Nisa Stockbridge Village0.4 km
Restaurant, Cafe
1 nearby- AFC Knowsley Cafe0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Subway0.4 km
- The Village Chippy0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Roby3.1 km
- Huyton3.3 km
- Broad Green4.0 km
Bus Stops
- Juniper Close0.1 km
- Juniper Close0.2 km
- Custley Hey0.3 km
- Woodfarm Hey0.3 km
- Little Moss Hey0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: L281RX · Data under Open Government Licence