L36 0SR is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Darwick Drive, 0.5km from Whitefield Lane End in Huyton with Roby. Administratively it sits within St Gabriels ward and the Knowsley constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, L36 0SR is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 37 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 58% 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 rates are low here at 33 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £132k, 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 L36 0SR are sourced from Output Area E00032823 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DARWICK DRIVE, L36 0SR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DARWICK DRIVE, L36 0SR.
320
37
£ 33,400 /yr
34%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: L36 0SR 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
With 58% social renting, L36 0SR is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for L36 0SR. The average age is 36.9. 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
Terraced
£ 132,000
3 sales · Mean £ 111,900
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
L36 0SR has low crime rates — 33 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Sylvester Primary Academy
St Gabriel's CofE Primary School
Lord Derby Academy
St Anne's Catholic Primary School
Blacklow Brow School
Willow Tree Primary School
Huyton With Roby Church of England Primary School
St Gregory's Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Huyton Conservative Club0.9 km
- Huyton Park Hotel0.5 km
- The Seel Arms0.9 km
- Hare And Hounds0.6 km
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- The Mixing Bowl0.5 km
- Campus & Co1.0 km
- St Gabriels Church0.9 km
- Cafe Di L'Olivetto0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- Manor Farm Chippy0.4 km
Retailers - Other
5 nearby- All In One0.6 km
- Kelly's0.4 km
- Manor Farm News0.4 km
- Tesco0.8 km
- Mac's Minimart0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Huyton1.3 km
- Roby2.0 km
- Whiston2.5 km
Bus Stops
- Gray Grove0.1 km
- Darwick Drive0.1 km
- Elizabeth Road0.2 km
- Oakfield Drive0.2 km
- Biglands Drive0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: L360SR · Data under Open Government Licence