L4 0SJ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Elm Bank, 0.4km from Anfield in Liverpool. Administratively it sits within Anfield ward and the Liverpool, Walton constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, L4 0SJ is a high-density area of young ethnic minority families, mostly in flats. During the day, urban high streets with mixed ethnicity and businesses. A balanced community with an average age of 38 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 64% 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 85 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 L4 0SJ are sourced from Output Area E00033235 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ELM BANK, L4 0SJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ELM BANK, L4 0SJ.
216
38
£ 31,200 /yr
38%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: L4 0SJ 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
L4 0SJ has a significant social housing presence — 64% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 38-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 L4 0SJ. The average age is 37.6. 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 L4 0SJ is moderate at 85 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and drugs. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Four Oaks Primary School
Our Lady Immaculate Catholic Primary School
The Beacon Church of England Primary School
North Liverpool Academy
St John's Catholic Primary School
Everton Free School
All Saints' Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School
Anfield Road Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
33 nearby- Shop n Drive0.5 km
- The Kop Newsagents0.7 km
- J & R Butterfield1.0 km
- The Corner Shop0.9 km
- All in One Convenience Store0.0 km
- + 28 more
Pub, NightClub
20 nearby- The Albert Hotel0.3 km
- The ARC Hotel0.7 km
- Our Lady Immaculate Church0.5 km
- Twelfth Man0.1 km
- New Halfway House0.5 km
- + 15 more
Takeaway Shop
29 nearby- Kims Anfield Supper Bar0.7 km
- Sing Fong0.4 km
- Golden House0.7 km
- Oriental Garden0.7 km
- Pizza Rojin0.8 km
- + 24 more
Restaurant, Cafe
20 nearby- Kop End Restaurant and Bar0.7 km
- Uncle Paulies Pizza0.7 km
- Kash’s Kitchen0.8 km
- Leigh Arms0.9 km
- Sam's0.8 km
- + 15 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Farmfoods Freezer Centre0.8 km
- Iceland0.6 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Hotel Anfield0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Kirkdale1.5 km
- Bank Hall1.5 km
- Walton1.6 km
Bus Stops
- Blessington Road0.0 km
- Burleigh Road North0.0 km
- Wyre Road0.1 km
- Burleigh Road North0.1 km
- Venice Street0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: L40SJ · Data under Open Government Licence