L5 0QW is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Mere Lane, 0.4km from Everton in Liverpool. Administratively it sits within Everton ward and the Liverpool, Walton constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, L5 0QW is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 45 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 76% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 16% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 56 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £45k, 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 L5 0QW are sourced from Output Area E00033245 (shared with 15 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MERE LANE, L5 0QW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MERE LANE, L5 0QW.
242
45
£ 29,800 /yr
32%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: L5 0QW 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
L5 0QW has a significant social housing presence — 76% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 45-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 L5 0QW. The average age is 45.0. 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
Terraced
£ 45,000
1 sales · Mean £ 45,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around L5 0QW is moderate at 56 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
North Liverpool Academy
The Beacon Church of England Primary School
Our Lady Immaculate Catholic Primary School
Four Oaks Primary School
Notre Dame Catholic College
All Saints' Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School
Faith Primary Academy
Everton Nursery School and Family Centre
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
20 nearby- Liverpool Provincial Club0.9 km
- Shrewsbury House Youth Club0.7 km
- Our Lady Immaculate Church0.4 km
- Lutine Bell0.8 km
- The Albert Hotel0.6 km
- + 15 more
Restaurant, Cafe
25 nearby- Liverpool Six Community Association0.9 km
- Daisy Nucleus Academy (DNA)0.8 km
- Amour Waffles0.9 km
- McDonalds0.9 km
- Rotunda Cafe Bistro0.9 km
- + 20 more
Retailers - Other
30 nearby- Everydayz1.0 km
- Kirkdale General Store1.0 km
- Anfield Newsagent0.9 km
- J & R Butterfield0.7 km
- Kellys Wines0.7 km
- + 25 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- B&M Retail Ltd0.7 km
- Home Bargains0.7 km
- Iceland Foods Ltd0.7 km
- Asda1.0 km
- Sainsbury's0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
28 nearby- Georges Fish & Chips0.9 km
- Golden House0.4 km
- Oriental Garden0.7 km
- Pizza Rojin0.8 km
- City fish bar1.0 km
- + 23 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Hotel Anfield0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Sandhills1.6 km
- Bank Hall1.8 km
- Kirkdale1.9 km
Bus Stops
- Beacon Lane0.1 km
- Mere Lane0.2 km
- Northumberland Terrace0.2 km
- Kemp Avenue0.2 km
- St Domingo Grove0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: L50QW · Data under Open Government Licence