L5 1AJ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Oswestry Street, 0.3km from Anfield in Liverpool. Administratively it sits within Everton ward and the Liverpool, Walton constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, L5 1AJ is a striving suburban area — non-UK born households working to get ahead. Outside of residential hours, urban high streets with mixed ethnicity and businesses. At 39 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 48% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 94 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Average house prices are around £196k, up 13.1% 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 L5 1AJ are sourced from Output Area E00176597 (shared with 34 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
OSWESTRY STREET, L5 1AJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OSWESTRY STREET, L5 1AJ.
559
39
£ 31,200 /yr
38%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: L5 1AJ 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 48% of tenure in L5 1AJ — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. The 39-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population. Property prices are trending up 13.1% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for L5 1AJ. The average age is 39.1. 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
Semi-Detached
£ 154,495
47 sales · Mean £ 153,378
Detached
£ 201,995
9 sales · Mean £ 196,551
Terraced
£ 149,995
16 sales · Mean £ 149,370
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around L5 1AJ is above average at 94 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
Four Oaks Primary School
All Saints' Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School
North Liverpool Academy
The Beacon Church of England Primary School
Our Lady Immaculate Catholic Primary School
Anfield Road Primary School
St John's Catholic Primary School
Everton Free School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
46 nearby- ANANTH0.9 km
- Anfield News0.6 km
- Food World0.8 km
- KUMAR MINI MARKET1.0 km
- Liverpool Convenience Store0.5 km
- + 41 more
Pub, NightClub
20 nearby- Flat Iron0.7 km
- Saddle Inn1.0 km
- St Hilda Pub0.8 km
- The Phoenix0.9 km
- Lutine Bell0.8 km
- + 15 more
Restaurant, Cafe
24 nearby- Anfield Cafe0.5 km
- Breck and Brunch0.9 km
- Cabbage Hall0.9 km
- Jumbo city0.9 km
- LARIKA'S LANCHES1.0 km
- + 19 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Iceland Foods Ltd0.8 km
- Farmfoods Freezer Centre1.0 km
- Iceland0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
31 nearby- Koko Burger0.5 km
- Panny's Place0.8 km
- Sayers0.8 km
- Unique Italiano0.9 km
- Wok On0.5 km
- + 26 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Hotel Anfield0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Walton1.7 km
- Kirkdale1.7 km
- Bank Hall1.7 km
Bus Stops
- Venice Street0.1 km
- Tinsley Street0.2 km
- Burleigh Road North0.2 km
- Burleigh Road North0.2 km
- Wyre Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: L51AJ · Data under Open Government Licence