L6 3AB is an up-and-coming urban area on Sheil Road, 0.1km from Elm Park in Liverpool. Administratively it sits within Kensington and Fairfield ward and the Liverpool, Wavertree constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, L6 3AB is a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. During the day, ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. A balanced community with an average age of 39 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 40% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 39% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Liverpool. Full-time employment stands at 24% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 116 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Average house prices are around £240k. 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 L6 3AB are sourced from Output Area E00033934 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SHEIL ROAD, L6 3AB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SHEIL ROAD, L6 3AB.
227
39
£ 31,500 /yr
35%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: L6 3AB 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
L6 3AB has a significant social housing presence — 40% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Above-average crime is a concern; estate-level variation can be significant.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for L6 3AB. The average age is 38.9. 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
£ 300,000
13 sales · Mean £ 318,651
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around L6 3AB is above average at 116 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Harmonize Academy AP Free School
The Academy of St Francis of Assisi
New Park Primary School
St Michael's Catholic Primary School
Kensington Primary School
St Sebastian's Catholic Primary School and Nursery
Whitefield Primary School
Phoenix Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
40 nearby- Alby’s0.2 km
- Ali's Supermarket0.6 km
- Dwa Koty Polish Food0.2 km
- Getir UK Limited0.6 km
- International FS0.4 km
- + 35 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- Adelaide House Hostel0.9 km
- Maple Hotel0.9 km
- Devonshire House Hotel0.6 km
- Beechmount Hotel0.4 km
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- Liver Vaults0.6 km
- Newsham Park Hotel0.5 km
- SIR WALTER RALEIGH0.4 km
- Belmont Hotel0.8 km
- Lister Hotel0.3 km
- + 3 more
Restaurant, Cafe
20 nearby- Capaldis0.2 km
- Golden Empire Chinese Restaurant0.3 km
- Hindu Cultural Organisation0.7 km
- Salina Cafe0.4 km
- Sanfex African Hotspot0.4 km
- + 15 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Kensington Superstore0.2 km
- Iceland0.3 km
Takeaway Shop
24 nearby- Alan's Kitchen0.3 km
- Best Spicy House0.6 km
- Caspian Fast Food0.3 km
- Chunkies0.5 km
- Hello Pizza0.2 km
- + 19 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Edge Hill1.3 km
- Wavertree Technology Park1.8 km
- Liverpool Lime Street2.3 km
Bus Stops
- Molyneux Road0.1 km
- Huntly Road0.1 km
- Phillmore Road0.2 km
- Prescot Road0.2 km
- Romer Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: L63AB · Data under Open Government Licence