L7 0EF is an up-and-coming urban area on Needham Road, 0.5km from Elm Park in Liverpool. Administratively it sits within Kensington and Fairfield ward and the Liverpool, Wavertree constituency.
For renters and young professionals, L7 0EF offers a working-class neighbourhood with strong employment ties. By day, the area transitions to a teachers and carers in metro suburbs character: ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. With residents averaging 32 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 50% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 37% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Liverpool.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 115 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: With prices averaging £180k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 22.1% 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 L7 0EF are sourced from Output Area E00176732 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
NEEDHAM ROAD, L7 0EF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NEEDHAM ROAD, L7 0EF.
394
32
£ 30,400 /yr
33%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: L7 0EF 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
No single demographic signal dominates L7 0EF — age 32, 28% ownership, 50% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £180k. Property prices are trending down 22.1% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for L7 0EF. The average age is 31.7. 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
£ 167,500
11 sales · Mean £ 149,909
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around L7 0EF is above average at 115 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
Kensington Primary School
Harmonize Academy AP Free School
St Sebastian's Catholic Primary School and Nursery
New Park Primary School
St Anne's Catholic Primary School
The Academy of St Francis of Assisi
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School and Nursery
St Michael's Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
36 nearby- Alby’s0.6 km
- Ali's Supermarket0.2 km
- Dwa Koty Polish Food0.3 km
- Getir UK Limited0.9 km
- International FS0.6 km
- + 31 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- Adelaide House Hostel0.4 km
- Maple Hotel0.5 km
- Devonshire House Hotel0.3 km
- Beechmount Hotel0.3 km
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- Liver Vaults0.3 km
- Newsham Park Hotel0.9 km
- SIR WALTER RALEIGH0.8 km
- Lister Hotel0.4 km
- The Bears Paw0.8 km
- + 2 more
Restaurant, Cafe
26 nearby- All Nations Cafe0.7 km
- Capaldis0.3 km
- Golden Empire Chinese Restaurant0.5 km
- Hindu Cultural Organisation0.1 km
- Mr Boy Cookery School CIC0.8 km
- + 21 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Kensington Superstore0.3 km
- Iceland0.3 km
- Iceland Foods Ltd0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
20 nearby- Alan's Kitchen0.4 km
- Best Spicy House0.8 km
- Caspian Fast Food0.4 km
- Chunkies0.6 km
- Hello Pizza0.3 km
- + 15 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Edge Hill0.7 km
- Wavertree Technology Park1.6 km
- Liverpool Lime Street2.1 km
Bus Stops
- Holt Road0.2 km
- Toft Street0.2 km
- Durning Road0.2 km
- Deane Road0.2 km
- Botanic Place0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: L70EF · Data under Open Government Licence