Postcode Analysis Sefton, North West

L72 1AY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for L72 1AY.

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Population

501

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Avg Age

34

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Avg Income

£ 33,900 /yr

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Employed

49%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: L72 1AY 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.

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6/10
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5/10
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3/10
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5/10
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2/10
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7/10
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2/10
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9/10
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Area Character

With 48% social renting, L72 1AY is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. The 34-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

L72 1AY is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.9km from Warbreck Park in Bootle (Sefton). Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Netherton and Orrell ward and the Bootle constituency.

Within the L72 district, this postcode is characterised by these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. By day, the area transitions to a traditional high streets character: traditional high streets with some larger stores, mostly employees. With residents averaging 34 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 58 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 L72 1AY are sourced from Output Area E00035711 (shared with 59 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for L72 1AY. The average age is 33.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.0%
Asian / British Asian0.8%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.2%

Economic Activity

49%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 3%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime around L72 1AY is moderate at 58 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences110
Anti-social behaviour19
Criminal damage and arson17
Drugs14
Public order14

school Local Schools

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Longmoor Community Primary School

Good459 pupils0.8 km
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The Salesian Academy of St John Bosco

Inadequate1.1 km
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Blessed Sacrament Catholic Primary School

Good737 pupils1.2 km
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Our Lady of Walsingham Primary School

Requires Improvement214 pupils1.2 km
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Archbishop Beck Catholic College

Good1206 pupils1.4 km
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Barlows Primary School

Good448 pupils1.4 km
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Aintree Davenhill Primary School

Good455 pupils1.5 km
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Rice Lane Primary School and Nursery

Good643 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

16 nearby
  • Beeshack0.6 km
  • Premier Longmoor Lane1.0 km
  • A Tyrey Produce (Within Parfetts)1.0 km
  • Mabs Convenience Store0.3 km
  • Park Lane Post Office0.7 km
  • + 11 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Asda1.0 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

24 nearby
  • DIBBERT’S bakery1.0 km
  • Cafe Bar 190.6 km
  • Flip Out0.9 km
  • Subway0.9 km
  • Defne Turkish BBQ Restaurant Aintree0.4 km
  • + 19 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

22 nearby
  • Sea Palace1.0 km
  • Waterfields1.0 km
  • Al Amin Tandoori0.5 km
  • Chans Chop Suey House0.6 km
  • Franco's0.4 km
  • + 17 more
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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Jaxons Micropub0.9 km
  • Toby Carvery Aintree0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Aintree0.3 km
  • Orrell Park1.2 km
  • Fazakerley1.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Hereford Drive0.2 km
  • Hereford Drive0.2 km
  • Aintree Station0.2 km
  • Aintree Station0.3 km
  • Aintree Station0.3 km