L8 0QW is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Lodge Lane, 0.7km from Princes Park in Liverpool. Administratively it sits within Princes Park ward and the Liverpool, Riverside constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, L8 0QW is a busy family neighbourhood — lots of children, diverse backgrounds. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a metro suburban distribution industries zone — ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. The 35 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. 65% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 100% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Liverpool. Full-time employment stands at 20% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 77 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 L8 0QW are sourced from Output Area E00033813 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LODGE LANE, L8 0QW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LODGE LANE, L8 0QW.
467
35
£ 28,200 /yr
37%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: L8 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
L8 0QW has a significant social housing presence — 65% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 35-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 L8 0QW. The average age is 34.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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 L8 0QW is moderate at 77 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and drugs. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Kingsley Community School
St Hilda's Church of England High School
Princes School
Archbishop Blanch CofE High School
Smithdown Primary School
Bellerive FCJ Catholic College
Chatham Place Nursery School
St Silas Church of England Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
40 nearby- Al-Rahma Food Store0.7 km
- Granby Somali Women's Group0.5 km
- Kingsley News & Wines0.7 km
- Zanes News0.9 km
- Abdullah & Sons0.0 km
- + 35 more
Restaurant, Cafe
23 nearby- Crawford House Community Partnership0.8 km
- Landmark Indian Restaurant0.9 km
- Al-Ameer Restaurant0.3 km
- Merseyside Somali and Community Association0.4 km
- Sista Sue's0.0 km
- + 18 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Granby Supermarket0.6 km
- Asda0.9 km
- Freshmart Liverpool Ltd0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
25 nearby- BUFFALO NICE PIZZA LTD0.9 km
- Munchies0.5 km
- Sammies0.7 km
- Sedpraiz Nigeria Kitchen0.8 km
- Sham Gate0.7 km
- + 20 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- The Whitechapel Centre Hostel0.7 km
- Hallmark Hotel0.8 km
- The Mountford0.5 km
- Elegant House0.8 km
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Afro Caribbean & Friends Lunch Club0.6 km
- The Boundary Pub0.7 km
- The Empress0.8 km
- Chaplins Bar0.1 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Edge Hill1.2 km
- St Michaels1.8 km
- Brunswick2.0 km
Bus Stops
- Lime Grove0.1 km
- Grove Park0.1 km
- Croxteth Road0.2 km
- Ritson Street0.3 km
- Sefton Park Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: L80QW · Data under Open Government Licence