Postcode Analysis Liverpool, North West

WORDSWORTH STREET, L8 0RR House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WORDSWORTH STREET, L8 0RR.

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Population

608

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Avg Age

30

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Avg Income

£ 28,200 /yr

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Employed

27%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: L8 0RR 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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3/10
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5/10
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9/10
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1/10
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9/10
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1/10
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9/10
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1/10
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9/10
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Area Character

L8 0RR has a significant social housing presence — 46% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 30-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population. Property prices are trending up 64.5% year-on-year.

home £189,555 median price shield Safety 3/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

L8 0RR is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Wordsworth Street, 0.8km from Windsor in Liverpool. Administratively it sits within Picton ward and the Liverpool, Wavertree constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, L8 0RR is a mixed area of service workers, students and families in semi-detached housing. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. An average age of 30 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 46% 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 12% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 67 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £189k, up 64.5% 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 L8 0RR are sourced from Output Area E00033189 (shared with 5 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 L8 0RR. The average age is 29.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British34.2%
Asian / British Asian10.1%
Black / African / Caribbean14.5%
Other / Mixed41.2%

Economic Activity

27%Active
FT: 12%
Unemployed: 5%
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Area Vibe: Youthful and transient. Characterized by young adults and early-career individuals predominantly living in rental accommodation.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 190,000

10 sales · Mean £ 171,025

Terraced

£ 132,000

2 sales · Mean £ 132,000

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

Crime around L8 0RR is moderate at 67 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.

Violence and sexual offences302
Drugs66
Public order57
Criminal damage and arson52
Anti-social behaviour50

school Local Schools

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Archbishop Blanch CofE High School

Outstanding1029 pupils0.5 km
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Chatham Place Nursery School

Good51 pupils0.6 km
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St Hugh's Catholic Primary School

Requires Improvement197 pupils0.6 km
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Smithdown Primary School

Outstanding470 pupils0.6 km
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Kingsley Community School

Good493 pupils0.8 km
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Lawrence Community Primary School

Good429 pupils0.8 km
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St Hilda's Church of England High School

Good1096 pupils0.9 km
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Princes School

Outstanding165 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

51 nearby
  • Butchers Shop0.2 km
  • Continental Liquor Store0.2 km
  • Klassics0.7 km
  • Mini Universe0.3 km
  • ONE STOP0.3 km
  • + 46 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

3 nearby
  • Hallmark Hotel1.0 km
  • The Mountford0.6 km
  • The Whitechapel Centre Hostel1.0 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • The Boundary Pub0.5 km
  • Afro Caribbean & Friends Lunch Club0.3 km
  • The Ashdale0.7 km
  • Chaplins Bar0.2 km
  • Willow Bank0.9 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

25 nearby
  • A & A TAKEAWAY CAFE0.3 km
  • Anam's Kitchen0.2 km
  • Kebabish Original0.2 km
  • Middle Eastern Restaurant0.2 km
  • MK Nutrition0.5 km
  • + 20 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

34 nearby
  • BennoBoxLTD0.5 km
  • Blingz0.3 km
  • Broasters /Nayaab Afghan Cuisine0.2 km
  • Falafel Chef0.3 km
  • Fritto0.4 km
  • + 29 more
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Supermarkets

6 nearby
  • Granby Supermarket0.7 km
  • Freshmart Liverpool Ltd0.4 km
  • Aldi0.8 km
  • Asda0.7 km
  • Co-Operative Retail Services0.8 km
  • + 1 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Edge Hill0.9 km
  • Wavertree Technology Park2.0 km
  • St Michaels2.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Lodge Lane0.1 km
  • Ritson Street0.2 km
  • Vandyke Street0.2 km
  • Lime Grove0.2 km
  • Boswell Street0.2 km