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.
WORDSWORTH STREET, L8 0RR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WORDSWORTH STREET, L8 0RR.
608
30
£ 28,200 /yr
27%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
Archbishop Blanch CofE High School
Chatham Place Nursery School
St Hugh's Catholic Primary School
Smithdown Primary School
Kingsley Community School
Lawrence Community Primary School
St Hilda's Church of England High School
Princes School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Hallmark Hotel1.0 km
- The Mountford0.6 km
- The Whitechapel Centre Hostel1.0 km
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, 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
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
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
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Postcode Profile: L80RR · Data under Open Government Licence