Postcode Analysis Liverpool, North West

FERN GROVE, L8 0RY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FERN GROVE, L8 0RY.

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Population

274

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Avg Age

37

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Avg Income

£ 28,200 /yr

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Employed

38%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: L8 0RY 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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2/10
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10/10
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2/10
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9/10
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2/10
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10/10
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1/10
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1/10
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Area Character

With 58% social renting, L8 0RY is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. The 37-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

L8 0RY is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Fern Grove, 0.8km from Princes Park in Liverpool. Administratively it sits within Picton ward and the Liverpool, Riverside constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, L8 0RY is a working-class neighbourhood with strong employment ties. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. The 37 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 58% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 55% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Liverpool. Full-time employment stands at 22% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 59 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £242k. 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 0RY are sourced from Output Area E00033215 (shared with 6 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 0RY. The average age is 36.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British44.6%
Asian / British Asian6.3%
Black / African / Caribbean17.3%
Other / Mixed31.7%

Economic Activity

38%Active
FT: 22%
Unemployed: 3%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 242,000

1 sales · Mean £ 242,000

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

Crime around L8 0RY is moderate at 59 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences265
Public order52
Drugs47
Criminal damage and arson42
Other theft41

school Local Schools

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St Hilda's Church of England High School

Good1096 pupils0.6 km
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Archbishop Blanch CofE High School

Outstanding1029 pupils0.8 km
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Chatham Place Nursery School

Good51 pupils0.8 km
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Bellerive FCJ Catholic College

Good865 pupils0.8 km
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St Hugh's Catholic Primary School

Requires Improvement197 pupils0.8 km
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Kingsley Community School

Good493 pupils0.9 km
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Smithdown Primary School

Outstanding470 pupils0.9 km
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St Clare's Catholic Primary School

Good187 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

50 nearby
  • Butchers Shop0.4 km
  • Continental Liquor Store0.5 km
  • ESSO Victoria Service Station0.8 km
  • Klassics0.9 km
  • Mini Universe0.6 km
  • + 45 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

4 nearby
  • Hallmark Hotel0.7 km
  • The Mountford0.3 km
  • The Whitechapel Centre Hostel0.7 km
  • Elegant House1.0 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

7 nearby
  • The Boundary Pub0.8 km
  • The Ashdale0.9 km
  • Afro Caribbean & Friends Lunch Club0.6 km
  • Chaplins Bar0.2 km
  • Craft Taproom0.9 km
  • + 2 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

28 nearby
  • A & A TAKEAWAY CAFE0.6 km
  • Anam's Kitchen0.4 km
  • Kebabish Original0.5 km
  • Middle Eastern Restaurant0.4 km
  • MK Nutrition0.8 km
  • + 23 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

40 nearby
  • BennoBoxLTD0.7 km
  • Blingz0.6 km
  • Broasters /Nayaab Afghan Cuisine0.4 km
  • Falafel Chef0.6 km
  • Fritto0.6 km
  • + 35 more
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Granby Supermarket0.8 km
  • Freshmart Liverpool Ltd0.7 km
  • Aldi0.8 km
  • Asda0.7 km
  • Co-Operative Retail Services0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Edge Hill1.2 km
  • St Michaels1.8 km
  • Wavertree Technology Park2.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Arundel Avenue0.1 km
  • Vandyke Street0.2 km
  • Arundel Avenue0.2 km
  • Lime Grove0.2 km
  • Vandyke Street0.3 km