Postcode Analysis Liverpool, North West

FERN GROVE, L8 0RZ House Prices & Local Information

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

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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 0RZ 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

Social renting makes up 58% of tenure in L8 0RZ — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. The 37-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.

home £231,000 median price shield Safety 3/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

L8 0RZ 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 0RZ is a working-class neighbourhood with strong employment ties. Outside of residential hours, ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. At 37 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 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 64 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £231k. 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 0RZ 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 0RZ. 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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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 285,500

8 sales · Mean £ 240,250

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

Crime around L8 0RZ is moderate at 64 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 offences270
Public order52
Drugs48
Criminal damage and arson46
Other theft40

school Local Schools

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St Hilda's Church of England High School

Good1096 pupils0.7 km
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Archbishop Blanch CofE High School

Outstanding1029 pupils0.8 km
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Kingsley Community School

Good493 pupils0.8 km
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Bellerive FCJ Catholic College

Good865 pupils0.8 km
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Chatham Place Nursery School

Good51 pupils0.8 km
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St Hugh's Catholic Primary School

Requires Improvement197 pupils0.9 km
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Smithdown Primary School

Outstanding470 pupils0.9 km
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Lawrence Community Primary School

Good429 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

49 nearby
  • Butchers Shop0.4 km
  • Continental Liquor Store0.5 km
  • ESSO Victoria Service Station0.7 km
  • Klassics0.9 km
  • Mini Universe0.6 km
  • + 44 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

4 nearby
  • Hallmark Hotel0.7 km
  • The Mountford0.3 km
  • The Whitechapel Centre Hostel0.6 km
  • Elegant House0.9 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 Taproom1.0 km
  • + 2 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

27 nearby
  • A & A TAKEAWAY CAFE0.6 km
  • Anam's Kitchen0.4 km
  • Kebabish Original0.5 km
  • Middle Eastern Restaurant0.3 km
  • MK Nutrition0.8 km
  • + 22 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

33 nearby
  • BennoBoxLTD0.7 km
  • Blingz0.6 km
  • Broasters /Nayaab Afghan Cuisine0.4 km
  • Falafel Chef0.6 km
  • Fritto0.6 km
  • + 28 more
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Granby Supermarket0.8 km
  • Freshmart Liverpool Ltd0.7 km
  • Aldi0.8 km
  • Asda0.8 km
  • Co-Operative Retail Services1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Edge Hill1.2 km
  • St Michaels1.8 km
  • Brunswick2.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Arundel Avenue0.2 km
  • Lime Grove0.2 km
  • Grove Park0.2 km
  • Vandyke Street0.2 km
  • Arundel Avenue0.2 km