L8 0SL is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Lime Grove, 0.9km from Princes Park in Liverpool. Administratively it sits within Picton ward and the Liverpool, Wavertree constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, L8 0SL is a working-class neighbourhood with strong employment ties. During the day, ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. The community skews young professional (average age 29) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 35% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 64% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Liverpool. Full-time employment stands at 18% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 73 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £85k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 10.5% 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 0SL are sourced from Output Area E00033214 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LIME GROVE, L8 0SL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LIME GROVE, L8 0SL.
579
29
£ 28,200 /yr
33%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: L8 0SL 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
64% of L8 0SL's residents are from ethnic minority backgrounds — a richly multicultural postcode with diverse cultural ties and tight-knit community organisations. Average age 29 adds energy — an active, young multicultural community. Property prices are trending down 10.5% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for L8 0SL. The average age is 29.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: Predominantly a younger renting crowd. The neighborhood has a low average age and high rental density compared to the national baseline.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 85,000
4 sales · Mean £ 82,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around L8 0SL is moderate at 73 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
St Hilda's Church of England High School
Chatham Place Nursery School
Kingsley Community School
St Hugh's Catholic Primary School
Smithdown Primary School
Bellerive FCJ Catholic College
Lawrence Community Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
27 nearby- Belzan1.0 km
- A & A TAKEAWAY CAFE0.5 km
- Anam's Kitchen0.3 km
- Kebabish Original0.4 km
- Middle Eastern Restaurant0.3 km
- + 22 more
Retailers - Other
50 nearby- Butchers Shop0.3 km
- Continental Liquor Store0.4 km
- ESSO Victoria Service Station0.8 km
- Klassics0.8 km
- Mini Universe0.5 km
- + 45 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- Hallmark Hotel0.8 km
- The Mountford0.4 km
- The Whitechapel Centre Hostel0.7 km
- Elegant House1.0 km
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- The Boundary Pub0.7 km
- The Ashdale0.9 km
- Afro Caribbean & Friends Lunch Club0.5 km
- Chaplins Bar0.1 km
- Craft Taproom1.0 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
34 nearby- BennoBoxLTD0.6 km
- Blingz0.5 km
- Broasters /Nayaab Afghan Cuisine0.3 km
- Falafel Chef0.5 km
- Fritto0.5 km
- + 29 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Granby Supermarket0.7 km
- Freshmart Liverpool Ltd0.6 km
- Aldi0.8 km
- Asda0.8 km
- Co-Operative Retail Services0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Edge Hill1.1 km
- St Michaels1.9 km
- Wavertree Technology Park2.1 km
Bus Stops
- Lime Grove0.1 km
- Vandyke Street0.2 km
- Vandyke Street0.2 km
- Arundel Avenue0.3 km
- Ritson Street0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: L80SL · Data under Open Government Licence