L12 0BJ is a safe, established residential area on Iona Close, 0.7km from Craven Wood in Liverpool. Administratively it sits within Croxteth ward and the Liverpool, West Derby constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. The 38 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 85% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 12 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £165k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 8.6% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for L12 0BJ are sourced from Output Area E00033767 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
IONA CLOSE, L12 0BJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for IONA CLOSE, L12 0BJ.
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38
£ 43,400 /yr
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Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates L12 0BJ — age 38, 85% ownership, 12% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £165k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending down 8.6% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for L12 0BJ. The average age is 38.4. 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: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 150,000
18 sales · Mean £ 143,163
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
L12 0BJ has low crime rates — 12 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Emmaus Church of England and Catholic Primary School
Knowsley Village School
St Albert's Catholic Primary School
Croxteth Community Primary School
St John Fisher Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- Shinos Coffee Lounge0.5 km
- The 24 Karat Company0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- Lins Takeaway0.5 km
Retailers - Other
1 nearby- Londis0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Kirkby4.3 km
- Fazakerley4.6 km
- Roby4.9 km
Bus Stops
- Zander Grove0.1 km
- Verwood Drive0.1 km
- Nightingale Road0.2 km
- Midhurst Road0.3 km
- Woodvale Road0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: L120BJ · Data under Open Government Licence