L13 1BA is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Rathbone Road, 0.3km from Sandown Park in Liverpool. Administratively it sits within Old Swan ward and the Liverpool, Wavertree constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, L13 1BA is a diverse suburb with younger adults and first-time buyers, good starter homes. During the day, major hospitals and public administration with diverse workforces. A balanced community with an average age of 43 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 32% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 22% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 97 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: With prices averaging £100k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area. 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 L13 1BA are sourced from Output Area E00034029 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
RATHBONE ROAD, L13 1BA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RATHBONE ROAD, L13 1BA.
459
43
£ 37,300 /yr
34%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: L13 1BA 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
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. L13 1BA spans multiple life stages — average age 43, moderate ownership and renting. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for L13 1BA. The average age is 43.2. 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: 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
Terraced
£ 100,000
1 sales · Mean £ 100,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around L13 1BA is above average at 97 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
St Oswald's Catholic Primary School
St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary and Nursery School
St Anne's (Stanley) Junior Mixed and Infant School
Heygreen Primary School
Phoenix Primary School
Our Lady of Good Help Catholic Primary School
Broadgreen Primary
Northway Primary and Nursery School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
37 nearby- Supersave Bargain Ltd0.9 km
- Wavertree Village Store1.0 km
- Lidl0.2 km
- Westcott Factory Shop1.0 km
- Bargain Booze0.9 km
- + 32 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Snooze Guest Accommodation1.0 km
- Travelodge0.7 km
Pub, NightClub
10 nearby- The Wellington1.0 km
- Masons Arms0.9 km
- Brambles0.5 km
- The Edinburgh0.9 km
- The Rose Vaults1.0 km
- + 5 more
Restaurant, Cafe
47 nearby- Costa Coffee0.4 km
- Olive Catering0.6 km
- Papas0.9 km
- Baja Mexican Restaurant0.7 km
- Greggs Liverpool Shopping Park0.3 km
- + 42 more
Takeaway Shop
32 nearby- Cafe Express1.0 km
- Red Grill0.9 km
- Subway0.4 km
- Chicken rush ltd0.9 km
- The Whistle Stop1.0 km
- + 27 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Marks & Spencer0.5 km
- Dales of Liverpool0.9 km
- Aldi0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Wavertree Technology Park0.3 km
- Broad Green1.8 km
- Edge Hill1.9 km
Bus Stops
- Sapphire Street0.1 km
- Binns Road0.1 km
- Stephenson Road0.2 km
- Wavertree Station0.2 km
- Edge Lane Retail Park0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: L131BA · Data under Open Government Licence