Postcode Analysis Liverpool, North West

METHUEN STREET, L15 1EG House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for METHUEN STREET, L15 1EG.

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Population

238

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Avg Age

35

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Avg Income

£ 31,700 /yr

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Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: L15 1EG 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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2/10
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1/10
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10/10
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2/10
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9/10
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3/10
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8/10
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2/10
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8/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates L15 1EG — age 35, 29% ownership, 48% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Young average age (35) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential. Property prices are trending down 1.7% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

L15 1EG is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Methuen Street, 0.7km from Wavertree in Liverpool. Administratively it sits within Picton ward and the Liverpool, Wavertree constituency.

For renters and young professionals, L15 1EG offers a diverse suburb with younger adults and first-time buyers, good starter homes. By day, the area transitions to a self-employed tradespeople in multicultural metro suburbs character: ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. With residents averaging 35 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 48% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 71 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £75k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 1.7% 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 L15 1EG are sourced from Output Area E00034075 (shared with 3 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 L15 1EG. The average age is 34.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British74.3%
Asian / British Asian7.1%
Black / African / Caribbean5.8%
Other / Mixed12.9%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 31%
Unemployed: 5%
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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

£ 70,000

29 sales · Mean £ 72,332

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

Crime around L15 1EG is moderate at 71 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 offences338
Public order78
Criminal damage and arson60
Anti-social behaviour49
Drugs47

school Local Schools

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Heygreen Primary School

Good251 pupils0.3 km
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Lawrence Community Primary School

Good429 pupils0.4 km
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St Clare's Catholic Primary School

Good187 pupils0.6 km
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St Hugh's Catholic Primary School

Requires Improvement197 pupils0.6 km
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Our Lady of Good Help Catholic Primary School

Good129 pupils0.8 km
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Chatham Place Nursery School

Good51 pupils0.8 km
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Archbishop Blanch CofE High School

Outstanding1029 pupils0.8 km
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Wavertree Church of England School

Good165 pupils0.8 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

11 nearby
  • Prince Alfred0.8 km
  • The Clock1.0 km
  • The Wellington0.4 km
  • The Picton0.4 km
  • The Ashdale0.5 km
  • + 6 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

35 nearby
  • The clock cafe1.0 km
  • Wavertree Town Hall0.9 km
  • Belzan0.9 km
  • Dead Ink Books0.9 km
  • Olive Catering0.6 km
  • + 30 more
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Supermarkets

6 nearby
  • Tesco Express0.9 km
  • Aldi0.6 km
  • Asda0.7 km
  • Co-Operative Retail Services0.4 km
  • Onestop Lawrence Road Ltd0.4 km
  • + 1 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

38 nearby
  • Black Star Pizza0.7 km
  • Cafe Express0.2 km
  • CHICK HUT1.0 km
  • Friends Takeaway0.9 km
  • Streats0.9 km
  • + 33 more
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Retailers - Other

42 nearby
  • Grab and Go Mini Market0.4 km
  • Premier News1.0 km
  • Supersave Bargain Ltd0.5 km
  • Wavertree Village Store0.6 km
  • Picton News Market0.3 km
  • + 37 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Snooze Guest Accommodation0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Wavertree Technology Park0.8 km
  • Edge Hill1.1 km
  • Mossley Hill2.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Picton Crescent0.2 km
  • Colville Street0.2 km
  • Hey Green Road0.3 km
  • Kempton Road0.3 km
  • Wimbledon Street0.3 km