L17 3AH is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Croxteth Drive, 0.6km from Sefton Park in Liverpool. Administratively it sits within Greenbank ward and the Liverpool, Riverside constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, L17 3AH is a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. The daytime character shifts — large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. With an average age of 52, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 59% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 60 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £140k, 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 L17 3AH are sourced from Output Area E00033197 (shared with 18 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CROXTETH DRIVE, L17 3AH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CROXTETH DRIVE, L17 3AH.
387
52
£ 40,200 /yr
45%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
With 59% social renting, L17 3AH is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. The 52-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for L17 3AH. The average age is 51.8. 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: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 140,000
3 sales · Mean £ 138,333
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around L17 3AH is moderate at 60 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
St Hilda's Church of England High School
Bellerive FCJ Catholic College
St Clare's Catholic Primary School
Greenbank Primary School
Lawrence Community Primary School
St Hugh's Catholic Primary School
Archbishop Blanch CofE High School
Liverpool College
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
21 nearby- ESSO Victoria Service Station0.9 km
- Lark Lane News0.9 km
- Dafna's Cheesecake Factory0.7 km
- Abdullah & Sons0.8 km
- Britannia Store & Newsagent0.8 km
- + 16 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Hallmark Hotel0.6 km
- The Mountford0.5 km
- The Whitechapel Centre Hostel0.6 km
Restaurant, Cafe
49 nearby- Hafla Hafla0.9 km
- Keiths Wine Bar0.9 km
- Milo Lounge0.8 km
- Oasis In The Park0.5 km
- Pippins Corner0.9 km
- + 44 more
Takeaway Shop
35 nearby- Burger lane0.9 km
- Fritto0.9 km
- Gourmet Kitchen0.9 km
- Nasema Takeaway0.9 km
- Take Away Land1.0 km
- + 30 more
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- The Albert0.9 km
- Dirty Nellies0.8 km
- Handymans Supermarket0.7 km
- Craft Taproom0.5 km
- Franks0.5 km
- + 3 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Aldi0.7 km
- Asda0.6 km
- Onestop Lawrence Road Ltd1.0 km
- Tesco0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- St Michaels1.7 km
- Edge Hill1.7 km
- Mossley Hill1.8 km
Bus Stops
- St Marys High School0.1 km
- Cheltenham Avenue0.1 km
- Ullet Road Church0.1 km
- Buckingham Avenue0.2 km
- York Avenue0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: L173AH · Data under Open Government Licence