L17 7EX is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on The Bulrushes, 0.6km from Dingle in Liverpool. Administratively it sits within Riverside ward and the Liverpool, Riverside constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, L17 7EX is a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. The daytime character shifts — public administration and security with mainly white workforces. The 42 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 33% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 28 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £415k. 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 7EX are sourced from Output Area E00033616 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
THE BULRUSHES, L17 7EX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE BULRUSHES, L17 7EX.
380
42
£ 39,300 /yr
47%
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
Families dominate this postcode. With 61% owner-occupation and average age 42, L17 7EX has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. £415k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for L17 7EX. The average age is 42.1. 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: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 368,500
2 sales · Mean £ 368,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
L17 7EX has low crime rates — 28 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
Matthew Arnold Primary School
ASPIRE Centre, Kings Leadership Academy Liverpool
King's Leadership Academy, Liverpool
St Cleopas' Church of England Junior Mixed and Infant School
St Finbar's Catholic Primary School
The Belvedere Academy
St Michael-in-the-Hamlet Community Primary School
Holy Family Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
11 nearby- Team Sport Liverpool0.8 km
- May's Thai Kitchen0.9 km
- Tesco Park Road Customer Cafe1.0 km
- Bounce House Inflatable Theme Park0.8 km
- Spring City0.8 km
- + 6 more
Retailers - Other
17 nearby- Bens General Store0.3 km
- S A Mohammeds General Store0.9 km
- Sayers0.9 km
- Mill Street News0.7 km
- Milly Mini Market0.6 km
- + 12 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco1.0 km
Takeaway Shop
25 nearby- Adam's Noodle House0.9 km
- Dingle Takeaway0.6 km
- DIYA NICE FOOD LTD0.6 km
- JAJA Thai0.8 km
- Kebab spot0.8 km
- + 20 more
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- The Anglesea0.8 km
- Herculaneum Bridge0.7 km
- Aigburth Cricket Club0.8 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Sodexo0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- St Michaels0.9 km
- Brunswick0.9 km
- Liverpool2.8 km
Bus Stops
- Armstrong Quay0.3 km
- Brittannia Inn0.3 km
- Brittannia Inn0.3 km
- Royden Way0.3 km
- Promenade Gardens0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: L177EX · Data under Open Government Licence