L18 1BW is a safe, established residential area located 1.0km from Mossley Hill in Liverpool. Administratively it sits within Church ward and the Liverpool, Wavertree constituency.
For families considering a move, L18 1BW represents a high-density urban area of young, single, transient residents. The 36 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 62% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 35 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for L18 1BW are sourced from Output Area E00033367 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
L18 1BW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for L18 1BW.
311
36
£ 42,800 /yr
58%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: L18 1BW is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
L18 1BW is an established family neighbourhood — 62% owner-occupation and an average age of 36 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for L18 1BW. The average age is 35.5. 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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
L18 1BW has low crime rates — 35 incidents 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
Dovedale Community Primary School
Greenbank Primary School
St Anthony of Padua Catholic Primary School
The Blue Coat School
Liverpool College
Royal School for the Blind (Liverpool)
Mosspits Lane Primary School
Wavertree Church of England School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
32 nearby- Adams Apple0.6 km
- Allerton Convenience Store0.6 km
- Go Local0.9 km
- Buongiorno Deli0.2 km
- Desserts By Dre0.1 km
- + 27 more
Restaurant, Cafe
80 nearby- Carlisi Bar & Kitchen0.6 km
- Chaba Chaba Thai Restaurant0.9 km
- Costa Coffee0.8 km
- East River Bar & Restaurant0.7 km
- Elior UK0.9 km
- + 75 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Sainsbury's Local0.7 km
- Iceland0.7 km
- Tesco Express0.4 km
- Tesco Stores Ltd0.9 km
- Tesco0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
30 nearby- Domino's Pizza0.6 km
- Allerton Pizza0.4 km
- Chi Nar Kitchen0.1 km
- Chris's Chip Shop0.9 km
- Mamos0.9 km
- + 25 more
Pub, NightClub
9 nearby- Haul Bottle Shop and Taproom1.0 km
- The Other Place0.8 km
- Dirty Nellies0.6 km
- Handymans Supermarket0.7 km
- Foghertys0.2 km
- + 4 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Mossley Hill0.9 km
- Wavertree Technology Park2.0 km
- West Allerton2.2 km
Bus Stops
- Calton Avenue0.2 km
- Church Road0.3 km
- Smithdown Place0.3 km
- Penny Lane0.3 km
- Church Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: L181BW · Data under Open Government Licence