L18 1DQ is a safe, established residential area on Penny Lane, 1.0km from Wavertree in Liverpool. Administratively it sits within Church ward and the Liverpool, Wavertree constituency.
For families considering a move, L18 1DQ represents a high-density urban area of young, single, transient residents. An average age of 36 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 70% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 39 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £445k.
Census 2021 statistics for L18 1DQ are sourced from Output Area E00033420 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PENNY LANE, L18 1DQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PENNY LANE, L18 1DQ.
379
36
£ 42,800 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: L18 1DQ is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Families dominate this postcode. With 70% owner-occupation and average age 36, L18 1DQ has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. £445k 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 L18 1DQ. The average age is 35.9. 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 balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 397,500
2 sales · Mean £ 397,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
L18 1DQ has low crime rates — 39 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
The Blue Coat School
Greenbank Primary School
St Anthony of Padua Catholic Primary School
Royal School for the Blind (Liverpool)
Mosspits Lane Primary School
Liverpool College
Wavertree Church of England School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
30 nearby- Adams Apple0.5 km
- Allerton Convenience Store0.5 km
- Go Local0.7 km
- Domino News0.5 km
- Go Local - Basheer News0.9 km
- + 25 more
Restaurant, Cafe
77 nearby- Carlisi Bar & Kitchen0.5 km
- Chaba Chaba Thai Restaurant0.8 km
- Costa Coffee0.7 km
- East River Bar & Restaurant0.6 km
- Elior UK0.9 km
- + 72 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Sainsbury's Local0.6 km
- Iceland0.6 km
- Tesco Express0.2 km
- Tesco0.7 km
- Tesco Stores Ltd0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
25 nearby- Domino's Pizza0.5 km
- Carlitos Pizza0.6 km
- Greenbank Fish Bar0.8 km
- Khans0.9 km
- Spitroast0.6 km
- + 20 more
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Dirty Nellies0.7 km
- Handymans Supermarket0.8 km
- The Other Place0.7 km
- Foghertys0.2 km
- Royal British Legion0.9 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Mossley Hill1.0 km
- Wavertree Technology Park1.9 km
- West Allerton2.2 km
Bus Stops
- Calton Avenue0.1 km
- Church Road0.1 km
- Smithdown Place0.1 km
- Penny Lane0.1 km
- Church Road0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: L181DQ · Data under Open Government Licence