L18 1EA is a safe, established residential area on Russell Road, 0.9km from Wavertree in Liverpool. Administratively it sits within Greenbank ward and the Liverpool, Riverside constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a high-density urban area of young, single, transient residents. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a multiethnic urban high streets zone — urban high streets with mixed ethnicity and businesses. The 30 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. 49% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 33 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £255k.
Census 2021 statistics for L18 1EA are sourced from Output Area E00033194 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
RUSSELL ROAD, L18 1EA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RUSSELL ROAD, L18 1EA.
330
30
£ 42,800 /yr
41%
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
L18 1EA is a student and graduate zone — average age 30, 49% private renting, and the high-energy, high-turnover character of a university-adjacent neighbourhood. Unusually low crime for this demographic — a safer student/graduate area than most.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for L18 1EA. The average age is 29.7. 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: Predominantly a younger renting crowd. The neighborhood has a low average age and high rental density compared to the national baseline.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 162,500
9 sales · Mean £ 191,605
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
L18 1EA has low crime rates — 33 incidents 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.
school Local Schools
Greenbank Primary School
Dovedale Community Primary School
The Blue Coat School
Royal School for the Blind (Liverpool)
St Anthony of Padua Catholic Primary School
Liverpool College
St Clare's Catholic Primary School
Wavertree Church of England School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
35 nearby- Adams Apple0.9 km
- Allerton Convenience Store0.9 km
- Go Local0.9 km
- Buongiorno Deli0.4 km
- Desserts By Dre0.3 km
- + 30 more
Restaurant, Cafe
62 nearby- Carlisi Bar & Kitchen0.8 km
- Fika1.0 km
- Lefteris0.9 km
- Pierre Griffes Cafe Bar and Bistro0.9 km
- Pips0.9 km
- + 57 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Sainsbury's Local0.9 km
- Iceland0.9 km
- Tesco Express0.5 km
- Tesco0.3 km
Takeaway Shop
35 nearby- Domino's Pizza0.9 km
- Allerton Pizza0.6 km
- Chi Nar Kitchen0.3 km
- Papa Johns Pizza0.6 km
- Spire0.4 km
- + 30 more
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- Dirty Nellies0.4 km
- Handymans Supermarket0.5 km
- Foghertys0.2 km
- Craft Taproom0.8 km
- Franks0.7 km
- + 2 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Mossley Hill1.2 km
- Wavertree Technology Park1.8 km
- Edge Hill2.3 km
Bus Stops
- Russell Road0.1 km
- Crawford Avenue0.1 km
- Deepfield Road0.1 km
- Nicander Road0.3 km
- Greenbank Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: L181EA · Data under Open Government Licence