L27 2YB is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Holt Lane, 1.0km from North End in Liverpool. Administratively it sits within Belle Vale ward and the Garston and Halewood constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, L27 2YB is a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. By day, the area transitions to a non-metropolitan suburban areas character: white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. An average age of 40 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 49% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 24% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 53 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban 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 L27 2YB are sourced from Output Area E00033998 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HOLT LANE, L27 2YB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HOLT LANE, L27 2YB.
262
40
£ 31,600 /yr
38%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: L27 2YB falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
With 49% social renting, L27 2YB is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for L27 2YB. The average age is 39.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around L27 2YB is moderate at 53 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 Gregory's Catholic Primary School
Norman Pannell Primary School
Belle Vale Community Primary School
Gateacre School
Our Lady of the Assumption Catholic Primary School
St Anne's Catholic Primary School
Hope School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
4 nearby- Netherley Supermarket0.4 km
- Go Local - The Local Zone0.9 km
- MP Food & Wine0.7 km
- Shell Service station0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- Last Minute Pizza / Netherley Kebab House0.1 km
- On The Run1.0 km
- Pizza Sub0.4 km
- Golden Phoenix0.7 km
- John's Supper Bar II0.4 km
- + 2 more
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Netherley Sports And Social Club0.7 km
- St Cyrils Parochial Club0.8 km
Restaurant, Cafe
5 nearby- LGC BISTRO0.4 km
- T(n)S Catering Management0.6 km
- Lee Valley Millenium Centre0.8 km
- McDonalds0.9 km
- Valley Hub0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Huyton2.0 km
- Roby2.2 km
- Halewood3.2 km
Bus Stops
- Lydieth Lea0.1 km
- Clematis Road0.1 km
- Holt Lane0.2 km
- Holt Lane0.2 km
- Garden Lodge Grove0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: L272YB · Data under Open Government Licence