L28 1NS is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Spruce Grove, 0.2km from Stockbridge Village in Huyton with Roby. Administratively it sits within Stockbridge ward and the Knowsley constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, L28 1NS is these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a non-metropolitan suburban areas zone — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. Residents average 48 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 82% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 18% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 62 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 L28 1NS are sourced from Output Area E00032501 (shared with 16 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SPRUCE GROVE, L28 1NS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SPRUCE GROVE, L28 1NS.
199
48
£ 33,300 /yr
30%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: L28 1NS 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
L28 1NS has a significant social housing presence — 82% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 48-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for L28 1NS. The average age is 47.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around L28 1NS is moderate at 62 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
Stockbridge Village Primary School
Meadow Park School
St Brigid's Catholic Primary School
St Albert's Catholic Primary School
Hope Primary School - A Joint Catholic and Church of England Primary School
Mab Lane Junior Mixed and Infant School
St Vincent's School - A Specialist School for Sensory Impairment and Other Needs
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
4 nearby- Stockbridge Newsagents0.3 km
- Thrifty's0.9 km
- Bargain Booze0.3 km
- Mayura International Ltd (Mayura Wines)0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- The Village Inn0.3 km
- The Ploughman0.5 km
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- Starbucks0.9 km
- Lunch Box Cafe And Bakery0.9 km
- AFC Knowsley Cafe0.8 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Nisa Stockbridge Village0.3 km
- Tesco Stores Limited0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Mexico0.9 km
- Yang Sing0.9 km
- Subway0.3 km
- The Village Chippy0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Roby2.8 km
- Huyton3.1 km
- Broad Green3.7 km
Bus Stops
- Brandearth Hey0.2 km
- Little Moss Hey0.2 km
- The Spinney0.2 km
- Little Moss Hey0.2 km
- Waterpark Drive0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: L281NS · Data under Open Government Licence