L28 1RG is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Round Hey, 0.6km from Stockbridge Village in Huyton with Roby. Administratively it sits within Stockbridge ward and the Knowsley constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, L28 1RG is a diverse suburb with younger adults and first-time buyers, good starter homes. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 37 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 42% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 22% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 58 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £135k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the 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 1RG are sourced from Output Area E00032513 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ROUND HEY, L28 1RG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ROUND HEY, L28 1RG.
398
37
£ 33,300 /yr
37%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: L28 1RG 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 42% social renting, L28 1RG is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. The 37-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 1RG. The average age is 37.1. 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: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 116,500
6 sales · Mean £ 111,750
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around L28 1RG is moderate at 58 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
St Albert's Catholic Primary School
St Brigid's Catholic Primary School
Meadow Park School
Mab Lane Junior Mixed and Infant School
Hope Primary School - A Joint Catholic and Church of England Primary School
Emmaus Church of England and Catholic Primary School
St Vincent's School - A Specialist School for Sensory Impairment and Other Needs
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
5 nearby- Stockbridge Newsagents0.2 km
- Kellys Discount Booze0.9 km
- McColls0.9 km
- Bargain Booze0.2 km
- Mayura International Ltd (Mayura Wines)1.0 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- The Village Inn0.6 km
- The Ploughman0.2 km
Restaurant, Cafe
1 nearby- Lunch Box Cafe And Bakery1.0 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Nisa Stockbridge Village0.2 km
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Mexico1.0 km
- Subway0.2 km
- The Village Chippy0.2 km
- Pizza Perfect0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Roby3.2 km
- Huyton3.5 km
- Broad Green3.8 km
Bus Stops
- Nevitte Close0.2 km
- Nevitte Close0.2 km
- Marled Hey0.2 km
- Leach Croft0.3 km
- Waterpark Drive0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: L281RG · Data under Open Government Licence