Postcode Analysis Knowsley, North West

WATERPARK DRIVE, L28 3QA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WATERPARK DRIVE, L28 3QA.

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Population

422

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Avg Age

37

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Avg Income

£ 33,300 /yr

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Employed

53%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: L28 3QA falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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3/10
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7/10
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7/10
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9/10
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8/10
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3/10
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5/10
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6/10
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8/10
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Area Character

Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. L28 3QA's 60% ownership and 37-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

L28 3QA is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Waterpark Drive, 0.5km from Stockbridge Village in Huyton with Roby. Administratively it sits within Stockbridge ward and the Knowsley constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a diverse suburb with younger adults and first-time buyers, good starter homes. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. A balanced community with an average age of 37 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 60% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 58 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £185k. 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 3QA are sourced from Output Area E00032641 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for L28 3QA. The average age is 36.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British88.6%
Asian / British Asian1.2%
Black / African / Caribbean7.3%
Other / Mixed2.8%

Economic Activity

53%Active
FT: 39%
Unemployed: 1%
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Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 182,495

8 sales · Mean £ 161,185

Detached

£ 127,747

2 sales · Mean £ 127,747

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime around L28 3QA 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.

Violence and sexual offences128
Public order41
Anti-social behaviour38
Criminal damage and arson24
Drugs24

school Local Schools

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St Brigid's Catholic Primary School

Good266 pupils0.4 km
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Hope Primary School - A Joint Catholic and Church of England Primary School

Good445 pupils0.4 km
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Stockbridge Village Primary School

Good214 pupils0.5 km
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Meadow Park School

Good64 pupils0.7 km
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Mab Lane Junior Mixed and Infant School

Good291 pupils0.9 km
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St Albert's Catholic Primary School

Good227 pupils1.0 km
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Blueberry Park

Good362 pupils1.3 km
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St Vincent's School - A Specialist School for Sensory Impairment and Other Needs

Outstanding39 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • The Old Bank0.9 km
  • The Ploughman0.7 km
  • The Village Inn0.6 km
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Retailers - Other

5 nearby
  • Bargain Booze0.6 km
  • Mayura International Ltd (Mayura Wines)0.6 km
  • Stockbridge Newsagents0.6 km
  • California Wines0.8 km
  • Thrifty's0.6 km
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Tesco Stores Limited0.6 km
  • Nisa Stockbridge Village0.6 km
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Takeaway Shop

7 nearby
  • Subway0.6 km
  • The Village Chippy0.6 km
  • Jin Yuan0.8 km
  • Marmaris Special0.8 km
  • Mexico0.6 km
  • + 2 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • Iamtech0.9 km
  • Starbucks0.6 km
  • Dovecot Community & Social Club0.7 km
  • Lunch Box Cafe And Bakery0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Roby2.4 km
  • Huyton2.8 km
  • Broad Green3.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Chalfont Way0.2 km
  • Brandearth Hey0.2 km
  • Terret Croft0.3 km
  • The Spinney0.3 km
  • Little Moss Hey0.3 km