L33 1ZR is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Shaftesbury Avenue, 0.8km from Red Brow in Kirkby. Administratively it sits within Shevington ward and the Knowsley constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, L33 1ZR is a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. During the day, large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. A balanced community with an average age of 37 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 51% 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 rates are low here at 35 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £87k, 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 L33 1ZR are sourced from Output Area E00032896 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SHAFTESBURY AVENUE, L33 1ZR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SHAFTESBURY AVENUE, L33 1ZR.
305
37
£ 35,400 /yr
35%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: L33 1ZR 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
L33 1ZR has a significant social housing presence — 51% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. 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 L33 1ZR. The average age is 37.4. 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: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 64,000
4 sales · Mean £ 68,875
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
L33 1ZR has low crime rates — 35 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Ravenscroft Community Primary School
Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Primary School
Eastcroft Park School
Northwood Community Primary School (With Designated Special Provision)
Millbrook Community Primary School
All Saints Catholic High School
Kirkby CofE Primary School
St Michael and All Angels Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
4 nearby- Go Local0.2 km
- Stretford News0.3 km
- Bank Hall Farm Shop1.0 km
- The Sweet Shop0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Zhejiang Garden Takeaway0.2 km
- Wok This Way0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
1 nearby- McDonald's0.6 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Kirkby Park B&B0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- The Windmill0.1 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Kirkby1.1 km
- Maghull3.0 km
- Old Roan4.1 km
Bus Stops
- Windermere Drive0.1 km
- Conway Close0.1 km
- Windermere Drive0.2 km
- Windermere Drive0.2 km
- Windermere Drive0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: L331ZR · Data under Open Government Licence