L36 8AU is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.5km from Longview in Huyton with Roby. Administratively it sits within Stockbridge ward and the Knowsley constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, L36 8AU is an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The community skews young professional (average age 35) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 39% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 43 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. 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 L36 8AU are sourced from Output Area E00185160 (shared with 21 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
L36 8AU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for L36 8AU.
315
35
£ 33,300 /yr
41%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: L36 8AU 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.
Area Character
Social renting makes up 39% of tenure in L36 8AU — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. 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 L36 8AU. The average age is 34.7. 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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
L36 8AU has low crime rates — 43 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
St Columba's Catholic Primary School
Knowsley Lane Primary School
Knowsley Central School
Alt Bridge School
Hope Primary School - A Joint Catholic and Church of England Primary School
Park View Academy
St Aloysius Catholic Primary School
St Aidan's Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
12 nearby- Gentwood Newsagents1.0 km
- Kellys Wines0.9 km
- Kellys Discount Wines0.7 km
- Rowlands0.7 km
- The Old Roundabout Convenience Store0.1 km
- + 7 more
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- Starbucks0.7 km
- St George's Church Hall0.4 km
- 33 Signal Squadron0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- To Le0.7 km
- Kingsway Fish And Chips0.9 km
- Kingsway Supper Bar1.0 km
- Pizza Kings0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Oak Tree Hotel0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Huyton2.0 km
- Roby2.0 km
- Prescot3.1 km
Bus Stops
- Newark Close0.2 km
- Thornton Way0.2 km
- Woolfall Heath Avenue0.3 km
- Pennard Avenue0.3 km
- Hillside Avenue0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: L368AU · Data under Open Government Licence