L6 1AE is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.6km from Kensington in Liverpool. Administratively it sits within Kensington and Fairfield ward and the Liverpool, Wavertree constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, L6 1AE is a striving suburban area — non-UK born households working to get ahead. Outside of residential hours, major hospitals and public administration with diverse workforces. At 40 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 54% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 19% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 74 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £485k. 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 L6 1AE are sourced from Output Area E00034221 (shared with 26 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
L6 1AE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for L6 1AE.
286
40
£ 30,400 /yr
34%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: L6 1AE 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
Social renting makes up 54% of tenure in L6 1AE — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. The 40-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 L6 1AE. The average age is 40.2. 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
£ 485,520
1 sales · Mean £ 485,520
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around L6 1AE is moderate at 74 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and drugs. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Everton Nursery School and Family Centre
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School and Nursery
New Park Primary School
Whitefield Primary School
St Michael's Catholic Primary School
Faith Primary Academy
Kensington Primary School
Harmonize Academy AP Free School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
37 nearby- Alby’s0.8 km
- Ali's Supermarket1.0 km
- Getir UK Limited0.5 km
- Melos1.0 km
- S.K.A William Henry Food and Wine0.9 km
- + 32 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Adelaide House Hostel1.0 km
- Maple Hotel0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
13 nearby- Liver Vaults0.8 km
- Newsham Park Hotel0.6 km
- SIR WALTER RALEIGH0.7 km
- HopScotch Whisky Bar0.8 km
- The Post Office0.9 km
- + 8 more
Takeaway Shop
31 nearby- Best Spicy House0.4 km
- Caspian Fast Food0.9 km
- San Siang0.9 km
- Yang sing takeaway ltd0.9 km
- Crispy Cod0.9 km
- + 26 more
Restaurant, Cafe
36 nearby- Bee Bees0.9 km
- Bekas Cafe1.0 km
- Dessert Hub LTD0.9 km
- May Duncans0.9 km
- Mr Chilli0.9 km
- + 31 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Asda0.8 km
- Iceland Foods Ltd0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Liverpool Lime Street1.4 km
- Liverpool Central1.5 km
- Edge Hill1.6 km
Bus Stops
- Nevin Street0.0 km
- Brunswick Road0.1 km
- Caird Street0.1 km
- West Derby Road0.2 km
- Our Lady of Fatima High School0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: L61AE · Data under Open Government Licence