L6 6DW is an up-and-coming urban area on Bigham Road, 0.1km from Elm Park in Liverpool. Administratively it sits within Kensington and Fairfield ward and the Liverpool, Wavertree constituency.
For renters and young professionals, L6 6DW offers a mixed area of service workers, students and families in semi-detached housing. During the day, ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. The community skews young professional (average age 30) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 66% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 40% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Liverpool.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 112 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: With prices averaging £106k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 10.0% year-on-year. 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 6DW are sourced from Output Area E00033910 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BIGHAM ROAD, L6 6DW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BIGHAM ROAD, L6 6DW.
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£ 30,400 /yr
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Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: L6 6DW 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
L6 6DW is a student and graduate zone — average age 30, 66% private renting, and the high-energy, high-turnover character of a university-adjacent neighbourhood. Higher crime warrants awareness — HMO density and nightlife are likely contributors. Property prices are trending down 10.0% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for L6 6DW. The average age is 29.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: Predominantly a younger renting crowd. The neighborhood has a low average age and high rental density compared to the national baseline.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 108,000
12 sales · Mean £ 120,333
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around L6 6DW is above average at 112 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
Harmonize Academy AP Free School
The Academy of St Francis of Assisi
New Park Primary School
St Michael's Catholic Primary School
Kensington Primary School
St Sebastian's Catholic Primary School and Nursery
Whitefield Primary School
Phoenix Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Takeaway Shop
23 nearby- Lake View Kiosk0.9 km
- Feng Sing0.6 km
- Alan's Kitchen0.2 km
- Best Spicy House0.6 km
- Caspian Fast Food0.2 km
- + 18 more
Retailers - Other
39 nearby- Murphy's Wines0.7 km
- Alby’s0.2 km
- Ali's Supermarket0.5 km
- Dwa Koty Polish Food0.2 km
- Getir UK Limited0.6 km
- + 34 more
Restaurant, Cafe
21 nearby- Anar Turkish BBQ Restaurant0.6 km
- The Edinburgh0.6 km
- Capaldis0.2 km
- Golden Empire Chinese Restaurant0.4 km
- Hindu Cultural Organisation0.6 km
- + 16 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- Adelaide House Hostel0.8 km
- Maple Hotel0.8 km
- Beechmount Hotel0.3 km
- Devonshire House Hotel0.6 km
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- Liver Vaults0.5 km
- Newsham Park Hotel0.5 km
- SIR WALTER RALEIGH0.4 km
- Belmont Hotel0.9 km
- Lister Hotel0.3 km
- + 3 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Kensington Superstore0.2 km
- Iceland0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Edge Hill1.2 km
- Wavertree Technology Park1.8 km
- Liverpool Lime Street2.2 km
Bus Stops
- Phillmore Road0.1 km
- Prescot Road0.1 km
- Molyneux Road0.2 km
- Romer Road0.2 km
- Huntly Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: L66DW · Data under Open Government Licence