L7 3LP is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Smithdown Lane, 0.3km from Edge Hill in Liverpool. Administratively it sits within Picton ward and the Liverpool, Wavertree constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, L7 3LP is a working-class neighbourhood with strong employment ties. Outside of residential hours, ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. At 37 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 50% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 51% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Liverpool. Full-time employment stands at 17% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 66 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £175k, 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 L7 3LP are sourced from Output Area E00034219 (shared with 21 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SMITHDOWN LANE, L7 3LP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SMITHDOWN LANE, L7 3LP.
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37
£ 31,700 /yr
33%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: L7 3LP 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 50% of tenure in L7 3LP — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. The 37-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 L7 3LP. The average age is 36.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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
£ 135,050
2 sales · Mean £ 135,050
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around L7 3LP is moderate at 66 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
Smithdown Primary School
St Anne's Catholic Primary School
Chatham Place Nursery School
Archbishop Blanch CofE High School
Princes School
Kingsley Community School
St Hugh's Catholic Primary School
Abercromby Nursery School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Takeaway Shop
27 nearby- Greggs1.0 km
- Original Eatwell1.0 km
- BennoBoxLTD0.3 km
- Blingz0.6 km
- Broasters /Nayaab Afghan Cuisine0.6 km
- + 22 more
Retailers - Other
39 nearby- Durning News0.8 km
- Nugent Pantry0.4 km
- Butchers Shop0.6 km
- Continental Liquor Store0.5 km
- Mini Universe0.5 km
- + 34 more
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- The Bears Paw0.8 km
- The Boundary Pub0.3 km
- Chaplins Bar0.8 km
- The Cambridge1.0 km
- Afro Caribbean & Friends Lunch Club0.4 km
Restaurant, Cafe
30 nearby- KITCHEN CREW0.6 km
- A & A TAKEAWAY CAFE0.6 km
- All Nations Cafe0.5 km
- Anam's Kitchen0.6 km
- Kebabish Original0.5 km
- + 25 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Adelaide House Hostel0.9 km
- Maple Hotel0.9 km
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Granby Supermarket0.7 km
- Sida Express0.9 km
- Iceland Foods Ltd0.7 km
- Ejoy Asian Foods0.9 km
- Freshmart Liverpool Ltd0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Edge Hill0.5 km
- Liverpool Central1.8 km
- Liverpool Lime Street1.9 km
Bus Stops
- Commerce Way0.1 km
- Lorton Street0.2 km
- Widney Close0.2 km
- Tunnel Road0.3 km
- Embledon Street0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: L73LP · Data under Open Government Licence