L7 4JE is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Smithdown Road, 0.9km from Windsor in Liverpool. Administratively it sits within Picton ward and the Liverpool, Wavertree constituency.
For families considering a move, L7 4JE represents a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. The 42 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 74% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. The area has a notably diverse population — 39% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Liverpool.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 56 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban 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 4JE are sourced from Output Area E00176648 (shared with 21 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SMITHDOWN ROAD, L7 4JE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SMITHDOWN ROAD, L7 4JE.
371
42
£ 31,700 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: L7 4JE 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. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
L7 4JE is a mixed residential postcode — average age 42, 74% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Young average age (42) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for L7 4JE. The average age is 42.5. 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: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around L7 4JE is moderate at 56 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
Archbishop Blanch CofE High School
Chatham Place Nursery School
St Hugh's Catholic Primary School
Lawrence Community Primary School
Smithdown Primary School
St Clare's Catholic Primary School
St Anne's Catholic Primary School
St Hilda's Church of England High School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
55 nearby- Butchers Shop0.5 km
- Continental Liquor Store0.4 km
- Klassics0.4 km
- Mini Universe0.2 km
- ONE STOP0.1 km
- + 50 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- The Mountford0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- The Boundary Pub0.4 km
- The Ashdale0.4 km
- Chaplins Bar0.6 km
- Craft Taproom1.0 km
- Willow Bank0.8 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
29 nearby- A & A TAKEAWAY CAFE0.1 km
- All Nations Cafe0.8 km
- Anam's Kitchen0.5 km
- Kebabish Original0.4 km
- Middle Eastern Restaurant0.5 km
- + 24 more
Takeaway Shop
38 nearby- BennoBoxLTD0.5 km
- Blingz0.1 km
- Broasters /Nayaab Afghan Cuisine0.4 km
- Falafel Chef0.4 km
- Fritto0.2 km
- + 33 more
Supermarkets
7 nearby- Granby Supermarket0.9 km
- Aldi0.6 km
- Asda0.6 km
- Co-Operative Retail Services0.5 km
- Onestop Lawrence Road Ltd0.7 km
- + 2 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Edge Hill0.7 km
- Wavertree Technology Park1.7 km
- St Michaels2.4 km
Bus Stops
- Wendell Street0.1 km
- Tunstall Street0.1 km
- Garrick Street0.1 km
- Archbishop Blanche School0.2 km
- Webster Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: L74JE · Data under Open Government Licence