L8 4AB is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Gordale Close, 0.4km from Princes Park in Liverpool. Administratively it sits within Princes Park ward and the Liverpool, Riverside constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, L8 4AB is a high-density area of young ethnic minority families, mostly in flats. Outside of residential hours, ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. At 43 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 40% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 80 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £185k. 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 L8 4AB are sourced from Output Area E00182985 (shared with 19 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
GORDALE CLOSE, L8 4AB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GORDALE CLOSE, L8 4AB.
390
43
£ 30,500 /yr
43%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: L8 4AB 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 40% of tenure in L8 4AB — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. The 43-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 L8 4AB. The average age is 42.8. 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
£ 152,500
2 sales · Mean £ 152,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around L8 4AB is moderate at 80 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
The Belvedere Academy
St Silas Church of England Primary School
St Finbar's Catholic Primary School
ASPIRE Centre, Kings Leadership Academy Liverpool
King's Leadership Academy, Liverpool
St Cleopas' Church of England Junior Mixed and Infant School
Matthew Arnold Primary School
Holy Family Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
40 nearby- Bens General Store0.7 km
- Granby Somali Women's Group0.9 km
- S A Mohammeds General Store0.5 km
- Saleh News0.6 km
- Sayers0.4 km
- + 35 more
Restaurant, Cafe
40 nearby- Crawford House Community Partnership0.9 km
- May's Thai Kitchen0.5 km
- Tesco Park Road Customer Cafe0.4 km
- Love and Rockets1.0 km
- Mcdonalds0.5 km
- + 35 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
43 nearby- Adam's Noodle House0.5 km
- BUFFALO NICE PIZZA LTD0.3 km
- Dingle Takeaway0.5 km
- DIYA NICE FOOD LTD0.5 km
- JAJA Thai0.3 km
- + 38 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- The Whitechapel Centre Hostel0.8 km
- Hallmark Hotel0.9 km
- Elegant House0.3 km
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- The Albert1.0 km
- The Anglesea0.5 km
- The Empress0.5 km
- Herculaneum Bridge0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- St Michaels1.1 km
- Brunswick1.1 km
- Edge Hill2.2 km
Bus Stops
- Peel Street0.1 km
- Belvidere School0.1 km
- Kelby Close0.2 km
- Melville Street0.2 km
- Devonshire Road West0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: L84AB · Data under Open Government Licence