L8 4SF is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Cockburn Street, 0.8km from Toxteth in Liverpool. Administratively it sits within Riverside ward and the Liverpool, Riverside constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, L8 4SF is a high-density area of young ethnic minority families, mostly in flats. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. The 37 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 33% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 46 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £110k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 5.3% 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 L8 4SF are sourced from Output Area E00033599 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
COCKBURN STREET, L8 4SF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for COCKBURN STREET, L8 4SF.
234
37
£ 39,300 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: L8 4SF represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates L8 4SF — age 37, 38% ownership, 29% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £110k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending down 5.3% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for L8 4SF. The average age is 37.1. 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
£ 91,000
14 sales · Mean £ 94,821
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
L8 4SF has low crime rates — 46 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
St Cleopas' Church of England Junior Mixed and Infant School
St Finbar's Catholic Primary School
Matthew Arnold Primary School
King's Leadership Academy, Liverpool
ASPIRE Centre, Kings Leadership Academy Liverpool
Holy Family Catholic Primary School
The Belvedere Academy
St Silas Church of England Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Takeaway Shop
27 nearby- the wild loaf0.4 km
- Adam's Noodle House0.9 km
- BUFFALO NICE PIZZA LTD0.8 km
- Dingle Takeaway0.2 km
- DIYA NICE FOOD LTD0.2 km
- + 22 more
Retailers - Other
21 nearby- Bens General Store0.3 km
- S A Mohammeds General Store0.9 km
- Saleh News0.9 km
- Sayers0.5 km
- Zanes News0.8 km
- + 16 more
Restaurant, Cafe
14 nearby- May's Thai Kitchen0.9 km
- Tesco Park Road Customer Cafe0.6 km
- Bounce House Inflatable Theme Park0.5 km
- Spring City0.5 km
- Costa Coffee0.3 km
- + 9 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco0.6 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Elegant House1.0 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Herculaneum Bridge0.2 km
- The Anglesea0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Brunswick0.5 km
- St Michaels1.2 km
- Liverpool2.4 km
Bus Stops
- Cockburn Street0.0 km
- Malwood Street0.1 km
- Bessemer Street0.2 km
- Beloe Street0.2 km
- Mill Street0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: L84SF · Data under Open Government Licence