L8 4UY is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.7km from Toxteth in Liverpool. Administratively it sits within Riverside ward and the Liverpool, Riverside constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, L8 4UY is a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. During the day, manufacturing, energy and utilities. A balanced community with an average age of 41 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 81% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 18% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 50 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 L8 4UY are sourced from Output Area E00033592 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
L8 4UY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for L8 4UY.
279
41
£ 30,500 /yr
38%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: L8 4UY 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
L8 4UY has a significant social housing presence — 81% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for L8 4UY. The average age is 40.5. 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 dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around L8 4UY is moderate at 50 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
Holy Family Catholic Primary School
St Finbar's Catholic Primary School
Matthew Arnold Primary School
ASPIRE Centre, Kings Leadership Academy Liverpool
King's Leadership Academy, Liverpool
St Silas Church of England Primary School
The Belvedere Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
12 nearby- Team Sport Liverpool0.3 km
- Tesco Park Road Customer Cafe0.6 km
- Bounce House Inflatable Theme Park0.4 km
- Spring City0.4 km
- Kunafa House0.6 km
- + 7 more
Takeaway Shop
28 nearby- Lockharts1.0 km
- BUFFALO NICE PIZZA LTD0.9 km
- Dingle Takeaway0.4 km
- DIYA NICE FOOD LTD0.4 km
- JAJA Thai0.6 km
- + 23 more
Retailers - Other
23 nearby- Bens General Store0.5 km
- Saleh News0.9 km
- Sayers0.5 km
- Zanes News0.9 km
- Casa Romaneasca0.6 km
- + 18 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco0.6 km
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- The Anglesea0.4 km
- Herculaneum Bridge0.0 km
- The Mosley Arms0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Brunswick0.3 km
- St Michaels1.4 km
- Liverpool2.2 km
Bus Stops
- Linfield Close0.2 km
- Lindfield Close0.2 km
- Riverside Drive0.2 km
- Royden Way0.2 km
- Malwood Street0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: L84UY · Data under Open Government Licence