L8 4YH is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.4km from Toxteth in Liverpool. Administratively it sits within Riverside ward and the Liverpool, Riverside constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, L8 4YH is a high-density area of young ethnic minority families, mostly in flats. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 38 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 72% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 74 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 4YH are sourced from Output Area E00033623 (shared with 23 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
L8 4YH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for L8 4YH.
315
38
£ 30,500 /yr
40%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: L8 4YH falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
L8 4YH has a significant social housing presence — 72% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 38-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 4YH. The average age is 38.0. 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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around L8 4YH is moderate at 74 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
Holy Family Catholic Primary School
St Cleopas' Church of England Junior Mixed and Infant School
St Silas Church of England Primary School
St Finbar's Catholic Primary School
The Belvedere Academy
Matthew Arnold Primary School
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School
ASPIRE Centre, Kings Leadership Academy Liverpool
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
14 nearby- Team Sport Liverpool0.5 km
- Bounce House Inflatable Theme Park0.7 km
- Spring City0.7 km
- Kunafa House0.4 km
- P.Rogan t/a The Queens Arms0.6 km
- + 9 more
Takeaway Shop
30 nearby- Lockharts0.8 km
- Fish Hut0.6 km
- Hang Fung0.3 km
- Hiba's Cuisine0.2 km
- Little Mo’s0.6 km
- + 25 more
Retailers - Other
32 nearby- Adams Stores0.9 km
- Dingle Lane Mini Market0.9 km
- F Abdo0.7 km
- Lidl0.4 km
- Safis Desserts0.4 km
- + 27 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- The Empress0.7 km
- The Anglesea0.2 km
- Herculaneum Bridge0.3 km
- The Mosley Arms0.6 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco0.3 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Elegant House0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Brunswick0.5 km
- St Michaels1.5 km
- Liverpool2.0 km
Bus Stops
- Toxteth Street0.1 km
- Harlow Street0.1 km
- Wellington Road0.1 km
- Harlow Street0.1 km
- Greaves Street0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: L84YH · Data under Open Government Licence