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L18 4 area guide

Who lives in L18 4, what homes sell for, and how it compares on crime, schools and transport.

Council
Liverpool
Region
North West
Population
7,004 (2024)
At a glance

What L18 4 is like

The L18 4 postcode sector in Liverpool covers 52 live postcodes and is home to about 7,004 people across 5 census neighbourhoods. 89.4% of households own their home, 7.6% rent privately and 2.6% are in social housing. The biggest age group is 55–59, and 58.1% of adults are in work. It ranks among the more affluent parts of England. Higher-harm crime is low by national standards. Homes in L18 4 sold for a median of £441,000 over the year to August 2026.

Scores

How L18 4 compares

Each figure is set against England as a whole. Follow a score for the detail behind it.

AffluenceMore
9.2/ 10

Less deprived than most — decile 1 is the most deprived tenth of England, 10 the least.

CrimeMore
2/ 10

Lower than most — 10.4 higher-harm crimes per 1,000 people a year vs 31.1 nationally.

House pricesMore
£441,000

Median over 17 sales in L18 4, +5% on the year before.

TransportMore
6.2/ 10

Very good — 4 stations within a mile, 13 bus stops within 800m.

SchoolsMore
100%

of 2 rated schools in L18 4 are good or better.

Household incomeMore
£56,093

Average a year, before tax — higher than 58% of neighbourhoods in England and Wales.

What stands out

Worth knowing before you invest

Only flagged where this area is materially different from the national picture.

  1. 01
    Among the more affluent placesPositive

    On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025 it averages decile 9.2 of 10 — less deprived than most of England.

  2. 02
    Low crimePositive

    10.4 higher-harm crimes per 1,000 people a year, against 31.1 across England and Wales.

  3. 03
    An older population

    22.1% of residents are 65 or over, against 18.4% across England.

  4. 04
    Well connectedPositive

    4 stations within a mile and 13 bus stops within a ten-minute walk.

  5. 05
    Few private renters

    Only 7.6% of households rent privately, against 20.5% across England.

Questions

L18 4 FAQs

01
Is L18 4 a good place to live?

Deprivation, crime, schools and transport at a glance.

On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025 it averages decile 9.2 of 10, where 10 is the least deprived tenth of England. Higher-harm crime runs at 10.4 per 1,000 people a year, band 2 of 10 nationally. 100% of the inspected schools nearby are rated good or better. Transport connectivity scores 6.2 out of 10 (very good).
02
How much does a house cost in L18 4?

The median sale price over the last year was £441,000.

Homes in L18 4 sold for a median of £441,000 across 17 sales in the year to August 2026, +5% on the year before. Prices come from HM Land Registry's record of every residential sale.
03
Is L18 4 safe?

How crime here compares with the rest of the country.

Higher-harm crime — violence, robbery, burglary, vehicle crime and weapons offences — runs at 10.4 offences per 1,000 people a year around L18 4, less than half the 31.1 average across England and Wales, band 2 of 10.
04
Who lives in L18 4?

Age, home ownership and housing from the census.

The biggest age group is 55–59, at 7.6% of residents. 89.4% of households own their home. The most common home is semi-detached (81.8%).
05
Which council covers L18 4?

L18 4 is in Liverpool.

L18 4 is in Liverpool, in North West. Council tax, planning applications and bin collections are handled there.
06
How well connected is L18 4?

Connectivity scores 6.2 out of 10.

There are 13 bus stops within 800m and 4 stations and tram stops within a mile, scoring 6.2 out of 10 (very good). The nearest station is West Allerton Rail Station, 0.3 miles away.

Sources: Census 2021 (ONS); ONS mid-year population estimates; police recorded crime; the English, Welsh and Scottish indices of deprivation; ONS small area income estimates; ONS private rents; DfE, Welsh and Scottish school registers and Ofsted; DfT NaPTAN; ORR estimates of station usage; HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Contains OS data © Crown copyright and database right.

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