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L20 4EH Guide - Crime Rate, Schools & Area Review

High crime rate7.5/10

Violence And Sexual OffencesShopliftingPublic OrderDrugs…and 2 more

Trend -9% versus prior comparable archive

Lower-income area 0/10

Neighbourhood wellbeingDecile 1/10England
Median sold price£80kL20 sample - 50 sales
MeasureImmediate areaAverage for Liverpool
Main ethnic groupWhite
Immediate area89.3%Average for Liverpool86%
Significant presencewhite other, asian other, other any
Immediate area8.2%Average for Liverpool7.3%
Main religionChristian
Immediate area63.1%Average for Liverpool59.8%
Population densityPeople per sq km
Immediate area2,100Average for Liverpool4,998
Main age bandAged 18 to 64
Immediate area65.3%Average for Liverpool64.2%
Main tenureSocial rented
Immediate area45.1%Average for Liverpool25.7%
Main country of birthuk
Immediate area67.7%Average for Liverpool78.5%

Census 2021 — surrounding statistical neighbourhood

Mixed tenure45.1% dominant

Owned27%
Private rent26.7%
Social rent45.1%

Plenty of well-rated schools 12 within 1 mile

Planning & local change

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Many local changes nearby

Planning records shownNo local matchescheck council feed
Roadworks26street disruption
HMO licencesNone listedshared housing

About L20 4EH: area rating, property, schools and local change

L20 4EH is a postcode in Waterfront North, Liverpool, North West, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near L20 4EH, then scores the surrounding small area 24/100 - bottom 2% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.

The strongest signals around L20 4EH are housing and property market signals, while local prosperity is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.

The demographic profile for L20 4EH is based on Sefton 037 Census 2021. It covers 7,691 residents, 2,100 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 39, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 27% owner-occupied, 27% privately rented, 45% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 1/10.

For property prices near L20 4EH, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the L20 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £80k from 50 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.

Families checking schools near L20 4EH can compare 12 state schools within one mile, including 10 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.

For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near L20 4EH by category and map position. Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.

Local change around L20 4EH is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 26 street-disruption records in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.

FAQ

Common questions about L20 4EH

Is L20 4EH a good area to live?

LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 24/100 (bottom 2% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.

What is crime like near L20 4EH?

Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.

What schools are near L20 4EH?

12 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.

What demographics are available for L20 4EH?

LocaleIQ matched L20 4EH to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.

What are typical property prices in L20 4EH?

The latest median sold price is £80k based on 50 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.

Is there much building or roadworks around L20 4EH?

LocaleIQ currently shows 26 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.