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Is L70 2QG a Good Area? Schools, Crime & Local Insights

Low crime rate2.5/10

Violence And Sexual OffencesDrugsCriminal Damage And ArsonOther Theft…and 2 more

Trend -39% versus prior comparable archive

Higher-income area 7.8/10

Neighbourhood wellbeingDecile 7/10England
MeasureImmediate areaAverage for England
Main ethnic groupWhite
Immediate area84.5%Average for England82.2%
Significant presencewhite other, white irish, black african
Immediate area14.5%Average for England
Main religionChristian
Immediate area54.3%Average for England
Population densityPeople per sq km
Immediate area5,143Average for England3,535
Main age bandAged 18 to 64
Immediate area68.4%Average for England60.4%
Main tenureOwner-occupied
Immediate area45.4%Average for England61.8%
Main country of birthuk
Immediate area80.1%Average for England

Census 2021 — surrounding statistical neighbourhood

Mostly owner-occupied45.4% dominant

Owned45.4%
Private rent31%
Social rent22.8%

Plenty of well-rated schools 12 within 1 mile

Kids clubs

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Child-friendly activities nearby 1 matched

Park Palace PoniesAges 18+ · 'A Case History' by John King (The Suitcases) · 2.2 km
Kids activities

Planning & local change

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Many local changes nearby

Planning records shownNo local matchescheck council feed
Roadworks13street disruption
HMO licencesNone listedshared housing

About L70 2QG: area rating, property, schools and local change

L70 2QG is a postcode in Northwood, Knowsley, North West, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near L70 2QG, then scores the surrounding small area 64/100 - top 31% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.

The strongest signals around L70 2QG are local prosperity and safety, while health 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 L70 2QG is based on Liverpool 050 Census 2021. It covers 7,661 residents, 5,143 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 36, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 45% owner-occupied, 31% privately rented, 23% 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 7/10.

Families checking schools near L70 2QG can compare 12 state schools within one mile, including 9 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.

Near L70 2QG, LocaleIQ matches 1 kids club or activity, including 1 general kids activity. Closest examples include Park Palace Ponies (at 'A Case History' by John King (The Suitcases), ages 18+, 2.2 km). 1 listed as free; 1 with booking/provider links. Check the provider page before attending.

For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near L70 2QG 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 L70 2QG is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 13 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 L70 2QG

Is L70 2QG a good area to live?

LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 64/100 (top 31% 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 L70 2QG?

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 L70 2QG?

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

What kids clubs and activities are near L70 2QG?

Near L70 2QG, LocaleIQ matches 1 kids club or activity, including 1 general kids activity. Closest examples include Park Palace Ponies (at 'A Case History' by John King (The Suitcases), ages 18+, 2.2 km). 1 listed as free; 1 with booking/provider links. Check the provider page before attending.

What demographics are available for L70 2QG?

LocaleIQ matched L70 2QG to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.

Is there much building or roadworks around L70 2QG?

LocaleIQ currently shows 13 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.