Postcode report
Is L9 1BA a Good Area? Schools, Crime & Local Insights
About L9 1BA: area rating, property, schools and local change
L9 1BA is a postcode in Walton, Liverpool, North West, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near L9 1BA, then scores the surrounding small area 25/100 - bottom 2% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around L9 1BA are housing and jobs, 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 L9 1BA is based on Liverpool 006 Census 2021. It covers 6,458 residents, 6,076 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 37, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 38% owner-occupied, 27% privately rented, 32% 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 L9 1BA, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the L9 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £158k from 51 rolling sales, up 1.9% month-on-month. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near L9 1BA 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.
The Kids & Clubs tab lists 1 nearby child-friendly activities by type, with age range, venue, distance and provider links where available.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near L9 1BA 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 L9 1BA is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 41 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 L9 1BA
Is L9 1BA a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 25/100 (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 L9 1BA?
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 L9 1BA?
12 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
Are there kids clubs or activities near L9 1BA?
LocaleIQ currently matches 1 nearby child-friendly activities. The Kids & Clubs tab lists venue, distance, age range and provider links where available.
What demographics are available for L9 1BA?
LocaleIQ matched L9 1BA to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in L9 1BA?
The latest median sold price is £158k based on 51 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around L9 1BA?
LocaleIQ currently shows 41 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.