Area Report
Last updated 24 JUL 2026Neighbourhood Report
A less well-off part of Liverpool: a school rated Good 0.3 miles away, Liverpool Central Rail Station 0.4 miles off, putting roughly 18 km² within half an hour by public transport and more recorded crime than most of England.
What's nearby — across walking, short-drive and school catchment distance. Data from official UK government sources.
01 — Snapshot
Around L1 9AL.
The large figure is how many we found nearby; the chip beside each label is that category’s NestScope score out of 100 — higher beats more of the UK.
Are the schools any good?
14Good/Outstanding within 1 mi
- 32 rated Good or better within 2 mi
- 65 schools in total
- IMD education decile 2/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's education domain sits in band 2 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
Nearest top-rated: Pleasant Street Primary School (Good) — 0.3 mi
Is it safe?
136crimes last month
- IMD crime decile 1/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's crime domain sits in band 1 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 136 crimes in 0.25 mi last month (residential-weighted: 95.6)
Crimes reported last month · UK Police API
Can I see a GP?
67GP & hospitals
- IMD health decile 4/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's health domain sits in band 4 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 64 GP, 3 hospitals, 15 dentists, pharmacy 0.1 mi within 1.5 mi
Nearest GP: MINOR SURGERY ST JAMES — 0.2 mi
Can I get to work?
Liverpool Central Rail Station0.4 mi
Liverpool Central Loop Line0.4 mi
72 bus stops also within 0.5 miles · nearest 0.06 mi
NestReach: ≈ 18 km² reachable within 30 min by bus & rail · England median ≈ 7 km² See the reach map →
How green is it?
22green spaces
- IMD environment decile 1/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's environment domain sits in band 1 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 14.6 ha total
- no proper park nearby
Nearest: St Luke's Church — 0.1 mi
Can I get the shopping done?
61shops & libraries
- 56 supermarkets within 2 mi
- The Co-operative Group, Tesco, Heron, Sainsburys…
- nearest 0.1 mi
- library 0.4 mi
Nearest: Co-op Leece Street Liverpool — 0.1 mi
In Liverpool, 69% of secondary-school applicants were offered their first-preference school (86% got one of their top three) for 2024/25 entry. For primary places, 90% got their first preference (98% one of their top three).
Local-authority figures (DfE applications & offers) — how competitive it is to get a place across Liverpool, not a per-school number.
02 — Environment
Environment & risk near L1 9AL.
Official risk flags for context — deliberately not part of the NestScope score (they’re categorical hazards, not amenities). Flood zones, air quality & noise explained.
03 — House prices
Sold prices in L1.
Average sold price by property type across the L1 district, 2021–2026.
About L1 9AL
L1 9AL scores 73/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in transport and local amenities — with Liverpool Central Rail Station 0.4 mi away. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
In national context, L1 9AL is a mixed, mid-ranking neighbourhood — IMD decile 4/10, ranked 11,173 of 32,844 neighbourhoods in England. The Index of Multiple Deprivation is the UK government's official measure of relative deprivation, refreshed roughly every five years. Housing pressure here is moderate (IMD housing decile 6/10).
There are 65 schools within the typical catchment area, including 8 rated Outstanding by Ofsted and 24 rated Good. The nearest school is Liverpool Institute of Performing Arts, within a short walk.
There were 136 crimes reported on the surrounding streets in the most recent month, indicating a high level of immediate-area crime.
Healthcare access is good, with 64 GP surgeries, 3 hospitals and 15 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is MINOR SURGERY ST JAMES, 0.2 mi away. The nearest hospital is LIVERPOOL WOMENS HOSPITAL, 0.6 mi away. A pharmacy is 0.1 mi away.
