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L12 9EZ · Neighbourhood Report
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Last updated 30 JUL 2026

L12 9EZ

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A less well-off part of Liverpool: a school rated Good within a short walk and roughly 4 km² reachable within half an hour by public transport.

What's nearby — across walking, short-drive and school catchment distance. Data from official UK government sources.

NestScope Score
74/ 100

A mixed, mid-ranking neighbourhood

This NestScope Score is anchored on official IMD data — decile 4/10, ranked 12,861 of 32,844 neighbourhoods in England. What is an area score?

How this score is calculated
01 — Snapshot

Around L12 9EZ.

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.

Schools74

Are the schools any good?

15Good/Outstanding within 1 mi
  • 40 rated Good or better within 2 mi
  • 58 schools in total
  • IMD education decile 5/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's education domain sits in band 5 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.

Nearest top-rated: Blackmoor Park Junior School (Good) — 0.0 mi

Safety80

Is it safe?

2crimes last month
  • IMD crime decile 6/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's crime domain sits in band 6 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
  • 2 crimes in 0.25 mi last month (residential-weighted: 2)

Crimes reported last month · UK Police API

Healthcare79

Can I see a GP?

24GP & hospitals
  • IMD health decile 2/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's health domain sits in band 2 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
  • 20 GP, 4 hospitals, 13 dentists, pharmacy 0.6 mi within 1.5 mi

Nearest GP: YEWTREE MEDICAL CENTRE — 0.7 mi

Transport67

Can I get to work?

No rail stations within 0.5 miles · 26 bus stops nearby

NestReach:4 km² reachable within 30 min by bus & rail · England median ≈ 7 km² See the reach map →

Green space84

How green is it?

5green spaces
  • IMD environment decile 4/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's environment domain sits in band 4 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
  • 42.2 ha total
  • largest park 37.5 ha (0.29 mi away)

Nearest: Sefton Rugby Union Football Ground — 0.3 mi

Amenities86

Can I get the shopping done?

39shops & libraries
  • 33 supermarkets within 2 mi
  • The Co-operative Group, Aldi, Marks and Spencer, Tesco…
  • nearest 0.4 mi
  • library 0.8 mi

Nearest: Co-op Darley Drive — 0.4 mi

Getting a school place

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 L12 9EZ.

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 L12.

Average sold price by property type across the L12 district, 20212026.

About L12 9EZ

L12 9EZ scores 74/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in local amenities and green space — with Co-op Darley Drive 0.4 mi away. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.

In national context, L12 9EZ is a mixed, mid-ranking neighbourhood — IMD decile 4/10, ranked 12,861 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 low (IMD housing decile 9/10).

There are 58 schools within the typical catchment area, including 2 rated Outstanding by Ofsted and 38 rated Good. The nearest school is Blackmoor Park Junior School (Ofsted: Good), within a short walk.

There were 2 crimes reported on the surrounding streets in the most recent month, indicating a very low level of immediate-area crime.

Healthcare access is good, with 20 GP surgeries, 4 hospitals and 13 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is YEWTREE MEDICAL CENTRE, 0.7 mi away. The nearest hospital is ALDER HEY CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL, 0.5 mi away. A pharmacy is 0.6 mi away.

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04 — Method

How this NestScope Score works.

01
We map what’s nearby. Schools, safety, healthcare, transport, green space and amenities around L12 9EZ — each measured at its own radius, from a 0.25-mile crime count to a 2-mile school catchment.
02
We blend in national context. Every local factor is combined with England’s Index of Multiple Deprivation, so a postcode is judged both on what’s actually nearby and on how the wider neighbourhood compares nationally.
03
One score, six visible factors. Schools, Safety, Healthcare, Transport, Green space and Amenities each get their own 0–100 score; the six combine into the single NestScope Score above. No black box — see the full methodology.
05 — Questions
How many schools are near L12 9EZ?

There are 58 schools within a 2-mile catchment of L12 9EZ, including 2 rated Outstanding by Ofsted. Data from DfE GIAS / Ofsted.

Is L12 9EZ safe?

2 crimes were reported within 0.25 mi of L12 9EZ in the most recent month of UK Police API data. The area sits in IMD crime decile 4/10 nationally. For detailed crime breakdowns, visit the NestScope interactive map.

What transport is near L12 9EZ?

Transport within 0.5 miles of L12 9EZ includes 26 bus stops. Data from NaPTAN. About 4 km² is reachable from L12 9EZ within 30 minutes by bus and rail (NestReach).

What is the NestScope Score for L12 9EZ?

L12 9EZ has a NestScope Score of 74/100 — a mixed, mid-ranking neighbourhood. The score blends six local factors — schools, safety, healthcare, transport, green space and amenities — with England's Index of Multiple Deprivation for national context. See the full methodology for how it's calculated.

How far around L12 9EZ does NestScope look?

NestScope draws on data at a different radius for each factor around L12 9EZ: schools within 2 miles, GP surgeries and hospitals within 1.5 miles, crime within 0.25 miles (a quarter mile), and transport, green space and supermarkets within half a mile. These radii reflect how people actually reach each type of place.

Data: DfE/Ofsted · UK Police API · NHS ODS · NaPTAN · Ordnance Survey · Geolytix. Crown Copyright / OGL. Look up any postcode: nestscope.uk/area/YOUR+POSTCODE — e.g. SW1A 1AA, M1 1AE, BS1 1HT.