Area Report
Last updated 27 JUL 2026Neighbourhood Report
A well-off pocket of Liverpool: a school rated Good within a short walk and roughly 10 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.
01 — Snapshot
Around L12 9HB.
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?
15Good/Outstanding within 1 mi
- 40 rated Good or better within 2 mi
- 58 schools in total
- IMD education decile 8/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's education domain sits in band 8 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
Is it safe?
7crimes last month
- IMD crime decile 5/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's crime domain sits in band 5 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 7 crimes in 0.25 mi last month (residential-weighted: 5.3)
Crimes reported last month · UK Police API
Can I see a GP?
24GP & hospitals
- IMD health decile 7/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's health domain sits in band 7 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 20 GP, 4 hospitals, 13 dentists, pharmacy 0.7 mi within 1.5 mi
Nearest GP: CALVARY HEALTH CENTRE — 0.7 mi
Can I get to work?
No rail stations within 0.5 miles · 28 bus stops nearby
NestReach: ≈ 10 km² reachable within 30 min by bus & rail · England median ≈ 7 km² See the reach map →
How green is it?
5green spaces
- IMD environment decile 3/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's environment domain sits in band 3 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 (0.30 mi away)
Nearest: Sefton Rugby Union Football Ground — 0.3 mi
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
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 9HB.
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, 2021–2026.
About L12 9HB
L12 9HB scores 85/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in healthcare and schools — with CALVARY HEALTH CENTRE 0.7 mi away. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
In national context, L12 9HB is a well-off neighbourhood — IMD decile 8/10, ranked 25,534 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 7 crimes reported on the surrounding streets in the most recent month, indicating a 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 CALVARY HEALTH CENTRE, 0.7 mi away. The nearest hospital is ALDER HEY CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL, 0.5 mi away. A pharmacy is 0.7 mi away.
