Area Report
Last updated 25 JUL 2026Neighbourhood Report
One of the harder-pressed parts of Liverpool: a school rated Good within a short walk, roughly 15 km² reachable 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 L4 5RW.
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?
12Good/Outstanding within 1 mi
- 40 rated Good or better within 2 mi
- 64 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: Gwladys Street Primary and Nursery School (Good) — 0.0 mi
Is it safe?
61crimes 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.
- 61 crimes in 0.25 mi last month (residential-weighted: 52.7)
Crimes reported last month · UK Police API
Can I see a GP?
30GP & hospitals
- IMD health decile 1/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's health domain sits in band 1 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 28 GP, 2 hospitals, 15 dentists, pharmacy 0.3 mi within 1.5 mi
Nearest GP: ABINGDON FAMILY HEALTH CARE CENTRE — 0.3 mi
Can I get to work?
No rail stations within 0.5 miles · 33 bus stops nearby
NestReach: ≈ 15 km² reachable within 30 min by bus & rail · England median ≈ 7 km² See the reach map →
How green is it?
7green 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.
- 90.5 ha total
- largest park 45 ha (0.33 mi away)
Nearest: Anfield Cemetery — 0.3 mi
Can I get the shopping done?
41shops & libraries
- 34 supermarkets within 2 mi
- Heron, Farmfoods, Aldi, Iceland…
- nearest 0.3 mi
- library 0.4 mi
Nearest: Heron Walton Liverpool — 0.3 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 L4 5RW.
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 L4.
Average sold price by property type across the L4 district, 2021–2026.
About L4 5RW
L4 5RW scores 63/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in local amenities and transport — with Heron Walton Liverpool 0.3 mi away. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
In national context, L4 5RW is a more affordable, lower-income neighbourhood — IMD decile 1/10, ranked 425 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 64 schools within the typical catchment area, including 5 rated Outstanding by Ofsted and 35 rated Good. The nearest school is Gwladys Street Primary and Nursery School (Ofsted: Good), within a short walk.
There were 61 crimes reported on the surrounding streets in the most recent month, indicating an elevated level of immediate-area crime.
Healthcare access is good, with 28 GP surgeries, 2 hospitals and 15 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is ABINGDON FAMILY HEALTH CARE CENTRE, 0.3 mi away. The nearest hospital is WALTON HOSPITAL, 0.4 mi away. A pharmacy is 0.3 mi away.
