Area Report
Last updated 28 JUL 2026Neighbourhood Report
One of the harder-pressed parts of Liverpool: a school rated Good 0.3 miles away, roughly 16 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 L5 6PD.
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?
10Good/Outstanding within 1 mi
- 40 rated Good or better within 2 mi
- 71 schools in total
- IMD education decile 1/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's education domain sits in band 1 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
Nearest top-rated: North Liverpool Academy (Good) — 0.3 mi
Is it safe?
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- 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.
- live count unavailable
Data temporarily unavailable
Can I see a GP?
41GP & 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.
- 38 GP, 3 hospitals, 12 dentists, pharmacy 0.1 mi within 1.5 mi
Nearest GP: GREAT HOMER STREET MEDICAL CENTRE — 0.3 mi
Can I get to work?
No rail stations within 0.5 miles · 40 bus stops nearby
NestReach: ≈ 16 km² reachable within 30 min by bus & rail · England median ≈ 7 km² See the reach map →
How green is it?
13green 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.
- 5.6 ha total
- no proper park nearby
Nearest: Playground (300 m²) — 0.0 mi
Can I get the shopping done?
72shops & libraries
- 66 supermarkets within 2 mi
- Iceland, Asda, Morrisons, Spar…
- nearest 0.2 mi
- library 0.2 mi
Nearest: Iceland Breck Road — 0.2 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 L5 6PD.
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 L5.
Average sold price by property type across the L5 district, 2021–2026.
About L5 6PD
L5 6PD scores 60/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in local amenities and healthcare — with Iceland Breck Road 0.2 mi away. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
In national context, L5 6PD is a more affordable, lower-income neighbourhood — IMD decile 1/10, ranked 37 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 7/10).
There are 71 schools within the typical catchment area, including 9 rated Outstanding by Ofsted and 31 rated Good. The nearest school is Four Oaks Community Primary School (Ofsted: Requires Improvement), 0.3 mi away.
Healthcare access is good, with 38 GP surgeries, 3 hospitals and 12 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is GREAT HOMER STREET MEDICAL CENTRE, 0.3 mi away. The nearest hospital is WALTON HOSPITAL, 0.8 mi away. A pharmacy is 0.1 mi away.
