Area Report
Last updated 02 AUG 2026Neighbourhood Report
One of the harder-pressed parts of Liverpool: a school rated Good 0.1 miles away, Edge Hill Rail Station 0.5 miles off, putting roughly 10 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 L7 4LG.
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
- 52 rated Good or better within 2 mi
- 81 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: Chatham Place Nursery School (Good) — 0.1 mi
Is it safe?
45crimes 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.
- 45 crimes in 0.25 mi last month (residential-weighted: 24.7)
Crimes reported last month · UK Police API
Can I see a GP?
50GP & 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.
- 44 GP, 6 hospitals, 14 dentists, pharmacy 0.2 mi within 1.5 mi
Nearest GP: DUNSTAN VILLAGE GROUP PRACTICE — 0.2 mi
Can I get to work?
Edge Hill Rail Station0.5 mi
36 bus stops also within 0.5 miles · nearest 0.08 mi
NestReach: ≈ 10 km² reachable within 30 min by bus & rail · England median ≈ 7 km² See the reach map →
How green is it?
12green 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.
- 24.4 ha total
- largest park 18.5 ha (0.47 mi away)
Nearest: St Hugh's Catholic Church — 0.1 mi
Can I get the shopping done?
69shops & libraries
- 60 supermarkets within 2 mi
- The Co-operative Group, Aldi, Asda, Farmfoods…
- nearest 0.2 mi
- library 0.7 mi
Nearest: Co-op Lawrence 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 L7 4LG.
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 L7.
Average sold price by property type across the L7 district, 2021–2026.
About L7 4LG
L7 4LG scores 63/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in local amenities and transport — with Co-op Lawrence 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, L7 4LG is a more affordable, lower-income neighbourhood — IMD decile 1/10, ranked 764 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 81 schools within the typical catchment area, including 9 rated Outstanding by Ofsted and 43 rated Good. The nearest school is St Hugh's Catholic Primary School, 0.1 mi away.
There were 45 crimes reported on the surrounding streets in the most recent month, indicating an elevated level of immediate-area crime.
Healthcare access is good, with 44 GP surgeries, 6 hospitals and 14 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is DUNSTAN VILLAGE GROUP PRACTICE, 0.2 mi away. The nearest hospital is LIVERPOOL WOMENS HOSPITAL, 0.8 mi away. A pharmacy is 0.2 mi away.
