Area Report
Last updated 25 JUL 2026Neighbourhood Report
One of the harder-pressed parts of Liverpool: a school rated Good within a short walk and St Michaels Rail Station 0.3 miles off, putting roughly 11 km² 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 L8 9SJ.
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?
8Good/Outstanding within 1 mi
- 28 rated Good or better within 2 mi
- 48 schools in total
- IMD education decile 3/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's education domain sits in band 3 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
Nearest top-rated: King's Leadership Academy, Liverpool (Good) — 0.1 mi
Is it safe?
23crimes last month
- IMD crime decile 4/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's crime domain sits in band 4 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 23 crimes in 0.25 mi last month (residential-weighted: 18.7)
Crimes reported last month · UK Police API
Can I see a GP?
33GP & 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.
- 31 GP, 2 hospitals, 5 dentists, pharmacy 0.2 mi within 1.5 mi
Nearest GP: THE ELMS M.C — 0.2 mi
Can I get to work?
St Michaels Rail Station0.3 mi
47 bus stops also within 0.5 miles · nearest 0.02 mi
NestReach: ≈ 11 km² reachable within 30 min by bus & rail · England median ≈ 7 km² See the reach map →
How green is it?
17green 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.
- 12.2 ha total
- largest park 3 ha (0.27 mi away)
Nearest: Playground (700 m²) — 0.1 mi
Can I get the shopping done?
31shops & libraries
- 29 supermarkets within 2 mi
- Asda, Lidl, Heron, Tesco…
- nearest 0.3 mi
- library 0.5 mi
Nearest: Asda Aigburth Road Express Petrol — 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 L8 9SJ.
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 L8.
Average sold price by property type across the L8 district, 2021–2026.
About L8 9SJ
L8 9SJ scores 67/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in local amenities and transport — with Asda Aigburth Road Express Petrol 0.3 mi away. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
In national context, L8 9SJ is a more affordable, lower-income neighbourhood — IMD decile 2/10, ranked 3,462 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 48 schools within the typical catchment area, including 6 rated Outstanding by Ofsted and 22 rated Good. The nearest school is King's Leadership Phoenix Academy, within a short walk.
There were 23 crimes reported on the surrounding streets in the most recent month, indicating a moderate level of immediate-area crime.
Healthcare access is good, with 31 GP surgeries, 2 hospitals and 5 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is THE ELMS M.C, 0.2 mi away. The nearest hospital is MOSSLEY HILL HOSPITAL, 1.3 mi away. A pharmacy is 0.2 mi away.
