Calderstones
Liverpool 047 · 5 sub-areas · 7,346 residents
Liverpool 047 is a predominantly owner-occupied pocket of Liverpool with around 7,300 residents and an unusually settled, older population. A typical two-bedroom home lets for about £820 a month — noticeably below the UK national median for a 2-bed, and one of the more affordable entry points into Liverpool's outer neighbourhoods. The area sits in the top deprivation decile nationally, meaning very low deprivation overall.
Calderstones is a green, lower-density part of Liverpool — parks within walking distance of most addresses, a slower weekday rhythm, and a population skewed toward longer-tenure households rather than transient renters. The population skews older, with a long-settled feel and a high share of retirees; most homes are owner-occupied, so turnover is low and many residents have been here a long time.
Overview
What's it like to live in Calderstones?
Greenspace is on the doorstep — a park or playing field is within walking distance of most homes; The streets feel safe by national standards — police-recorded crime is well below the country-wide median; Public transport is genuinely strong; most errands and a fair share of social life don't need a car; rents are below the national norm, with a typical home letting at around £893 a month; gigabit broadband is effectively universal.
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Figures are aggregated across 5 sub-areas — population-weighted means for rates, sums for counts. Sources cited beneath each section.
Calderstones in Liverpool
Living in Calderstones
This part of Liverpool feels markedly different from the city's busier inner districts. Nearly nine in ten homes are owner-occupied — a tenure mix that's rare for a major English city — and the demographic skews older, with over a quarter of residents aged 65 or over. That combination gives the area a settled, residential character: quieter streets, longer-term neighbours, fewer transient renters.
On cost, Liverpool 047 is among the more affordable corners of Liverpool. A 2-bed runs roughly £820 a month, well below the UK national median of around £1,200 for a comparable property. Even a 3-bed stays under £950. Council tax (Band D) sits at about £2,674 a year — worth factoring in, though in line with wider Liverpool rates. Rent has risen around 6% in the past year, so the affordability gap with other cities is narrowing, but it remains meaningful.
The people who live here are largely settled families and older owner-occupiers. Couples with children make up nearly a quarter of households. The degree-qualified share is high at around half of residents — above what you'd expect for this part of the city — and the unemployment claimant rate of around 6% is worth keeping in mind as a local labour-market signal.
Practically speaking, the nearest mainline rail station is roughly 1.7 km away — about a 20-minute walk. The nearest major employment hub is around 21 minutes away. Car ownership is high here: nearly half of residents drive to work, and public transport use is very low at under 4%. Gigabit broadband covers the whole area, and there's no connection below the universal service obligation standard. See the streets and sub-areas below for more detail on specific pockets.
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Frequently asked
- Is Liverpool 047 a nice place to live?
- It's a settled, low-crime area with high owner-occupation and a strong sense of stability. It suits people who want a quieter residential base in Liverpool rather than proximity to the city's nightlife or cultural core. The trade-off is that public transport is limited and car dependency is high.
- What is the rent in Liverpool 047?
- A one-bed runs around £670 a month, a two-bed about £820, and a three-bed just under £950. These are estimates scaled from city-level data using local sale prices. Rents rose roughly 6% in the past year, so they're moving — but still well below the UK national median.
- Is Liverpool 047 safe?
- Yes — crime here runs at around 31 incidents per 1,000 residents a year, well below the UK average of roughly 80. It's one of the quieter parts of Liverpool by crime rate, which aligns with its older, owner-occupied demographic profile.
- What's the commute from Liverpool 047 to Liverpool city centre?
- The nearest major employment hub is around 21 minutes away. Most residents drive — nearly half commute by car, and only about 4% use public transport. The nearest mainline rail station is roughly 1.7 km away on foot, so if you're going car-free, factor that walk into your daily routine.
- Who lives in Liverpool 047?
- Mainly older, established owner-occupiers. Over a quarter of residents are 65 or above, and nearly 90% own their home. Around half hold a degree-level qualification. It's a less transient population than much of Liverpool — more long-term families and retirees than young professionals or students.
- What schools are near Liverpool 047?
- There are 92 schools within typical catchment distance, so choice isn't an issue. Around 45% are rated Good or Outstanding — below the national share of roughly 89%, so worth researching individual schools carefully. The nearest Outstanding-rated school is under 900 metres away.
- How does Liverpool 047 compare to other Liverpool neighbourhoods on affordability?
- It's among the more affordable parts of Liverpool for renters in absolute terms, with a 2-bed at roughly £820 a month. However, rent takes up about 45% of typical take-home pay here — high relative to local salaries — so affordability depends heavily on your income.