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Kensington & Fairfield

England / North West / Liverpool / Kensington & Fairfield

About

Kensington & Fairfield is a residential ward in Liverpool, located northeast of the city center. The area is primarily made up of Victorian and Edwardian terraced housing, with some post-war developments. It includes neighborhoods like Kensington, Fairfield, and Edge Hill, each with distinct characteristics. Edge Hill is home to Liverpool John Moores University’s creative campus, adding a student presence to the area.

The ward has a mix of local shops, community centers, and green spaces such as Newsham Park. Public transport links provide easy access to the city center and beyond. Kensington & Fairfield faces challenges with deprivation in some pockets, but community initiatives and regeneration projects aim to improve living conditions. The area retains a strong sense of local identity, with a varied demographic reflecting Liverpool’s broader population.

Area overview

On average Kensington & Fairfield has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 176 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 28.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Kensington & Fairfield is £30,735 per year. There are 8 schools in Kensington & Fairfield: 5 primary (1 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good).

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
176
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
28.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Property prices in Kensington & Fairfield

Based on 106 recent sales, the median property price is £132,000 in Kensington & Fairfield area, with individual transactions ranging from £15,000 up to £485,520.

Price per property type (last year)

Price per property type (last year)

TypeSalesMedian
Detached2£315,000
Flats10£103,500
Semi-Detached25£165,000
Terraced69£130,000

10 years price trend in Kensington & Fairfield

All postcodes in Kensington & Fairfield

L70EL

Frost Street

L70JE

Holland Street

L70JG

Holland Street

L70JR

Lorne Street

L78RE

Edinburgh Road

L63AN

Parton Street

L66AH

Boaler Street

L66DJ

Romer Road

L67UN

Newsham Drive

L70LA

Kelso Road

L70LG

Orphan Drive

L70LS

Bridgemere Close

L72GA

Holt Road

L72PE

Kensington

L79LA

Garthowen Road

L79LP

Eltham Street

L61DZ

Kensington

L66BQ

Gilroy Road

L67UL

Newsham Drive

L69AG

Molyneux Road

L70AJ

Fairfield West & Newsham Park

L70LB

Grove Road

L70LD

Prescot Road

L72QA

Dell Street

L78RL

Albany Road

L61AZ

Kensington

L63AB

Channell Road

L63AP

Hinton Street

L68NQ

Hampstead Road

L68NS

Hendon Road

L68NU

Elstree Road

L69BD

Butler Crescent

L70HN

Edge Grove

L70JQ

Gresham Street

L70LW

Laurel Road

L72QG

Brae Street

L78RD

Edinburgh Road

L61JS

Fitzroy Way

L61BS

Erskine Street

L61PQ

Gloucestor Court

L64BR

Tuebrook

L66BW

Mallow Road

L68PF

Prospect Vale

L69BA

Farnworth Street

L69HT

Denman Street

L69JN

Olympia Street

L70EU

Beech Street

L70EY

Beech Street

L70LP

Lilley Road

L72RJ

Kensington

L78XD

Kensington
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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/10/2025.