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About

Smithdown is a residential area located to the southeast of Liverpool city centre. It is primarily known for its student population, with housing catering to those attending the nearby universities. The ward contains a mix of Victorian and Edwardian terraced houses, which are common throughout this part of the city. The main thoroughfare is Smithdown Road, which runs through the area and provides essential local services and shops for the community.

The area has several green spaces, including Sefton Park, which lies directly to its north. A notable local landmark is the former Newsham Park Hospital building, a large Victorian structure that has been converted into apartments. The ward also contains various places of worship and community centres that serve its densely populated neighbourhoods. Public transport links connect the area to the wider city.

Area overview

On average Smithdown has high deprivation and high crime levels. Approximately 21.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Smithdown is £40,213 per year. There are 2 schools in Smithdown: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
N/A
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
21.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Property prices in Smithdown

Based on 104 recent sales, the median property price is £160,500 in Smithdown area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 up to £342,075.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Smithdown in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Smithdown over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached1£210,000
Flats1£82,500
Semi-Detached5£250,000
Terraced97£155,000

10 years median price trend in Smithdown

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Smithdown.

All postcodes in Smithdown

L151EE

Plumer Street

L136YU

Smithdown

L131UX

Smithdown

L151HQ

Alderson Road

L151HA

Cardigan Street

L155AU

Weardale Road

L152HA

Bagot Street

L150EE

Lawrence Road

L153HL

Claremont Road

L150EP

Lawrence Grove

L150HS

Talton Road

L150HN

Bartlett Street

L151EQ

Methuen Street

L150DW

Garmoyle Close

L151EG

Methuen Street

L152HB

Bagot Street

L152HH

Portman Road

L150HB

Grosvenor Road

L153JG

Lidderdale Road

L153HH

Claremont Road

L153LD

Borrowdale Road

L150HY

Wellington Road

L154LD

Picton Road

L153HN

Garmoyle Road

L155AE

Smithdown Road

L152HP

Granville Road

L152HT

Langton Road

L132WA

Smithdown

L151HE

Kempton Road

L150EN

Thornycroft Road

L153HU

Gainsborough Road

L150HP

Callow Road

L153JY

Ferndale Road

L151EF

Plumer Street

L151HX

Ash Close

L153HW

Garmoyle Road

L150EF

Lawrence Road

L150WX

Smithdown

L150EH

Wellington Avenue

L153HP

Barrington Road

L151HU

Ash Vale

L150HE

Bligh Street

L154NQ

Larkfield View

L152HW

Egerton Road

L152HY

Cranborne Road

L152HJ

Portman Road

L151HG

Alderson Road

L152HL

Alderson Road

L151EX

Jesmond Street

L151HD

Pilot Grove

L152HQ

Woodcroft Road

L153LB

Langdale Road

L153HJ

Claremont Road

L150HD

Roby Street

L155AX

Nithsdale Road

L157YU

Smithdown

L153AH

Lidderdale Road

L150JB

Garmoyle Close

L152HR

Granville Road

L153HX

Gainsborough Road

L153JJ

Smithdown Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.