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Crime
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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 £40,203 per year. The median sale price in Smithdown is £158,000 (around £181 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £125,375 and £209,500. 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

Median price: £158,000
Price per sq ft: £181
Sales (last 12 months): 91
Typical range (middle 50%): £125K – £210K

Based on 91 recent sales, the median property price is £158,000 (about £181 per square foot) in Smithdown area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 up to £342,075.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Smithdown over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached6£245,000£190
Terraced83£157,000£181
Flats2£88,750£170

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Smithdown

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Smithdown.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016—£144,500£96,250
2017£67,250£150,000£91,750
2018£90,000£143,000£100,000
2019£84,500£100,000£104,000
2020£80,000£170,000£95,000
2021£88,500£162,500£145,000
2022£75,000£203,000£144,125
2023£88,750£155,000£140,000
2024£96,000£210,000£155,000
2025£82,500£265,000£150,000
2026£95,000£211,000£161,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Smithdown.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Smithdown.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016—£119£95
2017£132£109£102
2018£127£187£107
2019£125£71£112
2020£128£163£118
2021£143£201£151
2022£139£196£164
2023£137£167£148
2024£118£175£162
2025£156£193£171
2026£184£215£186
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Smithdown.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Liverpool district.

Band A£1,782
Band B£2,079
Band C£2,377
Band D£2,674
Band E£3,268
Band F£3,862
Band G£4,456
Band H£5,347

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local government

Elected councillors for Smithdown ward.

Local councillors

James Alexander Roberts

Smithdown - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Jon Morris

Smithdown - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party