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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 very 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
9/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
21.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Property prices in Smithdown

Based on 85 recent sales, the median property price is £163,000 in Smithdown area, with individual transactions ranging from £29,420 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-Detached4£257,500
Terraced79£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

L150FH

Smithdown

L151EB

Strathcona Road

L150AB

Mystery Close

L150HJ

Tabley Road

L150HS

Talton Road

L153JA

Smithdown Road

L155AD

Garmoyle Road

L150DW

Garmoyle Close

L153HW

Garmoyle Road

L153JJ

Smithdown Road

L151HA

Cardigan Street

L152HD

Smithdown Road

L152HS

Langton Road

L150EQ

Lawrence Road

L154NQ

Larkfield View

L153JH

Garmoyle Road

L151HH

Alderson Road

L165HH

Smithdown

L151EU

Victor Street

L154AB

Cinema Drive

L150HU

Whitman Street

L151EN

Bishopgate Street

L150HY

Wellington Road

L153HN

Garmoyle Road

L152HY

Cranborne Road

L153JG

Lidderdale Road

L150HR

Cretan Road

L151EF

Plumer Street

L151EJ

Macdonald Street

L150EH

Wellington Avenue

L150EY

Grosvenor Road

L152HZ

Cranborne Road

L153JZ

Ferndale Road

L153JY

Ferndale Road

L152HL

Alderson Road

L152HB

Bagot Street

L155AX

Nithsdale Road

L153WT

Smithdown

L151EZ

Ashfield

L153LA

Langdale Road

L151HD

Pilot Grove

L150AD

Wellington Road

L150EJ

Wellington Avenue

L153HE

Avondale Road

L150ES

Fingland Road

L151EE

Plumer Street

L151EW

Bishopgate Street

L151HX

Ash Close

L152HX

Cranborne Road

L155AU

Weardale Road

L152HN

Egerton Road

L150AA

Liberty Street

L153LD

Borrowdale Road

L154LJ

Picton Road

L151HB

Purser Grove

L151HN

Salisbury Road

L151HQ

Alderson Road

L152HW

Egerton Road

L150HG

Banner Street

L151EX

Jesmond Street

L153HL

Claremont Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.