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About

Toxteth is an inner‑city district immediately south of Liverpool city centre with a long urban history that began when Toxteth Park was parceled for housing in the 19th century. The area contains rows of Victorian terraces, pockets of postwar housing and several green spaces, including Princes Park. Public buildings and places of worship mark the street pattern; the Grade I‑listed Princes Road Synagogue is a notable landmark and focal point for local history. Main roads and frequent bus services link the neighbourhood to the city centre and to other parts of Liverpool, while local shops and community hubs serve everyday needs.

Toxteth is known for its strong community networks and for episodes that shaped city politics and planning. In recent decades residents and organisations have driven repair and reuse projects, among them the Granby Four Streets initiative, which combined housing repair, community gardens and public art to keep traditional terraces occupied. Social enterprises, youth projects and small local businesses continue to influence how streets are used and maintained, and property renewal and community-led schemes remain central to the area’s ongoing change.

Area overview

On average Toxteth has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 109 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the North West average of 109 per 1,000. Approximately 56.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Toxteth is £33,417 per year. There are 3 schools in Toxteth: 3 primary (1 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Toxteth is home to around 9,713 people, with a population density of about 7,772.6 per km².

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
109
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
56.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Toxteth Population
9,713
Population density
7,772.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
47.46(+27%)
Drugs
14.93(+283%)
Shoplifting
14.41(+149%)
Public order
13.18(+30%)
Anti-social behaviour
11.22(-37%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,906
60.82%
African
637
6.56%
Arab
511
5.26%
Other White
445
4.58%
Other
359
3.7%
Total population: 9,711

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
2,483
32.28%
Level 4+ (Degree)
2,074
26.96%
Level 3 (A level)
1,022
13.29%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
890
11.57%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
703
9.14%
Total 16+ residents: 7,692

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
1,952
44.7%
Private landlord or letting agency
921
21.09%
Owns with a mortgage
481
11.01%
Owns outright
474
10.85%
Social rents from council
381
8.72%
Total households: 4,367

Property prices in Toxteth

Median price£154,500
Price per sq ft£175
Sales (last 12 months)40
Typical range (middle 50%)£122K – £192K

Based on 40 recent sales, the median property price is £154,500 (about £175 per square foot) in Toxteth area, with individual transactions ranging from £39,375 up to £300,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Toxteth over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached1£300,000£194
Semi-Detached4£208,000£297
Terraced23£155,000£171
Flats12£120,000£167

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Toxteth

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Toxteth.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£133,998£74,200£104,995£86,000
2017£163,995£76,200£125,248£83,250
2018£152,495£64,000£130,995£93,000
2019£170,000£80,000£120,000£91,000
2020—£112,495£144,000£119,000
2021£187,500£45,000£163,750£117,000
2022£230,000£92,500£150,000£135,000
2023£285,000£122,500£202,500£145,000
2024£260,000£89,250£186,250£152,500
2025£300,000£115,000£212,000£154,500
2026—£157,500£160,000£148,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Toxteth.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Toxteth.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£143£121£158£105
2017£161£147£162£89
2018£167£122£155£102
2019£211£134£186£105
2020—£210£188£123
2021£199£82£231£132
2022£178£147£210£150
2023£288£166£280£162
2024£263£163£257£162
2025£194£145£321£161
2026—£192£196£175
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Toxteth.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

All postcodes in Toxteth

L85TA

Acorn Court

L86XW

Bewey Close

L84YN

Charleston Road

L84YR

Chilhem Close

L88EF

Windsor Street

L88DX

High Park Street

L84YJ

Mill Street

L86QL

Rhyl Street

L86AL

Damsel Way

L86QP

Park Street

L88HG

Geraint Street

L85UR

Langley Street

L81UT

Dexter Street

L86QN

Mill Street

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.