Postcode insights

L12 0RU

Roemarsh Close

West Derby Muirhead

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Detailed insights for L12 0RU

Overview

Postcode L12 0RU is located in a major urban area, within the West Derby Muirhead ward of Liverpool in the North West region, and forms part of the Norris Green East area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 100.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Norris Green East is £44,425 per year. The nearest station is Fazakerley, about 2.2 miles away. There are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
100
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
24.1%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

10/10

Norris Green East has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,104 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 3% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Norris Green East has a very high crime rate, with approximately 100.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

24.1%

Approximately 24.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 46.6% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

6/10

The average income per household in Norris Green East is £44,425 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near L12 0RU.

Flood risk

No risk

Norris Green East near L12 0RU has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Fazakerley located about 2.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
272
Population density
6,210 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
58.08(+56%)
Drugs
11.62(+198%)
Public order
8.98(-11%)
Other theft
5.28(-20%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.28(-41%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
240
88.24%
Other White
12
4.41%
African
5
1.84%
Chinese
4
1.47%
Indian
4
1.47%
Total population: 272

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
56
25.34%
No qualifications
54
24.43%
Level 3 (A level)
44
19.91%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
29
13.12%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
26
11.76%
Total 16+ residents: 221

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
41
35.34%
Owns outright
33
28.45%
Other social rented
23
19.83%
Private landlord or letting agency
10
8.62%
Social rents from council
5
4.31%
Total households: 116

Property prices in West Derby Muirhead

Median price£200,000
Price per sq ft£239
Sales (last 12 months)35
Typical range (middle 50%)£160K – £300K

Based on 35 recent sales, the median property price is £200,000 (about £239 per square foot) in West Derby Muirhead area, with individual transactions ranging from £91,000 up to £435,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in West Derby Muirhead over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached8£312,500£290
Semi-Detached17£195,000£236
Terraced10£160,000£202

10-year price trendmedian sale price in West Derby Muirhead

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in West Derby Muirhead.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£199,975£146,000£112,500
2017£200,000£137,000£90,250
2018£217,500£167,500£109,000
2019£194,500£150,000£110,000
2020£214,500£155,000£115,000
2021£227,500£175,000£140,500
2022£302,500£212,500£145,000
2023£315,000£186,500£135,000
2024£285,000£190,000£144,250
2025£312,500£193,000£148,000
2026£286,000£231,000£165,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in West Derby Muirhead.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in West Derby Muirhead.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£173£149£156
2017£182£170£141
2018£167£159£123
2019£181£162£132
2020£212£170£161
2021£208£181£185
2022£272£226£192
2023£241£213£177
2024£259£205£197
2025£290£236£200
2026£255£275£251
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in West Derby Muirhead.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for West Derby Muirhead in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 38 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near L12 0RU.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near L12 0RU
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
20 Jan 20265B, Marshgate Road, Liverpool, L12 0RRTerracedFreehold£165,000
06 Feb 20258, Etal Close, Liverpool, L11 2RZSemi-DetachedFreehold£319,950
31 Mar 20252, Morvah Close, Liverpool, L12 0RTDetachedFreehold£280,000
14 Feb 20258, Morvah Close, Liverpool, L12 0RTDetachedFreehold£415,000
07 Mar 20255, Portgate Close, Liverpool, L12 0SFSemi-DetachedFreehold£190,000

Schools

In the L12 0RU postcode area, located within Norris Green East, there are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for L12 0RU
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miSecondaryDixons Croxteth AcademyAcademy sponsor led

N/A

0.4 miPrimaryMonksdown Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.5 miSecondarySt John Bosco Arts CollegeVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of L12 0RU

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for L12 0RU
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.4 miFarmfoodsLower House Lane, Liverpool, L11 2YQWalking directions to Farmfoods

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Liverpool district (2025-26).

Band A£1,698
Band B£1,981
Band C£2,264
Band D£2,546
Band E£3,112
Band F£3,678
Band G£4,244
Band H£5,093

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

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for L12 0RU, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Colette Maria Goulding

West Derby Muirhead - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Ian Byrne

Liverpool West Derby - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth WestUKD
DistrictLiverpoolE08000012
Parliamentary ConstituencyLiverpool West DerbyE14001341
WardWest Derby MuirheadE05015338
ParishLiverpool, unparished areaE43000166
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Norris Green EastE02001356
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Liverpool 010EE01006672
Police ForceMerseyside
Postcode Introduced1995-01-01

Frequently asked questions about L12 0RU

Is L12 0RU (Norris Green East) safe?

The area around L12 0RU records about 100 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across North West as a whole the rate is about 109 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, criminal damage and arson and public order.

What is the average house price near L12 0RU?

The median sale price around L12 0RU in Norris Green East is £200,000 (about £239 per square foot) based on 35 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near L12 0RU?

There are 10 schools close to L12 0RU, including Dixons Croxteth Academy, Monksdown Primary School (Good) and St John Bosco Arts College (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around L12 0RU?

L12 0RU scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,104 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents L12 0RU (Norris Green East) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Liverpool West Derby covering L12 0RU is Ian Byrne (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Colette Maria Goulding (Labour Party).

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.