Postcode insights

L12 0SF

Portgate Close

West Derby Muirhead

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Detailed insights for L12 0SF

Overview

Postcode L12 0SF 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 Croxteth West & Gillmoss area. It has average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 32.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 70% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Croxteth West & Gillmoss is £37,608 per year. The nearest station is Fazakerley, about 2.1 miles away. There are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
32
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
15.6%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

5/10

Croxteth West & Gillmoss has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 13,388 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 41% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

3/10

Croxteth West & Gillmoss has a low crime rate, with approximately 32.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

15.6%

Approximately 15.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 39.4% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

2/10

The average income per household in Croxteth West & Gillmoss is £37,608 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

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

Flood risk

No risk

Croxteth West & Gillmoss near L12 0SF 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 2.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
306
Population density
7,669.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
20.59(-45%)
Vehicle crime
3.43(-43%)
Anti-social behaviour
2.75(-85%)
Criminal damage and arson
2.75(-69%)
Possession of weapons
1.37(+25%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
252
82.35%
Chinese
34
11.11%
African
5
1.63%
Pakistani
4
1.31%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
3
0.98%
Total population: 306

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
57
22.98%
No qualifications
54
21.77%
Level 3 (A level)
53
21.37%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
36
14.52%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
34
13.71%
Total 16+ residents: 248

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
50
40.98%
Owns outright
34
27.87%
Other social rented
16
13.11%
Private landlord or letting agency
16
13.11%
Social rents from council
3
2.46%
Total households: 122

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 33 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near L12 0SF.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near L12 0SF
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
07 Mar 20255, Portgate Close, Liverpool, L12 0SFSemi-DetachedFreehold£190,000
31 Mar 202542, Ashwater Road, Liverpool, L12 0RLSemi-DetachedFreehold£165,000
17 Feb 202554, Ashwater Road, Liverpool, L12 0RLSemi-DetachedFreehold£228,000
31 Mar 20252, Morvah Close, Liverpool, L12 0RTDetachedFreehold£280,000
14 Feb 20258, Morvah Close, Liverpool, L12 0RTDetachedFreehold£415,000

Schools

In the L12 0SF postcode area, located within Croxteth West & Gillmoss, there are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

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

N/A

0.5 miSecondarySt John Bosco Arts CollegeVoluntary aided school

Good

0.6 miPrimaryMonksdown Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for L12 0SF
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 0SF, 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)Croxteth West & GillmossE02001350
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Liverpool 004EE01006669
Police ForceMerseyside
Postcode Introduced1995-12-01

Frequently asked questions about L12 0SF

Is L12 0SF (Croxteth West & Gillmoss) safe?

The area around L12 0SF records about 32 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 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, public order and anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near L12 0SF?

The median sale price around L12 0SF in Croxteth West & Gillmoss is £200,000 (about £239 per square foot) based on 35 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near L12 0SF?

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

How deprived is the area around L12 0SF?

L12 0SF scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 13,388 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents L12 0SF (Croxteth West & Gillmoss) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Liverpool West Derby covering L12 0SF 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.