Postcode insights

L12 5HR

Almonds Green

Sandfield Park

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Detailed insights for L12 5HR

Overview

Postcode L12 5HR is located in a major urban area, within the Sandfield Park ward of Liverpool in the North West region, and forms part of the Muirhead Avenue area. It has average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 43 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 61% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Muirhead Avenue is £43,394 per year. The nearest station is Wavertree Technology Park, about 2.1 miles away. There are 12 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Norris Green Park.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
43
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
5.2%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

6/10

Muirhead Avenue has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,492 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 29% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

4/10

Muirhead Avenue has a low crime rate, with approximately 43 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

5.2%

Approximately 5.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 23.9% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

5/10

The average income per household in Muirhead Avenue is £43,394 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near L12 5HR.

Flood risk

No risk

Muirhead Avenue near L12 5HR has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Wavertree Technology Park located about 2.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for L12 5HR
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miNorris Green ParkLargeWalking directions to Norris Green Park

Area Profile

Population
314
Population density
5,173 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
18.34(-51%)
Drugs
5.64(+45%)
Vehicle crime
4.23(-29%)
Other theft
4.23(-36%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.53(-61%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
300
95.85%
Irish
5
1.6%
Other White
3
0.96%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
2
0.64%
Roma
2
0.64%
Total population: 313

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
92
35.8%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
43
16.73%
No qualifications
42
16.34%
Level 3 (A level)
42
16.34%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
19
7.39%
Total 16+ residents: 257

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
54
46.55%
Owns with a mortgage
49
42.24%
Private landlord or letting agency
6
5.17%
Social rents from council
3
2.59%
Other social rented
3
2.59%
Total households: 116

Property prices in Sandfield Park

Median price£238,500
Price per sq ft£266
Sales (last 12 months)58
Typical range (middle 50%)£184K – £283K

Based on 58 recent sales, the median property price is £238,500 (about £266 per square foot) in Sandfield Park area, with individual transactions ranging from £69,000 up to £855,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Sandfield Park over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached11£450,000£304
Terraced15£240,000£263
Semi-Detached22£236,000£261
Flats10£112,500£248

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Sandfield Park

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Sandfield Park.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£305,000£75,000£147,000£125,000
2017£342,500£92,500£145,000£130,000
2018£355,000£88,000£184,998£157,500
2019£360,000£103,500£167,325£135,000
2020£414,995£82,250£176,250£162,500
2021£445,000£85,000£210,000£132,000
2022£430,000£126,000£217,500£161,000
2023£435,000£105,000£205,000£152,500
2024£575,000£110,000£204,000£148,975
2025£466,750£110,000£205,500£237,500
2026£475,000£116,250£257,500£195,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Sandfield Park.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Sandfield Park.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£162£153£143£155
2017£220£146£153£157
2018£242£160£177£168
2019£238£157£167£159
2020£226£160£180£174
2021£247£180£211£171
2022£264£179£231£192
2023£246£203£229£167
2024£279£195£202£173
2025£310£216£230£237
2026£293£263£269£275
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Sandfield Park.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Sandfield Park in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near L12 5HR.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near L12 5HR
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
26 Mar 202673, Almonds Green, Liverpool, L12 5HRSemi-DetachedFreehold£265,000
04 Aug 2025107, Almonds Green, Liverpool, L12 5HRTerracedFreehold£240,000
03 Jun 2025125, Almonds Green, Liverpool, L12 5HRTerracedFreehold£182,000
24 Mar 202518, Castlefield Close, Liverpool, L12 5JQTerracedFreehold£255,000
10 Oct 202527, Castlefield Road, Liverpool, L12 5JGTerracedFreehold£250,000

Schools

In the L12 5HR postcode area, located within Muirhead Avenue, there are 12 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for L12 5HR
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimarySt Mary's Church of England Primary School, West DerbyVoluntary aided school

Good

0.4 miPrimaryMonksdown Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.4 miPrimaryBroad Square Community Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of L12 5HR

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for L12 5HR
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miTesco Express22 Mill Lane, Liverpool, L12 7JBWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.5 miSparMarlowe Drive, Liverpool, L12 7LRWalking directions to Spar

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 5HR, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Joanne Marie Kennedy

Sandfield Park - 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
WardSandfield ParkE05015320
ParishLiverpool, unparished areaE43000166
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Muirhead AvenueE02001362
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Liverpool 016EE01006626
Police ForceMerseyside
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about L12 5HR

Is L12 5HR (Muirhead Avenue) safe?

The area around L12 5HR records about 43 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 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, drugs and criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near L12 5HR?

The median sale price around L12 5HR in Muirhead Avenue is £238,500 (about £266 per square foot) based on 58 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near L12 5HR?

There are 20 schools close to L12 5HR, including St Mary's Church of England Primary School, West Derby (Good), Monksdown Primary School (Good) and Broad Square Community Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around L12 5HR?

L12 5HR scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 9,492 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents L12 5HR (Muirhead Avenue) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Liverpool West Derby covering L12 5HR is Ian Byrne (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Joanne Marie Kennedy (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.