Postcode L1 2SX is located in a major urban area, within the Canning ward of Liverpool in the North West region, and forms part of the Central & Islington area. It has average deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 214.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 2.0× the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Central & Islington is £56,113 per year. The nearest station is Liverpool Central, about 0.3 miles away. There are 8 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest small park is Abercromby Square.
Central & Islington has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 11,173 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 34% most deprived areas in England.
Central & Islington has a very high crime rate, with approximately 214.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 14.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 13.6% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Central & Islington is £56,113 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 200 ft away from L1 2SX.
Central & Islington near L1 2SX has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Liverpool Central located about 0.3 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Liverpool Central | N/A | Walking directions to Liverpool Central |
| 0.4 mi | Liverpool Lime Street | N/A | Walking directions to Liverpool Lime Street |
| 0.8 mi | Moorfields | N/A | Walking directions to Moorfields |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Abercromby Square | Small | Walking directions to Abercromby Square |
| 0.1 mi | St. Luke's Gardens | Small | Walking directions to St. Luke's Gardens |
| 0.2 mi | Roscoe Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Roscoe Gardens |
Based on 28 recent sales, the median property price is £186,000 (about £238 per square foot) in Canning area, with individual transactions ranging from £100,000 up to £870,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 5 | £645,000 | £337 |
| Semi-Detached | 1 | £260,000 | £331 |
| Flats | 22 | £155,000 | £210 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Terraced |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £59,950 | £499,950 |
| 2017 | £84,250 | £500,000 |
| 2018 | £124,950 | £465,000 |
| 2019 | £120,000 | £420,000 |
| 2020 | £117,000 | £227,500 |
| 2021 | £118,000 | £400,000 |
| 2022 | £120,000 | £542,000 |
| 2023 | £142,000 | £470,000 |
| 2024 | £165,000 | £658,750 |
| 2025 | £140,000 | £660,000 |
| 2026 | £155,000 | £312,500 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Terraced |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £40 | £214 |
| 2017 | £139 | £242 |
| 2018 | £308 | £230 |
| 2019 | £182 | £187 |
| 2020 | £183 | £181 |
| 2021 | £188 | £235 |
| 2022 | £194 | £259 |
| 2023 | £224 | £259 |
| 2024 | £211 | £291 |
| 2025 | £204 | £314 |
| 2026 | £241 | £592 |
There were 43 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near L1 2SX.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Jun 2025 | 24, Roscoe Street, Liverpool, L1 2SX | Other | Freehold | £73,680,000 | |
| 09 Dec 2025 | Apartment 7, 9, Oldham Street, Liverpool, L1 2SU | Flats | Leasehold | £40,000 | |
| 09 Jun 2025 | Apartment 20, 11, Oldham Street, Liverpool, L1 2SU | Flats | Leasehold | £72,000 | |
| 20 Mar 2025 | Apartment 14, 11, Oldham Street, Liverpool, L1 2SU | Other | Leasehold | £81,000 | |
| 15 Dec 2025 | Apartment 503, 93, Renshaw Street, Liverpool, L1 2SP | Flats | Leasehold | £100,500 |
In the L1 2SX postcode area, located within Central & Islington, there are 8 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of L1 2SX
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Co-op Food | 21-23 Leece Street, Liverpool, L1 2TR | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.1 mi | Misu | Oldham Street, Liverpool, L1 2SP | Walking directions to Misu |
| 0.1 mi | Hardman's Off License | Rodney Street, Liverpool, L1 9EH | Walking directions to Hardman's Off License |
| 0.1 mi | Tesco Express | 93-97 Bold Street, Liverpool, L1 4HF | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.1 mi | Philharmonic Mini Market | 43 Hardman Street, Liverpool, L1 9AS | Walking directions to Philharmonic Mini Market |
Annual council tax rates for Liverpool district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for L1 2SX, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Nathalie Alicia Nicholas
Canning - Elected 4 May 2023
Tomas Patrick Ellis Logan
Canning - Elected 4 May 2023
Kim Johnson
Liverpool Riverside - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around L1 2SX records about 215 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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 shoplifting.
The median sale price around L1 2SX in Central & Islington is £186,000 (about £238 per square foot) based on 28 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to L1 2SX, including Liverpool John Moores University (Good), The City of Liverpool College (Good) and Pleasant Street Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to L1 2SX is Liverpool Central, about 416 m away.
L1 2SX scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 11,173 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Liverpool Riverside covering L1 2SX is Kim Johnson (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Nathalie Alicia Nicholas (Labour Party) and Tomas Patrick Ellis Logan (Labour Party).
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.