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L13 1DJ

Sapphire Street

Old Swan West

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Overview

Postcode L13 1DJ is located in a major urban area, within the Old Swan West ward of Liverpool in the North West region, and forms part of the Wavertree East area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 148.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.4× the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Wavertree East is £38,673 per year. The nearest station is Wavertree Technology Park, about 0.2 miles away. There are 13 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Sandown Park.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
149
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
32%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

10/10

Wavertree East has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,338 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 7% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Wavertree East has a very high crime rate, with approximately 148.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

32%

Approximately 32.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 26.0% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in Wavertree East is £38,673 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 250 ft away from L13 1DJ.

Flood risk

No risk

Wavertree East near L13 1DJ 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 0.2 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for L13 1DJ
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

Wavertree Technology Park

N/A

Walking directions to Wavertree Technology Park

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for L13 1DJ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miSandown ParkMediumWalking directions to Sandown Park

Area Profile

Population
458
Population density
5,276.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
77.14(+107%)
Public order
16.28(+61%)
Shoplifting
12.03(+108%)
Anti-social behaviour
11.32(-37%)
Other theft
10.62(+61%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
349
76.2%
Arab
31
6.77%
Other Asian
16
3.49%
White and Black African (mixed)
13
2.84%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
8
1.75%
Total population: 458

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
149
40.49%
Level 4+ (Degree)
64
17.39%
Level 3 (A level)
56
15.22%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
53
14.4%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
28
7.61%
Total 16+ residents: 368

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
45
26.16%
Other social rented
41
23.84%
Private landlord or letting agency
40
23.26%
Owns outright
31
18.02%
Social rents from council
14
8.14%
Total households: 172

Property prices in Old Swan West

Median price£138,000
Price per sq ft£180
Sales (last 12 months)51
Typical range (middle 50%)£114K – £167K

Based on 51 recent sales, the median property price is £138,000 (about £180 per square foot) in Old Swan West area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,000 up to £385,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Old Swan West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached11£168,000£199
Terraced36£136,500£175
Flats4£81,250£187

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Old Swan West

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Old Swan West.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£44,500£115,000£64,400
2017£85,000£130,000£70,000
2018£83,750£97,500£75,000
2019£91,000£122,500£80,000
2020£92,750£132,500£90,025
2021£63,000£131,000£106,000
2022£80,000£179,000£115,000
2023£110,000£155,000£111,250
2024£109,000£175,000£120,000
2025£80,000£141,000£122,500
2026£82,500£173,000£147,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Old Swan West.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Old Swan West.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£85£109£84
2017£99£112£89
2018£126£142£95
2019£186£156£96
2020£127£141£108
2021£105£169£125
2022£141£180£141
2023£163£166£142
2024£164£200£152
2025£171£197£168
2026£187£203£157
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Old Swan West.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Old Swan West in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 48 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near L13 1DJ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near L13 1DJ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
14 Feb 202540, Sapphire Street, Liverpool, L13 1DJTerracedFreehold£105,000
24 Apr 2025280, Binns Road, Liverpool, L13 1BSTerracedFreehold£99,200
09 Apr 2025177, Rathbone Road, Liverpool, L13 1BATerracedFreehold£100,000
12 Aug 202541, Oceanic Road, Liverpool, L13 1BPTerracedFreehold£105,200
25 Jul 202515, Oceanic Road, Liverpool, L13 1BPTerracedFreehold£105,000

Schools

In the L13 1DJ postcode area, located within Wavertree East, there are 13 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for L13 1DJ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.4 miNot applicableNazene Danielle School of Performing ArtsOther independent school

Good

0.4 miPrimarySt Oswald's Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.5 miNot applicableKing's Leadership Phoenix AcademyFree schools alternative provision

Requires improvement

Local amenities

4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of L13 1DJ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for L13 1DJ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miM&S Foodhall12 Montrose Way, Liverpool, L13 1FAWalking directions to M&S Foodhall
0.4 miLidlLiverpool, L7 9NBWalking directions to Lidl
0.4 miTescoSt Oswalds Street, Liverpool, L13 2BYWalking directions to Tesco
0.5 miAldi10 Broad Green Road, Liverpool, L13 5SGWalking directions to Aldi

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 L13 1DJ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

William Shortall

Old Swan West - 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
WardOld Swan WestE05015316
ParishLiverpool, unparished areaE43000166
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Wavertree EastE02001378
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Liverpool 032EE01006716
Police ForceMerseyside
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about L13 1DJ

Is L13 1DJ (Wavertree East) safe?

The area around L13 1DJ records about 149 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, public order and criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near L13 1DJ?

The median sale price around L13 1DJ in Wavertree East is £138,000 (about £180 per square foot) based on 51 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near L13 1DJ?

There are 20 schools close to L13 1DJ, including Nazene Danielle School of Performing Arts (Good), St Oswald's Catholic Primary School (Good) and King's Leadership Phoenix Academy (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to L13 1DJ?

The closest station to L13 1DJ is Wavertree Technology Park, about 303 m away.

How deprived is the area around L13 1DJ?

L13 1DJ scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 2,338 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents L13 1DJ (Wavertree East) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Liverpool West Derby covering L13 1DJ is Ian Byrne (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: William Shortall (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.