Postcode L13 1XB is located in a major urban area, within the Smithdown ward of Liverpool in the North West region, and forms part of the Wavertree South area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 113.9 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 Wavertree South is £41,733 per year. The nearest station is Wavertree Technology Park, about 0.7 miles away. There are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Wavertree Playground.
Wavertree South has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 4,164 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 13% most deprived areas in England.
Wavertree South has a very high crime rate, with approximately 113.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 26.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 16.4% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Wavertree South is £41,733 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from rail, approximately 264 ft away from L13 1XB.
Wavertree South near L13 1XB has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Wavertree Technology Park located about 0.7 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 mi | Wavertree Technology Park | N/A | Walking directions to Wavertree Technology Park |
| 0.8 mi | Edge Hill | N/A | Walking directions to Edge Hill |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Wavertree Playground | Large | Walking directions to Wavertree Playground |
| 0.4 mi | Rose Garden | Small | Walking directions to Rose Garden |
Based on 97 recent sales, the median property price is £155,000 (about £176 per square foot) in Smithdown area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 up to £342,075.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 3 | £250,000 | £204 |
| Terraced | 93 | £155,000 | £176 |
| Flats | 1 | £82,500 | £156 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | — | £144,500 | £96,250 |
| 2017 | £67,250 | £150,000 | £91,750 |
| 2018 | £90,000 | £143,000 | £100,000 |
| 2019 | £84,500 | £100,000 | £104,000 |
| 2020 | £80,000 | £170,000 | £95,000 |
| 2021 | £88,500 | £162,500 | £145,000 |
| 2022 | £75,000 | £203,000 | £144,125 |
| 2023 | £88,750 | £155,000 | £140,000 |
| 2024 | £96,000 | £210,000 | £155,000 |
| 2025 | £82,500 | £257,500 | £150,500 |
| 2026 | — | £216,000 | £158,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | — | £119 | £95 |
| 2017 | £132 | £109 | £102 |
| 2018 | £127 | £187 | £107 |
| 2019 | £125 | £71 | £112 |
| 2020 | £128 | £163 | £118 |
| 2021 | £143 | £201 | £151 |
| 2022 | £139 | £196 | £164 |
| 2023 | £137 | £167 | £148 |
| 2024 | £118 | £175 | £162 |
| 2025 | £156 | £211 | £171 |
| 2026 | — | £215 | £180 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near L13 1XB.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Apr 2026 | 132, Wellington Road, Liverpool, L15 0HY | Terraced | Freehold | £143,000 | |
| 28 Apr 2026 | 3, Liberty Street, Liverpool, L15 0ET | Terraced | Freehold | £95,000 | |
| 15 Apr 2026 | 11, Liberty Street, Liverpool, L15 0ET | Terraced | Freehold | £95,000 | |
| 13 Mar 2026 | 5, Liberty Street, Liverpool, L15 0ET | Terraced | Freehold | £93,750 | |
| 04 Aug 2025 | 168, Lawrence Road, Liverpool, L15 3HA | Terraced | Freehold | £237,500 |
In the L13 1XB postcode area, located within Wavertree South, there are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of L13 1XB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Aldi | 281 Smithdown Road, Liverpool, L15 2HF | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.3 mi | Babylon store | Lawrence Road, Liverpool, L15 0EE | Walking directions to Babylon store |
| 0.3 mi | PTU Food & Wine | Picton Road, Liverpool, L15 4LL | Walking directions to PTU Food & Wine |
| 0.3 mi | Asda | 126 Smithdown Road, Liverpool, L15 3JR | Walking directions to Asda |
| 0.4 mi | Liverpool 15 Convenience Store | Greenbank Court, Liverpool, L15 3JL | Walking directions to Liverpool 15 Convenience Store |
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 L13 1XB, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
James Alexander Roberts
Smithdown - Elected 4 May 2023
Jon Morris
Smithdown - Elected 4 May 2023
Paula Barker
Liverpool Wavertree - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around L13 1XB records about 114 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, anti-social behaviour and public order.
The median sale price around L13 1XB in Wavertree South is £155,000 (about £176 per square foot) based on 97 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 18 schools close to L13 1XB, including St Clare's Catholic Primary School (Good), Lawrence Community Primary School (Good) and Assess Education (Inadequate). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to L13 1XB is Wavertree Technology Park, about 1,107 m away.
L13 1XB scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 4,164 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Liverpool Wavertree covering L13 1XB is Paula Barker (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: James Alexander Roberts (Labour Party) and Jon Morris (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.