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L1 4JJ

Wolstenholme Square

City Centre South

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Overview

Postcode L1 4JJ is located in a major urban area, within the City Centre South 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 918 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 8.4× 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 0.2 miles away. There are 7 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest small park is Chavasse Park.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
918
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
6.2%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

6/10

Central & Islington has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 13,373 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 41% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Central & Islington has a very high crime rate, with approximately 918 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

6.2%

Approximately 6.2% 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.

Income level

9/10

The average income per household in Central & Islington is £56,113 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near L1 4JJ.

Flood risk

No risk

Central & Islington near L1 4JJ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Liverpool Central located about 0.2 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for L1 4JJ
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

Liverpool Central

N/A

Walking directions to Liverpool Central
0.4 mi

Liverpool Lime Street

N/A

Walking directions to Liverpool Lime Street
0.4 mi

Liverpool James Street

N/A

Walking directions to Liverpool James Street

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for L1 4JJ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miChavasse ParkSmallWalking directions to Chavasse Park
0.5 miSt John's GardensSmallWalking directions to St John's Gardens
0.3 miSt. Luke's GardensSmallWalking directions to St. Luke's Gardens

Area Profile

Population
259
Population density
16,602.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
340.13(+812%)
Drugs
252.09(+6364%)
Other theft
108.43(+1543%)
Public order
68.58(+577%)
Theft from the person
66.27(+5564%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
124
48.06%
Other White
47
18.22%
Arab
26
10.08%
Chinese
11
4.26%
Other
11
4.26%
Total population: 258

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
143
55.86%
Level 3 (A level)
60
23.44%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
13
5.08%
No qualifications
12
4.69%
Apprenticeship
10
3.91%
Total 16+ residents: 256

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
174
89.23%
Other social rented
12
6.15%
Owns outright
5
2.56%
Other forms of private rent
3
1.54%
Owns with a mortgage
1
0.51%
Total households: 195

Property prices in City Centre South

Median price£140,000
Price per sq ft£231
Sales (last 12 months)65
Typical range (middle 50%)£94K – £195K

Based on 65 recent sales, the median property price is £140,000 (about £231 per square foot) in City Centre South area, with individual transactions ranging from £22,000 up to £340,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in City Centre South over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Terraced1£296,100£270
Flats64£137,500£229

10-year price trendmedian sale price in City Centre South

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in City Centre South.
YearFlats
2016£69,840
2017£72,100
2018£87,950
2019£92,950
2020£126,475
2021£154,000
2022£154,000
2023£167,475
2024£164,000
2025£152,352
2026£140,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in City Centre South.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in City Centre South.
YearFlats
2016£223
2017£232
2018£259
2019£243
2020£208
2021£232
2022£291
2023£313
2024£241
2025£378
2026£237
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in City Centre South.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for City Centre South in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near L1 4JJ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near L1 4JJ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
09 Jun 2026Apartment 3, 15, Wolstenholme Square, Liverpool, L1 4JLFlatsLeasehold£70,000
18 May 2026Apartment 29, 3, Wolstenholme Square, Liverpool, L1 4BYFlatsLeasehold£59,000
22 Apr 2026Apartment 76, 3, Wolstenholme Square, Liverpool, L1 4BYFlatsLeasehold£73,000
12 Jan 2026Apartment 71, 3, Wolstenholme Square, Liverpool, L1 4BYFlatsLeasehold£62,000
29 Aug 2025Apartment 22, 3, Wolstenholme Square, Liverpool, L1 4BYFlatsLeasehold£42,000

Schools

In the L1 4JJ postcode area, located within Central & Islington, there are 7 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for L1 4JJ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimarySt Vincent de Paul Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Outstanding

0.4 miNot applicableLiverpool John Moores UniversityHigher education institutions

Good

0.4 miAll-throughLipa Primary and High SchoolFree schools

Good

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of L1 4JJ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for L1 4JJ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miCastrosSeel Street, Liverpool, L1 4LEWalking directions to Castros
0.1 miTescoHanover Street, Liverpool, L1 4UFWalking directions to Tesco
0.1 miDuke Street Mini Mart25 Duke Street, Liverpool, L1 5APWalking directions to Duke Street Mini Mart
0.1 miBlue Whale SupermarketCollege Lane, Liverpool, L1 4AFWalking directions to Blue Whale Supermarket
0.2 miPremier 64Bold Street, Liverpool, L1 4EAWalking directions to Premier 64

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 L1 4JJ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Angela Coleman

City Centre South - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Elizabeth Hayden

City Centre South - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Hetty Wood

City Centre South - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Kim Johnson

Liverpool Riverside - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth WestUKD
DistrictLiverpoolE08000012
Parliamentary ConstituencyLiverpool RiversideE14001338
WardCity Centre SouthE05015289
ParishLiverpool, unparished areaE43000166
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Central & IslingtonE02006932
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Liverpool 060DE01033761
Police ForceMerseyside
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about L1 4JJ

Is L1 4JJ (Central & Islington) safe?

The area around L1 4JJ records about 918 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.

What is the average house price near L1 4JJ?

The median sale price around L1 4JJ in Central & Islington is £140,000 (about £231 per square foot) based on 65 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near L1 4JJ?

There are 17 schools close to L1 4JJ, including St Vincent de Paul Catholic Primary School (Outstanding), Liverpool John Moores University (Good) and Lipa Primary and High School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to L1 4JJ?

The closest station to L1 4JJ is Liverpool Central, about 335 m away.

How deprived is the area around L1 4JJ?

L1 4JJ scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 13,373 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents L1 4JJ (Central & Islington) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Liverpool Riverside covering L1 4JJ is Kim Johnson (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Angela Coleman (Labour Party), Elizabeth Hayden (Labour Party) and Hetty Wood (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.