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L15 0DW

Garmoyle Close

Smithdown

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Overview

Postcode L15 0DW 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 Edge Hill, about 0.8 miles away. There are 10 primary and 5 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Wavertree Playground.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
114
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
15.6%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

8/10

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.

Crime level

9/10

Wavertree South has a very high crime rate, with approximately 113.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

15.6%

Approximately 15.6% 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.

Income level

4/10

The average income per household in Wavertree South is £41,733 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near L15 0DW.

Flood risk

No risk

Wavertree South near L15 0DW has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Edge Hill located about 0.8 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for L15 0DW
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.8 mi

Edge Hill

N/A

Walking directions to Edge Hill
0.8 mi

Wavertree Technology Park

N/A

Walking directions to Wavertree Technology Park

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for L15 0DW
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miWavertree PlaygroundLargeWalking directions to Wavertree Playground
0.4 miUllet ParkSmallWalking directions to Ullet Park

Area Profile

Population
412
Population density
15,643.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
46.69(+25%)
Anti-social behaviour
18.98(+6%)
Public order
16.93(+67%)
Shoplifting
9.75(+69%)
Vehicle crime
8.72(+46%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
286
68.59%
Bangladeshi
20
4.8%
Pakistani
16
3.84%
Irish
14
3.36%
Other White
13
3.12%
Total population: 417

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 3 (A level)
191
50.53%
Level 4+ (Degree)
103
27.25%
No qualifications
41
10.85%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
22
5.82%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
15
3.97%
Total 16+ residents: 378

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
56
41.48%
Owns with a mortgage
32
23.7%
Owns outright
23
17.04%
Other social rented
21
15.56%
Shared ownership
2
1.48%
Total households: 135

Property prices in Smithdown

Median price£155,000
Price per sq ft£176
Sales (last 12 months)97
Typical range (middle 50%)£118K – £200K

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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Smithdown over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached3£250,000£204
Terraced93£155,000£176
Flats1£82,500£156

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Smithdown

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Smithdown.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Smithdown.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Smithdown.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Smithdown.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Smithdown in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near L15 0DW.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near L15 0DW
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
02 Apr 202518, Seaman Road, Liverpool, L15 3HZTerracedFreehold£145,000
17 Mar 20253, Seaman Road, Liverpool, L15 3HZTerracedFreehold£140,000
24 Jul 202521, Wellington Avenue, Liverpool, L15 0EHTerracedFreehold£190,000
25 Jun 2025Suite 5, Apartment 3 The Pavilion, 1, Wellington Avenue, Liverpool, L15 0EHFlatsLeasehold£15,500
15 May 20255, Wellington Fields, Liverpool, L15 0ELSemi-DetachedFreehold£225,000

Schools

In the L15 0DW postcode area, located within Wavertree South, there are 10 primary and 5 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for L15 0DW
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.0 miPrimarySt Clare's Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.2 miPrimaryLawrence Community Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.4 miPrimarySt Hugh's Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Requires improvement

Local amenities

8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of L15 0DW

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for L15 0DW
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miAldi281 Smithdown Road, Liverpool, L15 2HFWalking directions to Aldi
0.2 miAsda126 Smithdown Road, Liverpool, L15 3JRWalking directions to Asda
0.2 miBabylon storeLawrence Road, Liverpool, L15 0EEWalking directions to Babylon store
0.3 miLiverpool 15 Convenience StoreGreenbank Court, Liverpool, L15 3JLWalking directions to Liverpool 15 Convenience Store
0.3 miGo Local451 Smithdown Road, Liverpool, L15 3JLWalking directions to Go Local

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 L15 0DW, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

James Alexander Roberts

Smithdown - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Jon Morris

Smithdown - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Paula Barker

Liverpool Wavertree - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth WestUKD
DistrictLiverpoolE08000012
Parliamentary ConstituencyLiverpool WavertreeE14001340
WardSmithdownE05015322
ParishLiverpool, unparished areaE43000166
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Wavertree SouthE02001384
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Liverpool 038EE01006723
Police ForceMerseyside
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about L15 0DW

Is L15 0DW (Wavertree South) safe?

The area around L15 0DW 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.

What is the average house price near L15 0DW?

The median sale price around L15 0DW in Wavertree South is £155,000 (about £176 per square foot) based on 97 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near L15 0DW?

There are 19 schools close to L15 0DW, including St Clare's Catholic Primary School (Good), Lawrence Community Primary School (Good) and St Hugh's Catholic Primary School (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to L15 0DW?

The closest station to L15 0DW is Edge Hill, about 1,279 m away.

How deprived is the area around L15 0DW?

L15 0DW 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).

Who represents L15 0DW (Wavertree South) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Liverpool Wavertree covering L15 0DW 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).

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.