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L15 1EQ

Methuen Street

Smithdown

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Overview

Postcode L15 1EQ is located in a major urban area, within the Smithdown ward of Liverpool in the North West region, and forms part of the Wavertree West area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 106.6 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 West is £37,439 per year. The nearest station is Wavertree Technology Park, about 0.6 miles away. There are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is Wavertree Playground.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
107
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
19.6%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

10/10

Wavertree West has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 460 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 1% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Wavertree West has a very high crime rate, with approximately 106.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

19.6%

Approximately 19.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 22.6% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

2/10

The average income per household in Wavertree West is £37,439 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near L15 1EQ.

Flood risk

No risk

Wavertree West near L15 1EQ 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 0.6 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for L15 1EQ
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.6 mi

Wavertree Technology Park

N/A

Walking directions to Wavertree Technology Park
0.7 mi

Edge Hill

N/A

Walking directions to Edge Hill

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for L15 1EQ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miWavertree PlaygroundLargeWalking directions to Wavertree Playground
0.4 miWebster Road ParkSmallWalking directions to Webster Road Park
0.5 miRose GardenSmallWalking directions to Rose Garden

Area Profile

Population
311
Population density
21,517.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
60.28(+62%)
Public order
10.15(0%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.52(+6%)
Drugs
7.61(+95%)
Other theft
6.35(-4%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
204
65.59%
Other White
24
7.72%
African
18
5.79%
Other
13
4.18%
Indian
11
3.54%
Total population: 311

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 3 (A level)
69
26.54%
No qualifications
66
25.38%
Level 4+ (Degree)
58
22.31%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
33
12.69%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
20
7.69%
Total 16+ residents: 260

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
86
54.43%
Other social rented
23
14.56%
Owns outright
22
13.92%
Owns with a mortgage
15
9.49%
Social rents from council
8
5.06%
Total households: 158

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 1EQ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near L15 1EQ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
28 Nov 202585, Methuen Street, Liverpool, L15 1EQTerracedFreehold£106,000
20 Oct 202588, Methuen Street, Liverpool, L15 1EQTerracedFreehold£135,000
10 Jul 2025108, Methuen Street, Liverpool, L15 1EQTerracedFreehold£1,138,982
26 Jun 202565, Methuen Street, Liverpool, L15 1EQTerracedFreehold£118,000
13 Nov 202585, Plumer Street, Liverpool, L15 1EFTerracedFreehold£105,000

Schools

In the L15 1EQ postcode area, located within Wavertree West, there are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for L15 1EQ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryLawrence Community Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.3 miPrimaryHeygreen Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.3 miPrimarySt Clare's Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of L15 1EQ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for L15 1EQ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miBabylon storeLawrence Road, Liverpool, L15 0EEWalking directions to Babylon store
0.2 miPTU Food & WinePicton Road, Liverpool, L15 4LLWalking directions to PTU Food & Wine
0.3 miAldi281 Smithdown Road, Liverpool, L15 2HFWalking directions to Aldi
0.4 miAsda126 Smithdown Road, Liverpool, L15 3JRWalking directions to Asda

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 1EQ, 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 WestE02001381
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Liverpool 035EE01006728
Police ForceMerseyside
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about L15 1EQ

Is L15 1EQ (Wavertree West) safe?

The area around L15 1EQ records about 107 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, public order and drugs.

What is the average house price near L15 1EQ?

The median sale price around L15 1EQ in Wavertree West is £155,000 (about £176 per square foot) based on 97 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near L15 1EQ?

There are 20 schools close to L15 1EQ, including Lawrence Community Primary School (Good), Heygreen Primary School (Good) and St Clare's Catholic Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to L15 1EQ?

The closest station to L15 1EQ is Wavertree Technology Park, about 933 m away.

How deprived is the area around L15 1EQ?

L15 1EQ scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 460 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents L15 1EQ (Wavertree West) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Liverpool Wavertree covering L15 1EQ 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.