Postcode L15 1HJ 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 high crime levels, with around 96.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 12% below 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 Edge Hill, about 0.5 miles away. There are 12 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Wavertree Botanic Gardens.
Wavertree West has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,881 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 9% most deprived areas in England.
Wavertree West has a high crime rate, with approximately 96.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 20.5% 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.
The average income per household in Wavertree West is £37,439 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near L15 1HJ.
Wavertree West near L15 1HJ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Edge Hill located about 0.5 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Edge Hill | N/A | Walking directions to Edge Hill |
| 0.6 mi | Wavertree Technology Park | N/A | Walking directions to Wavertree Technology Park |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Wavertree Botanic Gardens | Large | Walking directions to Wavertree Botanic Gardens |
| 0.3 mi | Webster Road Park | Small | Walking directions to Webster Road Park |
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 L15 1HJ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Jul 2025 | 7, Pengwern Grove, Liverpool, L15 1HJ | Terraced | Freehold | £98,000 | |
| 25 Apr 2025 | 9, Pengwern Grove, Liverpool, L15 1HJ | Terraced | Freehold | £126,300 | |
| 19 Feb 2025 | 15, Pengwern Grove, Liverpool, L15 1HJ | Terraced | Freehold | £142,000 | |
| 06 Jun 2025 | 23, Picton Grove, Liverpool, L15 1HL | Terraced | Freehold | £112,000 | |
| 18 Nov 2025 | The Cambridge, Picton Road, Liverpool, L15 4LH | Other | Freehold | £190,000 |
In the L15 1HJ postcode area, located within Wavertree West, there are 12 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of L15 1HJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 0.5 mi | Aldi | 281 Smithdown Road, Liverpool, L15 2HF | Walking directions to Aldi |
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 L15 1HJ, 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 L15 1HJ records about 96 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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.
The median sale price around L15 1HJ in Wavertree West is £155,000 (about £176 per square foot) based on 97 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to L15 1HJ, including Lawrence Community Primary School (Good), Heygreen Primary School (Good) and King's Leadership Phoenix Academy (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to L15 1HJ is Edge Hill, about 814 m away.
L15 1HJ scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 2,881 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 L15 1HJ 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.