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L15 2HD

Smithdown Road

Smithdown

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Overview

Postcode L15 2HD 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 high crime levels, with around 74.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 32% below 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 0.5 miles away. There are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest small park is Webster Road Park.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
74
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
12.1%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

8/10

Wavertree South has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,768 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 18% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

Wavertree South has a high crime rate, with approximately 74.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

12.1%

Approximately 12.1% 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

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 22 ft away from L15 2HD.

Flood risk

No risk

Wavertree South near L15 2HD 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 0.5 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for L15 2HD
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.5 mi

Edge Hill

N/A

Walking directions to Edge Hill
1 mi

Wavertree Technology Park

N/A

Walking directions to Wavertree Technology Park

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for L15 2HD
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miWebster Road ParkSmallWalking directions to Webster Road Park
0.5 miUllet ParkSmallWalking directions to Ullet Park

Area Profile

Population
536
Population density
19,007.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
31.94(-14%)
Shoplifting
22.95(+297%)
Public order
10.98(+8%)
Anti-social behaviour
8.98(-50%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.48(-6%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
353
65.49%
Bangladeshi
40
7.42%
Arab
31
5.75%
Other White
19
3.53%
African
12
2.23%
Total population: 539

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 3 (A level)
283
58.47%
Level 4+ (Degree)
103
21.28%
No qualifications
41
8.47%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
23
4.75%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
17
3.51%
Total 16+ residents: 484

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
91
65%
Owns outright
16
11.43%
Other social rented
16
11.43%
Owns with a mortgage
14
10%
Shared ownership
2
1.43%
Total households: 140

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 2HD.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near L15 2HD
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
07 Aug 202543, Cranborne Road, Liverpool, L15 2HXTerracedFreehold£170,000
04 Jul 202560, Cranborne Road, Liverpool, L15 2HXTerracedFreehold£150,000
14 Mar 202537, Cranborne Road, Liverpool, L15 2HXTerracedFreehold£150,000
06 May 202512, Dorset Avenue, Liverpool, L15 2JATerracedFreehold£70,000
17 Dec 202559, Webster Road, Liverpool, L7 4LGTerracedFreehold£60,000

Schools

In the L15 2HD postcode area, located within Wavertree South, there are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for L15 2HD
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimarySt Hugh's Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Requires improvement

0.2 miSecondaryArchbishop Blanch CofE High SchoolVoluntary aided school

Outstanding

0.2 miPrimaryLawrence Community Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

12 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of L15 2HD

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for L15 2HD
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miBabylon storeLawrence Road, Liverpool, L15 0EEWalking directions to Babylon store
0.2 miAldi281 Smithdown Road, Liverpool, L15 2HFWalking directions to Aldi
0.2 miAsda126 Smithdown Road, Liverpool, L15 3JRWalking directions to Asda
0.4 miCarry Fresh Super Store26 Smithdown Road, Liverpool, L7 4JGWalking directions to Carry Fresh Super Store
0.4 miTiarey NewsMaitland Close, Liverpool, L8 0UNWalking directions to Tiarey News

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 2HD, 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 038DE01006722
Police ForceMerseyside
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about L15 2HD

Is L15 2HD (Wavertree South) safe?

The area around L15 2HD records about 74 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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 2HD?

The median sale price around L15 2HD 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 2HD?

There are 20 schools close to L15 2HD, including St Hugh's Catholic Primary School (Requires improvement), Archbishop Blanch CofE High School (Outstanding) and Lawrence Community Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to L15 2HD?

The closest station to L15 2HD is Edge Hill, about 865 m away.

How deprived is the area around L15 2HD?

L15 2HD scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 5,768 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents L15 2HD (Wavertree South) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Liverpool Wavertree covering L15 2HD 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.