Postcode L15 2HL 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 is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Webster Road Park.
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.
Wavertree South has a high crime rate, with approximately 74.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
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.
The average income per household in Wavertree South is £41,733 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 306 ft away from L15 2HL.
Wavertree South near L15 2HL 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 |
| 0.9 mi | Wavertree Technology Park | N/A | Walking directions to Wavertree Technology Park |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 2HL.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08 May 2026 | 27, Alderson Road, Liverpool, L15 2HL | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £263,500 | |
| 09 Apr 2026 | 26, Alderson Road, Liverpool, L15 2HL | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £275,000 | |
| 09 Apr 2026 | 35, Alderson Road, Liverpool, L15 2HL | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £285,000 | |
| 06 Jan 2026 | 37, Alderson Road, Liverpool, L15 2HL | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £250,000 | |
| 31 Mar 2025 | 40, Alderson Road, Liverpool, L15 2HL | Semi-Detached | Leasehold | £225,000 |
In the L15 2HL postcode area, located within Wavertree South, there are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
10 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of L15 2HL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Babylon store | Lawrence Road, Liverpool, L15 0EE | Walking directions to Babylon store |
| 0.2 mi | Aldi | 281 Smithdown Road, Liverpool, L15 2HF | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.2 mi | Asda | 126 Smithdown Road, Liverpool, L15 3JR | Walking directions to Asda |
| 0.4 mi | Carry Fresh Super Store | 26 Smithdown Road, Liverpool, L7 4JG | Walking directions to Carry Fresh Super Store |
| 0.4 mi | O'Hare's News | Yanwath Street, Liverpool, L8 0XP | Walking directions to O'Hare's News |
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 2HL, 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 2HL 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.
The median sale price around L15 2HL in Wavertree South 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 2HL, including Lawrence Community Primary School (Good), St Hugh's Catholic Primary School (Requires improvement) and Archbishop Blanch CofE High School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to L15 2HL is Edge Hill, about 847 m away.
L15 2HL 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).
The Member of Parliament for Liverpool Wavertree covering L15 2HL 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.