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L15 2HQ

Woodcroft Road

Smithdown

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Detailed insights for L15 2HQ

Overview

Postcode L15 2HQ 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 0.7 miles away. There are 10 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest small park is Webster Road Park.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
114
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
13.7%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

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

13.7%

Approximately 13.7% 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

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 282 ft away from L15 2HQ.

Flood risk

No risk

Wavertree South near L15 2HQ 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 0.7 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for L15 2HQ
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.7 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 2HQ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miWebster Road ParkSmallWalking directions to Webster Road Park
0.5 miUllet ParkSmallWalking directions to Ullet Park

Area Profile

Population
405
Population density
19,378 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
300
74.26%
Bangladeshi
18
4.46%
Other White
18
4.46%
Arab
15
3.71%
African
10
2.48%
Total population: 404

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 3 (A level)
205
54.52%
Level 4+ (Degree)
76
20.21%
No qualifications
47
12.5%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
24
6.38%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
18
4.79%
Total 16+ residents: 376

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
83
59.71%
Owns outright
24
17.27%
Other social rented
15
10.79%
Owns with a mortgage
12
8.63%
Social rents from council
4
2.88%
Total households: 139

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 2HQ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near L15 2HQ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
06 Mar 2026100, Woodcroft Road, Liverpool, L15 2HQTerracedFreehold£150,200
20 Feb 202632, Woodcroft Road, Liverpool, L15 2HQTerracedFreehold£99,000
20 Feb 202632, Woodcroft Road, Liverpool, L15 2HQTerracedFreehold£105,000
04 Aug 202520, Woodcroft Road, Liverpool, L15 2HQTerracedFreehold£190,000
04 Aug 202528, Woodcroft Road, Liverpool, L15 2HQTerracedFreehold£190,000

Schools

In the L15 2HQ postcode area, located within Wavertree South, there are 10 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for L15 2HQ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryLawrence Community Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.1 miPrimarySt Clare's Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.3 miPrimarySt Hugh's Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Requires improvement

Local amenities

6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of L15 2HQ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for L15 2HQ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miAldi281 Smithdown Road, Liverpool, L15 2HFWalking directions to Aldi
0.1 miBabylon storeLawrence Road, Liverpool, L15 0EEWalking directions to Babylon store
0.2 miAsda126 Smithdown Road, Liverpool, L15 3JRWalking directions to Asda
0.4 miLiverpool 15 Convenience StoreGreenbank Court, Liverpool, L15 3JLWalking directions to Liverpool 15 Convenience Store
0.4 miPTU Food & WinePicton Road, Liverpool, L15 4LLWalking directions to PTU Food & Wine

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 2HQ, 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 2HQ

Is L15 2HQ (Wavertree South) safe?

The area around L15 2HQ 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 2HQ?

The median sale price around L15 2HQ 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 2HQ?

There are 20 schools close to L15 2HQ, including Lawrence Community Primary School (Good), St Clare's Catholic 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 2HQ?

The closest station to L15 2HQ is Edge Hill, about 1,065 m away.

How deprived is the area around L15 2HQ?

L15 2HQ 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 2HQ (Wavertree South) in Parliament and on the local council?

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