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.
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.
Wavertree South has a very high crime rate, with approximately 113.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
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.
The average income per household in Wavertree South is £41,733 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 282 ft away from L15 2HQ.
Wavertree South near L15 2HQ 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 0.7 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Webster Road Park | Small | Walking directions to Webster Road Park |
| 0.5 mi | Ullet Park | Small | Walking directions to Ullet 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 2HQ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06 Mar 2026 | 100, Woodcroft Road, Liverpool, L15 2HQ | Terraced | Freehold | £150,200 | |
| 20 Feb 2026 | 32, Woodcroft Road, Liverpool, L15 2HQ | Terraced | Freehold | £99,000 | |
| 20 Feb 2026 | 32, Woodcroft Road, Liverpool, L15 2HQ | Terraced | Freehold | £105,000 | |
| 04 Aug 2025 | 20, Woodcroft Road, Liverpool, L15 2HQ | Terraced | Freehold | £190,000 | |
| 04 Aug 2025 | 28, Woodcroft Road, Liverpool, L15 2HQ | Terraced | Freehold | £190,000 |
In the L15 2HQ postcode area, located within Wavertree South, there are 10 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of L15 2HQ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Aldi | 281 Smithdown Road, Liverpool, L15 2HF | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.1 mi | Babylon store | Lawrence Road, Liverpool, L15 0EE | Walking directions to Babylon store |
| 0.2 mi | Asda | 126 Smithdown Road, Liverpool, L15 3JR | Walking directions to Asda |
| 0.4 mi | Liverpool 15 Convenience Store | Greenbank Court, Liverpool, L15 3JL | Walking directions to Liverpool 15 Convenience Store |
| 0.4 mi | PTU Food & Wine | Picton Road, Liverpool, L15 4LL | Walking directions to PTU Food & Wine |
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 2HQ, 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 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.
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.
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.
The closest station to L15 2HQ is Edge Hill, about 1,065 m away.
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).
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).
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.