Postcode L15 2HX 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 92.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 16% 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 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Webster Road Park.
Wavertree West has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 764 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 2% most deprived areas in England.
Wavertree West has a high crime rate, with approximately 92.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 3.6% 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.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 292 ft away from L15 2HX.
Wavertree West near L15 2HX 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 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 2HX.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 May 2026 | 31, Cranborne Road, Liverpool, L15 2HX | Terraced | Freehold | £153,000 | |
| 07 Aug 2025 | 43, Cranborne Road, Liverpool, L15 2HX | Terraced | Freehold | £170,000 | |
| 04 Jul 2025 | 60, Cranborne Road, Liverpool, L15 2HX | Terraced | Freehold | £150,000 | |
| 14 Mar 2025 | 37, Cranborne Road, Liverpool, L15 2HX | Terraced | Freehold | £150,000 | |
| 24 Oct 2025 | 139, Salisbury Road, Liverpool, L15 2HU | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £265,000 |
In the L15 2HX postcode area, located within Wavertree West, there are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
10 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of L15 2HX
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Babylon store | Lawrence Road, Liverpool, L15 0EE | Walking directions to Babylon store |
| 0.3 mi | Aldi | 281 Smithdown Road, Liverpool, L15 2HF | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.3 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 2HX, 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 2HX records about 92 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 2HX 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 2HX, 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.
The closest station to L15 2HX is Edge Hill, about 776 m away.
L15 2HX scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 764 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 2HX 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.