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L15 2JA

Dorset Avenue

Edge Hill

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Overview

Postcode L15 2JA is located in a major urban area, within the Edge Hill 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.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
92
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
3.6%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

10/10

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.

Crime level

8/10

Wavertree West has a high crime rate, with approximately 92.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

3.6%

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.

Income level

2/10

The average income per household in Wavertree West is £37,439 per year.

Noise Level

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 324 ft away from L15 2JA.

Flood risk

No risk

Wavertree West near L15 2JA 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 2JA
DistanceNameLinesDirections
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

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for L15 2JA
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miWebster Road ParkSmallWalking directions to Webster Road Park

Area Profile

Population
324
Population density
21,315.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
34.57(-7%)
Drugs
14.52(+272%)
Public order
8.97(-11%)
Other theft
7.39(+12%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.13(-60%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
93
28.97%
Arab
59
18.38%
Bangladeshi
38
11.84%
Other White
36
11.21%
African
18
5.61%
Total population: 321

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
84
33.47%
No qualifications
65
25.9%
Level 3 (A level)
60
23.9%
Apprenticeship
14
5.58%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
13
5.18%
Total 16+ residents: 251

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
61
55.45%
Owns outright
26
23.64%
Owns with a mortgage
16
14.55%
Other social rented
3
2.73%
Other forms of private rent
3
2.73%
Total households: 110

Property prices in Edge Hill

Median price£182,500
Price per sq ft£236
Sales (last 12 months)26
Typical range (middle 50%)£94K – £224K

Based on 26 recent sales, the median property price is £182,500 (about £236 per square foot) in Edge Hill area, with individual transactions ranging from £30,000 up to £280,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Edge Hill over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached9£200,000£253
Terraced13£185,000£235
Flats4£35,500£111

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Edge Hill

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Edge Hill.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£112,498£39,995£96,250£53,500
2017£180,495£53,250£124,998£115,498
2018£167,995£54,400£139,995£142,995
2019£152,995£48,000£133,000£146,500
2020£132,500£63,000£117,500£68,000
2021£199,995£46,500£149,250£126,000
2022£191,300£61,500£150,000£105,500
2023£24,250£140,000£125,000
2024£260,000£55,000£168,000£135,000
2025£300,000£50,500£190,000£182,500
2026£31,000£221,500£270,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Edge Hill.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Edge Hill.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£172£162£147£84
2017£138£108£183£132
2018£190£96£188£148
2019£203£68£196£141
2020£220£119£185£90
2021£232£121£224£152
2022£146£125£234£139
2023£73£204£148
2024£310£129£250£160
2025£253£139£258£218
2026£103£294£231
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Edge Hill.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Edge Hill in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near L15 2JA.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near L15 2JA
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
06 May 202512, Dorset Avenue, Liverpool, L15 2JATerracedFreehold£70,000
17 Dec 202559, Webster Road, Liverpool, L7 4LGTerracedFreehold£60,000
24 Mar 2025106, Webster Road, Liverpool, L7 4LQTerracedFreehold£220,000
19 Mar 202586, Webster Road, Liverpool, L7 4LQTerracedFreehold£71,000
07 Aug 202543, Cranborne Road, Liverpool, L15 2HXTerracedFreehold£170,000

Schools

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

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

Requires improvement

0.2 miSecondaryArchbishop Blanch CofE High SchoolVoluntary aided school

Outstanding

0.2 miNurseryChatham Place Nursery SchoolLocal authority nursery school

Good

Local amenities

10 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of L15 2JA

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for L15 2JA
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miBabylon storeLawrence Road, Liverpool, L15 0EEWalking directions to Babylon store
0.3 miAldi281 Smithdown Road, Liverpool, L15 2HFWalking directions to Aldi
0.3 miAsda126 Smithdown Road, Liverpool, L15 3JRWalking directions to Asda
0.3 miCarry Fresh Super Store26 Smithdown Road, Liverpool, L7 4JGWalking directions to Carry Fresh Super Store
0.4 miO'Hare's NewsYanwath Street, Liverpool, L8 0XPWalking directions to O'Hare's 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 2JA, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Naz Hasan

Edge Hill - 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
WardEdge HillE05015296
ParishLiverpool, unparished areaE43000166
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Wavertree WestE02001381
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Liverpool 035GE01034401
Police ForceMerseyside
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about L15 2JA

Is L15 2JA (Wavertree West) safe?

The area around L15 2JA 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.

What is the average house price near L15 2JA?

The median sale price around L15 2JA in Wavertree West is £182,500 (about £236 per square foot) based on 26 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near L15 2JA?

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

What is the nearest station to L15 2JA?

The closest station to L15 2JA is Edge Hill, about 746 m away.

How deprived is the area around L15 2JA?

L15 2JA 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).

Who represents L15 2JA (Wavertree West) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Liverpool Wavertree covering L15 2JA is Paula Barker (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Naz Hasan (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.