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L15 2LQ

Smithdown Road

Arundel

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Overview

Postcode L15 2LQ is located in a major urban area, within the Arundel ward of Liverpool in the North West region, and forms part of the Wavertree South area. It has average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 80.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 26% 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 0.8 miles away. There are 11 primary and 5 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Ullet Park.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
81
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
1.4%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

6/10

Wavertree South has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 13,973 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 43% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Wavertree South has a high crime rate, with approximately 80.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

1.4%

Approximately 1.4% 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

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 49 ft away from L15 2LQ.

Flood risk

No risk

Wavertree South near L15 2LQ 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 0.8 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for L15 2LQ
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.8 mi

Edge Hill

N/A

Walking directions to Edge Hill
1 mi

Wavertree Technology Park

N/A

Walking directions to Wavertree Technology Park

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for L15 2LQ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miUllet ParkSmallWalking directions to Ullet Park

Area Profile

Population
142
Population density
1,859.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
36.37(-2%)
Anti-social behaviour
14.76(-18%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.49(+6%)
Public order
8.96(-12%)
Drugs
5.8(+49%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
86
60.14%
Other White
14
9.79%
African
8
5.59%
White and Black African (mixed)
7
4.9%
White and Asian (mixed)
6
4.2%
Total population: 143

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
69
53.08%
Level 3 (A level)
38
29.23%
No qualifications
8
6.15%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
7
5.38%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
7
5.38%
Total 16+ residents: 130

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
45
62.5%
Owns with a mortgage
17
23.61%
Owns outright
5
6.94%
Other forms of private rent
4
5.56%
Social rents from council
1
1.39%
Total households: 72

Property prices in Arundel

Median price£168,500
Price per sq ft£195
Sales (last 12 months)32
Typical range (middle 50%)£144K – £318K

Based on 32 recent sales, the median property price is £168,500 (about £195 per square foot) in Arundel area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £675,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Arundel over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached5£625,000£223
Flats8£162,500£230
Terraced19£150,000£179

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Arundel

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Arundel.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£89,950£298,100£48,000
2017£102,500£260,000£49,000
2018£118,000£142,500£50,750
2019£123,225£232,000£76,000
2020£133,000£347,500£70,500
2021£132,500£271,500£96,500
2022£130,000£605,500£104,000
2023£137,000£466,000£113,000
2024£141,250£206,000£143,500
2025£147,500£480,000£121,000
2026£210,000£660,000£150,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Arundel.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Arundel.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£125£138£71
2017£157£113£68
2018£158£112£84
2019£155£147£101
2020£179£180£90
2021£176£138£121
2022£196£291£128
2023£212£188£131
2024£188£164£177
2025£222£186£166
2026£274£372£203
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Arundel.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Arundel in the last year.

Recent sales

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

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near L15 2LQ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
15 May 20255, Wellington Fields, Liverpool, L15 0ELSemi-DetachedFreehold£225,000
29 Apr 2026105, Arundel Avenue, Liverpool, L17 2ATTerracedFreehold£150,000
28 Mar 202597, Arundel Avenue, Liverpool, L17 2ATDetachedFreehold£362,500
17 Mar 2025107, Arundel Avenue, Liverpool, L17 2ATTerracedFreehold£425,000
16 Apr 202614, Bethel Grove, Liverpool, L17 2BJTerracedFreehold£273,000

Schools

In the L15 2LQ postcode area, located within Wavertree South, there are 11 primary and 5 secondary schools in close proximity.

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

Good

0.3 miPrimaryLawrence Community Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.4 miSecondarySt Hilda's Church of England High SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of L15 2LQ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for L15 2LQ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miAsda126 Smithdown Road, Liverpool, L15 3JRWalking directions to Asda
0.1 miAldi281 Smithdown Road, Liverpool, L15 2HFWalking directions to Aldi
0.3 miLiverpool 15 Convenience StoreGreenbank Court, Liverpool, L15 3JLWalking directions to Liverpool 15 Convenience Store
0.3 miBabylon storeLawrence Road, Liverpool, L15 0EEWalking directions to Babylon store
0.3 miGo Local451 Smithdown Road, Liverpool, L15 3JLWalking directions to Go Local

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 2LQ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Laura Robertson-Collins

Arundel - 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
WardArundelE05015280
ParishLiverpool, unparished areaE43000166
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Wavertree SouthE02001384
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Liverpool 038BE01006557
Police ForceMerseyside
Postcode Introduced1995-12-01

Frequently asked questions about L15 2LQ

Is L15 2LQ (Wavertree South) safe?

The area around L15 2LQ records about 81 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, anti-social behaviour and public order.

What is the average house price near L15 2LQ?

The median sale price around L15 2LQ in Wavertree South is £168,500 (about £195 per square foot) based on 32 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near L15 2LQ?

There are 20 schools close to L15 2LQ, including St Clare's Catholic Primary School (Good), Lawrence Community Primary School (Good) and St Hilda's Church of England High School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to L15 2LQ?

The closest station to L15 2LQ is Edge Hill, about 1,312 m away.

How deprived is the area around L15 2LQ?

L15 2LQ scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 13,973 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents L15 2LQ (Wavertree South) in Parliament and on the local council?

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