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L15 3HJ

Claremont Road

Smithdown

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Overview

Postcode L15 3HJ 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 average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 35.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 67% 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 Wavertree Technology Park, about 0.8 miles away. There are 11 primary and 5 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Wavertree Playground.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
36
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
3.9%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

6/10

Wavertree South has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 13,760 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 42% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

3/10

Wavertree South has a low crime rate, with approximately 35.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

3.9%

Approximately 3.9% 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

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near L15 3HJ.

Flood risk

No risk

Wavertree South near L15 3HJ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Wavertree Technology Park located about 0.8 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for L15 3HJ
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.8 mi

Wavertree Technology Park

N/A

Walking directions to Wavertree Technology Park
0.9 mi

Edge Hill

N/A

Walking directions to Edge Hill

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for L15 3HJ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miWavertree PlaygroundLargeWalking directions to Wavertree Playground
0.5 miUllet ParkSmallWalking directions to Ullet Park

Area Profile

Population
280
Population density
17,239.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
15.75(-58%)
Vehicle crime
5.67(-5%)
Burglary
5.04(-9%)
Other theft
3.78(-43%)
Criminal damage and arson
2.52(-72%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
216
76.06%
Irish
13
4.58%
Pakistani
11
3.87%
African
10
3.52%
Other
10
3.52%
Total population: 284

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 3 (A level)
120
47.43%
Level 4+ (Degree)
54
21.34%
No qualifications
28
11.07%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
21
8.3%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
20
7.91%
Total 16+ residents: 253

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
51
49.51%
Owns with a mortgage
23
22.33%
Owns outright
22
21.36%
Other social rented
4
3.88%
Other forms of private rent
2
1.94%
Total households: 103

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 3HJ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near L15 3HJ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
06 Mar 202688, Barrington Road, Liverpool, L15 3HRTerracedFreehold£235,000
14 Jul 202555, Barrington Road, Liverpool, L15 3HRTerracedFreehold£265,000
01 Apr 202561, Barrington Road, Liverpool, L15 3HRTerracedFreehold£300,000
04 Feb 202580, Barrington Road, Liverpool, L15 3HRTerracedFreehold£210,000
23 Jan 2026103, Blantyre Road, Liverpool, L15 3HTTerracedFreehold£197,500

Schools

In the L15 3HJ postcode area, located within Wavertree South, there are 11 primary and 5 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for L15 3HJ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimarySt Clare's Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.3 miPrimaryLawrence Community Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.4 miPrimaryGreenbank Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of L15 3HJ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for L15 3HJ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 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 miAsda126 Smithdown Road, Liverpool, L15 3JRWalking directions to Asda
0.3 miGo Local451 Smithdown Road, Liverpool, L15 3JLWalking directions to Go Local
0.3 miBabylon storeLawrence Road, Liverpool, L15 0EEWalking directions to Babylon store

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 3HJ, 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 038FE01006724
Police ForceMerseyside
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about L15 3HJ

Is L15 3HJ (Wavertree South) safe?

The area around L15 3HJ records about 36 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 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 3HJ?

The median sale price around L15 3HJ 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 3HJ?

There are 20 schools close to L15 3HJ, including St Clare's Catholic Primary School (Good), Lawrence Community Primary School (Good) and Greenbank Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to L15 3HJ?

The closest station to L15 3HJ is Wavertree Technology Park, about 1,289 m away.

How deprived is the area around L15 3HJ?

L15 3HJ scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 13,760 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents L15 3HJ (Wavertree South) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Liverpool Wavertree covering L15 3HJ 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.