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L15 3JL

Smithdown Road

Smithdown

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Detailed insights for L15 3JL

Overview

Postcode L15 3JL 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 average crime levels, with around 48.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 55% 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 Mossley Hill, about 1 miles away. There are 11 primary and 5 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is Wavertree Playground.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
49
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
5.9%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

5/10

Wavertree South has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,528 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 29% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

5/10

Wavertree South has an average crime rate, with approximately 48.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

5.9%

Approximately 5.9% 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

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 95 ft away from L15 3JL.

Flood risk

No risk

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

Transport

The nearest station is Mossley Hill located about 1 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for L15 3JL
DistanceNameLinesDirections
1 mi

Mossley Hill

N/A

Walking directions to Mossley Hill

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for L15 3JL
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miWavertree PlaygroundLargeWalking directions to Wavertree Playground
0.3 miGreenbank ParkMediumWalking directions to Greenbank Park
0.3 miUllet ParkSmallWalking directions to Ullet Park

Area Profile

Population
541
Population density
34,679.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
14(-22%)
Violence and sexual offences
11.2(-70%)
Burglary
8.4(+52%)
Public order
6.72(-34%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.6(-38%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
433
79.89%
Bangladeshi
34
6.27%
Other White
26
4.8%
Irish
10
1.85%
White and Asian (mixed)
9
1.66%
Total population: 542

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 3 (A level)
406
77.63%
Level 4+ (Degree)
59
11.28%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
23
4.4%
No qualifications
20
3.82%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
15
2.87%
Total 16+ residents: 523

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
78
76.47%
Owns outright
9
8.82%
Owns with a mortgage
6
5.88%
Other social rented
4
3.92%
Social rents from council
2
1.96%
Total households: 102

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 3JL.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near L15 3JL
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
11 Jul 2025429A, Smithdown Road, Liverpool, L15 3JLOtherFreehold£240,000
17 Mar 2025Apartment 19, Lidderdale Court, 26, Lidderdale Road, Liverpool, L15 3AHFlatsLeasehold£120,000
21 May 202523, Lidderdale Road, Liverpool, L15 3JGTerracedFreehold£308,000
17 Dec 202562, Brookdale Road, Liverpool, L15 3JETerracedFreehold£235,000
20 Oct 202520, Brookdale Road, Liverpool, L15 3JETerracedFreehold£187,000

Schools

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

Nearby primary and secondary schools for L15 3JL
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryGreenbank Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.3 miPrimarySt Clare's Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

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

Good

Local amenities

6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of L15 3JL

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for L15 3JL
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miLiverpool 15 Convenience StoreGreenbank Court, Liverpool, L15 3JLWalking directions to Liverpool 15 Convenience Store
0 miGo Local451 Smithdown Road, Liverpool, L15 3JLWalking directions to Go Local
0.1 miShell224 Smithdown Road, Liverpool, L15 5AHWalking directions to Shell
0.2 miTesco ExpressSmithdown Road, Liverpool, L15 5AHWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.3 miAsda126 Smithdown Road, Liverpool, L15 3JRWalking directions to Asda

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 3JL, 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 038AE01006550
Police ForceMerseyside
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about L15 3JL

Is L15 3JL (Wavertree South) safe?

The area around L15 3JL records about 49 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 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 3JL?

The median sale price around L15 3JL 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 3JL?

There are 19 schools close to L15 3JL, including Greenbank Primary School (Good), St Clare's Catholic 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 3JL?

The closest station to L15 3JL is Mossley Hill, about 1,581 m away.

How deprived is the area around L15 3JL?

L15 3JL scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 9,528 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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