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L15 4NE

Olton Street

Wavertree Village

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Overview

Postcode L15 4NE is located in a major urban area, within the Wavertree Village 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 78.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 28% 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 Wavertree Technology Park, about 0.3 miles away. There are 13 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Sandown Park.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
78
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
22.7%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

9/10

Wavertree West has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,938 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 12% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

Wavertree West has a high crime rate, with approximately 78.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

22.7%

Approximately 22.7% 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

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near L15 4NE.

Flood risk

No risk

Wavertree West near L15 4NE 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 0.3 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for L15 4NE
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

Wavertree Technology Park

N/A

Walking directions to Wavertree Technology Park
0.8 mi

Edge Hill

N/A

Walking directions to Edge Hill

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for L15 4NE
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miSandown ParkMediumWalking directions to Sandown Park
0.4 miRose GardenSmallWalking directions to Rose Garden

Area Profile

Population
235
Population density
9,285.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
37.38(0%)
Vehicle crime
8.01(+34%)
Other theft
6.68(+1%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.01(-33%)
Drugs
6.01(+54%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
163
69.36%
Other
13
5.53%
African
12
5.11%
White and Black African (mixed)
11
4.68%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
9
3.83%
Total population: 235

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
63
32.64%
No qualifications
51
26.42%
Level 3 (A level)
28
14.51%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
22
11.4%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
21
10.88%
Total 16+ residents: 193

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
47
39.5%
Other social rented
24
20.17%
Owns outright
23
19.33%
Owns with a mortgage
21
17.65%
Social rents from council
3
2.52%
Total households: 119

Property prices in Wavertree Village

Median price£168,500
Price per sq ft£202
Sales (last 12 months)74
Typical range (middle 50%)£134K – £239K

Based on 74 recent sales, the median property price is £168,500 (about £202 per square foot) in Wavertree Village area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £685,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Wavertree Village over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached14£260,000£269
Detached2£243,750£229
Terraced50£165,000£194
Flats8£80,000£161

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Wavertree Village

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Wavertree Village.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£150,000£51,475£160,000£84,000
2017£216,250£73,000£174,950£92,050
2018£190,000£70,000£208,000£95,625
2019£190,000£69,950£182,000£93,500
2020£160,000£80,000£192,500£103,500
2021£211,750£77,500£234,500£120,000
2022£250,000£111,000£263,000£140,000
2023£226,000£100,000£394,500£127,500
2024£259,000£100,000£240,000£148,300
2025£224,000£107,000£277,500£155,500
2026£243,750£164,250£260,000£152,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Wavertree Village.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Wavertree Village.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£196£100£160£102
2017£220£125£176£112
2018£188£116£204£115
2019£276£120£180£126
2020£198£139£219£130
2021£261£119£242£135
2022£328£164£218£169
2023£296£148£206£166
2024£259£168£295£186
2025£259£168£246£192
2026£229£205£275£186
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Wavertree Village.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Wavertree Village in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near L15 4NE.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near L15 4NE
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
10 Jul 202514, Olton Street, Liverpool, L15 4NETerracedFreehold£1,138,982
19 Mar 20251, Olton Street, Liverpool, L15 4NETerracedFreehold£108,500
20 Feb 202532, Olton Street, Liverpool, L15 4NETerracedFreehold£70,000
05 Mar 202616, Edington Street, Liverpool, L15 4NBTerracedFreehold£107,000
14 Nov 20255, Somerton Street, Liverpool, L15 4NFTerracedFreehold£144,500

Schools

In the L15 4NE postcode area, located within Wavertree West, there are 13 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for L15 4NE
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryHeygreen Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.2 miNot applicableKing's Leadership Phoenix AcademyFree schools alternative provision

Requires improvement

0.3 miNot applicableAssess EducationOther independent school

Inadequate

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of L15 4NE

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for L15 4NE
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miPTU Food & WinePicton Road, Liverpool, L15 4LLWalking directions to PTU Food & Wine
0.5 miTesco ExpressHigh Street, Liverpool, L15 8HQWalking directions to Tesco Express

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 4NE, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Laurence Sidorczuk

Wavertree Village - Elected 4 May 2023

Liberal Democrats

Member of parliament

Paula Barker

Liverpool Wavertree - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth WestUKD
DistrictLiverpoolE08000012
Parliamentary ConstituencyLiverpool WavertreeE14001340
WardWavertree VillageE05015335
ParishLiverpool, unparished areaE43000166
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Wavertree WestE02001381
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Liverpool 035BE01006725
Police ForceMerseyside
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about L15 4NE

Is L15 4NE (Wavertree West) safe?

The area around L15 4NE records about 78 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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 4NE?

The median sale price around L15 4NE in Wavertree West is £168,500 (about £202 per square foot) based on 74 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near L15 4NE?

There are 20 schools close to L15 4NE, including Heygreen Primary School (Good), King's Leadership Phoenix Academy (Requires improvement) and Assess Education (Inadequate). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to L15 4NE?

The closest station to L15 4NE is Wavertree Technology Park, about 422 m away.

How deprived is the area around L15 4NE?

L15 4NE scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 3,938 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents L15 4NE (Wavertree West) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Liverpool Wavertree covering L15 4NE is Paula Barker (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Laurence Sidorczuk (Liberal Democrats).

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.