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L15 5AJ

Smithdown Road

Penny Lane

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Overview

Postcode L15 5AJ is located in a major urban area, within the Penny Lane ward of Liverpool in the North West region, and forms part of the Wavertree Penny Lane area. It has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 52.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 52% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Wavertree Penny Lane is £52,796 per year. The nearest station is Mossley Hill, about 0.8 miles away. There are 12 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
53
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
3.7%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

6/10

Wavertree Penny Lane has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 13,148 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 40% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

5/10

Wavertree Penny Lane has an average crime rate, with approximately 52.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

3.7%

Approximately 3.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 6.4% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

8/10

The average income per household in Wavertree Penny Lane is £52,796 per year.

Noise Level

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 112 ft away from L15 5AJ.

Flood risk

No risk

Wavertree Penny Lane near L15 5AJ 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 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for L15 5AJ
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.8 mi

Mossley Hill

N/A

Walking directions to Mossley Hill

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for L15 5AJ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miWavertree PlaygroundLargeWalking directions to Wavertree Playground
0.3 miGreenbank ParkMediumWalking directions to Greenbank Park
0.3 miPenny Lane Millennium GreenMediumWalking directions to Penny Lane Millennium Green

Area Profile

Population
205
Population density
10,049 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
20.89(-44%)
Public order
9.43(-7%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.41(-59%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.06(-33%)
Vehicle crime
4.72(-21%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
149
73.04%
Arab
10
4.9%
Irish
9
4.41%
Other White
8
3.92%
Pakistani
7
3.43%
Total population: 204

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
77
42.31%
Level 3 (A level)
55
30.22%
No qualifications
23
12.64%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
17
9.34%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
5
2.75%
Total 16+ residents: 182

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
37
45.12%
Owns outright
20
24.39%
Owns with a mortgage
19
23.17%
Other social rented
3
3.66%
Shared ownership
2
2.44%
Total households: 82

Property prices in Penny Lane

Median price£277,500
Price per sq ft£277
Sales (last 12 months)96
Typical range (middle 50%)£243K – £304K

Based on 96 recent sales, the median property price is £277,500 (about £277 per square foot) in Penny Lane area, with individual transactions ranging from £147,500 up to £565,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Penny Lane over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached18£325,000£321
Terraced75£267,000£270
Flats3£162,500£229

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Penny Lane

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Penny Lane.
YearSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£208,000£163,000
2017£222,500£175,000
2018£232,500£178,750
2019£250,000£189,975
2020£258,000£195,000
2021£330,000£224,000
2022£318,750£249,000
2023£338,750£250,000
2024£347,500£248,500
2025£335,000£265,000
2026£311,000£272,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Penny Lane.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Penny Lane.
YearSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£198£167
2017£209£169
2018£223£184
2019£228£201
2020£255£206
2021£301£227
2022£292£259
2023£299£256
2024£306£250
2025£348£270
2026£283£284
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Penny Lane.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Penny Lane in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near L15 5AJ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near L15 5AJ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
25 Apr 202516, Ramilies Road, Liverpool, L18 1EDTerracedFreehold£275,000
09 Jul 202534, Crawford Avenue, Liverpool, L18 1DRTerracedFreehold£230,000
24 Apr 202537, Deepfield Road, Liverpool, L15 5BXTerracedFreehold£255,000
19 Dec 20258, Trentham Avenue, Liverpool, L18 1DXSemi-DetachedFreehold£230,000
20 May 20254, Balcarres Avenue, Liverpool, L18 1DUTerracedFreehold£268,035

Schools

In the L15 5AJ postcode area, located within Wavertree Penny Lane, there are 12 primary and 5 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for L15 5AJ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryGreenbank Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.3 miSecondaryThe Blue Coat SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.4 miPrimaryDovedale Community Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of L15 5AJ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for L15 5AJ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miTesco ExpressSmithdown Road, Liverpool, L15 5AHWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.2 miAsdaChurch Road, Liverpool, L15 9EBWalking directions to Asda
0.2 miIcelandChurch Road, Liverpool, L15 9EBWalking directions to Iceland
0.3 miShell224 Smithdown Road, Liverpool, L15 5AHWalking directions to Shell
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 5AJ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Richard Kemp

Penny Lane - 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
WardPenny LaneE05015318
ParishLiverpool, unparished areaE43000166
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Wavertree Penny LaneE02001388
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Liverpool 042AE01006553
Police ForceMerseyside
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about L15 5AJ

Is L15 5AJ (Wavertree Penny Lane) safe?

The area around L15 5AJ records about 53 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, shoplifting and public order.

What is the average house price near L15 5AJ?

The median sale price around L15 5AJ in Wavertree Penny Lane is £277,500 (about £277 per square foot) based on 96 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near L15 5AJ?

There are 18 schools close to L15 5AJ, including Greenbank Primary School (Good), The Blue Coat School (Good) and Dovedale Community Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to L15 5AJ?

The closest station to L15 5AJ is Mossley Hill, about 1,250 m away.

How deprived is the area around L15 5AJ?

L15 5AJ scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 13,148 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents L15 5AJ (Wavertree Penny Lane) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Liverpool Wavertree covering L15 5AJ is Paula Barker (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Richard Kemp (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.