Postcode L15 5BJ is located in a major urban area, within the Church 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 48.9 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 Penny Lane is £52,796 per year. The nearest station is Mossley Hill, about 0.9 miles away. There are 14 primary and 5 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is Wavertree Playground.
Wavertree Penny Lane has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 12,199 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 37% most deprived areas in England.
Wavertree Penny Lane has an average crime rate, with approximately 48.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 2.7% 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.
The average income per household in Wavertree Penny Lane is £52,796 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near L15 5BJ.
Wavertree Penny Lane near L15 5BJ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Mossley Hill located about 0.9 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9 mi | Mossley Hill | N/A | Walking directions to Mossley Hill |
| 1 mi | Wavertree Technology Park | N/A | Walking directions to Wavertree Technology Park |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Wavertree Playground | Large | Walking directions to Wavertree Playground |
| 0.5 mi | Greenbank Park | Medium | Walking directions to Greenbank Park |
| 0.3 mi | Penny Lane Millennium Green | Medium | Walking directions to Penny Lane Millennium Green |
Based on 92 recent sales, the median property price is £280,000 (about £279 per square foot) in Church area, with individual transactions ranging from £32,604 up to £820,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 6 | £700,000 | £303 |
| Semi-Detached | 30 | £288,125 | £289 |
| Terraced | 50 | £275,000 | £266 |
| Flats | 6 | £173,000 | £280 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | — | £79,950 | £215,000 | £185,150 |
| 2017 | £245,000 | £104,475 | £220,000 | £170,000 |
| 2018 | £485,000 | £119,950 | £220,000 | £185,000 |
| 2019 | £440,000 | £113,725 | £245,000 | £200,000 |
| 2020 | £217,500 | £118,000 | £299,000 | £205,000 |
| 2021 | £616,250 | £126,000 | £296,500 | £235,250 |
| 2022 | £676,925 | £157,500 | £297,500 | £245,575 |
| 2023 | £485,000 | £155,000 | £287,500 | £248,500 |
| 2024 | £715,000 | £123,250 | £312,500 | £255,250 |
| 2025 | £770,000 | £162,500 | £312,500 | £270,000 |
| 2026 | £341,250 | £185,000 | £330,975 | £290,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | — | £113 | £208 | £167 |
| 2017 | £168 | £164 | £204 | £166 |
| 2018 | £277 | £167 | £201 | £186 |
| 2019 | £282 | £187 | £230 | £191 |
| 2020 | £196 | £189 | £261 | £207 |
| 2021 | £215 | £175 | £267 | £216 |
| 2022 | £367 | £191 | £276 | £238 |
| 2023 | £305 | £227 | £292 | £247 |
| 2024 | £273 | £207 | £297 | £246 |
| 2025 | £303 | £282 | £292 | £266 |
| 2026 | £260 | £159 | £292 | £275 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near L15 5BJ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Mar 2025 | 2, Glenfield Road, Liverpool, L15 5BJ | Terraced | Freehold | £257,000 | |
| 06 Mar 2025 | 21, Glenfield Road, Liverpool, L15 5BJ | Detached | Freehold | £176,000 | |
| 07 Apr 2026 | 25, Pagefield Road, Liverpool, L15 5BL | Terraced | Freehold | £260,000 | |
| 16 Jan 2026 | 15, Pagefield Road, Liverpool, L15 5BL | Terraced | Freehold | £205,500 | |
| 14 Jul 2025 | 72, Grant Avenue, Liverpool, L15 5AZ | Terraced | Freehold | £240,000 |
In the L15 5BJ postcode area, located within Wavertree Penny Lane, there are 14 primary and 5 secondary schools in close proximity.
9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of L15 5BJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Asda | Church Road, Liverpool, L15 9EB | Walking directions to Asda |
| 0.1 mi | Iceland | Church Road, Liverpool, L15 9EB | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Express | Carsdale Road, Liverpool, L18 1LN | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.4 mi | Tesco Express | Smithdown Road, Liverpool, L15 5AH | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.5 mi | Shell | 224 Smithdown Road, Liverpool, L15 5AH | Walking directions to Shell |
Annual council tax rates for Liverpool district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for L15 5BJ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Carl Cashman
Church - Elected 4 May 2023
Paula Barker
Liverpool Wavertree - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around L15 5BJ 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, shoplifting and public order.
The median sale price around L15 5BJ in Wavertree Penny Lane is £280,000 (about £279 per square foot) based on 92 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to L15 5BJ, including The Blue Coat School (Good), Royal School for the Blind (Liverpool) (Outstanding) and Greenbank Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to L15 5BJ is Mossley Hill, about 1,420 m away.
L15 5BJ scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 12,199 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Liverpool Wavertree covering L15 5BJ is Paula Barker (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Carl Cashman (Liberal Democrats).
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.