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L15 8HB

Wavertree Gardens

Wavertree Village

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Overview

Postcode L15 8HB 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 Penny Lane area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 73.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 33% 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 Wavertree Technology Park, about 0.5 miles away. There are 13 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is Wavertree Playground.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
73
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
3.1%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

7/10

Wavertree Penny Lane has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,206 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 19% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

Wavertree Penny Lane has a high crime rate, with approximately 73.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

3.1%

Approximately 3.1% 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

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near L15 8HB.

Flood risk

No risk

Wavertree Penny Lane near L15 8HB 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 0.5 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for L15 8HB
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.5 mi

Wavertree Technology Park

N/A

Walking directions to Wavertree Technology Park

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for L15 8HB
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miWavertree PlaygroundLargeWalking directions to Wavertree Playground
0.3 miSandown ParkMediumWalking directions to Sandown Park
0.1 miRose GardenSmallWalking directions to Rose Garden

Area Profile

Population
333
Population density
2,042.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
34.2(-8%)
Vehicle crime
8.87(+48%)
Drugs
8.23(+111%)
Public order
5.07(-50%)
Other theft
5.07(-23%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
263
78.51%
Other White
15
4.48%
Other Black
8
2.39%
Chinese
7
2.09%
Other Asian
6
1.79%
Total population: 335

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
121
41.58%
No qualifications
60
20.62%
Level 3 (A level)
42
14.43%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
31
10.65%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
22
7.56%
Total 16+ residents: 291

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
89
55.97%
Owns with a mortgage
36
22.64%
Owns outright
27
16.98%
Other social rented
4
2.52%
Other forms of private rent
2
1.26%
Total households: 159

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 8HB.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near L15 8HB
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
07 Apr 202524, Abbeygate Apartments, Wavertree Gardens, Liverpool, L15 8HBFlatsLeasehold£107,000
24 Jun 20252, Rose Villas, Liverpool, L15 8HJOtherFreehold£160,000
28 Nov 20253, Chestnut Grove, Liverpool, L15 8HSTerracedFreehold£288,250
28 Mar 2025Flat C, 29, Prince Alfred Road, Liverpool, L15 8HHFlatsLeasehold£65,000
10 Feb 20264, Laburnum Grove, Liverpool, L15 8HTTerracedFreehold£150,000

Schools

In the L15 8HB postcode area, located within Wavertree Penny Lane, there are 13 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for L15 8HB
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.0 miPrimaryWavertree Church of England SchoolVoluntary controlled school

Good

0.1 miPrimaryOur Lady of Good Help Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.2 miNot applicableAssess EducationOther independent school

Inadequate

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for L15 8HB
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miTesco ExpressHigh Street, Liverpool, L15 8HQWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.2 miPicton News129 High Street, Liverpool, L15 8JSWalking directions to Picton News
0.4 miPTU Food & WinePicton Road, Liverpool, L15 4LLWalking directions to PTU Food & Wine

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 8HB, 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 Penny LaneE02001388
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Liverpool 042CE01006588
Police ForceMerseyside
Postcode Introduced2003-03-01

Frequently asked questions about L15 8HB

Is L15 8HB (Wavertree Penny Lane) safe?

The area around L15 8HB records about 73 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, shoplifting and public order.

What is the average house price near L15 8HB?

The median sale price around L15 8HB in Wavertree Penny Lane is £168,500 (about £202 per square foot) based on 74 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near L15 8HB?

There are 20 schools close to L15 8HB, including Wavertree Church of England School (Good), Our Lady of Good Help Catholic Primary School (Good) and Assess Education (Inadequate). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to L15 8HB?

The closest station to L15 8HB is Wavertree Technology Park, about 810 m away.

How deprived is the area around L15 8HB?

L15 8HB scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 6,206 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents L15 8HB (Wavertree Penny Lane) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Liverpool Wavertree covering L15 8HB 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.