Postcode L1 5BU is located in a major urban area, within the City Centre South ward of Liverpool in the North West region, and forms part of the Central & Islington area. It has moderate deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 866.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Central & Islington is £40,300 per year. The nearest station is Liverpool Central located about 0.3 miles away. There are 7 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, closest small park is Chavasse Park.
Central & Islington has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 13,373 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 41% most deprived areas in England.
Central & Islington has a very high crime rate, with approximately 866.5 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 8.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 13.6% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Central & Islington is £40,300 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near L1 5BU.
Central & Islington near L1 5BU has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Liverpool Central located about 0.3 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Liverpool Central | N/A | Walking directions to Liverpool Central |
| 0.5 mi | Liverpool Lime Street | N/A | Walking directions to Liverpool Lime Street |
| 0.6 mi | Liverpool James Street | N/A | Walking directions to Liverpool James Street |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Chavasse Park | Small | Walking directions to Chavasse Park |
| 0.2 mi | St. Luke's Gardens | Small | Walking directions to St. Luke's Gardens |
| 0.3 mi | Roscoe Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Roscoe Gardens |
Based on 76 recent sales, the median property price is £148,500 in City Centre South area, with individual transactions ranging from £15,300 up to £360,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Flats | 76 | £148,500 |
10 year median price trend in City Centre South
In the L1 5BU postcode area, located within Central & Islington, there are 7 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of L1 5BU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Amsterdam Convenience Store | 16 Colquitt Street, Liverpool, L1 4DE | Walking directions to Amsterdam Convenience Store |
| 0.2 mi | Euro Wines | Back Knight Street, Liverpool, L1 4JQ | Walking directions to Euro Wines |
| 0.2 mi | Castros | Seel Street, Liverpool, L1 4LE | Walking directions to Castros |
| 0.2 mi | Premier 64 | Bold Street, Liverpool, L1 4EA | Walking directions to Premier 64 |
| 0.2 mi | Matta's | 51 Bold Street, Liverpool, L1 4EU | Walking directions to Matta's |
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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.