Postcode L17 2BJ is located in a major urban area, within the Arundel ward of Liverpool in the North West region, and forms part of the Wavertree South area. It has average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 80.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 26% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Wavertree South is £41,733 per year. The nearest station is Edge Hill, about 0.9 miles away. There are 12 primary and 5 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Greenbank Park.
Wavertree South has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 13,973 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 43% most deprived areas in England.
Wavertree South has a high crime rate, with approximately 80.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 1.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 16.4% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Wavertree South is £41,733 per year.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 306 ft away from L17 2BJ.
Wavertree South near L17 2BJ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Edge Hill located about 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9 mi | Edge Hill | N/A | Walking directions to Edge Hill |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Greenbank Park | Medium | Walking directions to Greenbank Park |
| 0.2 mi | Ullet Park | Small | Walking directions to Ullet Park |
Based on 32 recent sales, the median property price is £168,500 (about £195 per square foot) in Arundel area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £675,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 5 | £625,000 | £223 |
| Flats | 8 | £162,500 | £230 |
| Terraced | 19 | £150,000 | £179 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £89,950 | £298,100 | £48,000 |
| 2017 | £102,500 | £260,000 | £49,000 |
| 2018 | £118,000 | £142,500 | £50,750 |
| 2019 | £123,225 | £232,000 | £76,000 |
| 2020 | £133,000 | £347,500 | £70,500 |
| 2021 | £132,500 | £271,500 | £96,500 |
| 2022 | £130,000 | £605,500 | £104,000 |
| 2023 | £137,000 | £466,000 | £113,000 |
| 2024 | £141,250 | £206,000 | £143,500 |
| 2025 | £147,500 | £480,000 | £121,000 |
| 2026 | £210,000 | £660,000 | £150,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £125 | £138 | £71 |
| 2017 | £157 | £113 | £68 |
| 2018 | £158 | £112 | £84 |
| 2019 | £155 | £147 | £101 |
| 2020 | £179 | £180 | £90 |
| 2021 | £176 | £138 | £121 |
| 2022 | £196 | £291 | £128 |
| 2023 | £212 | £188 | £131 |
| 2024 | £188 | £164 | £177 |
| 2025 | £222 | £186 | £166 |
| 2026 | £274 | £372 | £203 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near L17 2BJ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Apr 2026 | 14, Bethel Grove, Liverpool, L17 2BJ | Terraced | Freehold | £273,000 | |
| 09 Oct 2025 | 6, Bethel Grove, Liverpool, L17 2BJ | Terraced | Freehold | £138,000 | |
| 22 Sept 2025 | 45, Bethel Grove, Liverpool, L17 2BJ | Flats | Leasehold | £147,500 | |
| 11 Aug 2025 | 43, Bethel Grove, Liverpool, L17 2BJ | Flats | Leasehold | £165,000 | |
| 18 Mar 2025 | 22, Bethel Grove, Liverpool, L17 2BJ | Flats | Leasehold | £140,000 |
In the L17 2BJ postcode area, located within Wavertree South, there are 12 primary and 5 secondary schools in close proximity.
7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of L17 2BJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Asda | 126 Smithdown Road, Liverpool, L15 3JR | Walking directions to Asda |
| 0.2 mi | Aldi | 281 Smithdown Road, Liverpool, L15 2HF | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.2 mi | Liverpool 15 Convenience Store | Greenbank Court, Liverpool, L15 3JL | Walking directions to Liverpool 15 Convenience Store |
| 0.3 mi | Go Local | 451 Smithdown Road, Liverpool, L15 3JL | Walking directions to Go Local |
| 0.3 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 L17 2BJ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Laura Robertson-Collins
Arundel - Elected 4 May 2023
Paula Barker
Liverpool Wavertree - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around L17 2BJ records about 81 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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, anti-social behaviour and public order.
The median sale price around L17 2BJ in Wavertree South is £168,500 (about £195 per square foot) based on 32 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to L17 2BJ, including St Clare's Catholic Primary School (Good), St Hilda's Church of England High School (Good) and Lawrence Community Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to L17 2BJ is Edge Hill, about 1,401 m away.
L17 2BJ scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 13,973 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 L17 2BJ is Paula Barker (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Laura Robertson-Collins (Labour Party).
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.