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L17 4LB

Elsmere Avenue

Sefton Park

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Overview

Postcode L17 4LB is located in a major urban area, within the Sefton Park ward of Liverpool in the North West region, and forms part of the St Michael's & Otterspool area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 96.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 11% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in St Michael's & Otterspool is £42,816 per year. The nearest station is St Michaels, about 0.4 miles away. There are 7 primary and 6 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Sefton Park.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
97
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
30%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

8/10

St Michael's & Otterspool has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,210 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 16% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

St Michael's & Otterspool has a high crime rate, with approximately 96.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

30%

Approximately 30.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 19.7% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

5/10

The average income per household in St Michael's & Otterspool is £42,816 per year.

Noise Level

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 169 ft away from L17 4LB.

Flood risk

No risk

St Michael's & Otterspool near L17 4LB has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is St Michaels located about 0.4 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for L17 4LB
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.4 mi

St Michaels

N/A

Walking directions to St Michaels

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for L17 4LB
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miSefton ParkLargeWalking directions to Sefton Park

Area Profile

Population
210
Population density
14,482.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
43.69(+17%)
Public order
11.6(+15%)
Criminal damage and arson
10.92(+21%)
Anti-social behaviour
10.24(-43%)
Other theft
9.56(+45%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
173
82.78%
Other Asian
8
3.83%
Irish
5
2.39%
Other Black
4
1.91%
White and Black African (mixed)
4
1.91%
Total population: 209

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
83
45.6%
Level 3 (A level)
32
17.58%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
22
12.09%
No qualifications
21
11.54%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
18
9.89%
Total 16+ residents: 182

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
30
30%
Other social rented
26
26%
Owns outright
22
22%
Private landlord or letting agency
15
15%
Social rents from council
4
4%
Total households: 100

Property prices in Sefton Park

Median price£207,500
Price per sq ft£271
Sales (last 12 months)96
Typical range (middle 50%)£167K – £280K

Based on 96 recent sales, the median property price is £207,500 (about £271 per square foot) in Sefton Park area, with individual transactions ranging from £80,000 up to £630,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Sefton Park over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached3£480,000£301
Terraced14£332,500£281
Detached1£285,000£344
Flats78£187,000£269

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Sefton Park

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Sefton Park.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£128,000£240,000£189,950
2017£143,713£360,000£212,500
2018£149,500£390,000£225,000
2019£160,000£350,000£215,000
2020£169,750£325,000£245,000
2021£170,350£430,000£255,000
2022£185,500£243,000£300,000
2023£176,500£900,000£289,000
2024£185,000£390,000£285,750
2025£183,500£315,500£327,750
2026£172,500£517,500£490,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Sefton Park.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Sefton Park.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£183£126£172
2017£196£185£192
2018£199£170£195
2019£197£214
2020£213£218£218
2021£224£291£221
2022£234£251£279
2023£229£190£267
2024£246£283£259
2025£262£265£296
2026£264£185£196
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Sefton Park.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Sefton Park in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near L17 4LB.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near L17 4LB
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
30 Jan 20261, Elsmere Avenue, Liverpool, L17 4LBTerracedFreehold£265,000
02 Sept 202523, Elsmere Avenue, Liverpool, L17 4LBTerracedFreehold£335,000
19 Aug 20255, Elsmere Avenue, Liverpool, L17 4LBTerracedFreehold£328,000
27 Feb 202513, Elsmere Avenue, Liverpool, L17 4LBSemi-DetachedFreehold£330,000
28 Nov 202573, Aigburth Road, Liverpool, L17 4JTTerracedFreehold£280,000

Schools

In the L17 4LB postcode area, located within St Michael's & Otterspool, there are 7 primary and 6 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for L17 4LB
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimarySt Charles' Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.2 miPrimarySt Michael-in-the-Hamlet Community Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.2 miNot applicableAuckland CollegeOther independent school

Outstanding

Local amenities

7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of L17 4LB

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for L17 4LB
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miTesco184-198 Aigburth Road, Liverpool, L17 9PEWalking directions to Tesco
0.2 miHeron Foods180-182 Aigburth Road, Liverpool, L17 9PEWalking directions to Heron Foods
0.2 miLocal One Mini MarketChetwynd Street, Liverpool, L17 7BRWalking directions to Local One Mini Market
0.2 miLark Lane Mini MartHadassah Grove, Liverpool, L17 8UPWalking directions to Lark Lane Mini Mart
0.3 miThe Corner ShopChetwynd Street, Liverpool, L17 7BRWalking directions to The Corner Shop

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 L17 4LB, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Katie Joanna Jarman

Sefton Park - Elected 17 Jul 2025

Green Party

Member of parliament

Paula Barker

Liverpool Wavertree - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth WestUKD
DistrictLiverpoolE08000012
Parliamentary ConstituencyLiverpool WavertreeE14001340
WardSefton ParkE05015321
ParishLiverpool, unparished areaE43000166
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)St Michael's & OtterspoolE02001398
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Liverpool 052BE01006523
Police ForceMerseyside
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about L17 4LB

Is L17 4LB (St Michael's & Otterspool) safe?

The area around L17 4LB records about 97 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, shoplifting and public order.

What is the average house price near L17 4LB?

The median sale price around L17 4LB in St Michael's & Otterspool is £207,500 (about £271 per square foot) based on 96 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near L17 4LB?

There are 15 schools close to L17 4LB, including St Charles' Catholic Primary School (Good), St Michael-in-the-Hamlet Community Primary School (Good) and Auckland College (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to L17 4LB?

The closest station to L17 4LB is St Michaels, about 632 m away.

How deprived is the area around L17 4LB?

L17 4LB scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 5,210 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents L17 4LB (St Michael's & Otterspool) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Liverpool Wavertree covering L17 4LB is Paula Barker (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Katie Joanna Jarman (Green Party).

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.