Postcode L17 5AL is located in a major urban area, within the Aigburth ward of Liverpool in the North West region, and forms part of the St Michael's & Otterspool area. It has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 53.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 51% 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 Aigburth, about 0.3 miles away. There are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Otterspool Park.
St Michael's & Otterspool has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,753 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 27% most deprived areas in England.
St Michael's & Otterspool has an average crime rate, with approximately 53.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 30.9% 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.
The average income per household in St Michael's & Otterspool is £42,816 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near L17 5AL.
St Michael's & Otterspool near L17 5AL has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Aigburth located about 0.3 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Aigburth | N/A | Walking directions to Aigburth |
| 0.9 mi | Cressington | N/A | Walking directions to Cressington |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Otterspool Park | Large | Walking directions to Otterspool Park |
Based on 67 recent sales, the median property price is £311,000 (about £278 per square foot) in Aigburth area, with individual transactions ranging from £97,950 up to £715,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 14 | £452,500 | £312 |
| Detached | 8 | £430,000 | £342 |
| Terraced | 29 | £311,000 | £279 |
| Flats | 16 | £149,000 | £239 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £659,500 | £123,000 | £250,000 | £182,600 |
| 2017 | £350,000 | £128,750 | £275,000 | £191,000 |
| 2018 | £392,500 | £127,375 | £233,750 | £213,725 |
| 2019 | £337,500 | £125,000 | £277,500 | £206,500 |
| 2020 | £425,000 | £135,000 | £307,500 | £229,975 |
| 2021 | £476,000 | £131,000 | £362,500 | £284,000 |
| 2022 | £587,500 | £155,000 | £355,000 | £286,000 |
| 2023 | £346,500 | £154,475 | £378,250 | £302,500 |
| 2024 | £475,000 | £161,000 | £397,000 | £302,500 |
| 2025 | £430,000 | £151,000 | £442,500 | £310,500 |
| 2026 | — | £145,000 | £369,625 | £322,500 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £205 | £173 | £200 | £177 |
| 2017 | £257 | £192 | £204 | £173 |
| 2018 | £275 | £198 | £230 | £195 |
| 2019 | £266 | £207 | £238 | £195 |
| 2020 | £351 | £199 | £243 | £225 |
| 2021 | £294 | £206 | £290 | £242 |
| 2022 | £291 | £219 | £313 | £266 |
| 2023 | £360 | £227 | £296 | £273 |
| 2024 | £347 | £242 | £312 | £276 |
| 2025 | £343 | £240 | £321 | £285 |
| 2026 | — | £236 | £330 | £276 |
There were 9 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near L17 5AL.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Aug 2025 | 59, Mersey Road, Liverpool, L17 6AQ | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £460,000 | |
| 20 Mar 2026 | 49, Marlcroft Drive, Liverpool, L17 6ER | Terraced | Leasehold | £367,500 | |
| 09 Jun 2025 | 3, Marlcroft Drive, Liverpool, L17 6ER | Detached | Leasehold | £515,000 | |
| 30 Oct 2025 | 23, Bilston Road, Liverpool, L17 6AS | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £485,000 | |
| 30 Jan 2026 | 4, Capella Close, Liverpool, L17 6ET | Other | Freehold | £4,000 |
In the L17 5AL postcode area, located within St Michael's & Otterspool, there are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of L17 5AL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Go Local | Aigburth Road, Liverpool, L19 3QD | Walking directions to Go Local |
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 5AL, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Paul Ruddick
Aigburth - Elected 12 Mar 2026
Paula Barker
Liverpool Wavertree - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around L17 5AL records about 53 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 L17 5AL in St Michael's & Otterspool is £311,000 (about £278 per square foot) based on 67 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 4 schools close to L17 5AL, including Palmerston School (Outstanding), St Margaret's Church of England Academy (Requires improvement) and Sudley Primary School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to L17 5AL is Aigburth, about 406 m away.
L17 5AL scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 8,753 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 5AL is Paula Barker (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Paul Ruddick (Green 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.