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L17 8UJ

Parkfield Road

Sefton Park

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Overview

Postcode L17 8UJ is located in a major urban area, within the Sefton Park ward of Liverpool in the North West region, and forms part of the Princes Park area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 158.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.5× the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Princes Park is £40,358 per year. The nearest station is St Michaels, about 0.4 miles away. There are 8 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is Sefton Park.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
158
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
2.2%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

9/10

Princes Park has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,448 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 10% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Princes Park has a very high crime rate, with approximately 158.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

2.2%

Approximately 2.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 35.0% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

4/10

The average income per household in Princes Park is £40,358 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near L17 8UJ.

Flood risk

No risk

Princes Park near L17 8UJ 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 8UJ
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.4 mi

St Michaels

N/A

Walking directions to St Michaels

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for L17 8UJ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miSefton ParkLargeWalking directions to Sefton Park
0.4 miPrinces ParkLargeWalking directions to Princes Park
0.4 miStarr FieldsSmallWalking directions to Starr Fields

Area Profile

Population
281
Population density
6,596.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
57.47(+54%)
Public order
28.1(+177%)
Other theft
26.82(+306%)
Criminal damage and arson
19.8(+120%)
Anti-social behaviour
18.52(+3%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
222
79.57%
Other White
17
6.09%
Irish
10
3.58%
White and Asian (mixed)
4
1.43%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
4
1.43%
Total population: 279

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
180
65.93%
Level 3 (A level)
31
11.36%
No qualifications
20
7.33%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
19
6.96%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
11
4.03%
Total 16+ residents: 273

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
110
61.8%
Owns with a mortgage
32
17.98%
Owns outright
20
11.24%
Shared ownership
8
4.49%
Other forms of private rent
4
2.25%
Total households: 178

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 8UJ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near L17 8UJ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
28 Nov 2025Apartment 12, 30, Parkfield Road, Liverpool, L17 8UJFlatsLeasehold£187,500
29 Aug 2025Apartment 4, 34, Parkfield Road, Liverpool, L17 8UJFlatsLeasehold£197,000
15 Aug 2025Apartment 5, 34, Parkfield Road, Liverpool, L17 8UJFlatsLeasehold£200,000
13 Aug 2025Flat 3, 34B, Parkfield Road, Liverpool, L17 8UJFlatsLeasehold£215,500
27 Aug 202535A, Parkfield Road, Liverpool, L17 8UQDetachedFreehold£285,000

Schools

In the L17 8UJ postcode area, located within Princes Park, there are 8 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for L17 8UJ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miNot applicableAuckland CollegeOther independent school

Outstanding

0.2 miSecondaryBellerive FCJ Catholic CollegeAcademy converter

Good

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

Good

Local amenities

9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of L17 8UJ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for L17 8UJ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miSK News and WineSandringham Drive, Liverpool, L17 4JPWalking directions to SK News and Wine
0.2 miLark Lane Mini MartHadassah Grove, Liverpool, L17 8UPWalking directions to Lark Lane Mini Mart
0.2 miThe Corner ShopChetwynd Street, Liverpool, L17 7BRWalking directions to The Corner Shop
0.2 miLocal One Mini MarketChetwynd Street, Liverpool, L17 7BRWalking directions to Local One Mini Market
0.2 miCo-op FoodLark Lane, Liverpool, L17 8URWalking directions to Co-op Food

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 8UJ, 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)Princes ParkE02001389
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Liverpool 043AE01006520
Police ForceMerseyside
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about L17 8UJ

Is L17 8UJ (Princes Park) safe?

The area around L17 8UJ records about 158 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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, public order and anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near L17 8UJ?

The median sale price around L17 8UJ in Princes Park is £207,500 (about £271 per square foot) based on 96 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near L17 8UJ?

There are 15 schools close to L17 8UJ, including Auckland College (Outstanding), Bellerive FCJ Catholic College (Good) and St Michael-in-the-Hamlet Community Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to L17 8UJ?

The closest station to L17 8UJ is St Michaels, about 708 m away.

How deprived is the area around L17 8UJ?

L17 8UJ scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 3,448 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents L17 8UJ (Princes Park) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Liverpool Wavertree covering L17 8UJ 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.