Postcode L18 1EA is located in a major urban area, within the Penny Lane ward of Liverpool in the North West region, and forms part of the Wavertree Penny Lane area. It has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 52.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 52% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Wavertree Penny Lane is £52,796 per year. The nearest station is Mossley Hill, about 0.7 miles away. There are 12 primary and 5 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is Wavertree Playground.
Wavertree Penny Lane has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 13,148 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 40% most deprived areas in England.
Wavertree Penny Lane has an average crime rate, with approximately 52.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 10.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 6.4% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Wavertree Penny Lane is £52,796 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 200 ft away from L18 1EA.
Wavertree Penny Lane near L18 1EA has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Mossley Hill located about 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 mi | Mossley Hill | N/A | Walking directions to Mossley Hill |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Wavertree Playground | Large | Walking directions to Wavertree Playground |
| 0.3 mi | Greenbank Park | Medium | Walking directions to Greenbank Park |
| 0.2 mi | Penny Lane Millennium Green | Medium | Walking directions to Penny Lane Millennium Green |
Based on 96 recent sales, the median property price is £277,500 (about £277 per square foot) in Penny Lane area, with individual transactions ranging from £147,500 up to £565,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 18 | £325,000 | £321 |
| Terraced | 75 | £267,000 | £270 |
| Flats | 3 | £162,500 | £229 |
Sale price
| Year | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £208,000 | £163,000 |
| 2017 | £222,500 | £175,000 |
| 2018 | £232,500 | £178,750 |
| 2019 | £250,000 | £189,975 |
| 2020 | £258,000 | £195,000 |
| 2021 | £330,000 | £224,000 |
| 2022 | £318,750 | £249,000 |
| 2023 | £338,750 | £250,000 |
| 2024 | £347,500 | £248,500 |
| 2025 | £335,000 | £265,000 |
| 2026 | £311,000 | £272,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £198 | £167 |
| 2017 | £209 | £169 |
| 2018 | £223 | £184 |
| 2019 | £228 | £201 |
| 2020 | £255 | £206 |
| 2021 | £301 | £227 |
| 2022 | £292 | £259 |
| 2023 | £299 | £256 |
| 2024 | £306 | £250 |
| 2025 | £348 | £270 |
| 2026 | £283 | £284 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near L18 1EA.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09 Jul 2025 | 34, Crawford Avenue, Liverpool, L18 1DR | Terraced | Freehold | £230,000 | |
| 25 Apr 2025 | 16, Ramilies Road, Liverpool, L18 1ED | Terraced | Freehold | £275,000 | |
| 20 May 2025 | 4, Balcarres Avenue, Liverpool, L18 1DU | Terraced | Freehold | £268,035 | |
| 30 Jun 2025 | 17, Welbeck Avenue, Liverpool, L18 1DT | Terraced | Freehold | £261,250 | |
| 29 May 2025 | 39, Stalbridge Avenue, Liverpool, L18 1HA | Terraced | Freehold | £243,000 |
In the L18 1EA postcode area, located within Wavertree Penny Lane, there are 12 primary and 5 secondary schools in close proximity.
7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of L18 1EA
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | Smithdown Road, Liverpool, L15 5AH | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.2 mi | Asda | Church Road, Liverpool, L15 9EB | Walking directions to Asda |
| 0.2 mi | Iceland | Church Road, Liverpool, L15 9EB | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.3 mi | Shell | 224 Smithdown Road, Liverpool, L15 5AH | Walking directions to Shell |
| 0.3 mi | Go Local | 451 Smithdown Road, Liverpool, L15 3JL | 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 L18 1EA, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Richard Kemp
Penny Lane - Elected 4 May 2023
Paula Barker
Liverpool Wavertree - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around L18 1EA 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 L18 1EA in Wavertree Penny Lane is £277,500 (about £277 per square foot) based on 96 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 18 schools close to L18 1EA, including Greenbank Primary School (Good), Dovedale Community Primary School (Good) and The Blue Coat School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to L18 1EA is Mossley Hill, about 1,194 m away.
L18 1EA scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 13,148 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 L18 1EA is Paula Barker (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Richard Kemp (Liberal Democrats).
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.