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L18 1EN

Barndale Road

Penny Lane

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Detailed insights for L18 1EN

Overview

Postcode L18 1EN 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 64.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 41% 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 0.4 miles away. There are 9 primary and 5 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Greenbank Park.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
65
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
2.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

6/10

Wavertree Penny Lane has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 13,810 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 42% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Wavertree Penny Lane has an average crime rate, with approximately 64.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

2.8%

Approximately 2.8% 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.

Income level

8/10

The average income per household in Wavertree Penny Lane is £52,796 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from rail, approximately 313 ft away from L18 1EN.

Flood risk

No risk

Wavertree Penny Lane near L18 1EN has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Mossley Hill located about 0.4 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for L18 1EN
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.4 mi

Mossley Hill

N/A

Walking directions to Mossley Hill

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for L18 1EN
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miGreenbank ParkMediumWalking directions to Greenbank Park
0.2 miPenny Lane Millennium GreenMediumWalking directions to Penny Lane Millennium Green

Area Profile

Population
229
Population density
16,357.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
22.77(-39%)
Shoplifting
16.56(+187%)
Public order
13.11(+29%)
Drugs
10.35(+165%)
Anti-social behaviour
5.52(-69%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
190
83.7%
White and Black African (mixed)
8
3.52%
Other White
8
3.52%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
6
2.64%
Indian
4
1.76%
Total population: 227

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
108
58.38%
Level 3 (A level)
34
18.38%
No qualifications
18
9.73%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
12
6.49%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
10
5.41%
Total 16+ residents: 185

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
55
51.4%
Owns outright
24
22.43%
Private landlord or letting agency
24
22.43%
Other social rented
3
2.8%
Other forms of private rent
1
0.93%
Total households: 107

Property prices in Penny Lane

Median price£277,500
Price per sq ft£277
Sales (last 12 months)96
Typical range (middle 50%)£243K – £304K

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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Penny Lane over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached18£325,000£321
Terraced75£267,000£270
Flats3£162,500£229

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Penny Lane

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Penny Lane.
YearSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Penny Lane.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Penny Lane.
YearSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Penny Lane.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Penny Lane in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near L18 1EN.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near L18 1EN
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
30 Mar 202646, Barndale Road, Liverpool, L18 1ENTerracedFreehold£282,500
05 Mar 202632, Barndale Road, Liverpool, L18 1ENTerracedFreehold£265,000
23 Jan 202635, Barndale Road, Liverpool, L18 1ENTerracedFreehold£269,000
23 May 202534, Barndale Road, Liverpool, L18 1ENTerracedFreehold£265,000
11 Mar 202612, Ivydale Road, Liverpool, L18 1JUTerracedFreehold£225,000

Schools

In the L18 1EN postcode area, located within Wavertree Penny Lane, there are 9 primary and 5 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for L18 1EN
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryDovedale Community Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.2 miPrimarySt Anthony of Padua Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.4 miAll-throughLiverpool CollegeAcademy sponsor led

Outstanding

Local amenities

10 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of L18 1EN

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for L18 1EN
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miIcelandChurch Road, Liverpool, L15 9EBWalking directions to Iceland
0.3 miTesco ExpressCarsdale Road, Liverpool, L18 1LNWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.4 miAsdaChurch Road, Liverpool, L15 9EBWalking directions to Asda
0.4 miIceland158 Allerton Road, Liverpool, L18 2DHWalking directions to Iceland
0.4 miTesco Express54 - 60 Rose Lane, Liverpool, L18 5EDWalking directions to Tesco Express

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 L18 1EN, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Richard Kemp

Penny Lane - Elected 4 May 2023

Liberal Democrats

Member of parliament

Maria Eagle

Liverpool Garston - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth WestUKD
DistrictLiverpoolE08000012
Parliamentary ConstituencyLiverpool GarstonE14001337
WardPenny LaneE05015318
ParishLiverpool, unparished areaE43000166
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Wavertree Penny LaneE02001388
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Liverpool 042EE01006593
Police ForceMerseyside
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about L18 1EN

Is L18 1EN (Wavertree Penny Lane) safe?

The area around L18 1EN records about 65 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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 L18 1EN?

The median sale price around L18 1EN in Wavertree Penny Lane is £277,500 (about £277 per square foot) based on 96 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near L18 1EN?

There are 14 schools close to L18 1EN, including Dovedale Community Primary School (Good), St Anthony of Padua Catholic Primary School (Good) and Liverpool College (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to L18 1EN?

The closest station to L18 1EN is Mossley Hill, about 701 m away.

How deprived is the area around L18 1EN?

L18 1EN scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 13,810 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents L18 1EN (Wavertree Penny Lane) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Liverpool Garston covering L18 1EN is Maria Eagle (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Richard Kemp (Liberal Democrats).

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.