Postcode L18 1EZ 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 very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 20.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 82% 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 0.6 miles away. There are 11 primary and 5 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is Wavertree Playground.
Wavertree Penny Lane has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 12,842 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 39% most deprived areas in England.
Wavertree Penny Lane has a very low crime rate, with approximately 20.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 4.2% 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 rail, approximately 240 ft away from L18 1EZ.
Wavertree Penny Lane near L18 1EZ 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 0.6 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | Mossley Hill | N/A | Walking directions to Mossley Hill |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Wavertree Playground | Large | Walking directions to Wavertree Playground |
| 0.2 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 1EZ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02 Sept 2025 | 38, Karslake Road, Liverpool, L18 1EZ | Terraced | Freehold | £332,500 | |
| 31 Mar 2025 | 24, Karslake Road, Liverpool, L18 1EZ | Terraced | Freehold | £304,000 | |
| 10 Mar 2025 | 42, Karslake Road, Liverpool, L18 1EZ | Terraced | Freehold | £280,000 | |
| 05 Sept 2025 | 27, Alverstone Road, Liverpool, L18 1HB | Terraced | Freehold | £197,000 | |
| 24 Mar 2025 | 37, Alverstone Road, Liverpool, L18 1HB | Terraced | Leasehold | £245,000 |
In the L18 1EZ postcode area, located within Wavertree Penny Lane, there are 11 primary and 5 secondary schools in close proximity.
8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of L18 1EZ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Iceland | Church Road, Liverpool, L15 9EB | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Express | Smithdown Road, Liverpool, L15 5AH | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.3 mi | Asda | Church Road, Liverpool, L15 9EB | Walking directions to Asda |
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Express | Carsdale Road, Liverpool, L18 1LN | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.3 mi | Shell | 224 Smithdown Road, Liverpool, L15 5AH | Walking directions to Shell |
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 1EZ, 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 1EZ records about 20 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 1 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 1EZ 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 17 schools close to L18 1EZ, including Greenbank Primary School (Good), Dovedale Community Primary School (Good) and St Anthony of Padua Catholic Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to L18 1EZ is Mossley Hill, about 1,021 m away.
L18 1EZ scores 2 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 12,842 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 1EZ 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.