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L18 1JL

Queens Drive

Penny Lane

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Overview

Postcode L18 1JL is located in a major urban area, within the Penny Lane ward of Liverpool in the North West region, and forms part of the Mossley Hill East area. It has low deprivation and average crime levels, with around 48.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 56% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Mossley Hill East is £52,656 per year. The nearest station is Mossley Hill, about 0.4 miles away. There are 10 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Penny Lane Millennium Green.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
49
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
0.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

4/10

Mossley Hill East has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 18,828 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 43% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

5/10

Mossley Hill East has an average crime rate, with approximately 48.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0.8%

Approximately 0.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 3.7% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

8/10

The average income per household in Mossley Hill East is £52,656 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 17 ft away from L18 1JL.

Flood risk

No risk

Mossley Hill East near L18 1JL 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 1JL
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.4 mi

Mossley Hill

N/A

Walking directions to Mossley Hill

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for L18 1JL
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miPenny Lane Millennium GreenMediumWalking directions to Penny Lane Millennium Green

Area Profile

Population
289
Population density
6,054.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
28.85(+61%)
Shoplifting
23.22(+302%)
Violence and sexual offences
18.3(-51%)
Criminal damage and arson
10.56(+17%)
Vehicle crime
4.93(-18%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
217
75.87%
Pakistani
13
4.55%
Other White
10
3.5%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
9
3.15%
African
8
2.8%
Total population: 286

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
128
51.82%
Level 3 (A level)
46
18.62%
No qualifications
27
10.93%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
27
10.93%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
9
3.64%
Total 16+ residents: 247

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
59
47.2%
Owns with a mortgage
40
32%
Private landlord or letting agency
23
18.4%
Other forms of private rent
2
1.6%
Other social rented
1
0.8%
Total households: 125

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 1JL.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near L18 1JL
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
21 Aug 2025123, Queens Drive, Liverpool, L18 1JLSemi-DetachedFreehold£425,000
19 Sept 202568, Herondale Road, Liverpool, L18 1LBSemi-DetachedFreehold£325,000
03 Jun 202579, Herondale Road, Liverpool, L18 1JZTerracedFreehold£310,000
12 Mar 202577, Herondale Road, Liverpool, L18 1JZTerracedFreehold£298,000
26 Feb 202650, Heydale Road, Liverpool, L18 5JQSemi-DetachedFreehold£438,000

Schools

In the L18 1JL postcode area, located within Mossley Hill East, there are 10 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.

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

Good

0.3 miPrimarySt Anthony of Padua Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.5 miAll-throughLiverpool CollegeAcademy sponsor led

Outstanding

Local amenities

9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of L18 1JL

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for L18 1JL
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miIceland158 Allerton Road, Liverpool, L18 2DHWalking directions to Iceland
0.2 miSainsbury's LocalAllerton Road, Liverpool, L18 2DHWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local
0.2 miAllerton Convenience StoreAllerton Road, Liverpool, L18 2DAWalking directions to Allerton Convenience Store
0.2 miTesco ExpressCarsdale Road, Liverpool, L18 1LNWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.3 miAllerton Mini MartGarthdale Road, Liverpool, L18 5HUWalking directions to Allerton Mini Mart

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 1JL, 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)Mossley Hill EastE02001395
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Liverpool 049CE01006596
Police ForceMerseyside
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about L18 1JL

Is L18 1JL (Mossley Hill East) safe?

The area around L18 1JL records about 49 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, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near L18 1JL?

The median sale price around L18 1JL in Mossley Hill East is £277,500 (about £277 per square foot) based on 96 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near L18 1JL?

There are 15 schools close to L18 1JL, 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 1JL?

The closest station to L18 1JL is Mossley Hill, about 717 m away.

How deprived is the area around L18 1JL?

L18 1JL scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 18,828 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents L18 1JL (Mossley Hill East) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Liverpool Garston covering L18 1JL 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.