Postcode L18 1LE 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 0.6 miles away. There are 11 primary and 5 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Penny Lane Millennium Green.
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.
Wavertree Penny Lane has an average crime rate, with approximately 64.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 3.3% 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.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 309 ft away from L18 1LE.
Wavertree Penny Lane near L18 1LE 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 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 1LE.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Mar 2026 | 26, Elm Hall Drive, Liverpool, L18 1LF | Terraced | Freehold | £350,000 | |
| 06 Jun 2025 | Apartment 2, 36, Elm Hall Drive, Liverpool, L18 1LF | Flats | Leasehold | £162,500 | |
| 02 Sept 2025 | 28, Elmsdale Road, Liverpool, L18 1LX | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £245,000 | |
| 24 Mar 2025 | 12, Elmsdale Road, Liverpool, L18 1LX | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £280,000 | |
| 07 May 2026 | 8, Devondale Road, Liverpool, L18 1LY | Terraced | Freehold | £280,000 |
In the L18 1LE 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 1LE
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Tesco Express | Carsdale Road, Liverpool, L18 1LN | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.2 mi | Iceland | Church Road, Liverpool, L15 9EB | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.2 mi | Allerton Convenience Store | Allerton Road, Liverpool, L18 2DA | Walking directions to Allerton Convenience Store |
| 0.2 mi | Asda | Church Road, Liverpool, L15 9EB | Walking directions to Asda |
| 0.2 mi | Iceland | 158 Allerton Road, Liverpool, L18 2DH | Walking directions to Iceland |
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 1LE, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Richard Kemp
Penny Lane - Elected 4 May 2023
Maria Eagle
Liverpool Garston - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around L18 1LE 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.
The median sale price around L18 1LE 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 19 schools close to L18 1LE, including Dovedale Community Primary School (Good), St Anthony of Padua Catholic Primary School (Good) and The Blue Coat School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to L18 1LE is Mossley Hill, about 951 m away.
L18 1LE 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).
The Member of Parliament for Liverpool Garston covering L18 1LE is Maria Eagle (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.