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L18 1LE

Elm Hall Drive

Penny Lane

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Overview

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.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
65
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
3.3%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

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

3.3%

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.

Income level

8/10

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

Noise Level

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 309 ft away from L18 1LE.

Flood risk

No risk

Wavertree Penny Lane near L18 1LE 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 0.6 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for L18 1LE
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.6 mi

Mossley Hill

N/A

Walking directions to Mossley Hill

Parks

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

Area Profile

Population
315
Population density
12,600 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
239
75.63%
Other White
24
7.59%
Chinese
10
3.16%
Other Black
9
2.85%
African
8
2.53%
Total population: 316

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
136
55.06%
Level 3 (A level)
60
24.29%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
23
9.31%
No qualifications
18
7.29%
Apprenticeship
6
2.43%
Total 16+ residents: 247

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
48
39.02%
Private landlord or letting agency
37
30.08%
Owns outright
31
25.2%
Other social rented
3
2.44%
Shared ownership
1
0.81%
Total households: 123

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 1LE.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near L18 1LE
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
27 Mar 202626, Elm Hall Drive, Liverpool, L18 1LFTerracedFreehold£350,000
06 Jun 2025Apartment 2, 36, Elm Hall Drive, Liverpool, L18 1LFFlatsLeasehold£162,500
02 Sept 202528, Elmsdale Road, Liverpool, L18 1LXSemi-DetachedFreehold£245,000
24 Mar 202512, Elmsdale Road, Liverpool, L18 1LXSemi-DetachedFreehold£280,000
07 May 20268, Devondale Road, Liverpool, L18 1LYTerracedFreehold£280,000

Schools

In the L18 1LE postcode area, located within Wavertree Penny Lane, there are 11 primary and 5 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for L18 1LE
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryDovedale Community Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.4 miPrimarySt Anthony of Padua Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.4 miSecondaryThe Blue Coat SchoolAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of L18 1LE

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for L18 1LE
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miTesco ExpressCarsdale Road, Liverpool, L18 1LNWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.2 miIcelandChurch Road, Liverpool, L15 9EBWalking directions to Iceland
0.2 miAllerton Convenience StoreAllerton Road, Liverpool, L18 2DAWalking directions to Allerton Convenience Store
0.2 miAsdaChurch Road, Liverpool, L15 9EBWalking directions to Asda
0.2 miIceland158 Allerton Road, Liverpool, L18 2DHWalking directions to Iceland

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 1LE, 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 1LE

Is L18 1LE (Wavertree Penny Lane) safe?

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.

What is the average house price near L18 1LE?

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.

What schools are near L18 1LE?

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.

What is the nearest station to L18 1LE?

The closest station to L18 1LE is Mossley Hill, about 951 m away.

How deprived is the area around L18 1LE?

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).

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

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).

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.