Postcode L18 1LN is located in a major urban area, within the Penny Lane area 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 median sale price in Penny Lane is £280,000 (around £289 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £251,500 and £302,250. The nearest station is Mossley Hill, about 0.7 miles away. There are 12 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 14,691 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 45% 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 5.2% 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 road, approximately 24 ft away from L18 1LN.
Wavertree Penny Lane near L18 1LN 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 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 mi | Mossley Hill | N/A | Walking directions to Mossley Hill |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Penny Lane Millennium Green | Medium | Walking directions to Penny Lane Millennium Green |
Based on 88 recent sales, the median property price is £280,000 (about £289 per square foot) in Penny Lane area, with individual transactions ranging from £155,000 up to £565,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 20 | £318,500 | £321 |
| Terraced | 66 | £270,000 | £287 |
| Flats | 2 | £165,000 | £254 |
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 | £332,500 | £265,000 |
| 2026 | £305,000 | £275,000 |
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 | £297 | £287 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near L18 1LN.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07 May 2026 | 8, Devondale Road, Liverpool, L18 1LY | Terraced | Freehold | £280,000 | |
| 13 Mar 2026 | 7, Devondale Road, Liverpool, L18 1LY | Terraced | Freehold | £303,000 | |
| 16 Oct 2025 | 12, Devondale Road, Liverpool, L18 1LY | Terraced | Freehold | £301,000 | |
| 02 Sept 2025 | 28, Elmsdale Road, Liverpool, L18 1LX | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £245,000 | |
| 19 Dec 2025 | 39, Oakdale Road, Liverpool, L18 1EP | Terraced | Freehold | £344,250 |
In the L18 1LN postcode area, located within Wavertree Penny Lane, there are 12 primary and 5 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Primary | Dovedale Community Primary School | Community school | Area360 rating. Inspected 18 Nov 2025. | |
Dovedale Community Primary School ratingOfsted report cardInspected 18 Nov 2025
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| 0.4 mi | Secondary | The Blue Coat School | Academy converter | Ofsted rating. Inspected 8 Nov 2022. | |
The Blue Coat School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 8 Nov 2022
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| 0.5 mi | Primary | Mosspits Lane Primary School | Community school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 1 Mar 2023. | |
Mosspits Lane Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 1 Mar 2023
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7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of L18 1LN
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Tesco Express | Carsdale Road, Liverpool, L18 1LN | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.1 mi | Iceland | Church Road, Liverpool, L15 9EB | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.2 mi | Asda | Church Road, Liverpool, L15 9EB | Walking directions to Asda |
| 0.2 mi | Allerton Convenience Store | Allerton Road, Liverpool, L18 2DA | Walking directions to Allerton Convenience Store |
| 0.3 mi | Iceland | 158 Allerton Road, Liverpool, L18 2DH | Walking directions to Iceland |
Annual council tax rates for Liverpool district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for L18 1LN, 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 1LN 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 1LN in Penny Lane is £280,000 (about £289 per square foot) based on 88 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 19 schools close to L18 1LN, including Dovedale Community Primary School (Good), The Blue Coat School (Good) and Mosspits Lane Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to L18 1LN is Mossley Hill, about 1,056 m away.
L18 1LN scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 14,691 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 1LN is Maria Eagle (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Richard Kemp (Liberal Democrats).