Postcode L18 1LR 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 0.7 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 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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 4 ft away from L18 1LR.
Wavertree Penny Lane near L18 1LR 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 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 1LR.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Jan 2026 | 13, Queensdale Road, Liverpool, L18 1LT | Terraced | Freehold | £252,000 | |
| 28 Oct 2025 | 10, Queensdale Road, Liverpool, L18 1LT | Terraced | Freehold | £295,000 | |
| 08 May 2026 | 34, Kingsdale Road, Liverpool, L18 1LD | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £300,000 | |
| 13 Jun 2025 | 35, Kingsdale Road, Liverpool, L18 1LD | Terraced | Freehold | £147,500 | |
| 28 Mar 2025 | 42, Kingsdale Road, Liverpool, L18 1LD | Terraced | Freehold | £276,000 |
In the L18 1LR postcode area, located within Wavertree Penny Lane, there are 12 primary and 5 secondary schools in close proximity.
7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of L18 1LR
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Tesco Express | Carsdale Road, Liverpool, L18 1LN | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.1 mi | Allerton Convenience Store | Allerton Road, Liverpool, L18 2DA | Walking directions to Allerton Convenience Store |
| 0.2 mi | Iceland | Church Road, Liverpool, L15 9EB | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.2 mi | Iceland | 158 Allerton Road, Liverpool, L18 2DH | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.2 mi | Sainsbury's Local | Allerton Road, Liverpool, L18 2DH | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
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 1LR, 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 1LR 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 1LR 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 20 schools close to L18 1LR, including Dovedale Community Primary School (Good), The Blue Coat School (Good) and Mosspits Lane Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to L18 1LR is Mossley Hill, about 1,051 m away.
L18 1LR 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 1LR 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.