Postcode insights

L18 9SE

Melbreck Road

Springwood

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Detailed insights for L18 9SE

Overview

Postcode L18 9SE is located in a major urban area, within the Springwood ward of Liverpool in the North West region, and forms part of the West Allerton area. It has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 16.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 85% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in West Allerton is £58,470 per year. The nearest station is West Allerton, about 0.1 miles away. There are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
16
Deprivation level
1/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
3.1%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

1/10

West Allerton has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 22,111 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 33% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

1/10

West Allerton has a very low crime rate, with approximately 16.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

3.1%

Approximately 3.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 7.4% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

10/10

The average income per household in West Allerton is £58,470 per year.

Noise Level

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 137 ft away from L18 9SE.

Flood risk

No risk

West Allerton near L18 9SE has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is West Allerton located about 0.1 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for L18 9SE
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.1 mi

West Allerton

N/A

Walking directions to West Allerton
0.8 mi

Cressington

N/A

Walking directions to Cressington
0.8 mi

Mossley Hill

N/A

Walking directions to Mossley Hill

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
344
Population density
6,906.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
8.51(-77%)
Other crime
3.27(+32%)
Criminal damage and arson
1.31(-85%)
Public order
1.31(-87%)
Vehicle crime
1.31(-78%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
296
85.55%
Chinese
12
3.47%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
8
2.31%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
7
2.02%
Other
6
1.73%
Total population: 346

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
129
45.58%
Level 3 (A level)
50
17.67%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
36
12.72%
No qualifications
27
9.54%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
21
7.42%
Total 16+ residents: 283

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
65
50.39%
Owns with a mortgage
56
43.41%
Private landlord or letting agency
4
3.1%
Social rents from council
2
1.55%
Other social rented
2
1.55%
Total households: 129

Property prices in Springwood

Median price£269,000
Price per sq ft£285
Sales (last 12 months)66
Typical range (middle 50%)£227K – £325K

Based on 66 recent sales, the median property price is £269,000 (about £285 per square foot) in Springwood area, with individual transactions ranging from £55,000 up to £1,010,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Springwood over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached8£570,500£367
Semi-Detached33£270,000£287
Terraced20£253,500£270
Flats5£115,000£188

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Springwood

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Springwood.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£315,000£102,000£157,975£161,000
2017£287,475£104,000£169,500£155,000
2018£300,000£136,750£175,500£185,000
2019£320,000£84,000£179,500£168,975
2020£590,000£118,750£205,000£180,000
2021£602,495£117,000£237,500£191,750
2022£574,995£131,000£230,500£200,000
2023£554,995£146,500£252,200£228,000
2024£357,000£127,500£242,500£231,300
2025£570,500£150,000£265,000£250,000
2026£350,000£91,000£250,000£260,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Springwood.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Springwood.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£223£149£149£167
2017£245£151£179£156
2018£222£155£185£187
2019£261£116£179£195
2020£338£170£214£187
2021£342£167£229£205
2022£370£194£242£244
2023£401£243£247£236
2024£424£183£255£247
2025£367£179£279£269
2026£342£168£239£297
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Springwood.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Springwood in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 46 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near L18 9SE.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near L18 9SE
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
29 Aug 202535, Melbreck Road, Liverpool, L18 9SETerracedFreehold£335,000
24 Mar 202642, Melbreck Road, Liverpool, L18 9SQSemi-DetachedFreehold£174,777
26 Nov 202514, Melbreck Road, Liverpool, L18 9SQSemi-DetachedFreehold£515,000
05 Dec 202510, Caithness Road, Liverpool, L18 9SLSemi-DetachedFreehold£420,000
14 Mar 2025104, Booker Avenue, Liverpool, L18 9SDOtherFreehold£1,150,000

Schools

In the L18 9SE postcode area, located within West Allerton, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for L18 9SE
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryBooker Avenue Junior SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.1 miPrimaryBooker Avenue Infant SchoolCommunity school

Outstanding

0.4 miPrimaryGilmour Primary SchoolCommunity school

N/A

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of L18 9SE

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for L18 9SE
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miCo-op FoodGreenhill Road, Liverpool, L18 7HHWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.2 miLondisGreenwood Road, Liverpool, L18 7HTWalking directions to Londis
0.3 miTesco Express97,99,101 Holmefield Road, Liverpool, L19 3PFWalking directions to Tesco Express

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 9SE, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Kimberley Jane Berry

Springwood - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Maria Eagle

Liverpool Garston - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth WestUKD
DistrictLiverpoolE08000012
Parliamentary ConstituencyLiverpool GarstonE14001337
WardSpringwoodE05015324
ParishLiverpool, unparished areaE43000166
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)West AllertonE02001399
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Liverpool 053DE01006683
Police ForceMerseyside
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about L18 9SE

Is L18 9SE (West Allerton) safe?

The area around L18 9SE records about 16 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 1 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, criminal damage and arson and vehicle crime.

What is the average house price near L18 9SE?

The median sale price around L18 9SE in West Allerton is £269,000 (about £285 per square foot) based on 66 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near L18 9SE?

There are 7 schools close to L18 9SE, including Booker Avenue Junior School (Good), Booker Avenue Infant School (Outstanding) and Gilmour Primary School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to L18 9SE?

The closest station to L18 9SE is West Allerton, about 103 m away.

How deprived is the area around L18 9SE?

L18 9SE scores 1 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 22,111 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents L18 9SE (West Allerton) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Liverpool Garston covering L18 9SE is Maria Eagle (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Kimberley Jane Berry (Labour Party).

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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.