Postcode L1 8BJ is located in a major urban area, within the City Centre North ward of Liverpool in the North West region, and forms part of the Albert Dock & Queen's Dock area. It has average deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 1,785 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 16.4× the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Albert Dock & Queen's Dock is £50,300 per year. The nearest station is Liverpool James Street, about 0.2 miles away. There are 5 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest small park is Chavasse Park.
Albert Dock & Queen's Dock has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 13,793 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 42% most deprived areas in England.
Albert Dock & Queen's Dock has a very high crime rate, with approximately 1,785 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 26.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 16.8% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Albert Dock & Queen's Dock is £50,300 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 299 ft away from L1 8BJ.
Albert Dock & Queen's Dock near L1 8BJ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Liverpool James Street located about 0.2 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Liverpool James Street | N/A | Walking directions to Liverpool James Street |
| 0.3 mi | Moorfields | N/A | Walking directions to Moorfields |
| 0.4 mi | Liverpool Central | N/A | Walking directions to Liverpool Central |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Chavasse Park | Small | Walking directions to Chavasse Park |
| 0.4 mi | St John's Gardens | Small | Walking directions to St John's Gardens |
| 0.5 mi | Roscoe Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Roscoe Gardens |
Based on 94 recent sales, the median property price is £130,000 (about £186 per square foot) in City Centre North area, with individual transactions ranging from £35,000 up to £667,500.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flats | 94 | £130,000 | £186 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats |
|---|---|
| 2016 | £122,495 |
| 2017 | £131,857 |
| 2018 | £125,000 |
| 2019 | £125,000 |
| 2020 | £99,975 |
| 2021 | £127,500 |
| 2022 | £134,500 |
| 2023 | £123,750 |
| 2024 | £124,250 |
| 2025 | £127,000 |
| 2026 | £135,750 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats |
|---|---|
| 2016 | £228 |
| 2017 | £239 |
| 2018 | £250 |
| 2019 | £257 |
| 2020 | £242 |
| 2021 | £209 |
| 2022 | £215 |
| 2023 | £226 |
| 2024 | £205 |
| 2025 | £198 |
| 2026 | £183 |
There were 21 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near L1 8BJ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Oct 2025 | Apartment 806, 3, Kenyons Steps, Liverpool, L1 3BH | Flats | Leasehold | £190,000 | |
| 12 Jun 2025 | Apartment 301, 3, Kenyons Steps, Liverpool, L1 3BH | Flats | Leasehold | £90,000 | |
| 13 Apr 2026 | Apartment 707, 37, Strand Street, Liverpool, L1 8ND | Flats | Leasehold | £165,000 | |
| 16 Jan 2026 | Apartment 1101, 37, Strand Street, Liverpool, L1 8ND | Flats | Leasehold | £220,000 | |
| 22 Aug 2025 | Apartment 1305, 37, Strand Street, Liverpool, L1 8ND | Flats | Leasehold | £260,000 |
In the L1 8BJ postcode area, located within Albert Dock & Queen's Dock, there are 5 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of L1 8BJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | M&S Food | Lord Street, Liverpool, L2 1TA | Walking directions to M&S Food |
| 0.1 mi | Tesco Express | 11 Lord Street, Liverpool, L2 9SA | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.2 mi | Nisa | North John Street, Liverpool, L2 9RU | Walking directions to Nisa |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | 19 Strand Street, Liverpool, L2 0PP | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.2 mi | Duke Street Mini Mart | 25 Duke Street, Liverpool, L1 5AP | Walking directions to Duke Street Mini Mart |
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 L1 8BJ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Christine Banks
City Centre North - Elected 4 May 2023
Nick Small
City Centre North - Elected 4 May 2023
Kim Johnson
Liverpool Riverside - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around L1 8BJ records about 1785 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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, drugs and shoplifting.
The median sale price around L1 8BJ in City Centre North is £130,000 (about £186 per square foot) based on 94 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 15 schools close to L1 8BJ, including St Vincent de Paul Catholic Primary School (Outstanding), Liverpool John Moores University (Good) and The City of Liverpool College (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to L1 8BJ is Liverpool James Street, about 306 m away.
L1 8BJ scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 13,793 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Liverpool Riverside covering L1 8BJ is Kim Johnson (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Christine Banks (Labour Party) and Nick Small (Labour Party).