Postcode L1 8JS is located in a major urban area, within the City Centre South area of Liverpool in the North West region, and forms part of the Albert Dock & Queen's Dock area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 381.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 3.5× 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 median sale price in City Centre South is £145,000 (around £235 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £95,000 and £185,500. The nearest station is Liverpool Central, about 0.5 miles away. There are 7 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Chavasse Park.
Albert Dock & Queen's Dock has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,107 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 28% most deprived areas in England.
Albert Dock & Queen's Dock has a very high crime rate, with approximately 381.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.0% 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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 166 ft away from L1 8JS.
Albert Dock & Queen's Dock near L1 8JS has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Liverpool Central located about 0.5 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Liverpool Central | N/A | Walking directions to Liverpool Central |
| 0.6 mi | Liverpool James Street | N/A | Walking directions to Liverpool James Street |
| 0.7 mi | Liverpool Lime Street | N/A | Walking directions to Liverpool Lime Street |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Chavasse Park | Small | Walking directions to Chavasse Park |
Based on 83 recent sales, the median property price is £145,000 (about £235 per square foot) in City Centre South area, with individual transactions ranging from £30,000 up to £870,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 1 | £296,100 | £270 |
| Flats | 82 | £144,500 | £234 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats |
|---|---|
| 2016 | £69,840 |
| 2017 | £72,100 |
| 2018 | £87,950 |
| 2019 | £92,950 |
| 2020 | £126,475 |
| 2021 | £154,000 |
| 2022 | £154,000 |
| 2023 | £167,475 |
| 2024 | £164,000 |
| 2025 | £152,352 |
| 2026 | £142,025 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats |
|---|---|
| 2016 | £223 |
| 2017 | £232 |
| 2018 | £259 |
| 2019 | £243 |
| 2020 | £208 |
| 2021 | £232 |
| 2022 | £291 |
| 2023 | £313 |
| 2024 | £241 |
| 2025 | £376 |
| 2026 | £234 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near L1 8JS.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Apr 2026 | Apartment 197, 49, Hurst Street, Liverpool, L1 8AN | Flats | Leasehold | £870,000 | |
| 17 Jun 2025 | Apartment 10, 49, Hurst Street, Liverpool, L1 8AJ | Flats | Leasehold | £185,000 | |
| 13 Feb 2026 | Flat 77, West Quay, Wapping Quay, Liverpool, L3 4BW | Flats | Leasehold | £270,000 | |
| 15 Jan 2026 | Flat 114, South Quay, Wapping Quay, Liverpool, L3 4BW | Flats | Leasehold | £220,000 | |
| 30 Apr 2026 | Apartment 38, Shaws Alley, Liverpool, L1 8DE | Flats | Leasehold | £125,000 |
In the L1 8JS postcode area, located within Albert Dock & Queen's Dock, there are 7 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Primary | St Vincent de Paul Catholic Primary School | Voluntary aided school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 21 May 2024. | |
| 0.3 mi | Secondary | Liverpool Life Sciences UTC | University technical college | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 26 Jan 2016. | |
| 0.3 mi | Secondary | The Studio School Liverpool | Studio schools | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 13 May 2015. |
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of L1 8JS
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Baltic Express | Liverpool, L1 0BU | Walking directions to Baltic Express |
| 0.1 mi | Tesco Express | Grayson Street, Liverpool, L1 8AD | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.2 mi | Go Local | 46 St James Street, Liverpool, L1 5HA | Walking directions to Go Local |
| 0.2 mi | Chung Wah | Nelson Street, Liverpool, L1 5EB | Walking directions to Chung Wah |
| 0.3 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 8JS, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Angela Coleman
City Centre South - Elected 4 May 2023
Elizabeth Hayden
City Centre South - Elected 4 May 2023
Hetty Wood
City Centre South - Elected 4 May 2023
Kim Johnson
Liverpool Riverside - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around L1 8JS records about 382 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 shoplifting, drugs and violence and sexual offences.
The median sale price around L1 8JS in City Centre South is £145,000 (about £235 per square foot) based on 83 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 14 schools close to L1 8JS, including St Vincent de Paul Catholic Primary School (Good), Liverpool Life Sciences UTC (Good) and The Studio School Liverpool (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to L1 8JS is Liverpool Central, about 857 m away.
L1 8JS scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 9,107 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 8JS is Kim Johnson (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Angela Coleman (Labour Party), Elizabeth Hayden (Labour Party) and Hetty Wood (Labour Party).