Postcode L20 8AU is located in a major urban area, within the Waterfront North area of Liverpool in the North West region, and forms part of the Kirkdale North area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 262.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 2.4× the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Kirkdale North is £31,938 per year. The median sale price in Waterfront North is £197,500 (around £243 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £169,060 and £231,000. The nearest station is Bank Hall, about 0.2 miles away. There are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is South Park.
Kirkdale North has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 323 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 1% most deprived areas in England.
Kirkdale North has a very high crime rate, with approximately 262.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 40.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 44.8% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Kirkdale North is £31,938 per year.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from rail, approximately 298 ft away from L20 8AU.
Kirkdale North near L20 8AU has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Bank Hall located about 0.2 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Bank Hall | N/A | Walking directions to Bank Hall |
| 0.5 mi | Kirkdale | N/A | Walking directions to Kirkdale |
| 0.5 mi | Bootle Oriel Road | N/A | Walking directions to Bootle Oriel Road |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | South Park | Large | Walking directions to South Park |
Based on 28 recent sales, the median property price is £197,500 (about £243 per square foot) in Waterfront North area, with individual transactions ranging from £143,500 up to £400,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flats | 28 | £197,500 | £243 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats |
|---|---|
| 2016 | £162,475 |
| 2017 | £167,000 |
| 2018 | £201,500 |
| 2019 | £195,000 |
| 2020 | £210,531 |
| 2021 | £266,000 |
| 2022 | £310,000 |
| 2023 | £235,000 |
| 2024 | £240,000 |
| 2025 | £230,000 |
| 2026 | £205,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats |
|---|---|
| 2016 | £187 |
| 2017 | £180 |
| 2018 | £199 |
| 2019 | £302 |
| 2020 | £320 |
| 2021 | £220 |
| 2022 | £230 |
| 2023 | £238 |
| 2024 | £224 |
| 2025 | £262 |
| 2026 | £235 |
There were 38 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near L20 8AU.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Sept 2025 | 34, Oriel Crescent, Liverpool, L20 2HX | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £127,000 | |
| 11 Mar 2026 | 20, Kings Road, Bootle, L20 7BG | Terraced | Freehold | £81,500 | |
| 29 Sept 2025 | 53, Bankhall Street, Liverpool, L20 8JD | Other | Leasehold | £239,000 | |
| 15 Jul 2026 | 8, Viola Street, Bootle, L20 7DP | Terraced | Leasehold | £115,000 | |
| 16 Dec 2025 | 451, Stanley Road, Liverpool, L20 7BX | Terraced | Freehold | £125,000 |
In the L20 8AU postcode area, located within Kirkdale North, there are 6 primary and 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Primary | Kirkdale St Lawrence CofE VA Primary School | Academy converter | Unrated Unrated. | |
| 0.7 mi | Nursery | Cambridge Nursery School | Local authority nursery school | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 2 Jun 2026. | |
| 0.7 mi | Primary | St John's Catholic Primary School | Voluntary aided school | Outstanding Area360 rating. Inspected 19 Nov 2024. |
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of L20 8AU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Miranda News | 10 Miranda Road South, Liverpool, L20 2QB | Walking directions to Miranda News |
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 L20 8AU, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Dave Hanratty
Waterfront North - Elected 4 May 2023
Kim Johnson
Liverpool Riverside - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around L20 8AU records about 262 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 public order.
The median sale price around L20 8AU in Waterfront North is £197,500 (about £243 per square foot) based on 28 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 8 schools close to L20 8AU, including Kirkdale St Lawrence CofE VA Primary School, Cambridge Nursery School (Good) and St John's Catholic Primary School (Outstanding). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to L20 8AU is Bank Hall, about 342 m away.
L20 8AU scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 323 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 L20 8AU is Kim Johnson (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Dave Hanratty (Labour and Co-operative Party).