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L20 8DY

Derby Road

Waterfront North

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Detailed insights for L20 8DY

Overview

Postcode L20 8DY 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 South & Vauxhall area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 140.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.3× the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Kirkdale South & Vauxhall is £32,280 per year. The median sale price in Waterfront North is £175,882 (around £356 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £163,611 and £260,000. The nearest station is Sandhills, about 0.2 miles away. There are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
140
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
88.3%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

9/10

Kirkdale South & Vauxhall has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,337 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 16% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Kirkdale South & Vauxhall has a very high crime rate, with approximately 140.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

88.3%

Approximately 88.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 53.0% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

1/10

The average income per household in Kirkdale South & Vauxhall is £32,280 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 85 ft away from L20 8DY.

Flood risk

No risk

Kirkdale South & Vauxhall near L20 8DY has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Sandhills located about 0.2 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for L20 8DY
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

Sandhills

N/A

Walking directions to Sandhills
0.5 mi

Bank Hall

N/A

Walking directions to Bank Hall
0.8 mi

Kirkdale

N/A

Walking directions to Kirkdale

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
216
Population density
118.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
37.5(+1%)
Criminal damage and arson
26.63(+196%)
Vehicle crime
26.09(+336%)
Drugs
15.76(+304%)
Public order
12.5(+23%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
199
92.13%
Irish
6
2.78%
Other White
4
1.85%
Other Asian
2
0.93%
Arab
2
0.93%
Total population: 216

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
75
40.11%
Level 4+ (Degree)
46
24.6%
Level 3 (A level)
30
16.04%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
13
6.95%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
12
6.42%
Total 16+ residents: 187

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
91
81.98%
Private landlord or letting agency
9
8.11%
Social rents from council
7
6.31%
Owns outright
2
1.8%
Owns with a mortgage
2
1.8%
Total households: 111

Property prices in Waterfront North

Median price: £175,882
Price per sq ft: £356
Sales (last 12 months): 49
Typical range (middle 50%): £164K – £260K

Based on 49 recent sales, the median property price is £175,882 (about £356 per square foot) in Waterfront North area, with individual transactions ranging from £130,000 up to £525,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Waterfront North over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Flats49£175,882£356

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Waterfront North

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Waterfront North.
YearFlats
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Waterfront North.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Waterfront North.
YearFlats
2016£187
2017£180
2018£199
2019£302
2020£320
2021£220
2022£230
2023£238
2024£224
2025£259
2026£232
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Waterfront North.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Waterfront North in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 1 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near L20 8DY.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near L20 8DY
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
13 Oct 2025Derby House, 60, Derby Road, Liverpool, L20 8EAOtherFreehold£552,500

Schools

In the L20 8DY postcode area, located within Kirkdale South & Vauxhall, there are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.

Nearby schools for L20 8DY
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.6 miPrimaryKirkdale St Lawrence CofE VA Primary SchoolAcademy converter
0.7 miPrimarySt John's Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school
0.8 miSecondaryNotre Dame Catholic AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of L20 8DY

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for L20 8DY
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miCaddick Davies Motoring Solicitors24 Derby Road, Liverpool, L5 9PRWalking directions to Caddick Davies Motoring Solicitors
0.5 miBeers Timber & Building Supplies Limited1 Boundary Street, Liverpool, L5 9UDWalking directions to Beers Timber & Building Supplies Limited
0.5 miW H LungGreat Howard Street, Liverpool, L5 9TZWalking directions to W H Lung

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Liverpool district.

Band A£1,782
Band B£2,079
Band C£2,377
Band D£2,674
Band E£3,268
Band F£3,862
Band G£4,456
Band H£5,347

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 L20 8DY, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Dave Hanratty

Waterfront North - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour and Co-operative Party

Member of parliament

Kim Johnson

Liverpool Riverside - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth WestUKD
DistrictLiverpoolE08000012
Parliamentary ConstituencyLiverpool RiversideE14001338
WardWaterfront NorthE05015332
ParishLiverpool, unparished areaE43000166
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Kirkdale South & VauxhallE02001368
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Liverpool 022BE01006776
Police ForceMerseyside
Postcode Introduced1985-10-01

Frequently asked questions about L20 8DY

Is L20 8DY (Kirkdale South & Vauxhall) safe?

The area around L20 8DY records about 140 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, criminal damage and arson and vehicle crime.

What is the average house price near L20 8DY?

The median sale price around L20 8DY in Waterfront North is £175,882 (about £356 per square foot) based on 49 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near L20 8DY?

There are 6 schools close to L20 8DY, including Kirkdale St Lawrence CofE VA Primary School, St John's Catholic Primary School (Outstanding) and Notre Dame Catholic Academy (Requires improvement). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

What is the nearest station to L20 8DY?

The closest station to L20 8DY is Sandhills, about 304 m away.

How deprived is the area around L20 8DY?

L20 8DY scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 5,337 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents L20 8DY (Kirkdale South & Vauxhall) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Liverpool Riverside covering L20 8DY 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).