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L20 8EA

Derby Road

Waterfront North

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Detailed insights for L20 8EA

Overview

Postcode L20 8EA is located in a major urban area, within the Waterfront North ward 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 nearest station is Bank Hall, about 0.3 miles away. There are 3 primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
262
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
40.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

10/10

Kirkdale North has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 266 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 1% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Kirkdale North has a very high crime rate, with approximately 262.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

40.8%

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.

Income level

1/10

The average income per household in Kirkdale North is £31,938 per year.

Noise Level

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 69 ft away from L20 8EA.

Flood risk

No risk

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

Transport

The nearest station is Bank Hall located about 0.3 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for L20 8EA
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

Bank Hall

N/A

Walking directions to Bank Hall
0.5 mi

Sandhills

N/A

Walking directions to Sandhills
0.6 mi

Kirkdale

N/A

Walking directions to Kirkdale

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
391
Population density
356.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
99.26(+166%)
Drugs
36.76(+843%)
Public order
29.87(+195%)
Criminal damage and arson
20.68(+130%)
Other theft
20.68(+213%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
316
80.41%
Other White
29
7.38%
Arab
18
4.58%
Irish
6
1.53%
Other
6
1.53%
Total population: 393

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
107
31.2%
Level 4+ (Degree)
99
28.86%
Level 3 (A level)
59
17.2%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
27
7.87%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
23
6.71%
Total 16+ residents: 343

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
94
44.55%
Other social rented
69
32.7%
Social rents from council
17
8.06%
Owns outright
12
5.69%
Owns with a mortgage
12
5.69%
Total households: 211

Property prices in Waterfront North

Median price£170,000
Price per sq ft£285
Sales (last 12 months)33
Typical range (middle 50%)£162K – £260K

Based on 33 recent sales, the median property price is £170,000 (about £285 per square foot) in Waterfront North area, with individual transactions ranging from £143,500 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
Flats33£170,000£285

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£196,000
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£249
2026£230
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 11 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near L20 8EA.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near L20 8EA
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
13 Oct 2025Derby House, 60, Derby Road, Liverpool, L20 8EAOtherFreehold£552,500
13 Oct 20259, Forge Street, Bootle, L20 8PYOtherFreehold£552,500
16 Sept 2025Unit 3, Dunnett Street, Liverpool, L20 8DROtherFreehold£150,000
29 Sept 202553, Bankhall Street, Liverpool, L20 8JDOtherLeasehold£239,000
21 Feb 202538, Forth Street, Liverpool, L20 8JWOtherFreehold£240,000

Schools

In the L20 8EA postcode area, located within Kirkdale North, there are 3 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for L20 8EA
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.5 miPrimaryKirkdale St Lawrence CofE VA Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.6 mi16 plusHugh Baird CollegeFurther education

Good

0.8 miPrimarySt John's Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Outstanding

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of L20 8EA

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for L20 8EA
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.5 miCaddick Davies Motoring Solicitors24 Derby Road, Liverpool, L5 9PRWalking directions to Caddick Davies Motoring Solicitors

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 L20 8EA, 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 NorthE02001360
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Liverpool 014EE01006778
Police ForceMerseyside
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about L20 8EA

Is L20 8EA (Kirkdale North) safe?

The area around L20 8EA 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.

What is the average house price near L20 8EA?

The median sale price around L20 8EA in Kirkdale North is £170,000 (about £285 per square foot) based on 33 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near L20 8EA?

There are 5 schools close to L20 8EA, including Kirkdale St Lawrence CofE VA Primary School (Good), Hugh Baird College (Good) and St John's Catholic Primary School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to L20 8EA?

The closest station to L20 8EA is Bank Hall, about 497 m away.

How deprived is the area around L20 8EA?

L20 8EA scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 266 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents L20 8EA (Kirkdale North) in Parliament and on the local council?

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

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.