Postcode L20 8HG 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 0.4 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 266 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, 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.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 318 ft away from L20 8HG.
Kirkdale North near L20 8HG 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 0.4 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Bank Hall | N/A | Walking directions to Bank Hall |
| 0.4 mi | Bootle Oriel Road | N/A | Walking directions to Bootle Oriel Road |
| 0.5 mi | Kirkdale | N/A | Walking directions to Kirkdale |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | South Park | Large | Walking directions to South Park |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flats | 33 | £170,000 | £285 |
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 | £196,000 |
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 | £249 |
| 2026 | £230 |
There were 41 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near L20 8HG.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Feb 2025 | 38, Forth Street, Liverpool, L20 8JW | Other | Freehold | £240,000 | |
| 28 Feb 2025 | 26, Wadham Road, Bootle, L20 7DG | Terraced | Freehold | £84,000 | |
| 24 Oct 2025 | 30, Kings Road, Bootle, L20 7BQ | Terraced | Freehold | £99,000 | |
| 12 Mar 2025 | 48, Kings Road, Bootle, L20 7BQ | Terraced | Freehold | £115,000 | |
| 28 Apr 2025 | 22, Keble Road, Bootle, L20 7ED | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £148,000 |
In the L20 8HG postcode area, located within Kirkdale North, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of L20 8HG
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Miranda News | 10 Miranda Road South, Liverpool, L20 2QB | Walking directions to Miranda News |
| 0.4 mi | Go Local | St Alban's Road, Sefton, L20 3TB | Walking directions to Go Local |
Annual council tax rates for Liverpool district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for L20 8HG, 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 8HG 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 8HG in Kirkdale North is £170,000 (about £285 per square foot) based on 33 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 9 schools close to L20 8HG, including Hugh Baird College (Good), Kirkdale St Lawrence CofE VA Primary School (Good) and Cambridge Nursery School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to L20 8HG is Bank Hall, about 606 m away.
L20 8HG 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).
The Member of Parliament for Liverpool Riverside covering L20 8HG 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).
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.