Postcode L2 1XA is located in a major urban area, within the City Centre North ward of Liverpool in the North West region, and forms part of the Albert Dock & Queen's Dock area. It has average deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 1,785 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 16.4× 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 nearest station is Liverpool James Street, about 0.1 miles away. There are 5 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest small park is Chavasse Park.
Albert Dock & Queen's Dock has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 18,895 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 42% least deprived areas in England.
Albert Dock & Queen's Dock has a very high crime rate, with approximately 1,785 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 26.1% 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.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 306 ft away from L2 1XA.
Albert Dock & Queen's Dock near L2 1XA has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Liverpool James Street located about 0.1 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Liverpool James Street | N/A | Walking directions to Liverpool James Street |
| 0.3 mi | Moorfields | N/A | Walking directions to Moorfields |
| 0.4 mi | Liverpool Central | N/A | Walking directions to Liverpool Central |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Chavasse Park | Small | Walking directions to Chavasse Park |
| 0.5 mi | St John's Gardens | Small | Walking directions to St John's Gardens |
Based on 95 recent sales, the median property price is £130,000 (about £192 per square foot) in City Centre North area, with individual transactions ranging from £15,000 up to £300,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flats | 95 | £130,000 | £192 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats |
|---|---|
| 2016 | £122,495 |
| 2017 | £131,857 |
| 2018 | £125,000 |
| 2019 | £125,000 |
| 2020 | £99,975 |
| 2021 | £127,500 |
| 2022 | £134,500 |
| 2023 | £123,750 |
| 2024 | £124,250 |
| 2025 | £127,000 |
| 2026 | £135,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats |
|---|---|
| 2016 | £228 |
| 2017 | £239 |
| 2018 | £250 |
| 2019 | £257 |
| 2020 | £242 |
| 2021 | £209 |
| 2022 | £215 |
| 2023 | £226 |
| 2024 | £205 |
| 2025 | £198 |
| 2026 | £183 |
There were 43 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near L2 1XA.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Oct 2025 | Apartment 806, 3, Kenyons Steps, Liverpool, L1 3BH | Flats | Leasehold | £190,000 | |
| 12 Jun 2025 | Apartment 301, 3, Kenyons Steps, Liverpool, L1 3BH | Flats | Leasehold | £90,000 | |
| 28 Mar 2025 | Apartment 1010, 3, Kenyons Steps, Liverpool, L1 3BH | Flats | Leasehold | £105,000 | |
| 06 Feb 2026 | Apartment 209, 31, Strand Street, Liverpool, L1 8LN | Flats | Leasehold | £120,000 | |
| 14 Nov 2025 | Apartment 604, 31, Strand Street, Liverpool, L1 8LN | Flats | Leasehold | £105,000 |
In the L2 1XA postcode area, located within Albert Dock & Queen's Dock, there are 5 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of L2 1XA
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | M&S Food | Lord Street, Liverpool, L2 1TA | Walking directions to M&S Food |
| 0.1 mi | Tesco Express | Strand Street, Liverpool, L2 0PP | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.1 mi | Tesco Express | 11 Lord Street, Liverpool, L2 9SA | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.1 mi | Sainsbury's Local | 42 Castle Street, Liverpool, L2 7LA | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 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 (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 L2 1XA, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Christine Banks
City Centre North - Elected 4 May 2023
Nick Small
City Centre North - Elected 4 May 2023
Kim Johnson
Liverpool Riverside - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around L2 1XA records about 1785 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 shoplifting.
The median sale price around L2 1XA in Albert Dock & Queen's Dock is £130,000 (about £192 per square foot) based on 95 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 14 schools close to L2 1XA, including St Vincent de Paul Catholic Primary School (Outstanding), Holy Cross Catholic Primary School (Good) and Cities in Schools at Unit 302. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to L2 1XA is Liverpool James Street, about 169 m away.
L2 1XA scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 18,895 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 L2 1XA is Kim Johnson (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Christine Banks (Labour Party) and Nick Small (Labour 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.