Postcode insights

L25 5LY

Whitney Road

Much Woolton & Hunts Cross

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Detailed insights for L25 5LY

Overview

Postcode L25 5LY is located in a major urban area, within the Much Woolton & Hunts Cross ward of Liverpool in the North West region, and forms part of the Woolton area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 101.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Woolton is £41,054 per year. The nearest station is Hunts Cross, about 1.1 miles away. There are 7 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
102
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
41.9%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

9/10

Woolton has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,618 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 11% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Woolton has a very high crime rate, with approximately 101.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

41.9%

Approximately 41.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 22.9% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

4/10

The average income per household in Woolton is £41,054 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near L25 5LY.

Flood risk

No risk

Woolton near L25 5LY has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Hunts Cross located about 1.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
227
Population density
6,069.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
41.67(+12%)
Criminal damage and arson
22.66(+152%)
Public order
13.89(+37%)
Other theft
7.31(+11%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.58(-63%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
191
84.14%
African
7
3.08%
Other White
7
3.08%
Indian
5
2.2%
White and Asian (mixed)
4
1.76%
Total population: 227

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
52
28.26%
No qualifications
38
20.65%
Level 3 (A level)
32
17.39%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
29
15.76%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
21
11.41%
Total 16+ residents: 184

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
34
29.06%
Owns with a mortgage
29
24.79%
Owns outright
20
17.09%
Private landlord or letting agency
17
14.53%
Social rents from council
15
12.82%
Total households: 117

Property prices in Much Woolton & Hunts Cross

Median price£266,000
Price per sq ft£280
Sales (last 12 months)123
Typical range (middle 50%)£220K – £331K

Based on 123 recent sales, the median property price is £266,000 (about £280 per square foot) in Much Woolton & Hunts Cross area, with individual transactions ranging from £39,999 up to £792,500.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Much Woolton & Hunts Cross over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached13£340,000£347
Semi-Detached65£288,500£284
Terraced33£240,000£263
Flats12£96,125£155

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Much Woolton & Hunts Cross

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Much Woolton & Hunts Cross.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£321,498£85,000£190,000£158,000
2017£359,995£75,000£196,500£146,500
2018£253,995£73,500£197,000£165,000
2019£245,000£75,000£205,750£161,000
2020£287,000£76,000£236,625£173,500
2021£341,250£99,950£250,000£195,000
2022£350,000£86,250£285,000£210,000
2023£271,250£94,800£265,000£225,000
2024£385,000£98,500£270,000£195,000
2025£323,000£93,500£286,750£245,000
2026£300,000£87,625£280,000£257,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Much Woolton & Hunts Cross.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Much Woolton & Hunts Cross.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£267£114£195£165
2017£291£138£200£166
2018£218£110£208£182
2019£205£120£215£174
2020£235£124£232£205
2021£278£163£241£226
2022£311£160£292£229
2023£276£159£275£240
2024£307£164£269£244
2025£331£150£282£253
2026£368£155£273£284
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Much Woolton & Hunts Cross.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Much Woolton & Hunts Cross in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near L25 5LY.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near L25 5LY
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
18 Jul 202522, Whitney Road, Liverpool, L25 5LYTerracedLeasehold£245,000
31 Mar 202551, Whitney Road, Liverpool, L25 5LSSemi-DetachedLeasehold£220,000
24 Mar 20256, Whitney Place, Liverpool, L25 5LUTerracedFreehold£245,000
31 Oct 202566, Garway, Liverpool, L25 5LRTerracedFreehold£168,000
23 Mar 202674, Out Lane, Liverpool, L25 8RWTerracedFreehold£218,000

Schools

In the L25 5LY postcode area, located within Woolton, there are 7 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for L25 5LY
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryWoolton Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.3 miPrimaryMuch Woolton Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.5 miPrimaryBishop Martin Church of England Primary School, WooltonAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of L25 5LY

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for L25 5LY
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miSainsbury's1 James Road, Liverpool, L25 5QAWalking directions to Sainsbury's

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 L25 5LY, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Josie Mullen

Much Woolton & Hunts Cross - Elected 23 Jan 2025

Liberal Democrats

Member of parliament

Maria Eagle

Liverpool Garston - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth WestUKD
DistrictLiverpoolE08000012
Parliamentary ConstituencyLiverpool GarstonE14001337
ParishLiverpool, unparished areaE43000166
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)WooltonE02001397
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Liverpool 051CE01006797
Police ForceMerseyside
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about L25 5LY

Is L25 5LY (Woolton) safe?

The area around L25 5LY records about 102 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near L25 5LY?

The median sale price around L25 5LY in Woolton is £266,000 (about £280 per square foot) based on 123 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near L25 5LY?

There are 11 schools close to L25 5LY, including Woolton Primary School (Good), Much Woolton Catholic Primary School (Good) and Bishop Martin Church of England Primary School, Woolton (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around L25 5LY?

L25 5LY scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 3,618 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents L25 5LY (Woolton) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Liverpool Garston covering L25 5LY is Maria Eagle (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Josie Mullen (Liberal Democrats).

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.