Postcode L2 5RQ 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 Central & Islington area. It has average deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 1,730 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 15.8× the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Central & Islington is £56,113 per year. The nearest station is Moorfields, about 0.1 miles away. There are 6 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 5 parks nearby, the closest small park is Chavasse Park.
Central & Islington has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 11,379 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 35% most deprived areas in England.
Central & Islington has a very high crime rate, with approximately 1,730 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 2.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 13.6% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Central & Islington is £56,113 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 255 ft away from L2 5RQ.
Central & Islington near L2 5RQ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Moorfields located about 0.1 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Moorfields | N/A | Walking directions to Moorfields |
| 0.2 mi | Liverpool James Street | N/A | Walking directions to Liverpool James Street |
| 0.4 mi | Liverpool Central | N/A | Walking directions to Liverpool Central |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Chavasse Park | Small | Walking directions to Chavasse Park |
| 0.3 mi | St John's Gardens | Small | Walking directions to St John's Gardens |
| 0.4 mi | Ukrainian Meadow | Small | Walking directions to Ukrainian Meadow |
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 45 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near L2 5RQ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Feb 2025 | Flat 20, 7, Victoria Street, Liverpool, L2 5QA | Flats | Leasehold | £83,500 | |
| 24 Sept 2025 | Apartment 32, 17, North John Street, Liverpool, L2 5AA | Flats | Leasehold | £70,000 | |
| 08 Aug 2025 | Apartment 33, 17, North John Street, Liverpool, L2 5AA | Flats | Leasehold | £85,000 | |
| 24 Mar 2025 | Apartment 26, 17, North John Street, Liverpool, L2 5AA | Flats | Leasehold | £105,000 | |
| 14 Feb 2025 | 11 - 15, North John Street, Liverpool, L2 5QY | Other | Leasehold | £140,500 |
In the L2 5RQ postcode area, located within Central & Islington, there are 6 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of L2 5RQ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Your Local | 31A Dale Street, Liverpool, L2 2HF | Walking directions to Your Local |
| 0.1 mi | Tesco Express | 11 Lord Street, Liverpool, L2 9SA | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.1 mi | Tesco Express | 57 Dale Street, Liverpool, L2 2HJ | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.1 mi | Sainsbury's Local | 42 Castle Street, Liverpool, L2 7LA | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.1 mi | Tesco Express | Stanley Street, Liverpool, L1 6DA | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
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 5RQ, 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 5RQ records about 1730 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 5RQ in Central & Islington is £130,000 (about £192 per square foot) based on 95 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 16 schools close to L2 5RQ, including Holy Cross Catholic Primary School (Good), St Vincent de Paul Catholic Primary School (Outstanding) and The City of Liverpool College (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to L2 5RQ is Moorfields, about 191 m away.
L2 5RQ scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 11,379 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 5RQ 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.