Postcode L4 1RB is located in a major urban area, within the Kirkdale West area 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 181.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.7× the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Kirkdale North is £31,938 per year. The median sale price in Kirkdale West is £161,500 (around £180 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £122,500 and £220,000. The nearest station is Bank Hall, about 0.3 miles away. There are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.
Kirkdale North has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 648 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 2% most deprived areas in England.
Kirkdale North has a very high crime rate, with approximately 181.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 21.6% 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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 145 ft away from L4 1RB.
Kirkdale North near L4 1RB 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 0.3 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Bank Hall | N/A | Walking directions to Bank Hall |
| 0.4 mi | Sandhills | N/A | Walking directions to Sandhills |
| 0.5 mi | Kirkdale | N/A | Walking directions to Kirkdale |
Based on 28 recent sales, the median property price is £161,500 (about £180 per square foot) in Kirkdale West area, with individual transactions ranging from £30,000 up to £285,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 3 | £265,000 | £250 |
| Semi-Detached | 10 | £209,000 | £200 |
| Terraced | 8 | £155,500 | £157 |
| Flats | 7 | £110,000 | £97 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £184,995 | £31,500 | £139,950 | £53,250 |
| 2017 | £185,000 | £125,998 | £130,000 | £60,500 |
| 2018 | £187,500 | £104,995 | £131,950 | £65,550 |
| 2019 | £166,750 | £106,595 | £100,000 | £54,000 |
| 2020 | £125,000 | £101,395 | £131,500 | £72,000 |
| 2021 | £207,800 | £108,000 | £160,000 | £75,000 |
| 2022 | — | £73,000 | £175,000 | £90,000 |
| 2023 | £153,000 | £115,045 | £185,000 | £87,000 |
| 2024 | £230,000 | £71,500 | £139,000 | £141,250 |
| 2025 | £245,000 | £110,000 | £187,500 | £125,000 |
| 2026 | £285,000 | £60,000 | £213,000 | £191,500 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £158 | £81 | £142 | £60 |
| 2017 | £160 | £149 | £148 | £74 |
| 2018 | £162 | £155 | £138 | £75 |
| 2019 | £172 | £171 | £144 | £61 |
| 2020 | £176 | £154 | £153 | £70 |
| 2021 | £182 | £154 | £184 | £83 |
| 2022 | — | £93 | £198 | £110 |
| 2023 | £129 | £92 | £193 | £112 |
| 2024 | £226 | £56 | £188 | £160 |
| 2025 | £226 | £154 | £195 | £135 |
| 2026 | £250 | £77 | £200 | £219 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near L4 1RB.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Jul 2026 | 18, Briar Street, Liverpool, L4 1RB | Terraced | Leasehold | £95,000 | |
| 20 Aug 2025 | 6, Briar Street, Liverpool, L4 1RB | Terraced | Leasehold | £75,000 | |
| 08 Jun 2026 | 9, Wulstan Street, Liverpool, L4 1RA | Terraced | Leasehold | £130,000 | |
| 22 Apr 2026 | 9, Wulstan Street, Liverpool, L4 1RA | Terraced | Leasehold | £94,000 | |
| 12 Aug 2025 | 19, Wulstan Street, Liverpool, L4 1RA | Semi-Detached | Leasehold | £90,000 |
In the L4 1RB postcode area, located within Kirkdale North, there are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Primary | Kirkdale St Lawrence CofE VA Primary School | Academy converter | Unrated Unrated. | |
| 0.3 mi | Primary | St John's Catholic Primary School | Voluntary aided school | Outstanding Area360 rating. Inspected 19 Nov 2024. | |
| 0.6 mi | Secondary | Notre Dame Catholic Academy | Academy sponsor led | Requires improvement Ofsted rating. Inspected 24 May 2022. |
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of L4 1RB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Kirkdale General Store | 99 Stanley Road, Liverpool, L5 2PY | Walking directions to Kirkdale General Store |
| 0.5 mi | Caddick Davies Motoring Solicitors | 24 Derby Road, Liverpool, L5 9PR | Walking directions to Caddick Davies Motoring Solicitors |
| 0.5 mi | Londis | Back Westminster Road, Liverpool, L4 4PG | Walking directions to Londis |
Annual council tax rates for Liverpool district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for L4 1RB, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Joe Hanson
Kirkdale West - Elected 4 May 2023
Kim Johnson
Liverpool Riverside - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around L4 1RB records about 182 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 L4 1RB in Kirkdale West is £161,500 (about £180 per square foot) based on 28 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 14 schools close to L4 1RB, including Kirkdale St Lawrence CofE VA Primary School, St John's Catholic Primary School (Outstanding) and Notre Dame Catholic Academy (Requires improvement). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to L4 1RB is Bank Hall, about 482 m away.
L4 1RB scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 648 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 L4 1RB is Kim Johnson (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Joe Hanson (Labour Party).