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L4 2RL

St Ambrose Grove

Anfield

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Overview

Postcode L4 2RL is located in a major urban area, within the Anfield ward of Liverpool in the North West region, and forms part of the Anfield East area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 158.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.5× the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Anfield East is £35,318 per year. The nearest station is Kirkdale, about 1.5 miles away. There are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
158
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
12.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

10/10

Anfield East has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 10 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 1% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Anfield East has a very high crime rate, with approximately 158.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

12.8%

Approximately 12.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 14.0% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

2/10

The average income per household in Anfield East is £35,318 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 190 ft away from L4 2RL.

Flood risk

No risk

Anfield East near L4 2RL has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Kirkdale located about 1.5 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
321
Population density
9,610.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
78.58(+111%)
Drugs
27.59(+607%)
Criminal damage and arson
18(+100%)
Public order
16.2(+60%)
Other theft
4.2(-36%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
155
48.29%
Other White
55
17.13%
Other Asian
28
8.72%
Other
15
4.67%
Arab
13
4.05%
Total population: 321

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
61
24.9%
Level 4+ (Degree)
44
17.96%
Level 3 (A level)
36
14.69%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
33
13.47%
Other
29
11.84%
Total 16+ residents: 245

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
83
58.87%
Owns outright
22
15.6%
Other social rented
18
12.77%
Owns with a mortgage
12
8.51%
Other forms of private rent
5
3.55%
Total households: 141

Property prices in Anfield

Median price£125,000
Price per sq ft£136
Sales (last 12 months)79
Typical range (middle 50%)£98K – £165K

Based on 79 recent sales, the median property price is £125,000 (about £136 per square foot) in Anfield area, with individual transactions ranging from £41,500 up to £240,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Anfield over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached18£183,250£208
Terraced60£120,000£133
Flats1£41,500£71

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Anfield

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Anfield.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£101,000£45,000
2017£75,000£126,000£59,000
2018£70,000£115,000£70,000
2019£28,000£107,500£63,500
2020£126,500£68,000
2021£40,000£150,000£85,000
2022£39,999£150,000£100,000
2023£75,000£160,000£105,000
2024£39,975£150,000£110,000
2025£41,500£181,000£120,000
2026£225,000£125,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Anfield.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Anfield.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£107£54
2017£205£104£64
2018£44£123£76
2019£47£119£80
2020£138£80
2021£79£161£96
2022£77£180£111
2023£148£172£115
2024£81£182£113
2025£71£206£130
2026£282£134
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Anfield.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Anfield in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near L4 2RL.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near L4 2RL
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
06 Mar 20269, St Ambrose Grove, Liverpool, L4 2RLOtherFreehold£310,000
16 May 202515, St Ambrose Grove, Liverpool, L4 2RLTerracedFreehold£152,000
30 Apr 202537, St Ambrose Grove, Liverpool, L4 2RLTerracedFreehold£93,000
24 Mar 20259, St Ambrose Grove, Liverpool, L4 2RLTerracedFreehold£245,000
25 Feb 202523, St Ambrose Grove, Liverpool, L4 2RLOtherFreehold£275,000

Schools

In the L4 2RL postcode area, located within Anfield East, there are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for L4 2RL
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryAll Saints' Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Outstanding

0.2 miPrimaryAnfield Road Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.4 miPrimaryFour Oaks Community Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led

N/A

Local amenities

6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of L4 2RL

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for L4 2RL
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miAli'sAnfield Road, Liverpool, L4 0TJWalking directions to Ali's
0.3 miMorrisons DailyMiriam Road, Liverpool, L4 0SXWalking directions to Morrisons Daily
0.3 miFarmfoodsBarnes Street, Liverpool, L5 6SPWalking directions to Farmfoods
0.4 miAsda14 The Mall, Liverpool, L6 5DRWalking directions to Asda
0.4 miIcelandBarnes Street, Liverpool, L6 5LBWalking directions to Iceland

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 L4 2RL, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Billy Marrat

Anfield - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Lena Simic

Anfield - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Kim Johnson

Liverpool Riverside - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth WestUKD
DistrictLiverpoolE08000012
Parliamentary ConstituencyLiverpool RiversideE14001338
WardAnfieldE05015279
ParishLiverpool, unparished areaE43000166
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Anfield EastE02001365
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Liverpool 019CE01006547
Police ForceMerseyside
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about L4 2RL

Is L4 2RL (Anfield East) safe?

The area around L4 2RL records about 158 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.

What is the average house price near L4 2RL?

The median sale price around L4 2RL in Anfield East is £125,000 (about £136 per square foot) based on 79 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near L4 2RL?

There are 14 schools close to L4 2RL, including All Saints' Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School (Outstanding), Anfield Road Primary School (Good) and Four Oaks Community Primary School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around L4 2RL?

L4 2RL scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 10 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents L4 2RL (Anfield East) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Liverpool Riverside covering L4 2RL is Kim Johnson (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Billy Marrat (Labour Party) and Lena Simic (Labour Party).

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.