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L4 3SN

Smeaton Street

Kirkdale East

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Overview

Postcode L4 3SN is located in a major urban area, within the Kirkdale East ward 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 105.8 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 Kirkdale North is £31,938 per year. The nearest station is Kirkdale, about 0.2 miles away. There are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is South Park.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
106
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
66.3%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Medium

Deprivation level

10/10

Kirkdale North has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 325 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 1% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Kirkdale North has a very high crime rate, with approximately 105.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

66.3%

Approximately 66.3% 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.

Income level

1/10

The average income per household in Kirkdale North is £31,938 per year.

Noise Level

Medium

Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 289 ft away from L4 3SN.

Flood risk

No risk

Kirkdale North near L4 3SN 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 0.2 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for L4 3SN
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

Kirkdale

N/A

Walking directions to Kirkdale
0.5 mi

Bank Hall

N/A

Walking directions to Bank Hall
0.9 mi

Bootle Oriel Road

N/A

Walking directions to Bootle Oriel Road

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for L4 3SN
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miSouth ParkLargeWalking directions to South Park
0.5 miBreeze Hill (Millennium Green)SmallWalking directions to Breeze Hill (Millennium Green)

Area Profile

Population
383
Population density
13,161.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
53.18(+43%)
Drugs
12.14(+211%)
Criminal damage and arson
11.56(+29%)
Anti-social behaviour
9.83(-45%)
Public order
9.25(-9%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
297
77.14%
Other White
39
10.13%
African
17
4.42%
Other Asian
13
3.38%
Irish
5
1.3%
Total population: 385

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
122
40.13%
Level 4+ (Degree)
48
15.79%
Level 3 (A level)
43
14.14%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
38
12.5%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
36
11.84%
Total 16+ residents: 304

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
102
58.29%
Private landlord or letting agency
33
18.86%
Owns outright
16
9.14%
Social rents from council
14
8%
Owns with a mortgage
8
4.57%
Total households: 175

Property prices in Kirkdale East

Median price£120,000
Price per sq ft£127
Sales (last 12 months)28
Typical range (middle 50%)£83K – £151K

Based on 28 recent sales, the median property price is £120,000 (about £127 per square foot) in Kirkdale East area, with individual transactions ranging from £17,000 up to £188,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Kirkdale East over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached3£130,000£177
Terraced23£120,000£129
Flats2£17,500£31

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Kirkdale East

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Kirkdale East.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£102,000£50,000
2017£33,975£73,000£52,500
2018£54,975£90,000£61,250
2019£33,000£89,500£67,250
2020£33,500£63,250
2021£66,500£87,500
2022£66,500£87,000£91,750
2023£117,975£165,000£92,500
2024£73,500£145,000£99,950
2025£130,000£125,000
2026£17,500£135,000£133,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Kirkdale East.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Kirkdale East.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£131£53
2017£96£100£58
2018£76£133£68
2019£93£133£78
2020£70£89
2021£123£97
2022£126£140£104
2023£149£169£115
2024£126£170£106
2025£187£126
2026£31£177£165
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Kirkdale East.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Kirkdale East in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near L4 3SN.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near L4 3SN
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
05 Jun 20252, Cairo Street, Liverpool, L4 3UATerracedFreehold£90,000
28 Nov 202546, Ruskin Street, Liverpool, L4 3SLTerracedFreehold£105,000
26 Sept 202592, Chirkdale Street, Liverpool, L4 3SQTerracedFreehold£94,000
30 Apr 2025133, Delamore Street, Liverpool, L4 3STTerracedFreehold£113,000
24 Apr 202627, Selwyn Street, Liverpool, L4 3TNTerracedFreehold£188,000

Schools

In the L4 3SN postcode area, located within Kirkdale North, there are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for L4 3SN
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimarySt Francis de Sales Catholic Junior SchoolVoluntary aided school

Outstanding

0.3 miPrimarySt Francis de Sales Catholic Infant and Nursery SchoolVoluntary aided school

Outstanding

0.4 miPrimaryArnot St Mary CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary controlled school

Good

Local amenities

14 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of L4 3SN

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for L4 3SN
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miLondisBack Westminster Road, Liverpool, L4 4PGWalking directions to Londis
0.3 miHeron FoodsCounty Road, Liverpool, L4 3QLWalking directions to Heron Foods
0.3 miWalton Market51 County Road, Liverpool, L4 3QAWalking directions to Walton Market
0.3 miKrakus84 County Road, Liverpool, L4 3QNWalking directions to Krakus
0.3 miLiver Mini Market108 County Road, Liverpool, L4 3QWWalking directions to Liver Mini Market

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 3SN, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Tricia O'Brien

Kirkdale East - 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
WardKirkdale EastE05015309
ParishLiverpool, unparished areaE43000166
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Kirkdale NorthE02001360
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Liverpool 014AE01006699
Police ForceMerseyside
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about L4 3SN

Is L4 3SN (Kirkdale North) safe?

The area around L4 3SN records about 106 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, drugs and public order.

What is the average house price near L4 3SN?

The median sale price around L4 3SN in Kirkdale North is £120,000 (about £127 per square foot) based on 28 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near L4 3SN?

There are 15 schools close to L4 3SN, including St Francis de Sales Catholic Junior School (Outstanding), St Francis de Sales Catholic Infant and Nursery School (Outstanding) and Arnot St Mary CofE Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to L4 3SN?

The closest station to L4 3SN is Kirkdale, about 258 m away.

How deprived is the area around L4 3SN?

L4 3SN scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 325 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents L4 3SN (Kirkdale North) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Liverpool Riverside covering L4 3SN is Kim Johnson (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Tricia O'Brien (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.