Postcode L4 3SW is located in a major urban area, within the Kirkdale East 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 154.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.4× 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 East is £100,000 (around £138 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £76,000 and £135,000. The nearest station is Kirkdale, about 0.2 miles away. There are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area.
Kirkdale North has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,357 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 7% most deprived areas in England.
Kirkdale North has a very high crime rate, with approximately 154.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 54.2% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near L4 3SW.
Kirkdale North near L4 3SW has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Kirkdale located about 0.2 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | Sandhills | N/A | Walking directions to Sandhills |
Based on 33 recent sales, the median property price is £100,000 (about £138 per square foot) in Kirkdale East area, with individual transactions ranging from £17,000 up to £190,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 4 | £113,000 | £159 |
| Terraced | 25 | £105,000 | £136 |
| Flats | 4 | £54,500 | £92 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | £98,000 | £130,000 | £120,000 |
| 2026 | £54,500 | £113,000 | £125,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | £152 | £187 | £126 |
| 2026 | £92 | £159 | £157 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near L4 3SW.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Jan 2026 | 6, Westminster Close, Liverpool, L4 1XB | Terraced | Freehold | £115,000 | |
| 24 Jul 2026 | 106, Ruskin Street, Liverpool, L4 3SL | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £91,000 | |
| 28 Nov 2025 | 46, Ruskin Street, Liverpool, L4 3SL | Terraced | Freehold | £105,000 | |
| 27 Mar 2026 | 41, Ruskin Street, Liverpool, L4 3SH | Terraced | Freehold | £116,000 | |
| 22 Sept 2025 | 51, Ruskin Street, Liverpool, L4 3SH | Terraced | Freehold | £39,000 |
In the L4 3SW postcode area, located within Kirkdale North, there are 10 primary and 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Primary | St Francis de Sales Catholic Junior School | Voluntary aided school | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 24 Feb 2026. | |
| 0.3 mi | Primary | Kirkdale St Lawrence CofE VA Primary School | Academy converter | Unrated Unrated. | |
| 0.3 mi | Primary | St Francis de Sales Catholic Infant and Nursery School | Voluntary aided school | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 5 Nov 2024. |
14 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of L4 3SW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Londis | Back Westminster Road, Liverpool, L4 4PG | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.2 mi | Heron Foods | 49A County Road, Liverpool, L4 3QA | Walking directions to Heron Foods |
| 0.2 mi | GoLocal | County Road, Liverpool, L4 3QH | Walking directions to GoLocal |
| 0.2 mi | Adam's Conveenience Store | 28 County Road, Liverpool, L4 3QH | Walking directions to Adam's Conveenience Store |
| 0.2 mi | Walton Market | 51 County Road, Liverpool, L4 3QA | Walking directions to Walton Market |
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 3SW, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Tricia O'Brien
Kirkdale East - Elected 4 May 2023
Kim Johnson
Liverpool Riverside - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around L4 3SW records about 154 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 criminal damage and arson.
The median sale price around L4 3SW in Kirkdale East is £100,000 (about £138 per square foot) based on 33 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 14 schools close to L4 3SW, including St Francis de Sales Catholic Junior School (Good), Kirkdale St Lawrence CofE VA Primary School and St Francis de Sales Catholic Infant and Nursery School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to L4 3SW is Kirkdale, about 360 m away.
L4 3SW scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 2,357 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 3SW is Kim Johnson (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Tricia O'Brien (Labour Party).