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L4 4NU

Barlow Street

Kirkdale East

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Overview

Postcode L4 4NU 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 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 nearest station is Kirkdale, about 0.4 miles away. There are 12 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
154
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
37.7%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

10/10

Kirkdale North has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,276 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 4% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Kirkdale North has a very high crime rate, with approximately 154.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

37.7%

Approximately 37.7% 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

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 326 ft away from L4 4NU.

Flood risk

No risk

Kirkdale North near L4 4NU 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 0.4 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for L4 4NU
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.4 mi

Kirkdale

N/A

Walking directions to Kirkdale
0.6 mi

Bank Hall

N/A

Walking directions to Bank Hall
0.9 mi

Sandhills

N/A

Walking directions to Sandhills

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
462
Population density
5,093.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
66.71(+79%)
Drugs
20.77(+433%)
Criminal damage and arson
17.62(+96%)
Public order
15.1(+49%)
Other theft
8.81(+33%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
335
72.67%
Other White
31
6.72%
Chinese
30
6.51%
Other Asian
20
4.34%
African
12
2.6%
Total population: 461

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
118
32.07%
Level 4+ (Degree)
82
22.28%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
54
14.67%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
44
11.96%
Level 3 (A level)
44
11.96%
Total 16+ residents: 368

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
66
30.7%
Private landlord or letting agency
62
28.84%
Owns with a mortgage
35
16.28%
Owns outright
32
14.88%
Social rents from council
15
6.98%
Total households: 215

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 4NU.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near L4 4NU
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
29 Jul 20252, Barlow Street, Liverpool, L4 4NUTerracedLeasehold£120,000
12 Aug 2025163, Westminster Road, Liverpool, L4 4LRTerracedFreehold£122,500
10 Oct 2025205, Walton Road, Liverpool, L4 4AJOtherFreehold£10,000
10 Oct 2025205, Walton Road, Liverpool, L4 4AJOtherLeasehold£75,000
29 May 202512, Bradewell Street, Liverpool, L4 4NDSemi-DetachedLeasehold£130,000

Schools

In the L4 4NU postcode area, located within Kirkdale North, there are 12 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for L4 4NU
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miNot applicableEverton Free SchoolFree schools alternative provision

Good

0.2 miPrimarySt John's Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Outstanding

0.4 miPrimaryKirkdale St Lawrence CofE VA Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

12 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of L4 4NU

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for L4 4NU
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miLondisBack Westminster Road, Liverpool, L4 4PGWalking directions to Londis
0.1 miFarmfoods222-228 Walton Road, Liverpool, L4 4BBWalking directions to Farmfoods
0.1 miIcelandChristopher Street, Liverpool, L4 4AZWalking directions to Iceland
0.1 miBest-one250 Walton Road, Liverpool, L4 4BEWalking directions to Best-one
0.1 miAldiSalop Street, Liverpool, L4 4QRWalking directions to Aldi

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 4NU, 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 014BE01006701
Police ForceMerseyside
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about L4 4NU

Is L4 4NU (Kirkdale North) safe?

The area around L4 4NU 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 public order.

What is the average house price near L4 4NU?

The median sale price around L4 4NU 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 4NU?

There are 20 schools close to L4 4NU, including Everton Free School (Good), St John's Catholic Primary School (Outstanding) and Kirkdale St Lawrence CofE VA Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to L4 4NU?

The closest station to L4 4NU is Kirkdale, about 658 m away.

How deprived is the area around L4 4NU?

L4 4NU scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,276 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents L4 4NU (Kirkdale North) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Liverpool Riverside covering L4 4NU 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.