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L4 4QU

Luton Grove

Kirkdale East

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Overview

Postcode L4 4QU 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 197.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.8× 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 0.6 miles away. There are 12 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Stanley Park.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
197
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
48.5%
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 165 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 1% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Kirkdale North has a very high crime rate, with approximately 197.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

48.5%

Approximately 48.5% 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 283 ft away from L4 4QU.

Flood risk

No risk

Kirkdale North near L4 4QU 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 0.6 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for L4 4QU
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.6 mi

Kirkdale

N/A

Walking directions to Kirkdale
0.7 mi

Bank Hall

N/A

Walking directions to Bank Hall
0.9 mi

Sandhills

N/A

Walking directions to Sandhills

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for L4 4QU
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miStanley ParkLargeWalking directions to Stanley Park

Area Profile

Population
309
Population density
6,602.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
77.02(+106%)
Shoplifting
67.31(+1065%)
Drugs
29.71(+662%)
Public order
29.11(+187%)
Anti-social behaviour
23.04(+28%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
230
74.92%
Other White
37
12.05%
Other Asian
12
3.91%
African
8
2.61%
Arab
5
1.63%
Total population: 307

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
87
38.16%
Level 4+ (Degree)
36
15.79%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
33
14.47%
Level 3 (A level)
27
11.84%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
21
9.21%
Total 16+ residents: 228

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
50
37.88%
Private landlord or letting agency
39
29.55%
Owns outright
17
12.88%
Social rents from council
14
10.61%
Owns with a mortgage
9
6.82%
Total households: 132

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 4QU.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near L4 4QU
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
03 Oct 202512, Luton Grove, Liverpool, L4 4LGTerracedFreehold£60,000
20 Jun 20252, Luton Grove, Liverpool, L4 4LGOtherFreehold£435,000
12 Jun 202537, Dylan Close, Liverpool, L4 4HPTerracedLeasehold£155,000
06 May 202543, Dylan Close, Liverpool, L4 4HPTerracedLeasehold£150,000
17 Feb 202518, Dylan Close, Liverpool, L4 4HPTerracedLeasehold£145,000

Schools

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

Nearby primary and secondary schools for L4 4QU
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimarySt John's Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Outstanding

0.3 miNot applicableEverton Free SchoolFree schools alternative provision

Good

0.5 miPrimaryGwladys Street Primary and Nursery SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

11 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of L4 4QU

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

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 4QU, 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 014DE01006703
Police ForceMerseyside
Postcode Introduced1984-10-01

Frequently asked questions about L4 4QU

Is L4 4QU (Kirkdale North) safe?

The area around L4 4QU records about 197 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 4QU?

The median sale price around L4 4QU 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 4QU?

There are 18 schools close to L4 4QU, including St John's Catholic Primary School (Outstanding), Everton Free School (Good) and Gwladys Street Primary and Nursery School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to L4 4QU?

The closest station to L4 4QU is Kirkdale, about 989 m away.

How deprived is the area around L4 4QU?

L4 4QU scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 165 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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