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L4 5QW

Olney Street

County

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Overview

Postcode L4 5QW is located in a major urban area, within the County ward of Liverpool in the North West region, and forms part of the Walton Hall area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 176.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.6× the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Walton Hall is £36,840 per year. The nearest station is Kirkdale, about 0.6 miles away. There are 12 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Breeze Hill (Millennium Green).

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
177
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
19.4%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

10/10

Walton Hall has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 676 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 2% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Walton Hall has a very high crime rate, with approximately 176.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

19.4%

Approximately 19.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 24.9% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

2/10

The average income per household in Walton Hall is £36,840 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 227 ft away from L4 5QW.

Flood risk

No risk

Walton Hall near L4 5QW 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 4 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for L4 5QW
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.6 mi

Kirkdale

N/A

Walking directions to Kirkdale
0.7 mi

Walton (Merseyside)

N/A

Walking directions to Walton (Merseyside)
0.9 mi

Rice Lane

N/A

Walking directions to Rice Lane

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for L4 5QW
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.1 miBreeze Hill (Millennium Green)SmallWalking directions to Breeze Hill (Millennium Green)

Area Profile

Population
196
Population density
10,888.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
71.76(+92%)
Drugs
28.55(+632%)
Criminal damage and arson
24.69(+175%)
Shoplifting
24.69(+327%)
Public order
19.29(+90%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
145
74.36%
Other White
19
9.74%
African
10
5.13%
Other
8
4.1%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
4
2.05%
Total population: 195

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
51
34%
Level 4+ (Degree)
37
24.67%
Level 3 (A level)
23
15.33%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
15
10%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
13
8.67%
Total 16+ residents: 150

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
47
50.54%
Other social rented
16
17.2%
Owns outright
14
15.05%
Owns with a mortgage
12
12.9%
Social rents from council
2
2.15%
Total households: 93

Property prices in County

Median price£125,000
Price per sq ft£134
Sales (last 12 months)71
Typical range (middle 50%)£105K – £153K

Based on 71 recent sales, the median property price is £125,000 (about £134 per square foot) in County area, with individual transactions ranging from £32,000 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 County over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached5£183,000£130
Terraced65£123,000£135
Flats1£66,000£—

10-year price trendmedian sale price in County

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in County.
YearSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£122,000£57,000
2017£93,500£55,000
2018£147,000£61,000
2019£118,000£65,000
2020£111,000£69,250
2021£152,500£85,000
2022£155,500£90,000
2023£140,000£95,000
2024£164,000£95,125
2025£201,500£122,500
2026£147,000£120,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in County.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in County.
YearSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£121£67
2017£76£64
2018£142£72
2019£97£74
2020£105£79
2021£115£94
2022£125£108
2023£131£108
2024£144£106
2025£130£129
2026£153£139
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in County.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near L4 5QW.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near L4 5QW
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
08 Dec 202587, Olney Street, Liverpool, L4 5QWTerracedFreehold£105,000
10 Jun 202556, Olney Street, Liverpool, L4 5QWTerracedFreehold£90,000
10 Jun 2025107, Makin Street, Liverpool, L4 5QFTerracedFreehold£81,000
11 Apr 20254, Cromwell Road, Liverpool, L4 5RATerracedFreehold£66,500
05 Feb 202679, Breeze Hill, Liverpool, L9 1DZTerracedFreehold£102,000

Schools

In the L4 5QW postcode area, located within Walton Hall, there are 12 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for L4 5QW
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miSecondaryHillside High SchoolAcademy sponsor led

Good

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

Outstanding

0.3 miPrimarySt Francis de Sales Catholic Junior SchoolVoluntary aided school

Outstanding

Local amenities

6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of L4 5QW

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for L4 5QW
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miLiver Mini Market108 County Road, Liverpool, L4 3QWWalking directions to Liver Mini Market
0.4 miKrakus84 County Road, Liverpool, L4 3QNWalking directions to Krakus
0.4 miWalton Market51 County Road, Liverpool, L4 3QAWalking directions to Walton Market
0.4 miAldiClock Tower Drive, Liverpool, L9 1ETWalking directions to Aldi
0.5 miHeron FoodsCounty Road, Liverpool, L4 3QLWalking directions to Heron Foods

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 5QW, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Bernard Edward Packenham

County - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

John William Jennings

County - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Dan Carden

Liverpool Walton - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth WestUKD
DistrictLiverpoolE08000012
Parliamentary ConstituencyLiverpool WaltonE14001339
WardCountyE05015292
ParishLiverpool, unparished areaE43000166
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Walton HallE02001355
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Liverpool 009EE01006705
Police ForceMerseyside
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about L4 5QW

Is L4 5QW (Walton Hall) safe?

The area around L4 5QW records about 177 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.

What is the average house price near L4 5QW?

The median sale price around L4 5QW in Walton Hall is £125,000 (about £134 per square foot) based on 71 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near L4 5QW?

There are 19 schools close to L4 5QW, including Hillside High School (Good), St Francis de Sales Catholic Infant and Nursery School (Outstanding) and St Francis de Sales Catholic Junior School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to L4 5QW?

The closest station to L4 5QW is Kirkdale, about 902 m away.

How deprived is the area around L4 5QW?

L4 5QW scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 676 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents L4 5QW (Walton Hall) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Liverpool Walton covering L4 5QW is Dan Carden (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Bernard Edward Packenham (Labour Party) and John William Jennings (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.