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L4 5RL

Walton Lane

County

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Overview

Postcode L4 5RL is located in a major urban area, within the County ward of Liverpool in the North West region, and forms part of the Walton South area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 197.7 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 Walton South is £32,244 per year. The nearest station is Kirkdale, about 0.8 miles away. There are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
198
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
0.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

10/10

Walton South has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 354 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 1% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Walton South has a very high crime rate, with approximately 197.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0.8%

Approximately 0.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 20.4% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

1/10

The average income per household in Walton South is £32,244 per year.

Noise Level

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 27 ft away from L4 5RL.

Flood risk

No risk

Walton South near L4 5RL 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 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for L4 5RL
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.8 mi

Kirkdale

N/A

Walking directions to Kirkdale

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
297
Population density
13,500 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
96.14(+158%)
Public order
26.95(+166%)
Drugs
25.16(+545%)
Criminal damage and arson
13.48(+50%)
Anti-social behaviour
10.78(-40%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
261
87.58%
Other White
11
3.69%
Other Asian
10
3.36%
Chinese
4
1.34%
Irish
4
1.34%
Total population: 298

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
84
34.57%
Level 3 (A level)
43
17.7%
Level 4+ (Degree)
39
16.05%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
37
15.23%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
22
9.05%
Total 16+ residents: 243

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
56
43.08%
Private landlord or letting agency
38
29.23%
Owns with a mortgage
31
23.85%
Other forms of private rent
4
3.08%
Social rents from council
1
0.77%
Total households: 130

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 5RL.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near L4 5RL
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
31 Mar 2025345, Walton Lane, Liverpool, L4 5RLTerracedFreehold£130,000
05 Jan 202630, Swanston Avenue, Liverpool, L4 5TATerracedFreehold£87,000
27 Feb 20262, Nansen Grove, Liverpool, L4 5TBTerracedFreehold£32,000
19 Feb 202620, Shepston Avenue, Liverpool, L4 5SUTerracedFreehold£115,000
12 Jun 202519, Shepston Avenue, Liverpool, L4 5SUTerracedFreehold£127,000

Schools

In the L4 5RL postcode area, located within Walton South, there are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for L4 5RL
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryGwladys Street Primary and Nursery SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.3 miSecondaryAlsop High SchoolAcademy sponsor led

Requires improvement

0.3 miPrimaryArnot St Mary CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary controlled school

Good

Local amenities

7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of L4 5RL

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for L4 5RL
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.4 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 miHeron FoodsCounty Road, Liverpool, L4 3QLWalking directions to Heron Foods
0.4 miSuper MarketCounty Road, Liverpool, L4 3QHWalking directions to Super 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 5RL, 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 SouthE02001358
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Liverpool 012BE01006614
Police ForceMerseyside
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about L4 5RL

Is L4 5RL (Walton South) safe?

The area around L4 5RL records about 198 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 5RL?

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

What schools are near L4 5RL?

There are 17 schools close to L4 5RL, including Gwladys Street Primary and Nursery School (Good), Alsop High School (Requires improvement) and Arnot St Mary CofE Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to L4 5RL?

The closest station to L4 5RL is Kirkdale, about 1,296 m away.

How deprived is the area around L4 5RL?

L4 5RL scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 354 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents L4 5RL (Walton South) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Liverpool Walton covering L4 5RL 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.