Postcode L4 5SY 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 137.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.3× 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 0.7 miles away. There are 12 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.
Walton South has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 425 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 1% most deprived areas in England.
Walton South has a very high crime rate, with approximately 137.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 15.0% 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.
The average income per household in Walton South is £32,244 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 289 ft away from L4 5SY.
Walton South near L4 5SY 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 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 mi | Kirkdale | N/A | Walking directions to Kirkdale |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 5 | £183,000 | £130 |
| Terraced | 65 | £123,000 | £135 |
| Flats | 1 | £66,000 | £— |
Sale price
| Year | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near L4 5SY.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Aug 2025 | 45, Cowley Road, Liverpool, L4 5SY | Terraced | Freehold | £92,000 | |
| 30 Jan 2026 | 58, Cowley Road, Liverpool, L4 5SZ | Terraced | Freehold | £132,000 | |
| 02 Dec 2025 | 60, Cowley Road, Liverpool, L4 5SZ | Terraced | Freehold | £140,000 | |
| 08 May 2025 | 48, Cowley Road, Liverpool, L4 5SZ | Terraced | Freehold | £105,000 | |
| 21 Feb 2025 | 6, Cowley Road, Liverpool, L4 5SZ | Terraced | Freehold | £110,000 |
In the L4 5SY postcode area, located within Walton South, there are 12 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
10 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of L4 5SY
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Liver Mini Market | 108 County Road, Liverpool, L4 3QW | Walking directions to Liver Mini Market |
| 0.3 mi | Krakus | 84 County Road, Liverpool, L4 3QN | Walking directions to Krakus |
| 0.3 mi | Walton Market | 51 County Road, Liverpool, L4 3QA | Walking directions to Walton Market |
| 0.3 mi | Heron Foods | County Road, Liverpool, L4 3QL | Walking directions to Heron Foods |
| 0.3 mi | Super Market | County Road, Liverpool, L4 3QH | Walking directions to Super Market |
Annual council tax rates for Liverpool district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for L4 5SY, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Bernard Edward Packenham
County - Elected 4 May 2023
John William Jennings
County - Elected 4 May 2023
Dan Carden
Liverpool Walton - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around L4 5SY records about 138 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.
The median sale price around L4 5SY in Walton South is £125,000 (about £134 per square foot) based on 71 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 18 schools close to L4 5SY, including Gwladys Street Primary and Nursery School (Good), Arnot St Mary CofE Primary School (Good) and Alsop High School (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to L4 5SY is Kirkdale, about 1,135 m away.
L4 5SY scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 425 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Liverpool Walton covering L4 5SY 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).
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.