Postcode L5 2RB is located in a major urban area, within the Vauxhall ward of Liverpool in the North West region, and forms part of the Kirkdale South & Vauxhall area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 127.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.2× the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Kirkdale South & Vauxhall is £32,280 per year. The nearest station is Sandhills, about 0.5 miles away. There are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Canalside Park.
Kirkdale South & Vauxhall has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 173 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 1% most deprived areas in England.
Kirkdale South & Vauxhall has a very high crime rate, with approximately 127.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 67.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 53.0% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Kirkdale South & Vauxhall is £32,280 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 52 ft away from L5 2RB.
Kirkdale South & Vauxhall near L5 2RB has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Sandhills located about 0.5 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Sandhills | N/A | Walking directions to Sandhills |
| 0.9 mi | Bank Hall | N/A | Walking directions to Bank Hall |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Canalside Park | Medium | Walking directions to Canalside Park |
Based on 23 recent sales, the median property price is £145,000 (about £202 per square foot) in Vauxhall area, with individual transactions ranging from £39,706 up to £270,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 5 | £197,500 | £249 |
| Terraced | 9 | £165,000 | £228 |
| Flats | 9 | £72,500 | £107 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £74,000 | £93,000 | £129,000 |
| 2017 | £87,125 | £133,500 | £94,000 |
| 2018 | £89,750 | £125,000 | £123,500 |
| 2019 | £39,000 | £141,498 | £118,000 |
| 2020 | £44,000 | £185,000 | £114,500 |
| 2021 | £72,498 | £166,875 | £131,250 |
| 2022 | £77,500 | £150,000 | £149,125 |
| 2023 | £153,284 | £195,000 | £150,000 |
| 2024 | £124,950 | £193,000 | £165,500 |
| 2025 | £92,500 | £174,823 | £168,500 |
| 2026 | £72,500 | — | £172,500 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £143 | £136 | £160 |
| 2017 | £134 | £139 | £110 |
| 2018 | £154 | £170 | £130 |
| 2019 | £55 | £163 | £143 |
| 2020 | £92 | £132 | £134 |
| 2021 | £124 | £196 | £158 |
| 2022 | £105 | £139 | £203 |
| 2023 | £335 | £247 | £185 |
| 2024 | £208 | £218 | £211 |
| 2025 | £135 | £233 | £213 |
| 2026 | £107 | — | £238 |
There were 18 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near L5 2RB.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 May 2025 | 99, Stanley Road, Liverpool, L5 2PY | Other | Freehold | £2,000,000 | |
| 08 Oct 2025 | Apartment 15, 52, Heriot Street, Liverpool, L5 7AA | Flats | Leasehold | £127,950 | |
| 19 Mar 2025 | Apartment 26, 52, Heriot Street, Liverpool, L5 7AA | Flats | Leasehold | £123,000 | |
| 07 May 2025 | 15, Sterling Way, Liverpool, L5 2PT | Terraced | Freehold | £200,000 | |
| 21 Mar 2025 | 1, Sterling Way, Liverpool, L5 2PT | Terraced | Freehold | £200,000 |
In the L5 2RB postcode area, located within Kirkdale South & Vauxhall, there are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of L5 2RB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Lidl | Anderson Street, Liverpool, L5 5ES | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.2 mi | MP Food News & Wine Store | Liverpool, L5 7RZ | Walking directions to MP Food News & Wine Store |
| 0.2 mi | Kirkdale General Store | Lemon Street, Liverpool, L5 2PY | Walking directions to Kirkdale General Store |
| 0.2 mi | Sainsbury's | Great Homer Street, Liverpool, L5 5HX | Walking directions to Sainsbury's |
| 0.2 mi | Go local | Liverpool, L5 8TN | Walking directions to Go local |
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 L5 2RB, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Assen Assenov Christov
Vauxhall - Elected 4 May 2023
Lisa Gaughan
Vauxhall - Elected 4 May 2023
Kim Johnson
Liverpool Riverside - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around L5 2RB records about 127 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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, other crime and anti-social behaviour.
The median sale price around L5 2RB in Kirkdale South & Vauxhall is £145,000 (about £202 per square foot) based on 23 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 12 schools close to L5 2RB, including Notre Dame Catholic Academy, Our Lady Immaculate Catholic Primary School (Good) and The Trinity Catholic Academy. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to L5 2RB is Sandhills, about 785 m away.
L5 2RB scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 173 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Liverpool Riverside covering L5 2RB is Kim Johnson (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Assen Assenov Christov (Labour Party) and Lisa Gaughan (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.