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L5 2SQ

Whittle Street

Kirkdale East

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Overview

Postcode L5 2SQ 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 South & Vauxhall area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 241 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 2.2× 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 13 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
241
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
31.9%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

10/10

Kirkdale South & Vauxhall has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 116 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 South & Vauxhall has a very high crime rate, with approximately 241 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

31.9%

Approximately 31.9% 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.

Income level

1/10

The average income per household in Kirkdale South & Vauxhall is £32,280 per year.

Noise Level

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 207 ft away from L5 2SQ.

Flood risk

No risk

Kirkdale South & Vauxhall near L5 2SQ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Sandhills located about 0.5 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for L5 2SQ
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.5 mi

Sandhills

N/A

Walking directions to Sandhills
0.6 mi

Bank Hall

N/A

Walking directions to Bank Hall
0.8 mi

Kirkdale

N/A

Walking directions to Kirkdale

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
260
Population density
3,857.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
76.92(+106%)
Drugs
59.31(+1421%)
Anti-social behaviour
43.56(+143%)
Public order
36.14(+257%)
Shoplifting
26.88(+365%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
200
77.22%
Other White
18
6.95%
Indian
9
3.47%
African
9
3.47%
Other Asian
7
2.7%
Total population: 259

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
74
36.1%
Level 4+ (Degree)
55
26.83%
Level 3 (A level)
25
12.2%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
19
9.27%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
15
7.32%
Total 16+ residents: 205

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
35
29.41%
Other social rented
28
23.53%
Owns outright
25
21.01%
Private landlord or letting agency
17
14.29%
Social rents from council
10
8.4%
Total households: 119

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 L5 2SQ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near L5 2SQ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
11 Apr 202519, Smith Street, Liverpool, L5 2PATerracedFreehold£160,000
19 Feb 20264, Leison Street, Liverpool, L4 1YDSemi-DetachedFreehold£163,000
01 May 202521, Smith Place, Liverpool, L5 2SLTerracedFreehold£34,564
16 Jun 202546, Kearsley Street, Liverpool, L4 4BLTerracedFreehold£86,000
26 Sept 2025Apartment 152, Crete Tower, Jason Street, Liverpool, L5 5EBFlatsLeasehold£56,000

Schools

In the L5 2SQ postcode area, located within Kirkdale South & Vauxhall, there are 13 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for L5 2SQ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimarySt John's Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Outstanding

0.3 miSecondaryNotre Dame Catholic AcademyAcademy sponsor led

N/A

0.3 miPrimaryOur Lady Immaculate Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of L5 2SQ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for L5 2SQ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miKirkdale General StoreLemon Street, Liverpool, L5 2PYWalking directions to Kirkdale General Store
0.3 miLidlAnderson Street, Liverpool, L5 5ESWalking directions to Lidl
0.4 miMP Food News & Wine StoreLiverpool, L5 7RZWalking directions to MP Food News & Wine Store
0.5 miSainsbury'sGreat Homer Street, Liverpool, L5 5HXWalking directions to Sainsbury's
0.5 miIcelandChristopher Street, Liverpool, L4 4AZWalking directions to Iceland

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 L5 2SQ, 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 South & VauxhallE02001368
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Liverpool 022GE01034399
Police ForceMerseyside
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about L5 2SQ

Is L5 2SQ (Kirkdale South & Vauxhall) safe?

The area around L5 2SQ records about 241 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, other crime and anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near L5 2SQ?

The median sale price around L5 2SQ in Kirkdale South & Vauxhall is £120,000 (about £127 per square foot) based on 28 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near L5 2SQ?

There are 17 schools close to L5 2SQ, including St John's Catholic Primary School (Outstanding), Notre Dame Catholic Academy and Our Lady Immaculate Catholic Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to L5 2SQ?

The closest station to L5 2SQ is Sandhills, about 858 m away.

How deprived is the area around L5 2SQ?

L5 2SQ scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 116 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents L5 2SQ (Kirkdale South & Vauxhall) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Liverpool Riverside covering L5 2SQ is Kim Johnson (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Tricia O'Brien (Labour Party).

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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.