Postcode L5 2SQ is located in a major urban area, within the Kirkdale East area 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 median sale price in Kirkdale East is £100,000 (around £138 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £76,000 and £135,000. The nearest station is Sandhills, about 0.5 miles away. There are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.
Kirkdale South & Vauxhall has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 727 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 2% most deprived areas in England.
Kirkdale South & Vauxhall has a very high crime rate, with approximately 241 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
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.
The average income per household in Kirkdale South & Vauxhall is £32,280 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 207 ft away from L5 2SQ.
Kirkdale South & Vauxhall near L5 2SQ 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 3 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Based on 33 recent sales, the median property price is £100,000 (about £138 per square foot) in Kirkdale East area, with individual transactions ranging from £17,000 up to £190,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 4 | £113,000 | £159 |
| Terraced | 25 | £105,000 | £136 |
| Flats | 4 | £54,500 | £92 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | £98,000 | £130,000 | £120,000 |
| 2026 | £54,500 | £113,000 | £125,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | £152 | £187 | £126 |
| 2026 | £92 | £159 | £157 |
There were 44 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near L5 2SQ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Feb 2026 | 4, Leison Street, Liverpool, L4 1YD | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £163,000 | |
| 24 Jul 2026 | 50, Kearsley Street, Liverpool, L4 4BL | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £64,000 | |
| 16 Jun 2025 | 46, Kearsley Street, Liverpool, L4 4BL | Terraced | Freehold | £86,000 | |
| 27 Jul 2026 | Apartment 144, Crete Tower, Jason Street, Liverpool, L5 5EB | Flats | Leasehold | £50,000 | |
| 26 Sept 2025 | Apartment 152, Crete Tower, Jason Street, Liverpool, L5 5EB | Flats | Leasehold | £56,000 |
In the L5 2SQ postcode area, located within Kirkdale South & Vauxhall, there are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Primary | St John's Catholic Primary School | Voluntary aided school | Outstanding Area360 rating. Inspected 19 Nov 2024. | |
| 0.3 mi | Secondary | Notre Dame Catholic Academy | Academy sponsor led | Requires improvement Ofsted rating. Inspected 24 May 2022. | |
| 0.3 mi | Primary | Our Lady Immaculate Catholic Primary School | Voluntary aided school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 11 Oct 2023. |
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of L5 2SQ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Kirkdale General Store | 99 Stanley Road, Liverpool, L5 2PY | Walking directions to Kirkdale General Store |
| 0.3 mi | Lidl | Anderson Street, Liverpool, L5 5ES | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.4 mi | MP Food News & Wine Store | Liverpool, L5 7RZ | Walking directions to MP Food News & Wine Store |
| 0.5 mi | Sainsbury's | 26 Jennifer Avenue, Liverpool, L5 5AA | Walking directions to Sainsbury's |
| 0.5 mi | Iceland | 162 - 200 Walton Road, Liverpool, L4 4AZ | Walking directions to Iceland |
Annual council tax rates for Liverpool district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for L5 2SQ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Tricia O'Brien
Kirkdale East - Elected 4 May 2023
Kim Johnson
Liverpool Riverside - Elected 4 Jul 2024
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, drugs and anti-social behaviour.
The median sale price around L5 2SQ in Kirkdale East is £100,000 (about £138 per square foot) based on 33 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 14 schools close to L5 2SQ, including St John's Catholic Primary School (Outstanding), Notre Dame Catholic Academy (Requires improvement) and Our Lady Immaculate Catholic Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to L5 2SQ is Sandhills, about 858 m away.
L5 2SQ scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 727 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 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).