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L5 5EZ

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Vauxhall

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Overview

Postcode L5 5EZ 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 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 0.6 miles away. There are 11 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
38.3%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

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

38.3%

Approximately 38.3% 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.

Income level

1/10

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

Noise Level

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 226 ft away from L5 5EZ.

Flood risk

No risk

Kirkdale South & Vauxhall near L5 5EZ 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 0.6 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for L5 5EZ
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.6 mi

Sandhills

N/A

Walking directions to Sandhills
0.8 mi

Bank Hall

N/A

Walking directions to Bank Hall
0.9 mi

Kirkdale

N/A

Walking directions to Kirkdale

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
473
Population density
9,217.2 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
253
53.6%
Other White
85
18.01%
African
26
5.51%
Indian
25
5.3%
Other Asian
15
3.18%
Total population: 472

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
123
30.98%
No qualifications
96
24.18%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
57
14.36%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
49
12.34%
Level 3 (A level)
38
9.57%
Total 16+ residents: 397

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
126
50.81%
Other social rented
75
30.24%
Social rents from council
20
8.06%
Owns outright
16
6.45%
Owns with a mortgage
6
2.42%
Total households: 248

Property prices in Vauxhall

Median price£145,000
Price per sq ft£202
Sales (last 12 months)23
Typical range (middle 50%)£93K – £183K

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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Vauxhall over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached5£197,500£249
Terraced9£165,000£228
Flats9£72,500£107

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Vauxhall

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Vauxhall.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Vauxhall.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Vauxhall.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Vauxhall.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Vauxhall in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 40 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near L5 5EZ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near L5 5EZ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
09 Apr 2026Apartment 123, Candia Tower, Jason Street, Liverpool, L5 5ENFlatsLeasehold£55,000
18 Dec 2025Apartment 94, Candia Tower, Jason Street, Liverpool, L5 5ENFlatsLeasehold£39,706
20 Nov 2025Apartment 142, Candia Tower, Jason Street, Liverpool, L5 5ENFlatsLeasehold£46,000
17 Oct 2025Apartment 14, Candia Tower, Jason Street, Liverpool, L5 5ENFlatsLeasehold£50,000
26 Sept 2025Apartment 152, Crete Tower, Jason Street, Liverpool, L5 5EBFlatsLeasehold£56,000

Schools

In the L5 5EZ postcode area, located within Kirkdale South & Vauxhall, there are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for L5 5EZ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryOur Lady Immaculate Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.2 miSecondaryNotre Dame Catholic AcademyAcademy sponsor led

N/A

0.3 miPrimaryThe Beacon Church of England Primary SchoolAcademy converter

N/A

Local amenities

4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of L5 5EZ

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

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 5EZ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Assen Assenov Christov

Vauxhall - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Lisa Gaughan

Vauxhall - 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
WardVauxhallE05015330
ParishLiverpool, unparished areaE43000166
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Kirkdale South & VauxhallE02001368
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Liverpool 022GE01034399
Police ForceMerseyside
Postcode Introduced2002-06-01

Frequently asked questions about L5 5EZ

Is L5 5EZ (Kirkdale South & Vauxhall) safe?

The area around L5 5EZ 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 5EZ?

The median sale price around L5 5EZ in Kirkdale South & Vauxhall is £145,000 (about £202 per square foot) based on 23 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near L5 5EZ?

There are 16 schools close to L5 5EZ, including Our Lady Immaculate Catholic Primary School (Good), Notre Dame Catholic Academy and The Beacon Church of England Primary School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to L5 5EZ?

The closest station to L5 5EZ is Sandhills, about 1,015 m away.

How deprived is the area around L5 5EZ?

L5 5EZ 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 5EZ (Kirkdale South & Vauxhall) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Liverpool Riverside covering L5 5EZ 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).

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.