Postcode L5 9RF 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 140.2 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 Kirkdale South & Vauxhall is £32,280 per year. The nearest station is Sandhills, about 0.5 miles away. There are 5 primary and 1 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 2,641 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 8% most deprived areas in England.
Kirkdale South & Vauxhall has a very high crime rate, with approximately 140.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 23.1% 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.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from rail, approximately 281 ft away from L5 9RF.
Kirkdale South & Vauxhall near L5 9RF 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 |
| 1 mi | Moorfields | N/A | Walking directions to Moorfields |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 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 30 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near L5 9RF.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06 Mar 2026 | 6, Houlgrave Road, Liverpool, L5 9RQ | Terraced | Leasehold | £165,000 | |
| 04 Aug 2025 | 23, Houlgrave Road, Liverpool, L5 9RQ | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £270,000 | |
| 24 Oct 2025 | 34, Snowdon Lane, Liverpool, L5 9RA | Terraced | Freehold | £154,000 | |
| 24 Oct 2025 | 74, Snowdon Lane, Liverpool, L5 9RA | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £197,500 | |
| 07 Feb 2025 | 56, Snowdon Lane, Liverpool, L5 9RA | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £185,000 |
In the L5 9RF postcode area, located within Kirkdale South & Vauxhall, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of L5 9RF
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Beers Timber & Building Supplies Limited | 1 Boundary Street, Liverpool, L5 9UD | Walking directions to Beers Timber & Building Supplies Limited |
| 0.2 mi | W H Lung | Athol Street, Liverpool, L5 9TN | Walking directions to W H Lung |
| 0.3 mi | Eldonian Village Stores | Burlington Street, Liverpool, L3 6LG | Walking directions to Eldonian Village Stores |
| 0.3 mi | J Flemming and Sons | Eldon Street, Liverpool, L3 6BR | Walking directions to J Flemming and Sons |
| 0.3 mi | MP Food News & Wine Store | Liverpool, L5 7RZ | Walking directions to MP Food News & Wine Store |
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 9RF, 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 9RF records about 140 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.
The median sale price around L5 9RF 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 7 schools close to L5 9RF, including The Trinity Catholic Academy, Notre Dame Catholic Academy and Millstead School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to L5 9RF is Sandhills, about 859 m away.
L5 9RF scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 2,641 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 9RF 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.