Postcode L5 9RL is located in a major urban area, within the Kirkdale West ward of Liverpool in the North West region, and forms part of the Kirkdale North area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 262.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 2.4× the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Kirkdale North is £31,938 per year. The nearest station is Sandhills, about 0.1 miles away. There are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Canalside Park.
Kirkdale North has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 266 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 1% most deprived areas in England.
Kirkdale North has a very high crime rate, with approximately 262.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 40.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 44.8% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Kirkdale North is £31,938 per year.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 272 ft away from L5 9RL.
Kirkdale North near L5 9RL 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 0.1 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Sandhills | N/A | Walking directions to Sandhills |
| 0.6 mi | Bank Hall | N/A | Walking directions to Bank Hall |
| 0.9 mi | Kirkdale | N/A | Walking directions to Kirkdale |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Canalside Park | Medium | Walking directions to Canalside Park |
Based on 30 recent sales, the median property price is £139,475 (about £179 per square foot) in Kirkdale West area, with individual transactions ranging from £25,000 up to £285,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 3 | £265,000 | £250 |
| Semi-Detached | 7 | £206,000 | £205 |
| Terraced | 15 | £125,000 | £133 |
| Flats | 5 | £110,000 | £128 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £184,995 | £31,500 | £139,950 | £53,250 |
| 2017 | £185,000 | £125,998 | £130,000 | £60,500 |
| 2018 | £187,500 | £104,995 | £131,950 | £65,550 |
| 2019 | £166,750 | £106,595 | £100,000 | £54,000 |
| 2020 | £125,000 | £101,395 | £131,500 | £72,000 |
| 2021 | £207,800 | £108,000 | £160,000 | £75,000 |
| 2022 | — | £73,000 | £175,000 | £90,000 |
| 2023 | £153,000 | £115,045 | £185,000 | £87,000 |
| 2024 | £230,000 | £71,500 | £139,000 | £141,250 |
| 2025 | £245,000 | £110,000 | £187,500 | £125,000 |
| 2026 | £285,000 | £60,000 | £206,000 | £223,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £158 | £81 | £142 | £60 |
| 2017 | £160 | £149 | £148 | £74 |
| 2018 | £162 | £155 | £138 | £75 |
| 2019 | £172 | £171 | £144 | £61 |
| 2020 | £176 | £154 | £153 | £70 |
| 2021 | £182 | £154 | £184 | £83 |
| 2022 | — | £93 | £198 | £110 |
| 2023 | £129 | £92 | £193 | £112 |
| 2024 | £226 | £56 | £188 | £160 |
| 2025 | £226 | £154 | £195 | £135 |
| 2026 | £250 | £77 | £205 | £259 |
There were 32 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near L5 9RL.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 May 2026 | Apartment 115, Tobacco Wharf, 51, Commercial Road, Liverpool, L5 9XB | Flats | Leasehold | £175,000 | |
| 23 Mar 2026 | Apartment 85, Tobacco Wharf, 51, Commercial Road, Liverpool, L5 9XB | Flats | Leasehold | £90,000 | |
| 05 Dec 2025 | Apartment 82, Tobacco Wharf, 51, Commercial Road, Liverpool, L5 9XB | Flats | Leasehold | £110,000 | |
| 24 Nov 2025 | Apartment 55, Tobacco Wharf, 51, Commercial Road, Liverpool, L5 9XB | Flats | Leasehold | £90,000 | |
| 03 Nov 2025 | Apartment 91, Tobacco Wharf, 51, Commercial Road, Liverpool, L5 9XB | Flats | Leasehold | £91,500 |
In the L5 9RL postcode area, located within Kirkdale North, there are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of L5 9RL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Caddick Davies Motoring Solicitors | 24 Derby Road, Liverpool, L5 9PR | Walking directions to Caddick Davies Motoring Solicitors |
| 0.2 mi | MP Food News & Wine Store | Liverpool, L5 7RZ | Walking directions to MP Food News & Wine Store |
| 0.3 mi | Kirkdale General Store | Lemon Street, Liverpool, L5 2PY | Walking directions to Kirkdale General Store |
| 0.3 mi | Beers Timber & Building Supplies Limited | 1 Boundary Street, Liverpool, L5 9UD | Walking directions to Beers Timber & Building Supplies Limited |
| 0.4 mi | W H Lung | Athol Street, Liverpool, L5 9TN | Walking directions to W H Lung |
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 9RL, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Joe Hanson
Kirkdale West - Elected 4 May 2023
Kim Johnson
Liverpool Riverside - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around L5 9RL records about 262 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 public order.
The median sale price around L5 9RL in Kirkdale North is £139,475 (about £179 per square foot) based on 30 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 9 schools close to L5 9RL, including Notre Dame Catholic Academy, Kirkdale St Lawrence CofE VA Primary School (Good) and St John's Catholic Primary School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to L5 9RL is Sandhills, about 208 m away.
L5 9RL scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 266 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 9RL is Kim Johnson (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Joe Hanson (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.