Postcode L5 9XN is located in a major urban area, within the Waterfront North 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 0.2 miles away. There are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
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 88.3% 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.
The average income per household in Kirkdale South & Vauxhall is £32,280 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 40 ft away from L5 9XN.
Kirkdale South & Vauxhall near L5 9XN has medium flood risk (between 1% and 3.3% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Sandhills located about 0.2 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 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 |
Based on 33 recent sales, the median property price is £170,000 (about £285 per square foot) in Waterfront North area, with individual transactions ranging from £143,500 up to £525,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flats | 33 | £170,000 | £285 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats |
|---|---|
| 2016 | £162,475 |
| 2017 | £167,000 |
| 2018 | £201,500 |
| 2019 | £195,000 |
| 2020 | £210,531 |
| 2021 | £266,000 |
| 2022 | £310,000 |
| 2023 | £235,000 |
| 2024 | £240,000 |
| 2025 | £230,000 |
| 2026 | £196,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats |
|---|---|
| 2016 | £187 |
| 2017 | £180 |
| 2018 | £199 |
| 2019 | £302 |
| 2020 | £320 |
| 2021 | £220 |
| 2022 | £230 |
| 2023 | £238 |
| 2024 | £224 |
| 2025 | £249 |
| 2026 | £230 |
In the L5 9XN postcode area, located within Kirkdale South & Vauxhall, there are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of L5 9XN
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Caddick Davies Motoring Solicitors | 24 Derby Road, Liverpool, L5 9PR | Walking directions to Caddick Davies Motoring Solicitors |
| 0.4 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 9XN, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Dave Hanratty
Waterfront North - Elected 4 May 2023
Kim Johnson
Liverpool Riverside - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around L5 9XN 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 9XN in Kirkdale South & Vauxhall is £170,000 (about £285 per square foot) based on 33 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 5 schools close to L5 9XN, including Kirkdale St Lawrence CofE VA Primary School (Good), St John's Catholic Primary School (Outstanding) and Notre Dame Catholic Academy. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to L5 9XN is Sandhills, about 324 m away.
L5 9XN 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 9XN is Kim Johnson (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Dave Hanratty (Labour and Co-operative 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.