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L6 1AP

Erskine Street

Brownlow Hill

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Overview

Postcode L6 1AP is located in a major urban area, within the Brownlow Hill ward of Liverpool in the North West region, and forms part of the Edge Hill area. It has average deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 261.6 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 Edge Hill is £36,476 per year. The nearest station is Liverpool Lime Street, about 0.7 miles away. There are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 5 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Kensington Park.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
262
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
38.5%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

6/10

Edge Hill has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 11,477 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 35% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Edge Hill has a very high crime rate, with approximately 261.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

38.5%

Approximately 38.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 35.8% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

2/10

The average income per household in Edge Hill is £36,476 per year.

Noise Level

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 65 ft away from L6 1AP.

Flood risk

No risk

Edge Hill near L6 1AP has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Liverpool Lime Street located about 0.7 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for L6 1AP
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.7 mi

Liverpool Lime Street

N/A

Walking directions to Liverpool Lime Street
0.8 mi

Liverpool Central

N/A

Walking directions to Liverpool Central
0.9 mi

Edge Hill

N/A

Walking directions to Edge Hill

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for L6 1AP
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miKensington ParkMediumWalking directions to Kensington Park
0.3 miGrant GardensSmallWalking directions to Grant Gardens
0.3 miPhythian ParkSmallWalking directions to Phythian Park

Area Profile

Population
906
Population density
7,577.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
121.92(+227%)
Public order
34.11(+237%)
Drugs
32.66(+737%)
Anti-social behaviour
24.67(+37%)
Other theft
22.5(+241%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
375
41.25%
Chinese
255
28.05%
Other Asian
54
5.94%
Indian
43
4.73%
Other White
41
4.51%
Total population: 909

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 3 (A level)
342
39.68%
Level 4+ (Degree)
211
24.48%
No qualifications
153
17.75%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
49
5.68%
Other
49
5.68%
Total 16+ residents: 862

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
80
42.78%
Other social rented
56
29.95%
Owns outright
19
10.16%
Social rents from council
16
8.56%
Owns with a mortgage
8
4.28%
Total households: 187

Property prices in Brownlow Hill

Median price£120,000
Price per sq ft£162
Sales (last 12 months)7
Typical range (middle 50%)£103K – £131K

Based on 7 recent sales, the median property price is £120,000 (about £162 per square foot) in Brownlow Hill area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £135,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Brownlow Hill over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Terraced1£135,000£237
Flats6£115,750£156

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Brownlow Hill

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Brownlow Hill.
YearFlats
2016£103,500
2017£69,950
2018£105,000
2019£66,995
2020£77,495
2021£115,000
2022£118,125
2023£69,250
2024£118,000
2025£134,998
2026£93,750
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Brownlow Hill.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Brownlow Hill.
YearFlats
2016£174
2017£260
2018£177
2019£160
2020£176
2021£205
2022£178
2023£200
2024£196
2025£204
2026£148
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Brownlow Hill.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Brownlow Hill in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 24 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near L6 1AP.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near L6 1AP
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
06 May 202615, Gilmartin Grove, Liverpool, L6 1EGFlatsLeasehold£64,500
30 Oct 20259, Gilmartin Grove, Liverpool, L6 1EGFlatsLeasehold£95,000
19 Mar 202520, Gilmartin Grove, Liverpool, L6 1EGFlatsLeasehold£105,000
07 May 20258, Low Wood Street, Liverpool, L6 1ENTerracedFreehold£129,000
28 Mar 20251, Winter Street, Liverpool, L6 1EHDetachedFreehold£170,000

Schools

In the L6 1AP postcode area, located within Edge Hill, there are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for L6 1AP
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimarySacred Heart Catholic Primary School and NurseryVoluntary aided school

Good

0.4 miNurseryEverton Nursery School and Family CentreLocal authority nursery school

Outstanding

0.4 miNot applicableUniversity of LiverpoolHigher education institutions

Requires improvement

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of L6 1AP

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for L6 1AP
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miTesco Express63 Prescot Street, Liverpool, L7 8UHWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.1 miSparHarper Street, Liverpool, L7 8ULWalking directions to Spar
0.1 miMohan Mini MarketKensington, Liverpool, L7 8XBWalking directions to Mohan Mini Market
0.2 miEmilia's9 Moss Street, Liverpool, L6 1AGWalking directions to Emilia's
0.2 miBest-oneLiverpool, L3 8JDWalking directions to Best-one

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 L6 1AP, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Heather Westhead

Brownlow Hill - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Tom Cardwell

Brownlow Hill - 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
WardBrownlow HillE05015283
ParishLiverpool, unparished areaE43000166
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Edge HillE02001377
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Liverpool 031BE01006747
Police ForceMerseyside
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about L6 1AP

Is L6 1AP (Edge Hill) safe?

The area around L6 1AP 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.

What is the average house price near L6 1AP?

The median sale price around L6 1AP in Edge Hill is £120,000 (about £162 per square foot) based on 7 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near L6 1AP?

There are 20 schools close to L6 1AP, including Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School and Nursery (Good), Everton Nursery School and Family Centre (Outstanding) and University of Liverpool (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to L6 1AP?

The closest station to L6 1AP is Liverpool Lime Street, about 1,089 m away.

How deprived is the area around L6 1AP?

L6 1AP scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 11,477 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents L6 1AP (Edge Hill) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Liverpool Riverside covering L6 1AP is Kim Johnson (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Heather Westhead (Labour Party) and Tom Cardwell (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.