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L6 3AP

Hinton Street

Kensington & Fairfield

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Overview

Postcode L6 3AP is located in a major urban area, within the Kensington & Fairfield ward of Liverpool in the North West region, and forms part of the Kensington area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 242 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 Kensington is £37,558 per year. The nearest station is Edge Hill, about 0.8 miles away. There are 13 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Newsham Park.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
242
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
35.2%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

10/10

Kensington has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 710 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 2% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Kensington has a very high crime rate, with approximately 242 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

35.2%

Approximately 35.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 26.4% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

2/10

The average income per household in Kensington is £37,558 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 296 ft away from L6 3AP.

Flood risk

No risk

Kensington near L6 3AP has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Edge Hill located about 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for L6 3AP
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.8 mi

Edge Hill

N/A

Walking directions to Edge Hill

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for L6 3AP
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miNewsham ParkLargeWalking directions to Newsham Park
0.5 miKensington ParkMediumWalking directions to Kensington Park

Area Profile

Population
327
Population density
6,386.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
91.9(+146%)
Drugs
31.67(+712%)
Public order
29.6(+192%)
Anti-social behaviour
28.04(+56%)
Burglary
20.25(+266%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
106
32.62%
African
55
16.92%
Other White
53
16.31%
Other
49
15.08%
Other Asian
11
3.38%
Total population: 325

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
98
36.7%
Level 4+ (Degree)
60
22.47%
Level 3 (A level)
39
14.61%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
32
11.99%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
21
7.87%
Total 16+ residents: 267

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
79
48.77%
Other social rented
50
30.86%
Owns outright
11
6.79%
Owns with a mortgage
8
4.94%
Social rents from council
7
4.32%
Total households: 162

Property prices in Kensington & Fairfield

Median price£150,000
Price per sq ft£164
Sales (last 12 months)82
Typical range (middle 50%)£122K – £178K

Based on 82 recent sales, the median property price is £150,000 (about £164 per square foot) in Kensington & Fairfield area, with individual transactions ranging from £46,500 up to £496,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Kensington & Fairfield over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached3£300,000£300
Semi-Detached19£175,000£167
Terraced57£140,000£162
Flats3£58,500£72

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Kensington & Fairfield

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Kensington & Fairfield.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£181,995£25,000£140,000£75,000
2017£190,995£64,000£137,000£88,000
2018£195,135£58,500£154,495£76,000
2019£300,000£70,000£132,000£85,250
2020£210,000£73,500£140,000£92,750
2021£199,250£71,500£173,750£125,000
2022£187,500£90,000£180,000£120,000
2023£280,000£94,950£177,500£125,000
2024£237,500£110,000£165,000£120,000
2025£300,000£105,000£172,500£132,000
2026£105,000£168,000£160,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Kensington & Fairfield.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Kensington & Fairfield.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£178£62£105£80
2017£183£144£127£93
2018£187£127£135£90
2019£150£112£114£101
2020£187£112£140£117
2021£182£115£110£128
2022£209£111£159£132
2023£271£276£164£139
2024£203£168£145£137
2025£294£100£171£150
2026£61£214£165
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Kensington & Fairfield.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Kensington & Fairfield in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near L6 3AP.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near L6 3AP
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
07 Apr 202655, Hinton Street, Liverpool, L6 3APTerracedFreehold£91,000
12 Feb 202519, Hinton Street, Liverpool, L6 3APTerracedFreehold£70,000
24 Apr 202672, Parton Street, Liverpool, L6 3AWTerracedFreehold£65,000
02 Jul 202554, Parton Street, Liverpool, L6 3AWTerracedFreehold£72,500
10 Apr 202522, Parton Street, Liverpool, L6 3AWTerracedFreehold£85,000

Schools

In the L6 3AP postcode area, located within Kensington, there are 13 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for L6 3AP
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miNot applicableHarmonize Academy AP Free SchoolFree schools alternative provision

Outstanding

0.3 miPrimarySt Sebastian's Catholic Primary School and NurseryVoluntary aided school

Outstanding

0.3 miSecondaryThe Academy of St Francis of AssisiAcademy sponsor led

Good

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of L6 3AP

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for L6 3AP
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miFood PlusHinton Street, Liverpool, L7 0AHWalking directions to Food Plus
0.1 miMr B's NewsagentKelso Road, Liverpool, L7 0LAWalking directions to Mr B's Newsagent
0.1 miContinental Sun Market liverpoolPrescot Road, Liverpool, L7 0LYWalking directions to Continental Sun Market liverpool
0.1 miIceland2 Prescot Road, Liverpool, L7 0LQWalking directions to Iceland
0.1 miKensington SuperstoreFinlay Street, Liverpool, L6 6DPWalking directions to Kensington Superstore

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 3AP, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Liam Robinson

Kensington & Fairfield - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Liz Parsons

Kensington & Fairfield - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Wendy Simon

Kensington & Fairfield - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Paula Barker

Liverpool Wavertree - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth WestUKD
DistrictLiverpoolE08000012
Parliamentary ConstituencyLiverpool WavertreeE14001340
ParishLiverpool, unparished areaE43000166
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)KensingtonE02001376
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Liverpool 030DE01006697
Police ForceMerseyside
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about L6 3AP

Is L6 3AP (Kensington) safe?

The area around L6 3AP records about 242 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 3AP?

The median sale price around L6 3AP in Kensington is £150,000 (about £164 per square foot) based on 82 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near L6 3AP?

There are 20 schools close to L6 3AP, including Harmonize Academy AP Free School (Outstanding), St Sebastian's Catholic Primary School and Nursery (Outstanding) and The Academy of St Francis of Assisi (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to L6 3AP?

The closest station to L6 3AP is Edge Hill, about 1,239 m away.

How deprived is the area around L6 3AP?

L6 3AP scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 710 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents L6 3AP (Kensington) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Liverpool Wavertree covering L6 3AP is Paula Barker (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Liam Robinson (Labour Party), Liz Parsons (Labour Party) and Wendy Simon (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.