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L7 0JY

Fairfield Street

Kensington & Fairfield

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Overview

Postcode L7 0JY is located in a major urban area, within the Kensington & Fairfield ward of Liverpool in the North West region, and forms part of the Fairfield West & Newsham Park area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 159.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.5× the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Fairfield West & Newsham Park is £35,563 per year. The nearest station is Wavertree Technology Park, about 0.6 miles away. There are 13 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Newsham Park.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
159
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
22.2%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Medium

Deprivation level

10/10

Fairfield West & Newsham Park has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,505 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 5% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Fairfield West & Newsham Park has a very high crime rate, with approximately 159.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

22.2%

Approximately 22.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 27.3% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

2/10

The average income per household in Fairfield West & Newsham Park is £35,563 per year.

Noise Level

Medium

Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 286 ft away from L7 0JY.

Flood risk

No risk

Fairfield West & Newsham Park near L7 0JY has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Wavertree Technology Park located about 0.6 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for L7 0JY
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.6 mi

Wavertree Technology Park

N/A

Walking directions to Wavertree Technology Park
0.9 mi

Edge Hill

N/A

Walking directions to Edge Hill

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for L7 0JY
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miNewsham ParkLargeWalking directions to Newsham Park

Area Profile

Population
513
Population density
8,756.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
71.71(+92%)
Drugs
18.33(+370%)
Shoplifting
15.54(+169%)
Criminal damage and arson
15.14(+68%)
Public order
13.94(+38%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
191
37.09%
Chinese
53
10.29%
African
44
8.54%
Other Asian
43
8.35%
Other White
42
8.16%
Total population: 515

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
157
41.53%
No qualifications
70
18.52%
Level 3 (A level)
59
15.61%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
43
11.38%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
26
6.88%
Total 16+ residents: 378

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
84
42.42%
Other social rented
42
21.21%
Private landlord or letting agency
42
21.21%
Owns outright
23
11.62%
Other forms of private rent
3
1.52%
Total households: 198

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 L7 0JY.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near L7 0JY
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
04 Jul 202523, Fairfield Street, Liverpool, L7 0JYSemi-DetachedFreehold£248,500
28 Feb 202527, Fairfield Street, Liverpool, L7 0JYOtherFreehold£170,000
05 Feb 202613, Lorne Street, Liverpool, L7 0JPSemi-DetachedFreehold£175,000
20 Nov 202533, Lorne Street, Liverpool, L7 0JPDetachedFreehold£175,000
30 Sept 202529, Lorne Street, Liverpool, L7 0JPSemi-DetachedFreehold£150,000

Schools

In the L7 0JY postcode area, located within Fairfield West & Newsham Park, there are 13 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for L7 0JY
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryPhoenix Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.3 miPrimarySt Cuthbert's Catholic Primary and Nursery SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

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

Outstanding

Local amenities

10 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of L7 0JY

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for L7 0JY
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miMurphy's WinesHolland Street, Liverpool, L7 0JDWalking directions to Murphy's Wines
0.2 miBaltikaHolland Street, Liverpool, L7 0JDWalking directions to Baltika
0.2 miL7 Village Market110 Prescot Road, Liverpool, L7 0JBWalking directions to L7 Village Market
0.2 miLidlLiverpool, L7 9NBWalking directions to Lidl
0.3 miIcelandLiverpool, L7 9LNWalking directions to Iceland

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 L7 0JY, 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)Fairfield West & Newsham ParkE02001374
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Liverpool 028BE01006692
Police ForceMerseyside
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about L7 0JY

Is L7 0JY (Fairfield West & Newsham Park) safe?

The area around L7 0JY records about 159 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 shoplifting.

What is the average house price near L7 0JY?

The median sale price around L7 0JY in Fairfield West & Newsham Park is £150,000 (about £164 per square foot) based on 82 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near L7 0JY?

There are 20 schools close to L7 0JY, including Phoenix Primary School (Good), St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary and Nursery School (Good) and St Sebastian's Catholic Primary School and Nursery (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to L7 0JY?

The closest station to L7 0JY is Wavertree Technology Park, about 1,045 m away.

How deprived is the area around L7 0JY?

L7 0JY scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,505 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents L7 0JY (Fairfield West & Newsham Park) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Liverpool Wavertree covering L7 0JY 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.