Postcode L7 2PD is located in a major urban area, within the Kensington & Fairfield area 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 117.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Kensington is £37,558 per year. The median sale price in Kensington & Fairfield is £150,000 (around £165 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £122,500 and £186,750. The nearest station is Edge Hill, about 0.4 miles away. There are 13 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 5 parks nearby, the closest large park is Wavertree Botanic Gardens.
Kensington has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,756 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 8% most deprived areas in England.
Kensington has a very high crime rate, with approximately 117.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 36.2% 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.
The average income per household in Kensington is £37,558 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 91 ft away from L7 2PD.
Kensington near L7 2PD has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Edge Hill located about 0.4 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Edge Hill | N/A | Walking directions to Edge Hill |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Wavertree Botanic Gardens | Large | Walking directions to Wavertree Botanic Gardens |
| 0.2 mi | Kensington Park | Medium | Walking directions to Kensington Park |
| 0.4 mi | Phythian Park | Small | Walking directions to Phythian Park |
Based on 103 recent sales, the median property price is £150,000 (about £165 per square foot) in Kensington & Fairfield area, with individual transactions ranging from £23,000 up to £408,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 4 | £318,500 | £257 |
| Semi-Detached | 22 | £167,000 | £182 |
| Terraced | 70 | £145,000 | £162 |
| Flats | 7 | £60,000 | £78 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | £100,000 | £170,000 | £132,000 |
| 2026 | £284,000 | £105,000 | £168,000 | £155,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | £295 | £100 | £167 | £148 |
| 2026 | £196 | £143 | £187 | £161 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near L7 2PD.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Jun 2026 | 12, Royston Street, Liverpool, L7 1AB | Terraced | Freehold | £257,500 | |
| 16 Jun 2026 | 14, Royston Street, Liverpool, L7 1AB | Terraced | Freehold | £254,000 | |
| 06 Jul 2026 | 23, Jubilee Drive, Liverpool, L7 8SJ | Terraced | Freehold | £242,900 | |
| 28 May 2025 | 114, Jubilee Drive, Liverpool, L7 8SW | Terraced | Freehold | £187,500 | |
| 19 Dec 2025 | 36, Dorothy Drive, Liverpool, L7 1PW | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £268,000 |
In the L7 2PD postcode area, located within Kensington, there are 13 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Primary | Kensington Primary School | Community school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 20 Mar 2024. | |
| 0.3 mi | Primary | St Anne's Catholic Primary School | Voluntary aided school | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 10 Feb 2026. | |
| 0.3 mi | Primary | Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School and Nursery | Voluntary aided school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 19 Nov 2014. |
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of L7 2PD
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Go Local | Kinglake Street, Liverpool, L7 1PQ | Walking directions to Go Local |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco | Overton Street, Liverpool, L7 1PH | Walking directions to Tesco |
| 0.2 mi | Go Local | Brae Street, Liverpool, L7 2PR | Walking directions to Go Local |
| 0.3 mi | Hall Lane News | 75 Hall Lane, Liverpool, L7 8TE | Walking directions to Hall Lane News |
| 0.3 mi | Blue Nile Grocery Store | Dell Street, Liverpool, L7 2QA | Walking directions to Blue Nile Grocery Store |
Annual council tax rates for Liverpool district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for L7 2PD, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Liam Robinson
Kensington & Fairfield - Elected 4 May 2023
Liz Parsons
Kensington & Fairfield - Elected 4 May 2023
Wendy Simon
Kensington & Fairfield - Elected 4 May 2023
Paula Barker
Liverpool Wavertree - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around L7 2PD records about 117 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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 other theft.
The median sale price around L7 2PD in Kensington & Fairfield is £150,000 (about £165 per square foot) based on 103 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to L7 2PD, including Kensington Primary School (Good), St Anne's Catholic Primary School (Good) and Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School and Nursery (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to L7 2PD is Edge Hill, about 684 m away.
L7 2PD scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 2,756 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Liverpool Wavertree covering L7 2PD 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).