Postcode L7 2QU 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 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 nearest station is Edge Hill, about 0.6 miles away. There are 10 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 299 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 1% 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.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 300 ft away from L7 2QU.
Kensington near L7 2QU 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 0.6 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 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 |
| 0.1 mi | Kensington Park | Medium | Walking directions to Kensington Park |
| 0.2 mi | Phythian Park | Small | Walking directions to Phythian Park |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 3 | £300,000 | £300 |
| Semi-Detached | 19 | £175,000 | £167 |
| Terraced | 57 | £140,000 | £162 |
| Flats | 3 | £58,500 | £72 |
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 | £105,000 | £172,500 | £132,000 |
| 2026 | — | £105,000 | £168,000 | £160,000 |
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 | £294 | £100 | £171 | £150 |
| 2026 | — | £61 | £214 | £165 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near L7 2QU.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Mar 2026 | 26, Anglezark Close, Liverpool, L7 2QU | Terraced | Freehold | £185,000 | |
| 10 Sept 2025 | 26, Cotswold Street, Liverpool, L7 2PZ | Terraced | Freehold | £125,000 | |
| 21 Mar 2025 | 74, Cotswold Street, Liverpool, L7 2PZ | Terraced | Freehold | £180,000 | |
| 23 Jul 2025 | 19, Lennox Way, Liverpool, L7 2QZ | Flats | Freehold | £182,500 | |
| 16 Jul 2025 | 62, Fell Street, Liverpool, L7 2QD | Terraced | Freehold | £130,000 |
In the L7 2QU postcode area, located within Kensington, there are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of L7 2QU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Go Local | Brae Street, Liverpool, L7 2PR | Walking directions to Go Local |
| 0.1 mi | Blue Nile Grocery Store | Dell Street, Liverpool, L7 2QA | Walking directions to Blue Nile Grocery Store |
| 0.2 mi | Sam's Local | Coleridge Street, Liverpool, L7 2RF | Walking directions to Sam's Local |
| 0.2 mi | Sai Lakshmi | Holt Road, Liverpool, L7 2PW | Walking directions to Sai Lakshmi |
| 0.2 mi | Green Leaf | Kensington, Liverpool, L7 2RN | Walking directions to Green Leaf |
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 L7 2QU, 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 2QU 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 public order.
The median sale price around L7 2QU in Kensington is £150,000 (about £164 per square foot) based on 82 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to L7 2QU, including Kensington Primary School (Good), Marydale Lodge Sch and Harmonize Academy AP Free School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to L7 2QU is Edge Hill, about 909 m away.
L7 2QU scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 299 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 2QU 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).
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.