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L74 4BA

Waterfront South

Liverpool

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Overview

Postcode L74 4BA is located in a major urban area, within the Waterfront South ward of Liverpool in the North West region, and forms part of the Albert Dock & Queen's Dock area. It has very low deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 112.1 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 Albert Dock & Queen's Dock is £50,300 per year. The nearest station is Liverpool James Street, about 0.8 miles away. There are 5 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
112
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
5.9%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
N/A
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

2/10

Albert Dock & Queen's Dock has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 22,439 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 32% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Albert Dock & Queen's Dock has a very high crime rate, with approximately 112.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

5.9%

Approximately 5.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 16.8% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

8/10

The average income per household in Albert Dock & Queen's Dock is £50,300 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 219 ft away from L74 4BA.

Flood risk

N/A

Albert Dock & Queen's Dock near L74 4BA has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Liverpool James Street located about 0.8 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for L74 4BA
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.8 mi

Liverpool James Street

N/A

Walking directions to Liverpool James Street
0.8 mi

Brunswick

N/A

Walking directions to Brunswick
0.9 mi

Liverpool Central

N/A

Walking directions to Liverpool Central

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
284
Population density
3,786.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
44.85(+20%)
Anti-social behaviour
23.34(+30%)
Drugs
18.31(+369%)
Public order
13.73(+36%)
Other theft
13.73(+108%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
168
59.15%
Other White
47
16.55%
Arab
25
8.8%
Other
11
3.87%
Indian
5
1.76%
Total population: 284

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
198
73.06%
Level 3 (A level)
33
12.18%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
14
5.17%
No qualifications
12
4.43%
Apprenticeship
6
2.21%
Total 16+ residents: 271

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
153
90%
Other social rented
9
5.29%
Owns outright
2
1.18%
Owns with a mortgage
2
1.18%
Shared ownership
2
1.18%
Total households: 170

Property prices in Waterfront South

Median price£220,000
Price per sq ft£269
Sales (last 12 months)53
Typical range (middle 50%)£185K – £300K

Based on 53 recent sales, the median property price is £220,000 (about £269 per square foot) in Waterfront South area, with individual transactions ranging from £125,000 up to £609,468.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Waterfront South over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Terraced2£412,500£269
Semi-Detached4£241,000£336
Flats47£220,000£268

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Waterfront South

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Waterfront South.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£148,500£200,000£205,750
2017£175,750£213,500£300,000
2018£165,500£220,000£305,000
2019£158,000£240,000£275,000
2020£193,000£205,000£299,995
2021£181,500£255,000£275,000
2022£194,000£245,000£381,500
2023£187,250£264,250£440,000
2024£191,500£380,750
2025£212,500£251,000£412,500
2026£221,500£350,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Waterfront South.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Waterfront South.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£255£263£262
2017£239£308£200
2018£246£332£244
2019£233£319£332
2020£247£341£296
2021£250£285£250
2022£263£407£379
2023£280£389£324
2024£270£432
2025£292£312£269
2026£263£450
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Waterfront South.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Waterfront South in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near L74 4BA.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near L74 4BA
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
02 Sept 202511, Mariners Wharf, Liverpool, L3 4DAFlatsLeasehold£260,000
13 Feb 202612, Coburg Wharf, Liverpool, L3 4EBFlatsLeasehold£350,000
14 Aug 202516, Coburg Wharf, Liverpool, L3 4EBSemi-DetachedLeasehold£157,000
04 Nov 202588, Mariners Wharf, Liverpool, L3 4DHSemi-DetachedLeasehold£155,000
26 May 2026146, Quebec Quay, Liverpool, L3 4ESFlatsLeasehold£240,000

Schools

In the L74 4BA postcode area, located within Albert Dock & Queen's Dock, there are 5 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for L74 4BA
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miNot applicableCities in Schools at Unit 302Miscellaneous

N/A

0.4 miSecondaryThe Studio School LiverpoolStudio schools

Good

0.4 miSecondaryLiverpool Life Sciences UTCUniversity technical college

Good

Local amenities

6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of L74 4BA

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for L74 4BA
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miAlbert Dock Mini MarketMariners Wharf, Liverpool, L8 5THWalking directions to Albert Dock Mini Market
0.4 miBaltic ExpressLiverpool, L1 0BUWalking directions to Baltic Express
0.4 miTesco ExpressGrayson Street, Liverpool, L1 8ADWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.4 miAsda55 Parliament Street, Liverpool, L8 5AQWalking directions to Asda
0.4 miGo Local46 St James Street, Liverpool, L1 5HAWalking directions to Go Local

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 L74 4BA, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Rebecca Turner

Waterfront South - Elected 4 May 2023

Liberal Democrats

Member of parliament

Kim Johnson

Liverpool Riverside - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth WestUKD
DistrictLiverpoolE08000012
Parliamentary ConstituencyLiverpool RiversideE14001338
WardWaterfront SouthE05015333
ParishLiverpool, unparished areaE43000166
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Albert Dock & Queen's DockE02006933
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Liverpool 061AE01033750
Police ForceMerseyside
Postcode Introduced1994-05-01

Frequently asked questions about L74 4BA

Is L74 4BA (Albert Dock & Queen's Dock) safe?

The area around L74 4BA records about 112 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 shoplifting.

What is the average house price near L74 4BA?

The median sale price around L74 4BA in Albert Dock & Queen's Dock is £220,000 (about £269 per square foot) based on 53 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near L74 4BA?

There are 11 schools close to L74 4BA, including Cities in Schools at Unit 302, The Studio School Liverpool (Good) and Liverpool Life Sciences UTC (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to L74 4BA?

The closest station to L74 4BA is Liverpool James Street, about 1,330 m away.

How deprived is the area around L74 4BA?

L74 4BA scores 2 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 22,439 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents L74 4BA (Albert Dock & Queen's Dock) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Liverpool Riverside covering L74 4BA is Kim Johnson (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Rebecca Turner (Liberal Democrats).

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.