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L7 4JF

Smithdown Road

Edge Hill

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Overview

Postcode L7 4JF is located in a major urban area, within the Edge Hill ward of Liverpool in the North West region, and forms part of the Wavertree West area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 92.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 16% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Wavertree West is £37,439 per year. The nearest station is Edge Hill, about 0.5 miles away. There are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Webster Road Park.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
92
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
5.9%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

10/10

Wavertree West has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 764 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 2% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Wavertree West has a high crime rate, with approximately 92.1 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 22.6% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

2/10

The average income per household in Wavertree West is £37,439 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 35 ft away from L7 4JF.

Flood risk

No risk

Wavertree West near L7 4JF 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 0.5 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for L7 4JF
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.5 mi

Edge Hill

N/A

Walking directions to Edge Hill

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for L7 4JF
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miWebster Road ParkSmallWalking directions to Webster Road Park

Area Profile

Population
260
Population density
14,772.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
34.57(-7%)
Drugs
14.52(+272%)
Public order
8.97(-11%)
Other theft
7.39(+12%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.13(-60%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Pakistani
55
21.15%
British
55
21.15%
African
48
18.46%
Arab
43
16.54%
Other Asian
22
8.46%
Total population: 260

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
65
45.14%
Level 3 (A level)
22
15.28%
No qualifications
21
14.58%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
15
10.42%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
8
5.56%
Total 16+ residents: 144

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
45
66.18%
Owns with a mortgage
10
14.71%
Private landlord or letting agency
8
11.76%
Social rents from council
3
4.41%
Shared ownership
1
1.47%
Total households: 68

Property prices in Edge Hill

Median price£182,500
Price per sq ft£236
Sales (last 12 months)26
Typical range (middle 50%)£94K – £224K

Based on 26 recent sales, the median property price is £182,500 (about £236 per square foot) in Edge Hill area, with individual transactions ranging from £30,000 up to £280,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Edge Hill over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached9£200,000£253
Terraced13£185,000£235
Flats4£35,500£111

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Edge Hill

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Edge Hill.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£112,498£39,995£96,250£53,500
2017£180,495£53,250£124,998£115,498
2018£167,995£54,400£139,995£142,995
2019£152,995£48,000£133,000£146,500
2020£132,500£63,000£117,500£68,000
2021£199,995£46,500£149,250£126,000
2022£191,300£61,500£150,000£105,500
2023£24,250£140,000£125,000
2024£260,000£55,000£168,000£135,000
2025£300,000£50,500£190,000£182,500
2026£31,000£221,500£270,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Edge Hill.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Edge Hill.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£172£162£147£84
2017£138£108£183£132
2018£190£96£188£148
2019£203£68£196£141
2020£220£119£185£90
2021£232£121£224£152
2022£146£125£234£139
2023£73£204£148
2024£310£129£250£160
2025£253£139£258£218
2026£103£294£231
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Edge Hill.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Edge Hill in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near L7 4JF.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near L7 4JF
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
17 Dec 202559, Webster Road, Liverpool, L7 4LGTerracedFreehold£60,000
24 Mar 2025106, Webster Road, Liverpool, L7 4LQTerracedFreehold£220,000
19 Mar 202586, Webster Road, Liverpool, L7 4LQTerracedFreehold£71,000
06 May 202512, Dorset Avenue, Liverpool, L15 2JATerracedFreehold£70,000
07 Aug 202543, Cranborne Road, Liverpool, L15 2HXTerracedFreehold£170,000

Schools

In the L7 4JF postcode area, located within Wavertree West, there are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for L7 4JF
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miSecondaryArchbishop Blanch CofE High SchoolVoluntary aided school

Outstanding

0.2 miPrimarySt Hugh's Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Requires improvement

0.2 miNurseryChatham Place Nursery SchoolLocal authority nursery school

Good

Local amenities

12 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of L7 4JF

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for L7 4JF
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miBabylon storeLawrence Road, Liverpool, L15 0EEWalking directions to Babylon store
0.3 miCarry Fresh Super Store26 Smithdown Road, Liverpool, L7 4JGWalking directions to Carry Fresh Super Store
0.3 miAldi281 Smithdown Road, Liverpool, L15 2HFWalking directions to Aldi
0.3 miAsda126 Smithdown Road, Liverpool, L15 3JRWalking directions to Asda
0.3 miO'Hare's NewsYanwath Street, Liverpool, L8 0XPWalking directions to O'Hare's News

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

Local councillors

Naz Hasan

Edge Hill - 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
WardEdge HillE05015296
ParishLiverpool, unparished areaE43000166
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Wavertree WestE02001381
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Liverpool 035GE01034401
Police ForceMerseyside
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about L7 4JF

Is L7 4JF (Wavertree West) safe?

The area around L7 4JF records about 92 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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, public order and drugs.

What is the average house price near L7 4JF?

The median sale price around L7 4JF in Wavertree West is £182,500 (about £236 per square foot) based on 26 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near L7 4JF?

There are 20 schools close to L7 4JF, including Archbishop Blanch CofE High School (Outstanding), St Hugh's Catholic Primary School (Requires improvement) and Chatham Place Nursery School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to L7 4JF?

The closest station to L7 4JF is Edge Hill, about 766 m away.

How deprived is the area around L7 4JF?

L7 4JF scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 764 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents L7 4JF (Wavertree West) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Liverpool Wavertree covering L7 4JF is Paula Barker (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Naz Hasan (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.