Postcode L7 5LZ 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 0.1 miles away. There are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Wavertree Botanic Gardens.
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.
Wavertree West has a high crime rate, with approximately 92.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 32.9% 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.
The average income per household in Wavertree West is £37,439 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from rail, approximately 246 ft away from L7 5LZ.
Wavertree West near L7 5LZ 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 0.1 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Edge Hill | N/A | Walking directions to Edge Hill |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Wavertree Botanic Gardens | Large | Walking directions to Wavertree Botanic Gardens |
| 0.3 mi | Webster Road Park | Small | Walking directions to Webster Road Park |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 9 | £200,000 | £253 |
| Terraced | 13 | £185,000 | £235 |
| Flats | 4 | £35,500 | £111 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 44 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near L7 5LZ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Sept 2025 | 35, Botanic Road, Liverpool, L7 5PX | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £225,000 | |
| 15 Dec 2025 | 23, Harkbridge Drive, Liverpool, L7 6LR | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £200,000 | |
| 28 Mar 2025 | 11, Harkbridge Drive, Liverpool, L7 6LR | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £190,000 | |
| 13 Jun 2025 | 2, Silkstone Close, Liverpool, L7 6LH | Terraced | Freehold | £200,000 | |
| 18 Mar 2026 | Unit Cg2, St Cyprian'S Student Halls, Durning Road, Liverpool, L7 5NB | Other | Leasehold | £15,750 |
In the L7 5LZ postcode area, located within Wavertree West, there are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
10 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of L7 5LZ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Farmfoods | Tunnel Road, Liverpool, L7 5LZ | Walking directions to Farmfoods |
| 0 mi | Iceland | Tunnel Road, Liverpool, L7 5LZ | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.3 mi | Tesco | Overton Street, Liverpool, L7 3HE | Walking directions to Tesco |
| 0.4 mi | O'Hare's News | Yanwath Street, Liverpool, L8 0XP | Walking directions to O'Hare's News |
| 0.4 mi | Carry Fresh Super Store | 26 Smithdown Road, Liverpool, L7 4JG | Walking directions to Carry Fresh Super Store |
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 5LZ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Naz Hasan
Edge Hill - Elected 4 May 2023
Paula Barker
Liverpool Wavertree - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around L7 5LZ 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.
The median sale price around L7 5LZ in Wavertree West is £182,500 (about £236 per square foot) based on 26 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to L7 5LZ, including St Anne's Catholic Primary School (Good), Smithdown Primary School (Outstanding) and Christian Fellowship School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to L7 5LZ is Edge Hill, about 82 m away.
L7 5LZ 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).
The Member of Parliament for Liverpool Wavertree covering L7 5LZ is Paula Barker (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Naz Hasan (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.