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L7 5QH

Botanic Grove

Edge Hill

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Overview

Postcode L7 5QH is located in a major urban area, within the Edge Hill ward of Liverpool in the North West region, and forms part of the Edge Hill area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 96.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 11% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Edge Hill is £36,476 per year. The nearest station is Edge Hill, about 0.4 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.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
97
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
67.7%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

9/10

Edge Hill has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 610 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 2% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Edge Hill has a high crime rate, with approximately 96.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

67.7%

Approximately 67.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 35.8% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

2/10

The average income per household in Edge Hill is £36,476 per year.

Noise Level

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 115 ft away from L7 5QH.

Flood risk

No risk

Edge Hill near L7 5QH 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 0.4 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for L7 5QH
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.4 mi

Edge Hill

N/A

Walking directions to Edge Hill

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for L7 5QH
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miWavertree Botanic GardensLargeWalking directions to Wavertree Botanic Gardens
0.3 miKensington ParkMediumWalking directions to Kensington Park
0.5 miPhythian ParkSmallWalking directions to Phythian Park

Area Profile

Population
395
Population density
7,943.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
38.1(+2%)
Drugs
11.35(+191%)
Public order
10.54(+4%)
Vehicle crime
9.32(+56%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.7(-14%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
265
67.43%
African
21
5.34%
Other White
16
4.07%
Other
16
4.07%
White and Black African (mixed)
13
3.31%
Total population: 393

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 3 (A level)
101
27.9%
Level 4+ (Degree)
92
25.41%
No qualifications
83
22.93%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
42
11.6%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
26
7.18%
Total 16+ residents: 362

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
92
59.35%
Private landlord or letting agency
26
16.77%
Social rents from council
13
8.39%
Owns outright
10
6.45%
Owns with a mortgage
10
6.45%
Total households: 155

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 5QH.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near L7 5QH
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
28 Jan 2026Unit G13, St Cyprian'S Student Halls Limited, Durning Road, Liverpool, L7 5NHFlatsLeasehold£31,000
24 Oct 2025Unit G2, St Cyprian'S Student Halls, Durning Road, Liverpool, L7 5NHOtherLeasehold£30,000
30 Jul 2025Unit T10, St Cyprian'S Student Halls Limited, Durning Road, Liverpool, L7 5NHFlatsLeasehold£33,000
05 Nov 202537, Toft Street, Liverpool, L7 2PSTerracedFreehold£115,000
19 Mar 202525, Toft Street, Liverpool, L7 2PSTerracedFreehold£90,000

Schools

In the L7 5QH postcode area, located within Edge Hill, there are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for L7 5QH
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryKensington Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.2 miNot applicableMarydale Lodge SchSecure units

N/A

0.4 miNot applicableHarmonize Academy AP Free SchoolFree schools alternative provision

Outstanding

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of L7 5QH

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for L7 5QH
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miGo LocalBrae Street, Liverpool, L7 2PRWalking directions to Go Local
0.2 miBlue Nile Grocery StoreDell Street, Liverpool, L7 2QAWalking directions to Blue Nile Grocery Store
0.3 miIcelandTunnel Road, Liverpool, L7 5LZWalking directions to Iceland
0.3 miLidlKensington, Liverpool, L7 2RNWalking directions to Lidl
0.3 miGreen LeafKensington, Liverpool, L7 2RNWalking directions to Green Leaf

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 5QH, 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)Edge HillE02001377
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Liverpool 031GE01033763
Police ForceMerseyside
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about L7 5QH

Is L7 5QH (Edge Hill) safe?

The area around L7 5QH records about 97 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, drugs and public order.

What is the average house price near L7 5QH?

The median sale price around L7 5QH in Edge Hill is £182,500 (about £236 per square foot) based on 26 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near L7 5QH?

There are 20 schools close to L7 5QH, including Kensington Primary School (Good), Marydale Lodge Sch and Harmonize Academy AP Free School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to L7 5QH?

The closest station to L7 5QH is Edge Hill, about 570 m away.

How deprived is the area around L7 5QH?

L7 5QH scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 610 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents L7 5QH (Edge Hill) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Liverpool Wavertree covering L7 5QH 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.