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L7 6LH

Silkstone Close

Edge Hill

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Detailed insights for L7 6LH

Overview

Postcode L7 6LH 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 high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 86 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 21% 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 0.2 miles away. There are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is Wavertree Botanic Gardens.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
86
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
49.5%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

8/10

Edge Hill has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 4,262 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 13% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Edge Hill has a high crime rate, with approximately 86 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

49.5%

Approximately 49.5% 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

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 126 ft away from L7 6LH.

Flood risk

No risk

Edge Hill near L7 6LH 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 0.2 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for L7 6LH
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

Edge Hill

N/A

Walking directions to Edge Hill

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for L7 6LH
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miWavertree Botanic GardensLargeWalking directions to Wavertree Botanic Gardens
0.4 miWebster Road ParkSmallWalking directions to Webster Road Park
0.5 miHenderson GreenSmallWalking directions to Henderson Green

Area Profile

Population
400
Population density
4,417.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
35.58(-5%)
Anti-social behaviour
11.86(-34%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.52(-5%)
Public order
8.15(-20%)
Drugs
8.15(+109%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
247
61.9%
Indian
26
6.52%
Arab
26
6.52%
Chinese
18
4.51%
African
16
4.01%
Total population: 399

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
141
39.94%
Level 4+ (Degree)
76
21.53%
Level 3 (A level)
49
13.88%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
38
10.76%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
29
8.22%
Total 16+ residents: 353

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
82
42.27%
Owns outright
41
21.13%
Owns with a mortgage
32
16.49%
Private landlord or letting agency
23
11.86%
Social rents from council
14
7.22%
Total households: 194

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 35 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near L7 6LH.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near L7 6LH
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
13 Jun 20252, Silkstone Close, Liverpool, L7 6LHTerracedFreehold£200,000
15 Dec 202523, Harkbridge Drive, Liverpool, L7 6LRSemi-DetachedFreehold£200,000
28 Mar 202511, Harkbridge Drive, Liverpool, L7 6LRSemi-DetachedFreehold£190,000
31 Jul 20253, Dovestone Close, Liverpool, L7 6LQTerracedFreehold£100,000
22 Sept 20254, Lybro Way, Liverpool, L7 1QLTerracedFreehold£180,000

Schools

In the L7 6LH postcode area, located within Edge Hill, there are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for L7 6LH
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimarySt Anne's Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.2 miNot applicableChristian Fellowship SchoolOther independent school

N/A

0.2 miPrimarySmithdown Primary SchoolCommunity school

Outstanding

Local amenities

10 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of L7 6LH

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for L7 6LH
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miIcelandTunnel Road, Liverpool, L7 5LZWalking directions to Iceland
0.2 miFarmfoodsTunnel Road, Liverpool, L7 5LZWalking directions to Farmfoods
0.2 miTescoOverton Street, Liverpool, L7 3HEWalking directions to Tesco
0.3 miGo LocalKinglake Street, Liverpool, L7 1PQWalking directions to Go Local
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 6LH, 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 031FE01006751
Police ForceMerseyside
Postcode Introduced1994-12-01

Frequently asked questions about L7 6LH

Is L7 6LH (Edge Hill) safe?

The area around L7 6LH records about 86 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 6LH?

The median sale price around L7 6LH 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 6LH?

There are 20 schools close to L7 6LH, including St Anne's Catholic Primary School (Good), Christian Fellowship School and Smithdown Primary School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to L7 6LH?

The closest station to L7 6LH is Edge Hill, about 274 m away.

How deprived is the area around L7 6LH?

L7 6LH scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 4,262 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents L7 6LH (Edge Hill) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Liverpool Wavertree covering L7 6LH 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.