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L7 7EL

Myrtle Parade

Canning

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Overview

Postcode L7 7EL is located in a major urban area, within the Canning ward of Liverpool in the North West region, and forms part of the Chinatown, St James & Georgian Quarter area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 82 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 25% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Chinatown, St James & Georgian Quarter is £39,628 per year. The nearest station is Liverpool Central, about 0.6 miles away. There are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest small park is Falkner Square Gardens.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
82
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
76.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

7/10

Chinatown, St James & Georgian Quarter has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 7,675 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 23% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Chinatown, St James & Georgian Quarter has a high crime rate, with approximately 82 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

76.8%

Approximately 76.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 50.0% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in Chinatown, St James & Georgian Quarter is £39,628 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 223 ft away from L7 7EL.

Flood risk

No risk

Chinatown, St James & Georgian Quarter near L7 7EL has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Liverpool Central located about 0.6 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for L7 7EL
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.6 mi

Liverpool Central

N/A

Walking directions to Liverpool Central
0.7 mi

Liverpool Lime Street

N/A

Walking directions to Liverpool Lime Street
0.8 mi

Edge Hill

N/A

Walking directions to Edge Hill

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for L7 7EL
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miFalkner Square GardensSmallWalking directions to Falkner Square Gardens
0.2 miAbercromby SquareSmallWalking directions to Abercromby Square
0.4 miSt. Luke's GardensSmallWalking directions to St. Luke's Gardens

Area Profile

Population
356
Population density
16,792.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
19.74(-47%)
Other theft
14.43(+119%)
Drugs
13.67(+251%)
Public order
10.63(+5%)
Shoplifting
7.59(+31%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
136
37.99%
Chinese
83
23.18%
African
32
8.94%
Other
31
8.66%
Other White
15
4.19%
Total population: 358

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
150
43.73%
Level 3 (A level)
98
28.57%
No qualifications
44
12.83%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
29
8.45%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
10
2.92%
Total 16+ residents: 343

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
103
72.54%
Private landlord or letting agency
24
16.9%
Owns with a mortgage
9
6.34%
Social rents from council
6
4.23%
Total households: 142

Property prices in Canning

Median price£186,000
Price per sq ft£238
Sales (last 12 months)28
Typical range (middle 50%)£124K – £300K

Based on 28 recent sales, the median property price is £186,000 (about £238 per square foot) in Canning area, with individual transactions ranging from £100,000 up to £870,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Canning over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Terraced5£645,000£337
Semi-Detached1£260,000£331
Flats22£155,000£210

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Canning

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Canning.
YearFlatsTerraced
2016£59,950£499,950
2017£84,250£500,000
2018£124,950£465,000
2019£120,000£420,000
2020£117,000£227,500
2021£118,000£400,000
2022£120,000£542,000
2023£142,000£470,000
2024£165,000£658,750
2025£140,000£660,000
2026£155,000£312,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Canning.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Canning.
YearFlatsTerraced
2016£40£214
2017£139£242
2018£308£230
2019£182£187
2020£183£181
2021£188£235
2022£194£259
2023£224£259
2024£211£291
2025£204£314
2026£241£592
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Canning.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Canning in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 39 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near L7 7EL.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near L7 7EL
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
13 Feb 2026Flat 10, 120, Bedford Street South, Liverpool, L7 7DAFlatsLeasehold£155,000
03 Dec 2025Flat 5, 120, Bedford Street South, Liverpool, L7 7DAFlatsLeasehold£166,500
10 Sept 2025Flat 7, 120, Bedford Street South, Liverpool, L7 7DAFlatsLeasehold£160,000
11 Apr 2025Flat 2, 120, Bedford Street South, Liverpool, L7 7DAFlatsLeasehold£80,000
15 Jul 20256, Myrtle Street, Liverpool, L7 7DPTerracedFreehold£375,000

Schools

In the L7 7EL postcode area, located within Chinatown, St James & Georgian Quarter, there are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for L7 7EL
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miNurseryAbercromby Nursery SchoolLocal authority nursery school

Outstanding

0.1 mi16 plusUniversity of Liverpool Mathematics SchoolFree schools 16 to 19

N/A

0.3 miNot applicableLiverpool Institute of Performing ArtsHigher education institutions

N/A

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of L7 7EL

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for L7 7EL
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miHeron Foods5 Myrtle Parade, Liverpool, L7 7ELWalking directions to Heron Foods
0 miTesco ExpressLiverpool, L7 7AAWalking directions to Tesco Express
0 mieJoy Asian FoodsMyrtle Parade, Liverpool, L7 7ELWalking directions to eJoy Asian Foods
0.1 miSida ExpressLiverpool, L7 7DPWalking directions to Sida Express
0.1 miCo-op FoodMyrtle Street, Liverpool, L7 7JAWalking directions to Co-op Food

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 7EL, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Nathalie Alicia Nicholas

Canning - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Tomas Patrick Ellis Logan

Canning - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Kim Johnson

Liverpool Riverside - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth WestUKD
DistrictLiverpoolE08000012
Parliamentary ConstituencyLiverpool RiversideE14001338
WardCanningE05015285
ParishLiverpool, unparished areaE43000166
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Chinatown, St James & Georgian QuarterE02001383
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Liverpool 037EE01033757
Police ForceMerseyside
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about L7 7EL

Is L7 7EL (Chinatown, St James & Georgian Quarter) safe?

The area around L7 7EL records about 82 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 anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near L7 7EL?

The median sale price around L7 7EL in Chinatown, St James & Georgian Quarter is £186,000 (about £238 per square foot) based on 28 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near L7 7EL?

There are 20 schools close to L7 7EL, including Abercromby Nursery School (Outstanding), University of Liverpool Mathematics School and Liverpool Institute of Performing Arts. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to L7 7EL?

The closest station to L7 7EL is Liverpool Central, about 1,023 m away.

How deprived is the area around L7 7EL?

L7 7EL scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 7,675 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents L7 7EL (Chinatown, St James & Georgian Quarter) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Liverpool Riverside covering L7 7EL is Kim Johnson (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Nathalie Alicia Nicholas (Labour Party) and Tomas Patrick Ellis Logan (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.