Postcode L7 8RJ is located in a major urban area, within the Kensington & Fairfield area 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 81.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 26% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Edge Hill is £36,476 per year. The median sale price in Kensington & Fairfield is £150,000 (around £165 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £122,500 and £186,750. The nearest station is Edge Hill, about 0.7 miles away. There are 11 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 5 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Kensington Park.
Edge Hill has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 7,387 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 22% most deprived areas in England.
Edge Hill has a high crime rate, with approximately 81.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 24.1% 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.
The average income per household in Edge Hill is £36,476 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 309 ft away from L7 8RJ.
Edge Hill near L7 8RJ 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 0.7 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 mi | Edge Hill | N/A | Walking directions to Edge Hill |
| 0.8 mi | Liverpool Lime Street | N/A | Walking directions to Liverpool Lime Street |
| 0.9 mi | Liverpool Central | N/A | Walking directions to Liverpool Central |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Kensington Park | Medium | Walking directions to Kensington Park |
| 0.4 mi | Grant Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Grant Gardens |
| 0.2 mi | Phythian Park | Small | Walking directions to Phythian Park |
Based on 103 recent sales, the median property price is £150,000 (about £165 per square foot) in Kensington & Fairfield area, with individual transactions ranging from £23,000 up to £408,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 4 | £318,500 | £257 |
| Semi-Detached | 22 | £167,000 | £182 |
| Terraced | 70 | £145,000 | £162 |
| Flats | 7 | £60,000 | £78 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £181,995 | £25,000 | £140,000 | £75,000 |
| 2017 | £190,995 | £64,000 | £137,000 | £88,000 |
| 2018 | £195,135 | £58,500 | £154,495 | £76,000 |
| 2019 | £300,000 | £70,000 | £132,000 | £85,250 |
| 2020 | £210,000 | £73,500 | £140,000 | £92,750 |
| 2021 | £199,250 | £71,500 | £173,750 | £125,000 |
| 2022 | £187,500 | £90,000 | £180,000 | £120,000 |
| 2023 | £280,000 | £94,950 | £177,500 | £125,000 |
| 2024 | £237,500 | £110,000 | £165,000 | £120,000 |
| 2025 | £300,000 | £100,000 | £170,000 | £132,000 |
| 2026 | £284,000 | £105,000 | £168,000 | £155,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £178 | £62 | £105 | £80 |
| 2017 | £183 | £144 | £127 | £93 |
| 2018 | £187 | £127 | £135 | £90 |
| 2019 | £150 | £112 | £114 | £101 |
| 2020 | £187 | £112 | £140 | £117 |
| 2021 | £182 | £115 | £110 | £128 |
| 2022 | £209 | £111 | £159 | £132 |
| 2023 | £271 | £276 | £164 | £139 |
| 2024 | £203 | £168 | £145 | £137 |
| 2025 | £295 | £100 | £167 | £148 |
| 2026 | £196 | £143 | £187 | £161 |
There were 42 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near L7 8RJ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Jan 2026 | 46, Albany Road, Liverpool, L7 8RJ | Terraced | Freehold | £290,000 | |
| 04 Jun 2025 | 29, Teck Street, Liverpool, L7 8RR | Terraced | Freehold | £95,000 | |
| 05 May 2026 | 3, Battenberg Street, Liverpool, L7 8RS | Terraced | Freehold | £145,000 | |
| 22 Sept 2025 | 17, Battenberg Street, Liverpool, L7 8RS | Terraced | Freehold | £120,000 | |
| 28 May 2025 | 13, Albany Road, Liverpool, L7 8RG | Terraced | Freehold | £200,000 |
In the L7 8RJ postcode area, located within Edge Hill, there are 11 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Primary | Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School and Nursery | Voluntary aided school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 19 Nov 2014. | |
| 0.4 mi | Primary | Kensington Primary School | Community school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 20 Mar 2024. | |
| 0.4 mi | Primary | New Park Primary School | Academy converter | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 11 Mar 2025. |
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of L7 8RJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Mohan Mini Market | Kensington, Liverpool, L7 8XB | Walking directions to Mohan Mini Market |
| 0.1 mi | Hall Lane News | 75 Hall Lane, Liverpool, L7 8TE | Walking directions to Hall Lane News |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | 63 Prescot Street, Liverpool, L7 8UH | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.3 mi | Spar | Harper Street, Liverpool, L7 8UL | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.3 mi | Best Food Mega | Farnworth Street, Liverpool, L6 9AY | Walking directions to Best Food Mega |
Annual council tax rates for Liverpool district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for L7 8RJ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Liam Robinson
Kensington & Fairfield - Elected 4 May 2023
Liz Parsons
Kensington & Fairfield - Elected 4 May 2023
Wendy Simon
Kensington & Fairfield - Elected 4 May 2023
Kim Johnson
Liverpool Riverside - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around L7 8RJ records about 81 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.
The median sale price around L7 8RJ in Kensington & Fairfield is £150,000 (about £165 per square foot) based on 103 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 17 schools close to L7 8RJ, including Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School and Nursery (Good), Kensington Primary School (Good) and New Park Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to L7 8RJ is Edge Hill, about 1,146 m away.
L7 8RJ scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 7,387 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Liverpool Riverside covering L7 8RJ is Kim Johnson (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Liam Robinson (Labour Party), Liz Parsons (Labour Party) and Wendy Simon (Labour Party).