Postcode L7 8RP is located in a major urban area, within the Kensington & Fairfield 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 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 nearest station is Edge Hill, about 0.6 miles away. There are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Kensington Park.
Edge Hill has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,451 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 20% 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 21.2% 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 249 ft away from L7 8RP.
Edge Hill near L7 8RP 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 0.6 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | Edge Hill | N/A | Walking directions to Edge Hill |
| 0.9 mi | Liverpool Lime Street | N/A | Walking directions to Liverpool Lime Street |
| 1 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 |
| 0.3 mi | Phythian Park | Small | Walking directions to Phythian Park |
| 0.1 mi | Henderson Green | Small | Walking directions to Henderson Green |
Based on 82 recent sales, the median property price is £150,000 (about £164 per square foot) in Kensington & Fairfield area, with individual transactions ranging from £46,500 up to £496,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 3 | £300,000 | £300 |
| Semi-Detached | 19 | £175,000 | £167 |
| Terraced | 57 | £140,000 | £162 |
| Flats | 3 | £58,500 | £72 |
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 | £105,000 | £172,500 | £132,000 |
| 2026 | — | £105,000 | £168,000 | £160,000 |
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 | £294 | £100 | £171 | £150 |
| 2026 | — | £61 | £214 | £165 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near L7 8RP.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Oct 2025 | 50, Connaught Road, Liverpool, L7 8RP | Terraced | Freehold | £196,500 | |
| 16 May 2025 | 71, Connaught Road, Liverpool, L7 8RW | Terraced | Freehold | £277,500 | |
| 09 May 2025 | 17, Connaught Road, Liverpool, L7 8RW | Terraced | Freehold | £195,000 | |
| 16 May 2025 | 139, Albert Edward Road, Liverpool, L7 8SA | Terraced | Freehold | £152,000 | |
| 28 Mar 2025 | 138, Leopold Road, Liverpool, L7 8SS | Terraced | Freehold | £210,000 |
In the L7 8RP postcode area, located within Edge Hill, there are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of L7 8RP
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Hall Lane News | 75 Hall Lane, Liverpool, L7 8TE | Walking directions to Hall Lane News |
| 0.2 mi | Go Local | Kinglake Street, Liverpool, L7 1PQ | Walking directions to Go Local |
| 0.2 mi | Mohan Mini Market | Kensington, Liverpool, L7 8XB | Walking directions to Mohan Mini Market |
| 0.3 mi | Tesco | Overton Street, Liverpool, L7 3HE | Walking directions to Tesco |
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Express | 63 Prescot Street, Liverpool, L7 8UH | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
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 8RP, 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 8RP 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 public order.
The median sale price around L7 8RP in Edge Hill is £150,000 (about £164 per square foot) based on 82 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to L7 8RP, including Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School and Nursery (Good), Marydale Lodge Sch and Kensington Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to L7 8RP is Edge Hill, about 948 m away.
L7 8RP scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 6,451 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 8RP 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).
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.