Postcode L7 8RU 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 very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 97.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Edge Hill is £29,300 per year. The nearest station is Edge Hill located about 0.7 miles away. There are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 5 parks nearby, closest medium park is Kensington Park.
Edge Hill has a very 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 97.9 reported incidents per 1,000 residents 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 of residents in Edge Hill is £29,300 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near L7 8RU.
Edge Hill near L7 8RU 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 |
| 0.9 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 |
| 0.5 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 £139,000 in Kensington & Fairfield area, with individual transactions ranging from £44,308 up to £485,520.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 3 | £300,000 |
| Flats | 8 | £109,975 |
| Semi-Detached | 25 | £168,750 |
| Terraced | 67 | £135,000 |
10 year median price trend in Kensington & Fairfield
In the L7 8RU 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 8RU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Hall Lane News | 75 Hall Lane, Liverpool, L7 8TE | Walking directions to Hall Lane News |
| 0.1 mi | Mohan Mini Market | Kensington, Liverpool, L7 8XB | Walking directions to Mohan Mini Market |
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Express | 63 Prescot Street, Liverpool, L7 8UH | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.3 mi | Best Food Mega | Farnworth Street, Liverpool, L6 9AY | Walking directions to Best Food Mega |
| 0.3 mi | Spar | Harper Street, Liverpool, L7 8UL | Walking directions to Spar |
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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.