Postcode L7 8SW 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 96.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Edge Hill is £36,476 per year. The nearest station is Edge Hill located about 0.5 miles away. There are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, closest medium park is Kensington Park.
Edge Hill has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 610 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 2% most deprived areas in England.
Edge Hill has a high crime rate, with approximately 96.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 32.0% 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.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 237 ft away from L7 8SW.
Edge Hill near L7 8SW 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 0.5 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Edge Hill | N/A | Walking directions to Edge Hill |
| 1 mi | Liverpool Lime Street | N/A | Walking directions to Liverpool Lime Street |
| 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 93 recent sales, the median property price is £142,000 in Kensington & Fairfield area, with individual transactions ranging from £46,500 up to £496,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 4 | £300,000 |
| Flats | 5 | £105,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 19 | £170,000 |
| Terraced | 65 | £135,000 |
10 year median price trend in Kensington & Fairfield
In the L7 8SW 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 8SW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Go Local | Kinglake Street, Liverpool, L7 1PQ | Walking directions to Go Local |
| 0.2 mi | Hall Lane News | 75 Hall Lane, Liverpool, L7 8TE | Walking directions to Hall Lane News |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco | Overton Street, Liverpool, L7 3HE | Walking directions to Tesco |
| 0.3 mi | Go Local | Brae Street, Liverpool, L7 2PR | Walking directions to Go Local |
| 0.3 mi | Mohan Mini Market | Kensington, Liverpool, L7 8XB | Walking directions to Mohan Mini Market |
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 8SW, 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
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.