Postcode L7 8YE is located in a major urban area, within the Brownlow Hill area of Liverpool in the North West region, and forms part of the Edge Hill area. It has average deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 261.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 2.4× 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 Brownlow Hill is £102,625 (around £148 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £78,250 and £125,625. The nearest station is Liverpool Lime Street, about 0.7 miles away. There are 13 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 6 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Kensington Park.
Edge Hill has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,294 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 44% most deprived areas in England.
Edge Hill has a very high crime rate, with approximately 261.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 23.8% 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.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 219 ft away from L7 8YE.
Edge Hill near L7 8YE has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Liverpool Lime Street located about 0.7 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 mi | Liverpool Lime Street | N/A | Walking directions to Liverpool Lime Street |
| 0.8 mi | Liverpool Central | N/A | Walking directions to Liverpool Central |
| 0.8 mi | Edge Hill | N/A | Walking directions to Edge Hill |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Kensington Park | Medium | Walking directions to Kensington Park |
| 0.4 mi | Grant Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Grant Gardens |
| 0.3 mi | Phythian Park | Small | Walking directions to Phythian Park |
Based on 8 recent sales, the median property price is £102,625 (about £148 per square foot) in Brownlow Hill area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £135,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flats | 8 | £102,625 | £148 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats |
|---|---|
| 2016 | £103,500 |
| 2017 | £69,950 |
| 2018 | £105,000 |
| 2019 | £66,995 |
| 2020 | £77,495 |
| 2021 | £115,000 |
| 2022 | £118,125 |
| 2023 | £69,250 |
| 2024 | £118,000 |
| 2025 | £134,995 |
| 2026 | £93,750 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats |
|---|---|
| 2016 | £174 |
| 2017 | £260 |
| 2018 | £177 |
| 2019 | £160 |
| 2020 | £176 |
| 2021 | £205 |
| 2022 | £178 |
| 2023 | £200 |
| 2024 | £196 |
| 2025 | £192 |
| 2026 | £148 |
There were 28 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near L7 8YE.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | |
| 16 Jan 2026 | 44, Guelph Street, Liverpool, L7 8RA | Terraced | Freehold | £160,174 | |
| 10 Jul 2026 | 6, Kensington, Liverpool, L7 8XB | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £375,000 |
In the L7 8YE postcode area, located within Edge Hill, there are 13 primary and 2 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. | |
| 0.5 mi | Primary | St Nicholas Catholic Academy | Academy sponsor led | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 21 Jan 2025. | |
| 0.5 mi | Primary | Kensington Primary School | Community school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 20 Mar 2024. |
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of L7 8YE
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Tesco Express | 63 Prescot Street, Liverpool, L7 8UH | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 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 | Spar | Harper Street, Liverpool, L7 8UL | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.3 mi | Life Express | Brownlow Hill, Liverpool, L3 5UB | Walking directions to Life Express |
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 8YE, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Heather Westhead
Brownlow Hill - Elected 4 May 2023
Tom Cardwell
Brownlow Hill - Elected 4 May 2023
Kim Johnson
Liverpool Riverside - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around L7 8YE records about 262 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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, public order and drugs.
The median sale price around L7 8YE in Brownlow Hill is £102,625 (about £148 per square foot) based on 8 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 19 schools close to L7 8YE, including Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School and Nursery (Good), St Nicholas Catholic Academy (Good) and Kensington Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to L7 8YE is Liverpool Lime Street, about 1,072 m away.
L7 8YE scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 14,294 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 8YE is Kim Johnson (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Heather Westhead (Labour Party) and Tom Cardwell (Labour Party).