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L7 9NF

Binns Road

Old Swan West

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Overview

Postcode L7 9NF is located in a major urban area, within the Old Swan West ward of Liverpool in the North West region, and forms part of the Fairfield West & Newsham Park area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 159.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.5× the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Fairfield West & Newsham Park is £35,563 per year. The nearest station is Wavertree Technology Park, about 0.3 miles away. There are 13 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
159
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
32.7%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Medium

Deprivation level

10/10

Fairfield West & Newsham Park has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,505 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 5% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Fairfield West & Newsham Park has a very high crime rate, with approximately 159.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

32.7%

Approximately 32.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 27.3% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

2/10

The average income per household in Fairfield West & Newsham Park is £35,563 per year.

Noise Level

Medium

Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from rail, approximately 39 ft away from L7 9NF.

Flood risk

No risk

Fairfield West & Newsham Park near L7 9NF has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Wavertree Technology Park located about 0.3 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for L7 9NF
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

Wavertree Technology Park

N/A

Walking directions to Wavertree Technology Park
0.9 mi

Edge Hill

N/A

Walking directions to Edge Hill

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
227
Population density
736.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
71.71(+92%)
Drugs
18.33(+370%)
Shoplifting
15.54(+169%)
Criminal damage and arson
15.14(+68%)
Public order
13.94(+38%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
128
56.39%
Other White
40
17.62%
African
8
3.52%
Other
7
3.08%
Pakistani
6
2.64%
Total population: 227

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
54
29.83%
Level 4+ (Degree)
53
29.28%
Level 3 (A level)
27
14.92%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
23
12.71%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
16
8.84%
Total 16+ residents: 181

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
45
40.91%
Other social rented
31
28.18%
Owns with a mortgage
19
17.27%
Owns outright
7
6.36%
Social rents from council
5
4.55%
Total households: 110

Property prices in Old Swan West

Median price£138,000
Price per sq ft£180
Sales (last 12 months)51
Typical range (middle 50%)£114K – £167K

Based on 51 recent sales, the median property price is £138,000 (about £180 per square foot) in Old Swan West area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,000 up to £385,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Old Swan West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached11£168,000£199
Terraced36£136,500£175
Flats4£81,250£187

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Old Swan West

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Old Swan West.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£44,500£115,000£64,400
2017£85,000£130,000£70,000
2018£83,750£97,500£75,000
2019£91,000£122,500£80,000
2020£92,750£132,500£90,025
2021£63,000£131,000£106,000
2022£80,000£179,000£115,000
2023£110,000£155,000£111,250
2024£109,000£175,000£120,000
2025£80,000£141,000£122,500
2026£82,500£173,000£147,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Old Swan West.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Old Swan West.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£85£109£84
2017£99£112£89
2018£126£142£95
2019£186£156£96
2020£127£141£108
2021£105£169£125
2022£141£180£141
2023£163£166£142
2024£164£200£152
2025£171£197£168
2026£187£203£157
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Old Swan West.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Old Swan West in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 26 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near L7 9NF.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near L7 9NF
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
10 Apr 202630, Ardleigh Road, Liverpool, L13 2BDSemi-DetachedFreehold£178,000
29 May 202510, Tapton Way, Liverpool, L13 1DAOtherLeasehold£165,000
28 Feb 202515, Tapton Way, Liverpool, L13 1DAOtherLeasehold£160,000
09 Apr 2026Flat 22B, Grampian Court, Grampian Road, Liverpool, L7 0JXFlatsLeasehold£105,000
30 Sept 202515, Ardleigh Grove, Liverpool, L13 2BQSemi-DetachedFreehold£107,000

Schools

In the L7 9NF postcode area, located within Fairfield West & Newsham Park, there are 13 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for L7 9NF
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miNot applicableNazene Danielle School of Performing ArtsOther independent school

Good

0.3 miPrimaryPhoenix Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.3 miNot applicableKing's Leadership Phoenix AcademyFree schools alternative provision

Requires improvement

Local amenities

4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of L7 9NF

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for L7 9NF
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miM&S Foodhall12 Montrose Way, Liverpool, L13 1FAWalking directions to M&S Foodhall
0.1 miLidlLiverpool, L7 9NBWalking directions to Lidl
0.2 miIcelandLiverpool, L7 9LNWalking directions to Iceland
0.5 miMurphy's WinesHolland Street, Liverpool, L7 0JDWalking directions to Murphy's Wines

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Liverpool district (2025-26).

Band A£1,698
Band B£1,981
Band C£2,264
Band D£2,546
Band E£3,112
Band F£3,678
Band G£4,244
Band H£5,093

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for L7 9NF, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

William Shortall

Old Swan West - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Paula Barker

Liverpool Wavertree - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth WestUKD
DistrictLiverpoolE08000012
Parliamentary ConstituencyLiverpool WavertreeE14001340
WardOld Swan WestE05015316
ParishLiverpool, unparished areaE43000166
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Fairfield West & Newsham ParkE02001374
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Liverpool 028BE01006692
Police ForceMerseyside
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about L7 9NF

Is L7 9NF (Fairfield West & Newsham Park) safe?

The area around L7 9NF records about 159 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, drugs and shoplifting.

What is the average house price near L7 9NF?

The median sale price around L7 9NF in Fairfield West & Newsham Park is £138,000 (about £180 per square foot) based on 51 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near L7 9NF?

There are 20 schools close to L7 9NF, including Nazene Danielle School of Performing Arts (Good), Phoenix Primary School (Good) and King's Leadership Phoenix Academy (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to L7 9NF?

The closest station to L7 9NF is Wavertree Technology Park, about 459 m away.

How deprived is the area around L7 9NF?

L7 9NF scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,505 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents L7 9NF (Fairfield West & Newsham Park) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Liverpool Wavertree covering L7 9NF is Paula Barker (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: William Shortall (Labour Party).

Data Sources

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.