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L8 0AB

Croxteth Grove

Princes Park

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Overview

Postcode L8 0AB is located in a major urban area, within the Princes Park ward of Liverpool in the North West region, and forms part of the Princes Park area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 110.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Princes Park is £40,358 per year. The nearest station is Edge Hill, about 0.9 miles away. There are 9 primary and 5 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Princes Park.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
111
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
44.2%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

10/10

Princes Park has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,628 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 8% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Princes Park has a very high crime rate, with approximately 110.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

44.2%

Approximately 44.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 35.0% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

4/10

The average income per household in Princes Park is £40,358 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 138 ft away from L8 0AB.

Flood risk

No risk

Princes Park near L8 0AB has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Edge Hill located about 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for L8 0AB
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.9 mi

Edge Hill

N/A

Walking directions to Edge Hill

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for L8 0AB
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miPrinces ParkLargeWalking directions to Princes Park
0.5 miUllet ParkSmallWalking directions to Ullet Park

Area Profile

Population
220
Population density
11,340.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
49.52(+33%)
Other theft
13.76(+108%)
Drugs
10.32(+165%)
Anti-social behaviour
8.25(-54%)
Public order
8.25(-19%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
115
52.27%
Other White
35
15.91%
Arab
14
6.36%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
12
5.45%
African
11
5%
Total population: 220

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
78
41.05%
No qualifications
49
25.79%
Level 3 (A level)
34
17.89%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
12
6.32%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
8
4.21%
Total 16+ residents: 190

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
58
44.96%
Other social rented
49
37.98%
Social rents from council
8
6.2%
Owns with a mortgage
7
5.43%
Other forms of private rent
6
4.65%
Total households: 129

Property prices in Princes Park

Median price£136,000
Price per sq ft£164
Sales (last 12 months)27
Typical range (middle 50%)£90K – £173K

Based on 27 recent sales, the median property price is £136,000 (about £164 per square foot) in Princes Park area, with individual transactions ranging from £35,000 up to £985,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Princes Park over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Terraced1£985,000£348
Detached1£700,000£155
Flats25£130,000£164

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Princes Park

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Princes Park.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£64,950£110,000
2017£64,950£133,000£99,750
2018£89,975£130,000£74,750
2019£109,250£368,000£126,750
2020£142,500£353,000£110,000
2021£132,863£490,000£121,000
2022£115,000£150,000£133,500
2023£155,000£295,500£142,500
2024£152,500£150,000£110,000
2025£111,000£712,500
2026£155,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Princes Park.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Princes Park.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£241£94
2017£241£149£132
2018£150£159£104
2019£163£208£134
2020£169£161£107
2021£199£569£110
2022£173£107£122
2023£182£108£182
2024£197£125£135
2025£164£348
2026£156
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Princes Park.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Princes Park in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near L8 0AB.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near L8 0AB
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
27 Nov 202534, Croxteth Grove, Liverpool, L8 0RXDetachedFreehold£700,000
23 Mar 2026Apartment 22, Heysmoor Heights, 14, Greenheys Road, Liverpool, L8 0PYFlatsLeasehold£48,000
08 Aug 2025Apartment 21, Heysmoor Heights, 14, Greenheys Road, Liverpool, L8 0PYFlatsLeasehold£83,000
13 Mar 2026Flat 10, Livermore Court, Grove Park, Liverpool, L8 0TLFlatsLeasehold£90,000
30 Apr 2025Flat 12, Livermore Court, Grove Park, Liverpool, L8 0TLFlatsLeasehold£95,000

Schools

In the L8 0AB postcode area, located within Princes Park, there are 9 primary and 5 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for L8 0AB
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.4 miSecondarySt Hilda's Church of England High SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.4 miSecondaryBellerive FCJ Catholic CollegeAcademy converter

Good

0.5 miPrimaryKingsley Community SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of L8 0AB

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for L8 0AB
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miLodge Lane Mini MartBentley Road, Liverpool, L8 0QWWalking directions to Lodge Lane Mini Mart
0.1 miLocal Pound StoreBentley Road, Liverpool, L8 0QWWalking directions to Local Pound Store
0.3 miGreen Mountain Food StoreAspen Grove, Liverpool, L8 0QFWalking directions to Green Mountain Food Store
0.3 miLodge Lane Halal Meat & Groceries102 Lodge Lane, Liverpool, L8 0QNWalking directions to Lodge Lane Halal Meat & Groceries
0.4 miSparAlbert Park, Liverpool, L17 8FWWalking directions to Spar

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 L8 0AB, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Lucille Bernadette Harvey

Princes Park - 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
WardPrinces ParkE05015319
ParishLiverpool, unparished areaE43000166
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Princes ParkE02001389
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Liverpool 043BE01006549
Police ForceMerseyside
Postcode Introduced2022-02-01

Frequently asked questions about L8 0AB

Is L8 0AB (Princes Park) safe?

The area around L8 0AB records about 111 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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 anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near L8 0AB?

The median sale price around L8 0AB in Princes Park is £136,000 (about £164 per square foot) based on 27 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near L8 0AB?

There are 20 schools close to L8 0AB, including St Hilda's Church of England High School (Good), Bellerive FCJ Catholic College (Good) and Kingsley Community School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to L8 0AB?

The closest station to L8 0AB is Edge Hill, about 1,392 m away.

How deprived is the area around L8 0AB?

L8 0AB scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 2,628 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents L8 0AB (Princes Park) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Liverpool Wavertree covering L8 0AB is Paula Barker (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Lucille Bernadette Harvey (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.