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L8 0QS

Newstead Road

Arundel

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Overview

Postcode L8 0QS is located in a major urban area, within the Arundel ward of Liverpool in the North West region, and forms part of the Toxteth Park area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 128.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.2× the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Toxteth Park is £33,549 per year. The nearest station is Edge Hill, about 0.4 miles away. There are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Webster Road Park.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
129
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
53%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

10/10

Toxteth Park has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 275 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 1% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Toxteth Park has a very high crime rate, with approximately 128.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

53%

Approximately 53.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 53.9% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

1/10

The average income per household in Toxteth Park is £33,549 per year.

Noise Level

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 257 ft away from L8 0QS.

Flood risk

No risk

Toxteth Park near L8 0QS 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 0.4 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for L8 0QS
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.4 mi

Edge Hill

N/A

Walking directions to Edge Hill

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for L8 0QS
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miWebster Road ParkSmallWalking directions to Webster Road Park

Area Profile

Population
300
Population density
7,371 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
53.65(+44%)
Anti-social behaviour
27.07(+51%)
Drugs
17.88(+358%)
Public order
16.92(+67%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.67(+8%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
95
31.88%
African
48
16.11%
Arab
39
13.09%
White and Black African (mixed)
16
5.37%
Other Black
15
5.03%
Total population: 298

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
76
29.92%
Level 4+ (Degree)
54
21.26%
Level 3 (A level)
49
19.29%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
32
12.6%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
30
11.81%
Total 16+ residents: 254

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
84
50%
Private landlord or letting agency
49
29.17%
Owns outright
11
6.55%
Owns with a mortgage
6
3.57%
Other forms of private rent
6
3.57%
Total households: 168

Property prices in Arundel

Median price£168,500
Price per sq ft£195
Sales (last 12 months)32
Typical range (middle 50%)£144K – £318K

Based on 32 recent sales, the median property price is £168,500 (about £195 per square foot) in Arundel area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £675,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Arundel over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached5£625,000£223
Flats8£162,500£230
Terraced19£150,000£179

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Arundel

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Arundel.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£89,950£298,100£48,000
2017£102,500£260,000£49,000
2018£118,000£142,500£50,750
2019£123,225£232,000£76,000
2020£133,000£347,500£70,500
2021£132,500£271,500£96,500
2022£130,000£605,500£104,000
2023£137,000£466,000£113,000
2024£141,250£206,000£143,500
2025£147,500£480,000£121,000
2026£210,000£660,000£150,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Arundel.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Arundel.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£125£138£71
2017£157£113£68
2018£158£112£84
2019£155£147£101
2020£179£180£90
2021£176£138£121
2022£196£291£128
2023£212£188£131
2024£188£164£177
2025£222£186£166
2026£274£372£203
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Arundel.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Arundel in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 47 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near L8 0QS.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near L8 0QS
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
08 Sept 202516, Cullen Street, Liverpool, L8 0QZTerracedFreehold£92,500
12 Mar 202633, Greenleaf Street, Liverpool, L8 0RATerracedFreehold£73,000
09 Jul 202510A, Smithdown Road, Liverpool, L7 4JGTerracedFreehold£100,000
09 Apr 202672, Whittier Street, Liverpool, L8 0RFTerracedFreehold£92,500
27 Jun 202527, Smithdown Road, Liverpool, L7 4JBSemi-DetachedLeasehold£150,000

Schools

In the L8 0QS postcode area, located within Toxteth Park, there are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for L8 0QS
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miSecondaryArchbishop Blanch CofE High SchoolVoluntary aided school

Outstanding

0.2 miPrimarySmithdown Primary SchoolCommunity school

Outstanding

0.2 miNurseryChatham Place Nursery SchoolLocal authority nursery school

Good

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of L8 0QS

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for L8 0QS
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miCarry Fresh Super Store26 Smithdown Road, Liverpool, L7 4JGWalking directions to Carry Fresh Super Store
0.1 miSavalan Mini Market1A Lodge Lane, Liverpool, L8 0QDWalking directions to Savalan Mini Market
0.1 miSpendwell SupermarketLodge Lane, Liverpool, L8 0WAWalking directions to Spendwell Supermarket
0.1 miO'Hare's NewsYanwath Street, Liverpool, L8 0XPWalking directions to O'Hare's News
0.1 miTiarey NewsMaitland Close, Liverpool, L8 0UNWalking directions to Tiarey News

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

Local councillors

Laura Robertson-Collins

Arundel - 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
WardArundelE05015280
ParishLiverpool, unparished areaE43000166
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Toxteth ParkE02001385
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Liverpool 039BE01006556
Police ForceMerseyside
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about L8 0QS

Is L8 0QS (Toxteth Park) safe?

The area around L8 0QS records about 129 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, anti-social behaviour and public order.

What is the average house price near L8 0QS?

The median sale price around L8 0QS in Toxteth Park is £168,500 (about £195 per square foot) based on 32 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near L8 0QS?

There are 20 schools close to L8 0QS, including Archbishop Blanch CofE High School (Outstanding), Smithdown Primary School (Outstanding) and Chatham Place Nursery School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to L8 0QS?

The closest station to L8 0QS is Edge Hill, about 650 m away.

How deprived is the area around L8 0QS?

L8 0QS scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 275 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents L8 0QS (Toxteth Park) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Liverpool Wavertree covering L8 0QS is Paula Barker (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Laura Robertson-Collins (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.