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L8 0UE

Ritson Street

Princes Park

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Overview

Postcode L8 0UE is located in a major urban area, within the Princes Park 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 137.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.3× 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 0.6 miles away. There are 9 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
137
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
73.2%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

10/10

Toxteth Park has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 196 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 1% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Toxteth Park has a very high crime rate, with approximately 137.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

73.2%

Approximately 73.2% 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

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 265 ft away from L8 0UE.

Flood risk

No risk

Toxteth Park near L8 0UE 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 0.6 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for L8 0UE
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.6 mi

Edge Hill

N/A

Walking directions to Edge Hill

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
278
Population density
11,300.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
63.92(+71%)
Criminal damage and arson
15.26(+70%)
Public order
15.26(+51%)
Other theft
10.31(+56%)
Drugs
10.31(+164%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
83
29.75%
Arab
56
20.07%
African
46
16.49%
Other Asian
22
7.89%
Other
22
7.89%
Total population: 279

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
64
32.82%
Level 4+ (Degree)
44
22.56%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
26
13.33%
Level 3 (A level)
21
10.77%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
18
9.23%
Total 16+ residents: 195

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
83
67.48%
Private landlord or letting agency
25
20.33%
Social rents from council
7
5.69%
Other forms of private rent
4
3.25%
Owns with a mortgage
3
2.44%
Total households: 123

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 24 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near L8 0UE.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near L8 0UE
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
21 May 2026112, Asbridge Street, Liverpool, L8 0UQTerracedFreehold£87,500
12 Dec 2025110, Asbridge Street, Liverpool, L8 0UQTerracedFreehold£83,000
19 Jun 2025107, Lodge Lane, Liverpool, L8 0QFTerracedFreehold£175,000
17 Jul 202511, Windsor View, Liverpool, L8 0UNTerracedFreehold£76,000
14 Jul 20253, Olive Branch Grove, Liverpool, L8 2XJFlatsLeasehold£108,000

Schools

In the L8 0UE postcode area, located within Toxteth Park, there are 9 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for L8 0UE
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryKingsley Community SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.4 miNot applicablePrinces SchoolCommunity special school

Outstanding

0.4 miPrimarySmithdown Primary SchoolCommunity school

Outstanding

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for L8 0UE
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miGreen Mountain Food StoreAspen Grove, Liverpool, L8 0QFWalking directions to Green Mountain Food Store
0.1 miLodge Lane Halal Meat & Groceries102 Lodge Lane, Liverpool, L8 0QNWalking directions to Lodge Lane Halal Meat & Groceries
0.1 miTiarey NewsMaitland Close, Liverpool, L8 0UNWalking directions to Tiarey News
0.2 miSpendwell SupermarketLodge Lane, Liverpool, L8 0WAWalking directions to Spendwell Supermarket
0.2 miLocal Pound StoreBentley Road, Liverpool, L8 0QWWalking directions to Local Pound Store

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 0UE, 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

Kim Johnson

Liverpool Riverside - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth WestUKD
DistrictLiverpoolE08000012
Parliamentary ConstituencyLiverpool RiversideE14001338
WardPrinces ParkE05015319
ParishLiverpool, unparished areaE43000166
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Toxteth ParkE02001385
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Liverpool 039CE01006674
Police ForceMerseyside
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about L8 0UE

Is L8 0UE (Toxteth Park) safe?

The area around L8 0UE records about 137 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, anti-social behaviour and public order.

What is the average house price near L8 0UE?

The median sale price around L8 0UE in Toxteth 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 0UE?

There are 20 schools close to L8 0UE, including Kingsley Community School (Good), Princes School (Outstanding) and Smithdown Primary School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to L8 0UE?

The closest station to L8 0UE is Edge Hill, about 1,010 m away.

How deprived is the area around L8 0UE?

L8 0UE scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 196 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for Liverpool Riverside covering L8 0UE is Kim Johnson (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.