Postcode L8 1SU is located in a major urban area, within the Toxteth ward of Liverpool in the North West region, and forms part of the Chinatown, St James & Georgian Quarter area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 85.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 21% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Chinatown, St James & Georgian Quarter is £39,628 per year. The nearest station is Brunswick, about 0.8 miles away. There are 7 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Falkner Square Gardens.
Chinatown, St James & Georgian Quarter has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,512 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 5% most deprived areas in England.
Chinatown, St James & Georgian Quarter has a high crime rate, with approximately 85.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 60.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 50.0% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Chinatown, St James & Georgian Quarter is £39,628 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near L8 1SU.
Chinatown, St James & Georgian Quarter near L8 1SU has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Brunswick located about 0.8 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 mi | Brunswick | N/A | Walking directions to Brunswick |
| 1 mi | Liverpool Central | N/A | Walking directions to Liverpool Central |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Falkner Square Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Falkner Square Gardens |
Based on 28 recent sales, the median property price is £135,000 (about £178 per square foot) in Toxteth area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 up to £246,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 18 | £138,000 | £177 |
| Flats | 10 | £126,500 | £185 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £55,200 | — | £73,057 |
| 2017 | £92,000 | £110,000 | £75,000 |
| 2018 | £80,000 | £137,000 | £88,975 |
| 2019 | £80,000 | £128,500 | £80,000 |
| 2020 | £76,500 | £141,000 | £100,000 |
| 2021 | £117,500 | £152,750 | £105,000 |
| 2022 | £118,500 | £110,000 | £117,000 |
| 2023 | £101,500 | £84,000 | £122,250 |
| 2024 | £98,500 | £137,500 | £150,000 |
| 2025 | £125,000 | — | £135,000 |
| 2026 | £117,500 | — | £155,500 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £229 | — | £96 |
| 2017 | £131 | £138 | £86 |
| 2018 | £135 | £149 | £99 |
| 2019 | £132 | £153 | £102 |
| 2020 | £133 | £168 | £97 |
| 2021 | £159 | £229 | £129 |
| 2022 | £164 | £186 | £139 |
| 2023 | £162 | £95 | £147 |
| 2024 | £165 | £184 | £178 |
| 2025 | £169 | — | £148 |
| 2026 | £192 | — | £181 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near L8 1SU.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Sept 2025 | 14, Thackeray Close, Liverpool, L8 8NE | Terraced | Freehold | £230,000 | |
| 26 Mar 2026 | Apartment 14, 137A, Upper Hill Street, Liverpool, L8 8EN | Flats | Leasehold | £56,000 | |
| 27 Feb 2025 | Flat 7, 137, Upper Hill Street, Liverpool, L8 8EN | Flats | Leasehold | £20,000 | |
| 29 Apr 2026 | 25, Arnold Crescent, Liverpool, L8 8NF | Terraced | Freehold | £170,000 | |
| 01 May 2026 | Flat 1, 11, Princes Avenue, Liverpool, L8 2TA | Flats | Leasehold | £155,000 |
In the L8 1SU postcode area, located within Chinatown, St James & Georgian Quarter, there are 7 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
11 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of L8 1SU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Al Rahma Food Store | Harrowby Close, Liverpool, L8 2XW | Walking directions to Al Rahma Food Store |
| 0.3 mi | Al Baraka | Harrowby Close, Liverpool, L8 2XW | Walking directions to Al Baraka |
| 0.3 mi | Park Road Newsagent and General Store | Erin Close, Liverpool, L8 6XN | Walking directions to Park Road Newsagent and General Store |
| 0.3 mi | Nabiles | Harrowby Close, Liverpool, L8 2XW | Walking directions to Nabiles |
| 0.4 mi | Tonys Pound Shop | Fernhill Drive, Liverpool, L8 3UQ | Walking directions to Tonys Pound Shop |
Annual council tax rates for Liverpool district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for L8 1SU, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Rahima Farah
Toxteth - Elected 4 May 2023
Kim Johnson
Liverpool Riverside - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around L8 1SU records about 86 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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 anti-social behaviour.
The median sale price around L8 1SU in Chinatown, St James & Georgian Quarter is £135,000 (about £178 per square foot) based on 28 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to L8 1SU, including Windsor Community Primary School (Requires improvement), Progress Schools - Toxteth (Inadequate) and St Patrick's Catholic Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to L8 1SU is Brunswick, about 1,345 m away.
L8 1SU scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,512 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 L8 1SU is Kim Johnson (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Rahima Farah (Labour Party).
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.