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L8 1TG

Princes Road

Princes Park

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Overview

Postcode L8 1TG is located in a major urban area, within the Princes Park 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 Liverpool Central, about 0.8 miles away. There are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Falkner Square Gardens.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
86
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
57.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

10/10

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.

Crime level

8/10

Chinatown, St James & Georgian Quarter has a high crime rate, with approximately 85.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

57.8%

Approximately 57.8% 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.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in Chinatown, St James & Georgian Quarter is £39,628 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 233 ft away from L8 1TG.

Flood risk

No risk

Chinatown, St James & Georgian Quarter near L8 1TG has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Liverpool Central located about 0.8 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for L8 1TG
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.8 mi

Liverpool Central

N/A

Walking directions to Liverpool Central
0.9 mi

Edge Hill

N/A

Walking directions to Edge Hill
0.9 mi

Brunswick

N/A

Walking directions to Brunswick

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for L8 1TG
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miFalkner Square GardensSmallWalking directions to Falkner Square Gardens

Area Profile

Population
431
Population density
6,671.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
38.17(+2%)
Criminal damage and arson
12.57(+40%)
Anti-social behaviour
9.88(-45%)
Drugs
9.88(+153%)
Vehicle crime
6.29(+5%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
127
29.6%
African
75
17.48%
Arab
51
11.89%
Other White
32
7.46%
Other Asian
31
7.23%
Total population: 429

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
122
35.26%
No qualifications
76
21.97%
Level 3 (A level)
71
20.52%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
29
8.38%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
29
8.38%
Total 16+ residents: 346

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
92
49.2%
Private landlord or letting agency
71
37.97%
Social rents from council
16
8.56%
Owns with a mortgage
3
1.6%
Other forms of private rent
3
1.6%
Total households: 187

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 43 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near L8 1TG.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near L8 1TG
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
21 Nov 2025Unit 35, Streatlam Towers, 5, Princes Road, Liverpool, L8 1TGFlatsLeasehold£18,400
31 Oct 2025Unit 13, Streatlam Towers, 5, Princes Road, Liverpool, L8 1TGFlatsLeasehold£18,000
31 Oct 2025Unit 11, Streatlam Towers, 5, Princes Road, Liverpool, L8 1TGFlatsLeasehold£20,000
31 Oct 2025Unit 4, Streatlam Towers, 5, Princes Road, Liverpool, L8 1TGFlatsLeasehold£20,000
31 Oct 2025Unit 14, Streatlam Towers, 5, Princes Road, Liverpool, L8 1TGFlatsLeasehold£20,000

Schools

In the L8 1TG postcode area, located within Chinatown, St James & Georgian Quarter, there are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for L8 1TG
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryWindsor Community Primary SchoolCommunity school

Requires improvement

0.2 miNot applicablePrinces SchoolCommunity special school

Outstanding

0.2 miNot applicableProgress Schools - ToxtethOther independent school

Inadequate

Local amenities

11 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of L8 1TG

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for L8 1TG
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miNabilesHarrowby Close, Liverpool, L8 2XWWalking directions to Nabiles
0.3 miAl BarakaHarrowby Close, Liverpool, L8 2XWWalking directions to Al Baraka
0.3 miAl Rahma Food StoreHarrowby Close, Liverpool, L8 2XWWalking directions to Al Rahma Food Store
0.3 mieJoy Asian FoodsMyrtle Parade, Liverpool, L7 7ELWalking directions to eJoy Asian Foods
0.4 miTesco ExpressLiverpool, L7 7AAWalking directions to Tesco Express

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 1TG, 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)Chinatown, St James & Georgian QuarterE02001383
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Liverpool 037DE01006673
Police ForceMerseyside
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about L8 1TG

Is L8 1TG (Chinatown, St James & Georgian Quarter) safe?

The area around L8 1TG 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.

What is the average house price near L8 1TG?

The median sale price around L8 1TG in Chinatown, St James & Georgian Quarter is £136,000 (about £164 per square foot) based on 27 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near L8 1TG?

There are 20 schools close to L8 1TG, including Windsor Community Primary School (Requires improvement), Princes School (Outstanding) and Progress Schools - Toxteth (Inadequate). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to L8 1TG?

The closest station to L8 1TG is Liverpool Central, about 1,352 m away.

How deprived is the area around L8 1TG?

L8 1TG 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).

Who represents L8 1TG (Chinatown, St James & Georgian Quarter) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Liverpool Riverside covering L8 1TG 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.