Postcode L8 1UJ 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 133.9 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 0.6 miles away. There are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Falkner Square Gardens.
Toxteth Park has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 511 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 2% most deprived areas in England.
Toxteth Park has a very high crime rate, with approximately 133.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 65.0% 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.
The average income per household in Toxteth Park is £33,549 per year.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 238 ft away from L8 1UJ.
Toxteth Park near L8 1UJ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Edge Hill located about 0.6 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | Edge Hill | N/A | Walking directions to Edge Hill |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Falkner Square Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Falkner Square Gardens |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 1 | £985,000 | £348 |
| Detached | 1 | £700,000 | £155 |
| Flats | 25 | £130,000 | £164 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | — | — |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | — | — |
There were 14 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near L8 1UJ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Apr 2026 | Apartment 56, 246, Upper Parliament Street, Liverpool, L8 7QE | Flats | Leasehold | £42,000 | |
| 10 Apr 2026 | Apartment 55, 246, Upper Parliament Street, Liverpool, L8 7QE | Flats | Leasehold | £35,000 | |
| 27 Oct 2025 | Flat 15, 272, Upper Parliament Street, Liverpool, L8 7QE | Flats | Leasehold | £110,000 | |
| 30 Sept 2025 | Apartment 13, 246, Upper Parliament Street, Liverpool, L8 7QE | Flats | Leasehold | £33,500 | |
| 18 Aug 2025 | Apartment 50, 246, Upper Parliament Street, Liverpool, L8 7QE | Flats | Leasehold | £35,000 |
In the L8 1UJ postcode area, located within Toxteth Park, there are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of L8 1UJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Kingsley News | 25 Kingsley Road, Liverpool, L8 1UJ | Walking directions to Kingsley News |
| 0.1 mi | Nabiles | Harrowby Close, Liverpool, L8 2XW | Walking directions to Nabiles |
| 0.1 mi | Al Baraka | Harrowby Close, Liverpool, L8 2XW | Walking directions to Al Baraka |
| 0.1 mi | Al Rahma Food Store | Harrowby Close, Liverpool, L8 2XW | Walking directions to Al Rahma Food Store |
| 0.2 mi | Spendwell Supermarket | Lodge Lane, Liverpool, L8 0WA | Walking directions to Spendwell Supermarket |
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 1UJ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Lucille Bernadette Harvey
Princes Park - Elected 4 May 2023
Kim Johnson
Liverpool Riverside - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around L8 1UJ records about 134 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.
The median sale price around L8 1UJ in Toxteth Park is £136,000 (about £164 per square foot) based on 27 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to L8 1UJ, including Princes School (Outstanding), Kingsley Community School (Good) and Smithdown Primary School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to L8 1UJ is Edge Hill, about 919 m away.
L8 1UJ scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 511 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 1UJ is Kim Johnson (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Lucille Bernadette Harvey (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.