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L8 1UW

Upper Stanhope Street

Toxteth

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Overview

Postcode L8 1UW 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 very high crime levels, with around 249.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 2.3× 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
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
250
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
29.3%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

9/10

Chinatown, St James & Georgian Quarter has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,875 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 6% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Chinatown, St James & Georgian Quarter has a very high crime rate, with approximately 249.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

29.3%

Approximately 29.3% 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 297 ft away from L8 1UW.

Flood risk

No risk

Chinatown, St James & Georgian Quarter near L8 1UW 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 3 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for L8 1UW
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.8 mi

Liverpool Central

N/A

Walking directions to Liverpool Central
0.8 mi

Brunswick

N/A

Walking directions to Brunswick
0.9 mi

Liverpool Lime Street

N/A

Walking directions to Liverpool Lime Street

Parks

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

Area Profile

Population
326
Population density
7,761.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Drugs
88.33(+2165%)
Violence and sexual offences
76.18(+104%)
Other theft
19.45(+195%)
Criminal damage and arson
17.83(+98%)
Anti-social behaviour
16.21(-10%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
161
49.39%
Other White
26
7.98%
Other
26
7.98%
African
22
6.75%
Irish
19
5.83%
Total population: 326

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
135
48.56%
Level 3 (A level)
56
20.14%
No qualifications
42
15.11%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
16
5.76%
Apprenticeship
15
5.4%
Total 16+ residents: 278

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
69
43.95%
Other social rented
36
22.93%
Owns outright
19
12.1%
Owns with a mortgage
15
9.55%
Social rents from council
10
6.37%
Total households: 157

Property prices in Toxteth

Median price£135,000
Price per sq ft£178
Sales (last 12 months)28
Typical range (middle 50%)£120K – £174K

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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Toxteth over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Terraced18£138,000£177
Flats10£126,500£185

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Toxteth

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Toxteth.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Toxteth.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Toxteth.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Toxteth.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near L8 1UW.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near L8 1UW
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
23 Feb 202618A, Windsor Street, Liverpool, L8 1XFFlatsLeasehold£81,000
19 Dec 2025Apartment 7, 36, Upper Parliament Street, Liverpool, L8 1TDFlatsLeasehold£105,000
22 Aug 2025Apartment 3, 36, Upper Parliament Street, Liverpool, L8 1TDFlatsLeasehold£140,000
22 Oct 20256E, Upper Parliament Street, Liverpool, L8 1TEFlatsLeasehold£145,000
02 Oct 20258F, Upper Parliament Street, Liverpool, L8 1TEFlatsLeasehold£120,000

Schools

In the L8 1UW 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 1UW
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimarySt Patrick's Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.2 miPrimaryWindsor Community Primary SchoolCommunity school

Requires improvement

0.3 miSecondaryThe Studio School LiverpoolStudio schools

Good

Local amenities

12 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of L8 1UW

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for L8 1UW
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miAsda55 Parliament Street, Liverpool, L8 5AQWalking directions to Asda
0.3 miPark Road Newsagent and General StoreErin Close, Liverpool, L8 6XNWalking directions to Park Road Newsagent and General Store
0.4 miL1 Mini MarketGreat George Street, Liverpool, L1 5EAWalking directions to L1 Mini Market
0.4 miChung WahNelson Street, Liverpool, L1 5EBWalking directions to Chung Wah
0.4 miGo Local46 St James Street, Liverpool, L1 5HAWalking directions to Go Local

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 1UW, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Rahima Farah

Toxteth - 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
WardToxtethE05015327
ParishLiverpool, unparished areaE43000166
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Chinatown, St James & Georgian QuarterE02001383
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Liverpool 037HE01034403
Police ForceMerseyside
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about L8 1UW

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

The area around L8 1UW records about 250 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, drugs and anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near L8 1UW?

The median sale price around L8 1UW 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.

What schools are near L8 1UW?

There are 20 schools close to L8 1UW, including St Patrick's Catholic Primary School (Good), Windsor Community Primary School (Requires improvement) and The Studio School Liverpool (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to L8 1UW?

The closest station to L8 1UW is Liverpool Central, about 1,266 m away.

How deprived is the area around L8 1UW?

L8 1UW scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,875 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for Liverpool Riverside covering L8 1UW is Kim Johnson (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Rahima Farah (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.