Postcode L8 4QY is located in a major urban area, within the Dingle ward of Liverpool in the North West region, and forms part of the Toxteth area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 72.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 33% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Toxteth is £33,417 per year. The nearest station is Brunswick, about 0.5 miles away. There are 10 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Princes Park.
Toxteth has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,582 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 5% most deprived areas in England.
Toxteth has a high crime rate, with approximately 72.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 46.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 53.4% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Toxteth is £33,417 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 17 ft away from L8 4QY.
Toxteth near L8 4QY 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 0.5 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Brunswick | N/A | Walking directions to Brunswick |
| 0.7 mi | St Michaels | N/A | Walking directions to St Michaels |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Princes Park | Large | Walking directions to Princes Park |
| 0.4 mi | Starr Fields | Small | Walking directions to Starr Fields |
Based on 61 recent sales, the median property price is £155,000 (about £187 per square foot) in Dingle area, with individual transactions ranging from £35,600 up to £300,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 1 | £300,000 | £194 |
| Semi-Detached | 6 | £226,000 | £293 |
| Terraced | 39 | £155,000 | £185 |
| Flats | 15 | £110,000 | £180 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £133,998 | £134,950 | £106,495 | £78,000 |
| 2017 | £163,995 | £72,000 | £124,995 | £85,000 |
| 2018 | £152,495 | £114,900 | £132,498 | £90,000 |
| 2019 | £170,000 | £124,995 | £136,500 | £91,000 |
| 2020 | — | £112,990 | £131,000 | £105,000 |
| 2021 | £187,500 | £100,000 | £160,000 | £115,000 |
| 2022 | £230,000 | £175,000 | £120,000 | £130,000 |
| 2023 | £285,000 | £146,950 | £202,500 | £144,000 |
| 2024 | £260,000 | £149,950 | £187,500 | £136,250 |
| 2025 | £300,000 | £110,000 | £240,000 | £154,000 |
| 2026 | — | £195,000 | £160,000 | £169,500 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £143 | £227 | £158 | £120 |
| 2017 | £161 | £171 | £161 | £119 |
| 2018 | £167 | £199 | £162 | £119 |
| 2019 | £211 | £290 | £165 | £115 |
| 2020 | — | £210 | £170 | £143 |
| 2021 | £199 | £192 | £221 | £152 |
| 2022 | £178 | £307 | £140 | £188 |
| 2023 | £288 | £294 | £267 | £175 |
| 2024 | £263 | £290 | £287 | £193 |
| 2025 | £194 | £238 | £308 | £186 |
| 2026 | — | £163 | £196 | £185 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near L8 4QY.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Dec 2025 | Apartment 19, 315, Park Road, Liverpool, L8 4PF | Flats | Leasehold | £86,250 | |
| 28 Jan 2026 | 278, Park Road, Liverpool, L8 4UE | Terraced | Freehold | £155,000 | |
| 08 Jan 2026 | 58, David Street, Liverpool, L8 4TL | Terraced | Freehold | £120,000 | |
| 11 Sept 2025 | 69, David Street, Liverpool, L8 4TL | Terraced | Leasehold | £85,000 | |
| 12 May 2025 | 80, David Street, Liverpool, L8 4TL | Terraced | Leasehold | £101,680 |
In the L8 4QY postcode area, located within Toxteth, there are 10 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of L8 4QY
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Lidl | 10 Park Hill Road, Liverpool, L8 4TF | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.1 mi | Sam's News and General Store | Kelbey Close, Liverpool, L8 9XZ | Walking directions to Sam's News and General Store |
| 0.1 mi | Tesco Extra | 215 Park Road, Liverpool, L8 4XF | Walking directions to Tesco Extra |
| 0.2 mi | Casa Romaneasca | Ellis Place, Liverpool, L8 6SE | Walking directions to Casa Romaneasca |
| 0.2 mi | Zane's | Admiral Street, Liverpool, L8 3TL | Walking directions to Zane's |
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 4QY, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Sarah Doyle
Dingle - Elected 4 May 2023
Steve Munby
Dingle - Elected 4 May 2023
Kim Johnson
Liverpool Riverside - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around L8 4QY records about 73 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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 shoplifting.
The median sale price around L8 4QY in Toxteth is £155,000 (about £187 per square foot) based on 61 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 18 schools close to L8 4QY, including St Finbar's Catholic Primary School (Good), St Cleopas’ Church of England Primary Academy and The Belvedere Academy (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to L8 4QY is Brunswick, about 884 m away.
L8 4QY scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,582 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 4QY is Kim Johnson (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Sarah Doyle (Labour Party) and Steve Munby (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.