Postcode L8 5RD 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 81.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 25% 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 0.6 miles away. There are 8 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area.
Toxteth has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 330 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 1% most deprived areas in England.
Toxteth has a high crime rate, with approximately 81.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 68.7% 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 70 ft away from L8 5RD.
Toxteth near L8 5RD 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 0.6 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | Brunswick | N/A | Walking directions to Brunswick |
| 0.9 mi | Liverpool Central | N/A | Walking directions to Liverpool Central |
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 44 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near L8 5RD.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09 Apr 2025 | 127, Acorn Court, Liverpool, L8 5TD | Flats | Leasehold | £105,000 | |
| 21 Feb 2025 | 130, Acorn Court, Liverpool, L8 5TD | Flats | Leasehold | £74,500 | |
| 27 Feb 2026 | 43, Acorn Court, Liverpool, L8 5TA | Terraced | Leasehold | £91,000 | |
| 27 Feb 2026 | 11, Acorn Court, Liverpool, L8 5TA | Flats | Leasehold | £120,000 | |
| 14 Jan 2026 | 2, Acorn Court, Liverpool, L8 5TA | Flats | Leasehold | £115,000 |
In the L8 5RD postcode area, located within Toxteth, there are 8 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of L8 5RD
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Park Road Newsagent and General Store | Erin Close, Liverpool, L8 6XN | Walking directions to Park Road Newsagent and General Store |
| 0.3 mi | Asda | 55 Parliament Street, Liverpool, L8 5AQ | Walking directions to Asda |
| 0.4 mi | Albert Dock Mini Market | Mariners Wharf, Liverpool, L8 5TH | Walking directions to Albert Dock Mini Market |
| 0.4 mi | Londis | Hill Street, Liverpool, L8 6UD | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.5 mi | Chung Wah | Nelson Street, Liverpool, L1 5EB | Walking directions to Chung Wah |
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 5RD, 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 5RD records about 81 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 shoplifting.
The median sale price around L8 5RD in Toxteth is £155,000 (about £187 per square foot) based on 61 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to L8 5RD, 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.
The closest station to L8 5RD is Brunswick, about 1,014 m away.
L8 5RD scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 330 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 5RD 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.