Postcode L8 5XU is located in a major urban area, within the Dingle 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 Brunswick, about 0.6 miles away. There are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area.
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.
Chinatown, St James & Georgian Quarter has a very high crime rate, with approximately 249.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 81.8% 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.
The average income per household in Chinatown, St James & Georgian Quarter is £39,628 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 126 ft away from L8 5XU.
Chinatown, St James & Georgian Quarter near L8 5XU 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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near L8 5XU.
| 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 | |
| 14 Feb 2025 | Apartment 11, 4, Neptune Place, Liverpool, L8 5AL | Flats | Leasehold | £142,950 | |
| 31 Mar 2025 | Apartment 2, 3, Neptune Place, Liverpool, L8 5AJ | Flats | Leasehold | £145,000 | |
| 11 Feb 2025 | Apartment 35, 3, Neptune Place, Liverpool, L8 5AJ | Flats | Leasehold | £175,000 |
In the L8 5XU postcode area, located within Chinatown, St James & Georgian Quarter, there are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of L8 5XU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Asda | 55 Parliament Street, Liverpool, L8 5AQ | Walking directions to Asda |
| 0.2 mi | Park Road Newsagent and General Store | Erin Close, Liverpool, L8 6XN | Walking directions to Park Road Newsagent and General Store |
| 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 |
| 0.4 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 5XU, 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 5XU 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.
The median sale price around L8 5XU in Chinatown, St James & Georgian Quarter 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 5XU, including St Patrick's Catholic Primary School (Good), The Studio School Liverpool (Good) and Liverpool Life Sciences UTC (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to L8 5XU is Brunswick, about 1,024 m away.
L8 5XU 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).
The Member of Parliament for Liverpool Riverside covering L8 5XU 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.