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L8 6XF

Doddridge Road

Dingle

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Overview

Postcode L8 6XF 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 84.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 23% 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 0.3 miles away. There are 10 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
84
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
31.6%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

9/10

Toxteth has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 247 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 1% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Toxteth has a high crime rate, with approximately 84.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

31.6%

Approximately 31.6% 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.

Income level

1/10

The average income per household in Toxteth is £33,417 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 323 ft away from L8 6XF.

Flood risk

No risk

Toxteth near L8 6XF has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Brunswick located about 0.3 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for L8 6XF
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

Brunswick

N/A

Walking directions to Brunswick

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
266
Population density
4,130.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
33.38(-11%)
Other theft
9.6(+45%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.69(-3%)
Drugs
8.69(+123%)
Vehicle crime
7.77(+30%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
189
71.32%
Other White
29
10.94%
Other Asian
10
3.77%
Caribbean
6
2.26%
Arab
6
2.26%
Total population: 265

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
107
47.14%
No qualifications
37
16.3%
Level 3 (A level)
32
14.1%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
24
10.57%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
13
5.73%
Total 16+ residents: 227

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
78
58.65%
Other social rented
32
24.06%
Owns with a mortgage
12
9.02%
Social rents from council
10
7.52%
Owns outright
1
0.75%
Total households: 133

Property prices in Dingle

Median price£155,000
Price per sq ft£187
Sales (last 12 months)61
Typical range (middle 50%)£127K – £184K

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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Dingle over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached1£300,000£194
Semi-Detached6£226,000£293
Terraced39£155,000£185
Flats15£110,000£180

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Dingle

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Dingle.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Dingle.

Price per sq ft

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

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 41 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near L8 6XF.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near L8 6XF
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
28 Jul 202523A, Northumberland Street, Liverpool, L8 6TNTerracedFreehold£155,000
28 Jul 202523A, Northumberland Street, Liverpool, L8 6TNTerracedFreehold£155,000
30 Mar 202619, Northumberland Grove, Liverpool, L8 6TWSemi-DetachedFreehold£130,000
20 Mar 2025130, Caryl Street, Liverpool, L8 6UNFlatsLeasehold£67,500
17 Feb 2025247, Grafton Street, Liverpool, L8 6TTTerracedFreehold£140,000

Schools

In the L8 6XF postcode area, located within Toxteth, there are 10 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for L8 6XF
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryHoly Family Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.5 miPrimarySt Patrick's Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.5 miSecondaryThe Studio School LiverpoolStudio schools

Good

Local amenities

5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of L8 6XF

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for L8 6XF
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miLondisHill Street, Liverpool, L8 6UDWalking directions to Londis
0.3 miPark Road Newsagent and General StoreErin Close, Liverpool, L8 6XNWalking directions to Park Road Newsagent and General Store
0.4 miAlbert Dock Mini MarketMariners Wharf, Liverpool, L8 5THWalking directions to Albert Dock Mini Market
0.5 miCasa RomaneascaEllis Place, Liverpool, L8 6SEWalking directions to Casa Romaneasca
0.5 miAsda55 Parliament Street, Liverpool, L8 5AQWalking directions to Asda

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 6XF, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Sarah Doyle

Dingle - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Steve Munby

Dingle - 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
WardDingleE05015295
ParishLiverpool, unparished areaE43000166
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)ToxtethE02001390
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Liverpool 044BE01006630
Police ForceMerseyside
Postcode Introduced1990-02-01

Frequently asked questions about L8 6XF

Is L8 6XF (Toxteth) safe?

The area around L8 6XF records about 84 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.

What is the average house price near L8 6XF?

The median sale price around L8 6XF in Toxteth is £155,000 (about £187 per square foot) based on 61 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near L8 6XF?

There are 20 schools close to L8 6XF, including Holy Family Catholic Primary School (Good), St Patrick's Catholic Primary School (Good) and The Studio School Liverpool (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to L8 6XF?

The closest station to L8 6XF is Brunswick, about 476 m away.

How deprived is the area around L8 6XF?

L8 6XF scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 247 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents L8 6XF (Toxteth) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Liverpool Riverside covering L8 6XF 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).

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.