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L8 7BL

Commerce Way

Princes Park

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Overview

Postcode L8 7BL is located in a major urban area, within the Princes Park ward of Liverpool in the North West region, and forms part of the Toxteth Park area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 133.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.2× the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Toxteth Park is £33,549 per year. The nearest station is Edge Hill, about 0.4 miles away. There are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest small park is Webster Road Park.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
134
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
65%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

10/10

Toxteth Park has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 511 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 2% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Toxteth Park has a very high crime rate, with approximately 133.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

65%

Approximately 65.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 53.9% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

1/10

The average income per household in Toxteth Park is £33,549 per year.

Noise Level

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 115 ft away from L8 7BL.

Flood risk

No risk

Toxteth Park near L8 7BL has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Edge Hill located about 0.4 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for L8 7BL
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.4 mi

Edge Hill

N/A

Walking directions to Edge Hill

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for L8 7BL
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miWebster Road ParkSmallWalking directions to Webster Road Park
0.4 miFalkner Square GardensSmallWalking directions to Falkner Square Gardens

Area Profile

Population
405
Population density
7,818.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
62.55(+68%)
Anti-social behaviour
22.81(+27%)
Criminal damage and arson
17.29(+92%)
Drugs
16.56(+325%)
Public order
12.51(+23%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

African
90
22.28%
Arab
68
16.83%
British
64
15.84%
Other Asian
35
8.66%
Other
26
6.44%
Total population: 404

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
85
29.51%
No qualifications
84
29.17%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
38
13.19%
Level 3 (A level)
34
11.81%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
30
10.42%
Total 16+ residents: 288

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
70
50%
Social rents from council
21
15%
Owns with a mortgage
15
10.71%
Shared ownership
14
10%
Private landlord or letting agency
11
7.86%
Total households: 140

Property prices in Princes Park

Median price£136,000
Price per sq ft£164
Sales (last 12 months)27
Typical range (middle 50%)£90K – £173K

Based on 27 recent sales, the median property price is £136,000 (about £164 per square foot) in Princes Park area, with individual transactions ranging from £35,000 up to £985,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Princes Park over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Terraced1£985,000£348
Detached1£700,000£155
Flats25£130,000£164

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Princes Park

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Princes Park.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£64,950£110,000
2017£64,950£133,000£99,750
2018£89,975£130,000£74,750
2019£109,250£368,000£126,750
2020£142,500£353,000£110,000
2021£132,863£490,000£121,000
2022£115,000£150,000£133,500
2023£155,000£295,500£142,500
2024£152,500£150,000£110,000
2025£111,000£712,500
2026£155,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Princes Park.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Princes Park.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£241£94
2017£241£149£132
2018£150£159£104
2019£163£208£134
2020£169£161£107
2021£199£569£110
2022£173£107£122
2023£182£108£182
2024£197£125£135
2025£164£348
2026£156
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Princes Park.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Princes Park in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 22 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near L8 7BL.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near L8 7BL
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
10 Apr 2026Apartment 56, 246, Upper Parliament Street, Liverpool, L8 7QEFlatsLeasehold£42,000
10 Apr 2026Apartment 55, 246, Upper Parliament Street, Liverpool, L8 7QEFlatsLeasehold£35,000
27 Oct 2025Flat 15, 272, Upper Parliament Street, Liverpool, L8 7QEFlatsLeasehold£110,000
30 Sept 2025Apartment 13, 246, Upper Parliament Street, Liverpool, L8 7QEFlatsLeasehold£33,500
18 Aug 2025Apartment 50, 246, Upper Parliament Street, Liverpool, L8 7QEFlatsLeasehold£35,000

Schools

In the L8 7BL postcode area, located within Toxteth Park, there are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for L8 7BL
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimarySmithdown Primary SchoolCommunity school

Outstanding

0.3 miNot applicableChristian Fellowship SchoolOther independent school

N/A

0.3 miNot applicablePrinces SchoolCommunity special school

Outstanding

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of L8 7BL

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for L8 7BL
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miKingsley News25 Kingsley Road, Liverpool, L8 1UJWalking directions to Kingsley News
0.2 miSavalan Mini Market1A Lodge Lane, Liverpool, L8 0QDWalking directions to Savalan Mini Market
0.2 miO'Hare's NewsYanwath Street, Liverpool, L8 0XPWalking directions to O'Hare's News
0.2 miSpendwell SupermarketLodge Lane, Liverpool, L8 0WAWalking directions to Spendwell Supermarket
0.2 miCarry Fresh Super Store26 Smithdown Road, Liverpool, L7 4JGWalking directions to Carry Fresh Super Store

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 7BL, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Lucille Bernadette Harvey

Princes Park - 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
WardPrinces ParkE05015319
ParishLiverpool, unparished areaE43000166
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Toxteth ParkE02001385
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Liverpool 039DE01006679
Police ForceMerseyside
Postcode Introduced2010-02-01

Frequently asked questions about L8 7BL

Is L8 7BL (Toxteth Park) safe?

The area around L8 7BL records about 134 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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, anti-social behaviour and public order.

What is the average house price near L8 7BL?

The median sale price around L8 7BL in Toxteth Park is £136,000 (about £164 per square foot) based on 27 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near L8 7BL?

There are 20 schools close to L8 7BL, including Smithdown Primary School (Outstanding), Christian Fellowship School and Princes School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to L8 7BL?

The closest station to L8 7BL is Edge Hill, about 713 m away.

How deprived is the area around L8 7BL?

L8 7BL scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 511 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents L8 7BL (Toxteth Park) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Liverpool Riverside covering L8 7BL is Kim Johnson (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Lucille Bernadette Harvey (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.