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L8 7LF

Upper Parliament Street

Toxteth

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Overview

Postcode L8 7LF is located in a major urban area, within the Toxteth 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 high crime levels, with around 85.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 21% below 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 Liverpool Central, about 0.7 miles away. There are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest small park is Falkner Square Gardens.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
86
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
69.9%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

10/10

Chinatown, St James & Georgian Quarter has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,512 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 5% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Chinatown, St James & Georgian Quarter has a high crime rate, with approximately 85.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

69.9%

Approximately 69.9% 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.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in Chinatown, St James & Georgian Quarter is £39,628 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 3 ft away from L8 7LF.

Flood risk

No risk

Chinatown, St James & Georgian Quarter near L8 7LF has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Liverpool Central located about 0.7 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for L8 7LF
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.7 mi

Liverpool Central

N/A

Walking directions to Liverpool Central
0.9 mi

Liverpool Lime Street

N/A

Walking directions to Liverpool Lime Street
0.9 mi

Brunswick

N/A

Walking directions to Brunswick

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for L8 7LF
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miFalkner Square GardensSmallWalking directions to Falkner Square Gardens
0.5 miSt. Luke's GardensSmallWalking directions to St. Luke's Gardens

Area Profile

Population
373
Population density
9,323.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
38.17(+2%)
Criminal damage and arson
12.57(+40%)
Anti-social behaviour
9.88(-45%)
Drugs
9.88(+153%)
Vehicle crime
6.29(+5%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
175
46.54%
African
38
10.11%
Pakistani
28
7.45%
Other White
23
6.12%
Other
21
5.59%
Total population: 376

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
94
30.62%
No qualifications
66
21.5%
Level 3 (A level)
53
17.26%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
48
15.64%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
37
12.05%
Total 16+ residents: 307

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
73
54.89%
Private landlord or letting agency
27
20.3%
Social rents from council
20
15.04%
Owns outright
5
3.76%
Owns with a mortgage
4
3.01%
Total households: 133

Property prices in Toxteth

Median price£135,000
Price per sq ft£178
Sales (last 12 months)28
Typical range (middle 50%)£120K – £174K

Based on 28 recent sales, the median property price is £135,000 (about £178 per square foot) in Toxteth area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 up to £246,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Toxteth over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Terraced18£138,000£177
Flats10£126,500£185

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Toxteth

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Toxteth.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£55,200£73,057
2017£92,000£110,000£75,000
2018£80,000£137,000£88,975
2019£80,000£128,500£80,000
2020£76,500£141,000£100,000
2021£117,500£152,750£105,000
2022£118,500£110,000£117,000
2023£101,500£84,000£122,250
2024£98,500£137,500£150,000
2025£125,000£135,000
2026£117,500£155,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Toxteth.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Toxteth.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£229£96
2017£131£138£86
2018£135£149£99
2019£132£153£102
2020£133£168£97
2021£159£229£129
2022£164£186£139
2023£162£95£147
2024£165£184£178
2025£169£148
2026£192£181
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Toxteth.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near L8 7LF.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near L8 7LF
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
13 Feb 2025Rialto Buildings, 90 - 94, Upper Parliament Street, Liverpool, L8 7SYOtherFreehold£20,000
01 May 202661C, Hope Street, Liverpool, L1 7BJFlatsLeasehold£277,500
31 Oct 202561B, Hope Street, Liverpool, L1 7BJFlatsLeasehold£200,000
01 Sept 202561, Hope Street, Liverpool, L1 7BJFlatsLeasehold£475,000
19 Dec 2025Apartment 7, 36, Upper Parliament Street, Liverpool, L8 1TDFlatsLeasehold£105,000

Schools

In the L8 7LF postcode area, located within Chinatown, St James & Georgian Quarter, there are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for L8 7LF
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimarySt Patrick's Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.2 miPrimaryWindsor Community Primary SchoolCommunity school

Requires improvement

0.3 mi16 plusLIPA Sixth Form CollegeFree schools 16 to 19

Outstanding

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for L8 7LF
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.4 miAsda55 Parliament Street, Liverpool, L8 5AQWalking directions to Asda
0.4 miCo-op FoodMyrtle Street, Liverpool, L7 7JAWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.4 miL1 Mini MarketGreat George Street, Liverpool, L1 5EAWalking directions to L1 Mini Market
0.4 mieJoy Asian FoodsMyrtle Parade, Liverpool, L7 7ELWalking directions to eJoy Asian Foods
0.4 miSida ExpressLiverpool, L7 7DPWalking directions to Sida Express

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

Local councillors

Rahima Farah

Toxteth - 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
WardToxtethE05015327
ParishLiverpool, unparished areaE43000166
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Chinatown, St James & Georgian QuarterE02001383
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Liverpool 037DE01006673
Police ForceMerseyside
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about L8 7LF

Is L8 7LF (Chinatown, St James & Georgian Quarter) safe?

The area around L8 7LF records about 86 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 anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near L8 7LF?

The median sale price around L8 7LF in Chinatown, St James & Georgian Quarter is £135,000 (about £178 per square foot) based on 28 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near L8 7LF?

There are 20 schools close to L8 7LF, including St Patrick's Catholic Primary School (Good), Windsor Community Primary School (Requires improvement) and LIPA Sixth Form College (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to L8 7LF?

The closest station to L8 7LF is Liverpool Central, about 1,196 m away.

How deprived is the area around L8 7LF?

L8 7LF scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,512 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents L8 7LF (Chinatown, St James & Georgian Quarter) in Parliament and on the local council?

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