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L8 7PA

Falkner Square

Canning

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Overview

Postcode L8 7PA is located in a major urban area, within the Canning 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 143.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.3× 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 Liverpool Central, about 0.8 miles away. There are 8 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest small park is Falkner Square Gardens.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
144
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
56.5%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Medium

Deprivation level

10/10

Chinatown, St James & Georgian Quarter has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,833 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 6% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Chinatown, St James & Georgian Quarter has a very high crime rate, with approximately 143.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

56.5%

Approximately 56.5% 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

Medium

Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 311 ft away from L8 7PA.

Flood risk

No risk

Chinatown, St James & Georgian Quarter near L8 7PA 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 0.8 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for L8 7PA
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.8 mi

Liverpool Central

N/A

Walking directions to Liverpool Central
0.8 mi

Edge Hill

N/A

Walking directions to Edge Hill
0.8 mi

Liverpool Lime Street

N/A

Walking directions to Liverpool Lime Street

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for L8 7PA
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.1 miFalkner Square GardensSmallWalking directions to Falkner Square Gardens
0.3 miAbercromby SquareSmallWalking directions to Abercromby Square

Area Profile

Population
293
Population density
8,694.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
69.73(+87%)
Anti-social behaviour
29.13(+62%)
Drugs
29.13(+647%)
Criminal damage and arson
12.36(+37%)
Public order
10.59(+5%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
190
65.29%
Other White
22
7.56%
Other Asian
20
6.87%
African
13
4.47%
Chinese
12
4.12%
Total population: 291

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
152
52.78%
Level 3 (A level)
63
21.88%
No qualifications
30
10.42%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
18
6.25%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
15
5.21%
Total 16+ residents: 288

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
101
48.33%
Private landlord or letting agency
57
27.27%
Social rents from council
17
8.13%
Owns with a mortgage
16
7.66%
Shared ownership
10
4.78%
Total households: 209

Property prices in Canning

Median price£186,000
Price per sq ft£238
Sales (last 12 months)28
Typical range (middle 50%)£124K – £300K

Based on 28 recent sales, the median property price is £186,000 (about £238 per square foot) in Canning area, with individual transactions ranging from £100,000 up to £870,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Canning over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Terraced5£645,000£337
Semi-Detached1£260,000£331
Flats22£155,000£210

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Canning

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Canning.
YearFlatsTerraced
2016£59,950£499,950
2017£84,250£500,000
2018£124,950£465,000
2019£120,000£420,000
2020£117,000£227,500
2021£118,000£400,000
2022£120,000£542,000
2023£142,000£470,000
2024£165,000£658,750
2025£140,000£660,000
2026£155,000£312,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Canning.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Canning.
YearFlatsTerraced
2016£40£214
2017£139£242
2018£308£230
2019£182£187
2020£183£181
2021£188£235
2022£194£259
2023£224£259
2024£211£291
2025£204£314
2026£241£592
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Canning.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 45 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near L8 7PA.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near L8 7PA
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
08 Aug 2025Flat 3, 40, Falkner Square, Liverpool, L8 7PAFlatsLeasehold£310,000
24 Oct 2025Flat A, 76, Canning Street, Liverpool, L8 7NRFlatsLeasehold£275,000
31 Mar 2025Flat 2, 22, Sandon Street, Liverpool, L8 7NTFlatsLeasehold£415,000
10 Apr 2026Flat 4, 57, Canning Street, Liverpool, L8 7NWFlatsLeasehold£265,000
11 Feb 2026Flat 3, 57, Canning Street, Liverpool, L8 7NWFlatsLeasehold£248,000

Schools

In the L8 7PA postcode area, located within Chinatown, St James & Georgian Quarter, there are 8 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for L8 7PA
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miNurseryAbercromby Nursery SchoolLocal authority nursery school

Outstanding

0.2 miNot applicablePrinces SchoolCommunity special school

Outstanding

0.3 mi16 plusUniversity of Liverpool Mathematics SchoolFree schools 16 to 19

N/A

Local amenities

11 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of L8 7PA

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for L8 7PA
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miTesco ExpressLiverpool, L7 7AAWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.2 miHeron Foods5 Myrtle Parade, Liverpool, L7 7ELWalking directions to Heron Foods
0.2 mieJoy Asian FoodsMyrtle Parade, Liverpool, L7 7ELWalking directions to eJoy Asian Foods
0.2 miSida ExpressLiverpool, L7 7DPWalking directions to Sida Express
0.2 miCo-op FoodMyrtle Street, Liverpool, L7 7JAWalking directions to Co-op Food

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

Local councillors

Nathalie Alicia Nicholas

Canning - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Tomas Patrick Ellis Logan

Canning - 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
WardCanningE05015285
ParishLiverpool, unparished areaE43000166
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Chinatown, St James & Georgian QuarterE02001383
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Liverpool 037FE01033768
Police ForceMerseyside
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about L8 7PA

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

The area around L8 7PA records about 144 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.

What is the average house price near L8 7PA?

The median sale price around L8 7PA in Chinatown, St James & Georgian Quarter is £186,000 (about £238 per square foot) based on 28 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near L8 7PA?

There are 20 schools close to L8 7PA, including Abercromby Nursery School (Outstanding), Princes School (Outstanding) and University of Liverpool Mathematics School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to L8 7PA?

The closest station to L8 7PA is Liverpool Central, about 1,223 m away.

How deprived is the area around L8 7PA?

L8 7PA scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,833 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for Liverpool Riverside covering L8 7PA is Kim Johnson (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Nathalie Alicia Nicholas (Labour Party) and Tomas Patrick Ellis Logan (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.