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L8 7SZ

Birt Close

Princes Park

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Overview

Postcode L8 7SZ 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 0.5 miles away. There are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Falkner Square Gardens.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
134
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
38.5%
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

38.5%

Approximately 38.5% 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 53 ft away from L8 7SZ.

Flood risk

No risk

Toxteth Park near L8 7SZ 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 0.5 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for L8 7SZ
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.5 mi

Edge Hill

N/A

Walking directions to Edge Hill

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for L8 7SZ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miFalkner Square GardensSmallWalking directions to Falkner Square Gardens

Area Profile

Population
379
Population density
4,828.5 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

British
119
31.15%
African
59
15.45%
Arab
54
14.14%
Other
29
7.59%
Other White
22
5.76%
Total population: 382

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
100
31.55%
No qualifications
83
26.18%
Level 3 (A level)
50
15.77%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
33
10.41%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
33
10.41%
Total 16+ residents: 317

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
93
48.44%
Other social rented
61
31.77%
Social rents from council
13
6.77%
Owns outright
8
4.17%
Other forms of private rent
8
4.17%
Total households: 192

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 19 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near L8 7SZ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near L8 7SZ
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 7SZ postcode area, located within Toxteth Park, there are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

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

Outstanding

0.3 miNot applicablePrinces SchoolCommunity special school

Outstanding

0.3 miPrimaryKingsley Community SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for L8 7SZ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miKingsley News25 Kingsley Road, Liverpool, L8 1UJWalking directions to Kingsley News
0.2 miNabilesHarrowby Close, Liverpool, L8 2XWWalking directions to Nabiles
0.2 miAl BarakaHarrowby Close, Liverpool, L8 2XWWalking directions to Al Baraka
0.2 miAl Rahma Food StoreHarrowby Close, Liverpool, L8 2XWWalking directions to Al Rahma Food Store
0.2 miSavalan Mini Market1A Lodge Lane, Liverpool, L8 0QDWalking directions to Savalan Mini Market

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 7SZ, 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 Introduced1997-12-01

Frequently asked questions about L8 7SZ

Is L8 7SZ (Toxteth Park) safe?

The area around L8 7SZ 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 7SZ?

The median sale price around L8 7SZ 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 7SZ?

There are 20 schools close to L8 7SZ, including Smithdown Primary School (Outstanding), Princes School (Outstanding) and Kingsley Community School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to L8 7SZ?

The closest station to L8 7SZ is Edge Hill, about 801 m away.

How deprived is the area around L8 7SZ?

L8 7SZ 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 7SZ (Toxteth Park) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Liverpool Riverside covering L8 7SZ 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.