Postcode L8 8JY is located in a major urban area, within the Toxteth ward of Liverpool in the North West region, and forms part of the Princes Park area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 103.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Princes Park is £40,358 per year. The nearest station is Brunswick, about 0.8 miles away. There are 8 primary and 6 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Princes Park.
Princes Park has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 143 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 1% most deprived areas in England.
Princes Park has a very high crime rate, with approximately 103.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 89.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 35.0% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Princes Park is £40,358 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near L8 8JY.
Princes Park near L8 8JY has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Brunswick located about 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 mi | Brunswick | N/A | Walking directions to Brunswick |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Princes Park | Large | Walking directions to Princes Park |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 18 | £138,000 | £177 |
| Flats | 10 | £126,500 | £185 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 36 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near L8 8JY.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Feb 2026 | 17, Madelaine Street, Liverpool, L8 8AP | Terraced | Leasehold | £210,000 | |
| 19 Dec 2025 | 47, Madelaine Street, Liverpool, L8 8AP | Terraced | Leasehold | £133,000 | |
| 29 Aug 2025 | 20, Elwy Street, Liverpool, L8 8BL | Terraced | Freehold | £77,000 | |
| 31 Mar 2026 | 90, Princes Road, Liverpool, L8 8AD | Terraced | Freehold | £70,000 | |
| 27 Feb 2026 | 40, Elaine Street, Liverpool, L8 8HU | Terraced | Freehold | £193,000 |
In the L8 8JY postcode area, located within Princes Park, there are 8 primary and 6 secondary schools in close proximity.
13 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of L8 8JY
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Adam's News & Convenience Store | Fernhill Drive, Liverpool, L8 3UQ | Walking directions to Adam's News & Convenience Store |
| 0.1 mi | Tonys Pound Shop | Fernhill Drive, Liverpool, L8 3UQ | Walking directions to Tonys Pound Shop |
| 0.1 mi | Mohamed General Stores | Elwy Street, Liverpool, L8 3UF | Walking directions to Mohamed General Stores |
| 0.3 mi | Zane's | Admiral Street, Liverpool, L8 3TL | Walking directions to Zane's |
| 0.4 mi | Al Rahma Food Store | Harrowby Close, Liverpool, L8 2XW | Walking directions to Al Rahma Food Store |
Annual council tax rates for Liverpool district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for L8 8JY, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Rahima Farah
Toxteth - Elected 4 May 2023
Kim Johnson
Liverpool Riverside - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around L8 8JY records about 103 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, public order and anti-social behaviour.
The median sale price around L8 8JY in Princes Park is £135,000 (about £178 per square foot) based on 28 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to L8 8JY, including Progress Schools - Toxteth (Inadequate), St Silas Church of England Primary School (Outstanding) and Kingsley Community School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to L8 8JY is Brunswick, about 1,334 m away.
L8 8JY scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 143 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Liverpool Riverside covering L8 8JY is Kim Johnson (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Rahima Farah (Labour Party).
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.