Postcode L8 8LJ 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 Brunswick, about 0.8 miles away. There are 9 primary and 5 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Princes Park.
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.
Chinatown, St James & Georgian Quarter has a high crime rate, with approximately 85.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 70.6% 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.
The average income per household in Chinatown, St James & Georgian Quarter is £39,628 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near L8 8LJ.
Chinatown, St James & Georgian Quarter near L8 8LJ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 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 39 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near L8 8LJ.
| 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 | |
| 27 Mar 2026 | 51, Enid Street, Liverpool, L8 8HW | Terraced | Leasehold | £92,000 | |
| 11 Jul 2025 | 82, Enid Street, Liverpool, L8 8HW | Other | Freehold | £1,000 | |
| 27 Feb 2026 | 40, Elaine Street, Liverpool, L8 8HU | Terraced | Freehold | £193,000 |
In the L8 8LJ postcode area, located within Chinatown, St James & Georgian Quarter, there are 9 primary and 5 secondary schools in close proximity.
11 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of L8 8LJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Tonys Pound Shop | Fernhill Drive, Liverpool, L8 3UQ | Walking directions to Tonys Pound Shop |
| 0.2 mi | Adam's News & Convenience Store | Fernhill Drive, Liverpool, L8 3UQ | Walking directions to Adam's News & Convenience Store |
| 0.2 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 |
| 0.3 mi | Park Road Newsagent and General Store | Erin Close, Liverpool, L8 6XN | Walking directions to Park Road Newsagent and General 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 8LJ, 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 8LJ 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.
The median sale price around L8 8LJ 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.
There are 20 schools close to L8 8LJ, including Progress Schools - Toxteth (Inadequate), Windsor Community Primary School (Requires improvement) and Kingsley Community School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to L8 8LJ is Brunswick, about 1,251 m away.
L8 8LJ 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).
The Member of Parliament for Liverpool Riverside covering L8 8LJ 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.