Postcode L8 8LU is located in a major urban area, within the Dingle ward of Liverpool in the North West region, and forms part of the Toxteth area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 187.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.7× the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Toxteth is £33,417 per year. The nearest station is Brunswick, about 0.6 miles away. There are 10 primary and 6 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Princes Park.
Toxteth has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,278 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 4% most deprived areas in England.
Toxteth has a very high crime rate, with approximately 187.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 51.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 53.4% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Toxteth is £33,417 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near L8 8LU.
Toxteth near L8 8LU 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 0.6 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | Brunswick | N/A | Walking directions to Brunswick |
| 0.9 mi | St Michaels | N/A | Walking directions to St Michaels |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Princes Park | Large | Walking directions to Princes Park |
Based on 61 recent sales, the median property price is £155,000 (about £187 per square foot) in Dingle area, with individual transactions ranging from £35,600 up to £300,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 1 | £300,000 | £194 |
| Semi-Detached | 6 | £226,000 | £293 |
| Terraced | 39 | £155,000 | £185 |
| Flats | 15 | £110,000 | £180 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £133,998 | £134,950 | £106,495 | £78,000 |
| 2017 | £163,995 | £72,000 | £124,995 | £85,000 |
| 2018 | £152,495 | £114,900 | £132,498 | £90,000 |
| 2019 | £170,000 | £124,995 | £136,500 | £91,000 |
| 2020 | — | £112,990 | £131,000 | £105,000 |
| 2021 | £187,500 | £100,000 | £160,000 | £115,000 |
| 2022 | £230,000 | £175,000 | £120,000 | £130,000 |
| 2023 | £285,000 | £146,950 | £202,500 | £144,000 |
| 2024 | £260,000 | £149,950 | £187,500 | £136,250 |
| 2025 | £300,000 | £110,000 | £240,000 | £154,000 |
| 2026 | — | £195,000 | £160,000 | £169,500 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £143 | £227 | £158 | £120 |
| 2017 | £161 | £171 | £161 | £119 |
| 2018 | £167 | £199 | £162 | £119 |
| 2019 | £211 | £290 | £165 | £115 |
| 2020 | — | £210 | £170 | £143 |
| 2021 | £199 | £192 | £221 | £152 |
| 2022 | £178 | £307 | £140 | £188 |
| 2023 | £288 | £294 | £267 | £175 |
| 2024 | £263 | £290 | £287 | £193 |
| 2025 | £194 | £238 | £308 | £186 |
| 2026 | — | £163 | £196 | £185 |
There were 43 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near L8 8LU.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02 Feb 2026 | 33, Greengables Close, Liverpool, L8 8LR | Terraced | Freehold | £200,000 | |
| 25 Mar 2025 | 101, Admiral Street, Liverpool, L8 8BW | Terraced | Leasehold | £120,000 | |
| 20 Jun 2025 | 29, Admiral Street, Liverpool, L8 8BN | Terraced | Freehold | £191,500 | |
| 20 May 2026 | 26, Dovey Street, Liverpool, L8 8BT | Terraced | Leasehold | £190,000 | |
| 04 Feb 2026 | 22, Dovey Street, Liverpool, L8 8BT | Terraced | Freehold | £112,000 |
In the L8 8LU postcode area, located within Toxteth, there are 10 primary and 6 secondary schools in close proximity.
9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of L8 8LU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Tesco Extra | 215 Park Road, Liverpool, L8 4XF | Walking directions to Tesco Extra |
| 0.1 mi | Zane's | Admiral Street, Liverpool, L8 3TL | Walking directions to Zane's |
| 0.1 mi | Casa Romaneasca | Ellis Place, Liverpool, L8 6SE | Walking directions to Casa Romaneasca |
| 0.2 mi | Mohamed General Stores | Elwy Street, Liverpool, L8 3UF | Walking directions to Mohamed General Stores |
| 0.2 mi | Tonys Pound Shop | Fernhill Drive, Liverpool, L8 3UQ | Walking directions to Tonys Pound Shop |
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 8LU, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Sarah Doyle
Dingle - Elected 4 May 2023
Steve Munby
Dingle - Elected 4 May 2023
Kim Johnson
Liverpool Riverside - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around L8 8LU records about 187 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 shoplifting.
The median sale price around L8 8LU in Toxteth is £155,000 (about £187 per square foot) based on 61 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to L8 8LU, including St Silas Church of England Primary School (Outstanding), The Belvedere Preparatory School and The Belvedere Academy (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to L8 8LU is Brunswick, about 938 m away.
L8 8LU scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,278 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 8LU is Kim Johnson (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Sarah Doyle (Labour Party) and Steve Munby (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.