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L9 1AQ

Rice Lane

Walton

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Overview

Postcode L9 1AQ is located in a major urban area, within the Walton ward of Liverpool in the North West region, and forms part of the Walton North area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 113.5 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 Walton North is £37,439 per year. The nearest station is Walton (Merseyside), about 0.2 miles away. There are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is Rice Lane Recreation Ground.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
114
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
12.6%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

10/10

Walton North has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,543 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 5% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Walton North has a very high crime rate, with approximately 113.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

12.6%

Approximately 12.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 32.4% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

2/10

The average income per household in Walton North is £37,439 per year.

Noise Level

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 69 ft away from L9 1AQ.

Flood risk

No risk

Walton North near L9 1AQ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Walton (Merseyside) located about 0.2 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for L9 1AQ
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

Walton (Merseyside)

N/A

Walking directions to Walton (Merseyside)
0.2 mi

Rice Lane

N/A

Walking directions to Rice Lane
0.5 mi

Orrell Park

N/A

Walking directions to Orrell Park

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for L9 1AQ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miRice Lane Recreation GroundLargeWalking directions to Rice Lane Recreation Ground
0.2 miStalmire GardensSmallWalking directions to Stalmire Gardens
0.5 miDevonfield GardensSmallWalking directions to Devonfield Gardens

Area Profile

Population
273
Population density
8,666.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
64.66(+73%)
Criminal damage and arson
12.03(+34%)
Public order
10.53(+4%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.77(-62%)
Drugs
6.77(+74%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
245
90.07%
Other Asian
9
3.31%
Chinese
5
1.84%
Other White
4
1.47%
White and Black African (mixed)
3
1.1%
Total population: 272

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
52
24.41%
Level 3 (A level)
51
23.94%
Level 4+ (Degree)
43
20.19%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
31
14.55%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
27
12.68%
Total 16+ residents: 213

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
35
31.53%
Owns with a mortgage
32
28.83%
Owns outright
29
26.13%
Other social rented
12
10.81%
Social rents from council
2
1.8%
Total households: 111

Property prices in Walton

Median price£145,000
Price per sq ft£145
Sales (last 12 months)91
Typical range (middle 50%)£95K – £188K

Based on 91 recent sales, the median property price is £145,000 (about £145 per square foot) in Walton area, with individual transactions ranging from £19,000 up to £475,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Walton over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached3£320,000£232
Semi-Detached37£180,000£186
Terraced35£145,000£137
Flats16£80,000£131

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Walton

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Walton.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£150,000£47,500£105,000£76,250
2017£145,000£40,000£118,000£81,000
2018£161,500£61,000£120,000£77,500
2019£153,500£69,000£123,700£90,000
2020£73,000£127,000£90,000
2021£146,500£72,750£145,000£110,000
2022£180,000£71,750£149,950£112,500
2023£205,000£80,500£155,000£107,500
2024£242,500£65,200£160,000£122,000
2025£265,500£83,000£164,950£133,000
2026£300,000£72,000£246,500£145,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Walton.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Walton.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£142£56£115£76
2017£136£72£124£84
2018£144£108£107£83
2019£181£101£121£87
2020£108£135£99
2021£172£97£147£106
2022£191£96£162£115
2023£216£131£167£122
2024£172£116£170£125
2025£219£131£188£141
2026£265£136£159£132
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Walton.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near L9 1AQ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near L9 1AQ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
01 Sept 2025193, Rice Lane, Liverpool, L9 1AQTerracedFreehold£160,000
30 Jun 202510, Fazakerley Road, Liverpool, L9 1BXTerracedFreehold£106,400
26 Mar 202534, Parkinson Road, Liverpool, L9 1DLTerracedFreehold£94,000
26 Mar 202534, Parkinson Road, Liverpool, L9 1DLTerracedFreehold£115,000
05 Feb 202520, Parkinson Road, Liverpool, L9 1DLTerracedLeasehold£67,500

Schools

In the L9 1AQ postcode area, located within Walton North, there are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for L9 1AQ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miNot applicableCavendish View SchoolOther independent special school

Requires improvement

0.3 miPrimaryRice Lane Primary School and NurseryCommunity school

Good

0.3 miPrimaryNorthcote Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of L9 1AQ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for L9 1AQ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miFarmfoodsStoker Way, Liverpool, L9 1GAWalking directions to Farmfoods
0.3 miSainsbury'sRice Lane, Liverpool, L9 1NLWalking directions to Sainsbury's
0.3 miAldiClock Tower Drive, Liverpool, L9 1ETWalking directions to Aldi

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 L9 1AQ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Beverley Ann Kenyon

Walton - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Sam East

Walton - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Dan Carden

Liverpool Walton - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth WestUKD
DistrictLiverpoolE08000012
Parliamentary ConstituencyLiverpool WaltonE14001339
WardWaltonE05015331
ParishLiverpool, unparished areaE43000166
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Walton NorthE02001352
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Liverpool 006AE01006787
Police ForceMerseyside
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about L9 1AQ

Is L9 1AQ (Walton North) safe?

The area around L9 1AQ records about 114 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, criminal damage and arson and public order.

What is the average house price near L9 1AQ?

The median sale price around L9 1AQ in Walton North is £145,000 (about £145 per square foot) based on 91 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near L9 1AQ?

There are 17 schools close to L9 1AQ, including Cavendish View School (Requires improvement), Rice Lane Primary School and Nursery (Good) and Northcote Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to L9 1AQ?

The closest station to L9 1AQ is Walton (Merseyside), about 283 m away.

How deprived is the area around L9 1AQ?

L9 1AQ scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,543 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents L9 1AQ (Walton North) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Liverpool Walton covering L9 1AQ is Dan Carden (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Beverley Ann Kenyon (Labour Party) and Sam East (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.