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L9 1LR

Vale Lodge

Walton

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Overview

Postcode L9 1LR 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 149.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.4× 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 0.3 miles away. There are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Stalmire Gardens.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
149
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
32.1%
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 410 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 1% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Walton North has a very high crime rate, with approximately 149.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

32.1%

Approximately 32.1% 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 151 ft away from L9 1LR.

Flood risk

No risk

Walton North near L9 1LR 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 0.3 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for L9 1LR
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

Walton (Merseyside)

N/A

Walking directions to Walton (Merseyside)
0.4 mi

Rice Lane

N/A

Walking directions to Rice Lane
0.7 mi

Orrell Park

N/A

Walking directions to Orrell Park

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for L9 1LR
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miStalmire GardensSmallWalking directions to Stalmire Gardens

Area Profile

Population
286
Population density
2,973 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
69.43(+86%)
Shoplifting
32.89(+469%)
Public order
22.53(+122%)
Anti-social behaviour
21.32(+19%)
Criminal damage and arson
21.32(+137%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
240
83.92%
Other White
18
6.29%
Chinese
7
2.45%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
7
2.45%
African
6
2.1%
Total population: 286

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
76
31.93%
Level 3 (A level)
44
18.49%
Level 4+ (Degree)
44
18.49%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
28
11.76%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
23
9.66%
Total 16+ residents: 238

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
50
30.3%
Other social rented
43
26.06%
Owns outright
33
20%
Owns with a mortgage
22
13.33%
Social rents from council
10
6.06%
Total households: 165

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 1LR.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near L9 1LR
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
20 May 202641, Vale Lodge, Liverpool, L9 1LRFlatsLeasehold£60,000
20 Jan 202663, Vale Lodge, Liverpool, L9 1LRFlatsLeasehold£50,000
05 Sept 202545, Vale Lodge, Liverpool, L9 1LRFlatsLeasehold£75,000
22 May 202535, Vale Lodge, Liverpool, L9 1LRFlatsLeasehold£87,000
11 Apr 202510, Vale Lodge, Liverpool, L9 1LRFlatsLeasehold£75,000

Schools

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

Nearby primary and secondary schools for L9 1LR
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miNot applicableLiverpool Progressive SchoolOther independent special school

Requires improvement

0.2 miPrimaryNorthcote Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.2 miNot applicableCavendish View SchoolOther independent special school

Requires improvement

Local amenities

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

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

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 1LR, 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 006DE01006791
Police ForceMerseyside
Postcode Introduced1991-01-01

Frequently asked questions about L9 1LR

Is L9 1LR (Walton North) safe?

The area around L9 1LR records about 149 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, criminal damage and arson and public order.

What is the average house price near L9 1LR?

The median sale price around L9 1LR 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 1LR?

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

What is the nearest station to L9 1LR?

The closest station to L9 1LR is Walton (Merseyside), about 435 m away.

How deprived is the area around L9 1LR?

L9 1LR scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 410 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for Liverpool Walton covering L9 1LR 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).

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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.