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L9 2BS

St Johns Avenue

Walton

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Overview

Postcode L9 2BS is located in a major urban area, within the Walton ward of Liverpool in the North West region, and forms part of the Orrell Park area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 71.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 34% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Orrell Park is £43,295 per year. The nearest station is Orrell Park, about 0.1 miles away. There are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest large park is Rice Lane Recreation Ground.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
72
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
8.2%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
Low
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

9/10

Orrell Park has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,399 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 10% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

Orrell Park has a high crime rate, with approximately 71.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

8.2%

Approximately 8.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 6.1% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

5/10

The average income per household in Orrell Park is £43,295 per year.

Noise Level

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 228 ft away from L9 2BS.

Flood risk

Low

Orrell Park near L9 2BS has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Orrell Park located about 0.1 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for L9 2BS
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.1 mi

Orrell Park

N/A

Walking directions to Orrell Park
0.2 mi

Rice Lane

N/A

Walking directions to Rice Lane
0.4 mi

Walton (Merseyside)

N/A

Walking directions to Walton (Merseyside)

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for L9 2BS
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miRice Lane Recreation GroundLargeWalking directions to Rice Lane Recreation Ground
0.5 miWarbreck Moor ParkSmallWalking directions to Warbreck Moor Park
0.5 miStalmire GardensSmallWalking directions to Stalmire Gardens

Area Profile

Population
208
Population density
5,576.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
34.48(-8%)
Public order
9.35(-8%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.18(-9%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.6(-58%)
Drugs
7.6(+95%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
179
86.06%
Other Asian
13
6.25%
Indian
10
4.81%
Irish
2
0.96%
Bangladeshi
1
0.48%
Total population: 208

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
44
25.29%
Level 4+ (Degree)
41
23.56%
Level 3 (A level)
30
17.24%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
26
14.94%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
20
11.49%
Total 16+ residents: 174

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
41
42.27%
Owns outright
27
27.84%
Owns with a mortgage
20
20.62%
Other social rented
7
7.22%
Social rents from council
1
1.03%
Total households: 97

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 2BS.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near L9 2BS
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
10 Oct 202512, St Johns Avenue, Liverpool, L9 2BSTerracedFreehold£140,000
15 Jan 202621, Chapel Avenue, Liverpool, L9 2BYTerracedFreehold£246,500
17 Oct 2025Flat 3, 9, Chapel Avenue, Liverpool, L9 2BYFlatsLeasehold£47,500
01 Oct 2025477, Rice Lane, Liverpool, L9 8APTerracedFreehold£150,000
06 Jun 202593, Renwick Road, Liverpool, L9 2DFSemi-DetachedFreehold£135,000

Schools

In the L9 2BS postcode area, located within Orrell Park, there are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for L9 2BS
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryRice Lane Primary School and NurseryCommunity school

Good

0.2 miPrimaryBlessed Sacrament Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.4 miSecondaryArchbishop Beck Catholic CollegeVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of L9 2BS

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for L9 2BS
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miIcelandWalton Vale, Liverpool, L9 2BUWalking directions to Iceland
0.3 miFarmfoodsStoker Way, Liverpool, L9 1GAWalking directions to Farmfoods
0.3 miTesco ExpressFifth Avenue, Liverpool, L9 0EFWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.4 miWarbreck NewsBarnston Road, Liverpool, L9 4RWWalking directions to Warbreck News
0.5 miBP ShopAlbany Road, Liverpool, L9 0HBWalking directions to BP Shop

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 2BS, 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)Orrell ParkE02001349
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Liverpool 003DE01006785
Police ForceMerseyside
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about L9 2BS

Is L9 2BS (Orrell Park) safe?

The area around L9 2BS records about 72 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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, other crime and anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near L9 2BS?

The median sale price around L9 2BS in Orrell Park is £145,000 (about £145 per square foot) based on 91 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near L9 2BS?

There are 11 schools close to L9 2BS, including Rice Lane Primary School and Nursery (Good), Blessed Sacrament Catholic Primary School (Good) and Archbishop Beck Catholic College (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to L9 2BS?

The closest station to L9 2BS is Orrell Park, about 223 m away.

How deprived is the area around L9 2BS?

L9 2BS scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 3,399 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents L9 2BS (Orrell Park) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Liverpool Walton covering L9 2BS 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.