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L9 4SW

Sydney Street

Walton

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Overview

Postcode L9 4SW is located in a major urban area, within the Walton ward of Liverpool in the North West region, and forms part of the Walton Vale area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 121.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.1× the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Walton Vale is £42,496 per year. The nearest station is Orrell Park, about 0.3 miles away. There are 4 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Warbreck Moor Park.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
122
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
5.3%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

9/10

Walton Vale has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,981 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 12% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Walton Vale has a very high crime rate, with approximately 121.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

5.3%

Approximately 5.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 5.9% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

5/10

The average income per household in Walton Vale is £42,496 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 163 ft away from L9 4SW.

Flood risk

No risk

Walton Vale near L9 4SW has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Orrell Park located about 0.3 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for L9 4SW
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

Orrell Park

N/A

Walking directions to Orrell Park
0.6 mi

Rice Lane

N/A

Walking directions to Rice Lane
0.6 mi

Aintree

N/A

Walking directions to Aintree

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for L9 4SW
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.1 miWarbreck Moor ParkSmallWalking directions to Warbreck Moor Park

Area Profile

Population
162
Population density
6,183.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
51.61(+38%)
Public order
29.17(+188%)
Anti-social behaviour
20.94(+17%)
Criminal damage and arson
10.47(+16%)
Drugs
8.98(+130%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
151
93.21%
Arab
4
2.47%
Indian
3
1.85%
Other White
2
1.23%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
1
0.62%
Total population: 162

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
41
29.71%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
32
23.19%
Level 4+ (Degree)
23
16.67%
Level 3 (A level)
22
15.94%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
14
10.14%
Total 16+ residents: 138

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
43
45.26%
Owns with a mortgage
27
28.42%
Owns outright
19
20%
Other social rented
5
5.26%
Other forms of private rent
1
1.05%
Total households: 95

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 4SW.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near L9 4SW
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
13 Jun 202527, Warbreck Moor, Liverpool, L9 4RWTerracedFreehold£140,000
30 Apr 20252, Barnston Road, Liverpool, L9 4SBSemi-DetachedFreehold£220,000
06 Feb 202611, Palace Road, Liverpool, L9 4SLTerracedFreehold£115,000
28 Mar 202521, Palace Road, Liverpool, L9 4SLTerracedFreehold£65,000
26 Jun 202599 - 101, Walton Vale, Liverpool, L9 4SROtherLeasehold£72,000

Schools

In the L9 4SW postcode area, located within Walton Vale, there are 4 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for L9 4SW
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryLongmoor Community Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.3 miPrimaryBlessed Sacrament Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.4 miSecondaryArchbishop Beck Catholic CollegeVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of L9 4SW

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for L9 4SW
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miWarbreck NewsBarnston Road, Liverpool, L9 4RWWalking directions to Warbreck News
0.1 miTesco ExpressFifth Avenue, Liverpool, L9 0EFWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.1 miBP ShopAlbany Road, Liverpool, L9 0HBWalking directions to BP Shop
0.2 miLondos120 Warbreck Moor, Liverpool, L9 0HYWalking directions to Londos
0.2 miIcelandWalton Vale, Liverpool, L9 2BUWalking directions to Iceland

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 4SW, 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 ValeE02001348
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Liverpool 002EE01006783
Police ForceMerseyside
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about L9 4SW

Is L9 4SW (Walton Vale) safe?

The area around L9 4SW records about 122 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, public order and criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near L9 4SW?

The median sale price around L9 4SW in Walton Vale is £145,000 (about £145 per square foot) based on 91 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near L9 4SW?

There are 8 schools close to L9 4SW, including Longmoor Community Primary School (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 4SW?

The closest station to L9 4SW is Orrell Park, about 532 m away.

How deprived is the area around L9 4SW?

L9 4SW scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 3,981 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents L9 4SW (Walton Vale) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Liverpool Walton covering L9 4SW 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.