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L9 7LD

Spice Street

Walton

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Overview

Postcode L9 7LD is located in a major urban area, within the Walton ward of Liverpool in the North West region, and forms part of the Walton East area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 74.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 32% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Walton East is £37,402 per year. The nearest station is Rice Lane, about 0.5 miles away. There are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Rice Lane Recreation Ground.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
75
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
4.4%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

8/10

Walton East has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,367 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 10% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

Walton East has a high crime rate, with approximately 74.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

4.4%

Approximately 4.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 35.5% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

2/10

The average income per household in Walton East is £37,402 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near L9 7LD.

Flood risk

No risk

Walton East near L9 7LD has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Rice Lane located about 0.5 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for L9 7LD
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.5 mi

Rice Lane

N/A

Walking directions to Rice Lane
0.6 mi

Orrell Park

N/A

Walking directions to Orrell Park
0.7 mi

Walton (Merseyside)

N/A

Walking directions to Walton (Merseyside)

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for L9 7LD
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miRice Lane Recreation GroundLargeWalking directions to Rice Lane Recreation Ground
0.5 miStalmire GardensSmallWalking directions to Stalmire Gardens

Area Profile

Population
289
Population density
600.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
30.64(-18%)
Public order
14.2(+40%)
Drugs
7.47(+92%)
Burglary
5.98(+8%)
Other theft
5.23(-21%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
275
95.16%
Other White
7
2.42%
Other
4
1.38%
Indian
1
0.35%
White and Asian (mixed)
1
0.35%
Total population: 289

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
86
33.33%
Level 4+ (Degree)
67
25.97%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
37
14.34%
Level 3 (A level)
25
9.69%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
22
8.53%
Total 16+ residents: 258

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
85
62.04%
Owns with a mortgage
31
22.63%
Private landlord or letting agency
11
8.03%
Other social rented
6
4.38%
Other forms of private rent
4
2.92%
Total households: 137

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 6 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near L9 7LD.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near L9 7LD
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
08 Aug 202548, Hartleys Village, Liverpool, L9 7AHTerracedFreehold£70,000
11 Sept 2025100, Crescent Road, Liverpool, L9 2ARSemi-DetachedFreehold£210,500
04 Jun 2025Unit 6, Brookfield Property Centre, Brookfield Drive, Liverpool, L9 7ASOtherLeasehold£400,000
23 Feb 202643, Lavender Way, Liverpool, L9 1JNSemi-DetachedLeasehold£95,000
14 Nov 2025103, Crescent Road, Liverpool, L9 2AWTerracedLeasehold£188,000

Schools

In the L9 7LD postcode area, located within Walton East, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for L9 7LD
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miSecondaryArchbishop Beck Catholic CollegeVoluntary aided school

Good

0.3 miPrimaryBlessed Sacrament Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.5 miNot applicableNew Heights High SchoolPupil referral unit

Good

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of L9 7LD

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for L9 7LD
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.5 miTesco ExpressFifth Avenue, Liverpool, L9 0EFWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.5 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 7LD, 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 EastE02001354
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Liverpool 008GE01032511
Police ForceMerseyside
Postcode Introduced1996-06-01

Frequently asked questions about L9 7LD

Is L9 7LD (Walton East) safe?

The area around L9 7LD records about 75 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, anti-social behaviour and public order.

What is the average house price near L9 7LD?

The median sale price around L9 7LD in Walton East is £145,000 (about £145 per square foot) based on 91 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near L9 7LD?

There are 13 schools close to L9 7LD, including Archbishop Beck Catholic College (Good), Blessed Sacrament Catholic Primary School (Good) and New Heights High School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to L9 7LD?

The closest station to L9 7LD is Rice Lane, about 835 m away.

How deprived is the area around L9 7LD?

L9 7LD scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 3,367 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents L9 7LD (Walton East) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Liverpool Walton covering L9 7LD 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.