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L9 9AL

Donsby Road

Walton

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Overview

Postcode L9 9AL 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 0.4 miles away. There are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Rice Lane Recreation Ground.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
122
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
9.3%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

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

9.3%

Approximately 9.3% 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

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near L9 9AL.

Flood risk

No risk

Walton Vale near L9 9AL 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 0.4 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for L9 9AL
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.4 mi

Orrell Park

N/A

Walking directions to Orrell Park
0.5 mi

Rice Lane

N/A

Walking directions to Rice Lane
0.7 mi

Walton (Merseyside)

N/A

Walking directions to Walton (Merseyside)

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for L9 9AL
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miRice Lane Recreation GroundLargeWalking directions to Rice Lane Recreation Ground
0.3 miWarbreck Moor ParkSmallWalking directions to Warbreck Moor Park

Area Profile

Population
256
Population density
7,901.2 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
242
94.53%
African
5
1.95%
Other White
3
1.17%
Other Black
2
0.78%
Indian
1
0.39%
Total population: 256

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
60
28.44%
Level 4+ (Degree)
45
21.33%
Level 3 (A level)
44
20.85%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
33
15.64%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
17
8.06%
Total 16+ residents: 211

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
44
37.29%
Owns with a mortgage
31
26.27%
Private landlord or letting agency
28
23.73%
Other social rented
10
8.47%
Other forms of private rent
3
2.54%
Total households: 118

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 9AL.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near L9 9AL
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
30 Sept 202518, Donsby Road, Liverpool, L9 9ALSemi-DetachedFreehold£215,000
23 May 20257, Donsby Road, Liverpool, L9 9ALTerracedFreehold£200,000
11 Feb 202524, Donsby Road, Liverpool, L9 9ALSemi-DetachedFreehold£161,000
07 Nov 20251, Lunar Road, Liverpool, L9 9AJSemi-DetachedFreehold£205,000
08 May 20255, Solar Road, Liverpool, L9 9ASSemi-DetachedFreehold£168,000

Schools

In the L9 9AL postcode area, located within Walton Vale, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for L9 9AL
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryBlessed Sacrament Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.2 miSecondaryArchbishop Beck Catholic CollegeVoluntary aided school

Good

0.2 miPrimaryLongmoor Community Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of L9 9AL

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for L9 9AL
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miTesco ExpressFifth Avenue, Liverpool, L9 0EFWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.2 miWarbreck NewsBarnston Road, Liverpool, L9 4RWWalking directions to Warbreck News
0.2 miIcelandWalton Vale, Liverpool, L9 2BUWalking directions to Iceland
0.2 miBP ShopAlbany Road, Liverpool, L9 0HBWalking directions to BP Shop
0.3 miLondos120 Warbreck Moor, Liverpool, L9 0HYWalking directions to Londos

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 9AL, 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 9AL

Is L9 9AL (Walton Vale) safe?

The area around L9 9AL 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 9AL?

The median sale price around L9 9AL 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 9AL?

There are 9 schools close to L9 9AL, including Blessed Sacrament Catholic Primary School (Good), Archbishop Beck Catholic College (Good) and Longmoor Community Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to L9 9AL?

The closest station to L9 9AL is Orrell Park, about 589 m away.

How deprived is the area around L9 9AL?

L9 9AL 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 9AL (Walton Vale) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Liverpool Walton covering L9 9AL 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.