Alex Close Liverpool
10 addresses across 1 postcode (L8), about 50 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 23606526.
- Energy: 8 homes have an energy certificate (C: 8).
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band A; Band D in Liverpool costs £2,674 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Brunswick, about 1.4 km (0.8 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: There is a small park or garden about 60 m away, and Princes Park (20 hectares) is about 760 m (0.5 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 11.8 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.5 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 46 m above sea level.
- Noise: 3 of its 10 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Abercromby Family Practice, about 650 m (0.4 miles) away, with 10 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 540 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 12% of households owned their home and 26% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 230 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
8 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 86 m². Most common: House, mid-terrace (4); House, end-terrace (2); Bungalow, end-terrace (1). Built: 1991-1995 (6); 1996-2002 (2). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (8).
Council tax
What each band costs in Liverpool in 2026-27: Band D £2,674 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,782 | £2,079 | £2,377 | £2,674 | £3,268 | £3,862 | £4,456 | £5,347 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band A (92% of about 1,000 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): The Liverpool (Anfield, Central, Greenbank, Kensington and Fairfield, Picton, Princess Park, Riverside, Tuebrook and Stoneycroft and Wavertree wards and parts of Kirkdale and Church wards) (Article 4(1)) Direction 2020.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 31 October 2026.
Flood risk
No address in this street's postcodes is in an area at high, medium or low risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. The rest are in areas at very low risk: less than a 0.1% (1 in 1,000) chance a year.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's addresses are about 46 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| L8 1SU | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Brunswick 847,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) |
| Liverpool Central 15 million journeys in 2024–25 | 1.5 km (1 mile) | |
| Edge Hill 210,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | |
| Bus stops | 17 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 59 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Rosebery Street Toxteth | 160 m |
| Bus or coach station | Liverpool ONE Bus Station | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Gerry Marsden Ferry Terminal Liverpool | 2.5 km (1.5 miles) |
| Car parks | Parking Group | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) |
| EV charging points | 24 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest ubitricity | 190 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Liverpool John Lennon Airport LPL | 10.1 km (6.3 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 10 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Abercromby Family Practice | 650 m (0.4 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 9 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Bounce Chemist | 360 m |
| NHS dentists | 5 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Abercromby Health Centre | 650 m (0.4 miles) |
| Hospital | Liverpool Women's Hospital | 640 m (0.4 miles) |
| Police station | Admiral Street Police Station | 660 m (0.4 miles) |
| Cash machines | 5 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Natwest | 290 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 12 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2,210 m² | 60 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Princes Park 20 ha | 760 m (0.5 miles) |
| Play area | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 970 m² | 70 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Admiral Park 9,850 m² | 630 m (0.4 miles) |
| Allotments | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 630 m² | 510 m (0.3 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 12 parks and gardens, 24 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Princes Road Synagogue, a listed building (Grade I), 180 m north. 261 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 4 of them Grade I and 13 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Princes Road Synagogue | Listed building, Grade I | 180 m north |
| Church of Saint Margaret | Listed building, Grade II* | 210 m north |
| Chapel of Saint Patrick | Listed building, Grade II* | 470 m (0.3 miles) west |
| Saint Bride's Church | Listed building, Grade II* | 490 m (0.3 miles) north-west |
| St James's Gardens (Formerly St James's Cemetery) | Registered park or garden, Grade I | 620 m (0.4 miles) north-west |
| Princes Park, Liverpool | Registered park or garden, Grade II* | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) south-east |
| Edge Hill Engine Station, Liverpool & Manchester Railway | Scheduled monument | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) north-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| The Lake | Lake or reservoir | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) south-east |
| South Ferry Basin | Tidal water | 1.5 km (1 mile) west |
| Wapping Basin | Lake or reservoir | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) west |
| Priory Wood | Wood | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) south |
| The Sloyne | Tidal water | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) south-west |
| Devil's Bank | Wetland | 3.4 km (2.1 miles) south |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 11.8 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.5 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 10.1 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; nitrogen dioxide and PM2.5 are above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 3 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 7 | 10 |
3 of the street's 10 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Liverpool: see them on the Liverpool page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Windsor Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 170 m | Report card (Apr 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Needs attention; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Needs attention; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| St Patrick's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 420 m (0.3 miles) | Good (Nov 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Kingsley Community School | Primary | 2–11 | 620 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| Abercromby Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | 640 m (0.4 miles) | Outstanding (Mar 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Silas Church of England Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 690 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| LIPA Sixth Form College | 16 plus | 14–19 | 800 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| Holy Family Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 820 m (0.5 miles) | Report card (Jul 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Strong standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Strong standard; Early years: Strong standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| LIPA School | All-through | 4–16 | 900 m (0.6 miles) | No overall grade (Jun 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Inadequate; Behaviour and attitudes: Inadequate; Personal development: Inadequate; Leadership and management: Inadequate |
| Liverpool Life Sciences UTC | Secondary | 14–19 | 910 m (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| The Studio School Liverpool | Secondary | 14–19 | 910 m (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| University of Liverpool Mathematics School | 16 plus | 16–19 | 940 m (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| The Belvedere Academy | Secondary | 11–19 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No overall grade (Mar 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FireFit Youth and Community Centre L8 8HD | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 220 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Sedpraiz Naija Kitchen L8 5TP | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 220 m | 5 Very good | 9 May 2024 |
| Sahelz L8 1UN | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 220 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Makkah Halal L8 1UN | Retailers - other | 230 m | 1 Major improvement necessary | 3 Feb 2026 |
| Upper Hill Dev Trust Foodbank L8 1YR | Retailers - other | 230 m | 5 Very good | 8 Mar 2023 |
| The gluten free pie company L8 1YR | Other catering premises | 230 m | 5 Very good | 8 Mar 2023 |
| the cake box Liverpool L8 1YR | Retailers - other | 230 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Crawford House Community Partnership L8 8DN | School/college/university | 240 m | 5 Very good | 27 Mar 2023 |
| Luncheon Club L8 8DN | Other catering premises | 240 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Squash L8 8EQ | Other catering premises | 280 m | 5 Very good | 18 Jun 2019 |
| Al-Rahma Bistro & Cafe L8 2TJ | Other catering premises | 280 m | 4 Good | 23 Sep 2026 |
| Farm fresh halal L8 1XB | Retailers - other | 290 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 23 Sep 2024 |
| Eco-Refill L8 1XF | Retailers - other | 310 m | 5 Very good | 4 Sep 2026 |
| Migrant Cafe L8 1XF | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 310 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Bon Cafe L8 1XB | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 310 m | Awaiting inspection |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 101 |
| Drugs | 35 |
| Public order | 19 |
| Vehicle crime | 18 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 18 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 17 |
| Bicycle theft | 6 |
| Possession of weapons | 5 |
| Other theft | 5 |
| Other crime | 2 |
| Burglary | 2 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Alexandra Terrace (38); On or near Upper Warwick Street (22); On or near Gwendoline Street (20); On or near Berkley Street (17); On or near Trefoil Close (13).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 25 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 26% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 6% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 12% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 5% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 60% | 17% |
| Private rented | 27% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 42% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 11% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 7% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 7% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 22% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 34% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 3% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 17% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 23% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 85% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 4% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 26% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 30% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 2% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 71% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 9% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 1 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
- Food hygiene ratings Roger Smalley's Homeless Project (other catering premises, L8 7LT) is no longer listed; it was rated 1 Major improvement necessary found 31 October 2026
- Food hygiene ratings Luncheon Club (other catering premises, L8 8DN) newly listed: Awaiting inspection found 31 October 2026
- Food hygiene ratings Ubuntu Thsisanyama (restaurant/cafe/canteen, L8 1YJ) newly listed: Awaiting inspection found 31 October 2026
Postcodes on this street
- L8 1SU: 10 addresses
Nearby streets
Upper Hill Street · Gibson Road · Thackeray Close · Carter Street · Berkley Street · Arnold Crescent · Northbrook Street · Emerson Street · Tace Close · Gibson Road · Trefoil Close · Rialto Close
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.