Ash Close Liverpool
21 addresses across 1 postcode (L15), about 50 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 23605759.
- Sales: 2 recorded sales since 1995; in 2019 the median was £110,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 19 homes have an energy certificate (C: 18, D: 1).
- Flood: 1 address on its postcodes is in areas 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 Wavertree Technology Park, about 820 m (0.5 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: There is a small park or garden about 550 m (0.3 miles) away, and Wavertree Park (18 hectares) is about 640 m (0.4 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 13.0 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.7 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 45 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 21 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Earle Road Medical Centre, about 720 m (0.4 miles) away, with 9 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 190 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 13% of households owned their home and 24% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 239 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 1 | £110,000 | £110,000 | £110,000 |
| 2014 | 1 | £100,000 | £100,000 | £100,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Jun 2019 | 12 L15 1HX | Terraced | £110,000 | |
| 6 Jun 2014 | 12 L15 1HX | Terraced | £100,000 |
Energy performance certificates
19 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 78 m². Most common: House, mid-terrace (6); Flat (6); House, end-terrace (5). Built: 1996-2002 (7); 1991-1995 (6); 1983-1990 (4). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (14); owner-occupied (1).
Each home's certificates and sales (8 addresses)
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 (99% of about 900 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, Vacant Land, Ash Grove, wavertree vale, L15.
- 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
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 1 address is in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 0 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
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 45 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| L15 1HX | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Wavertree Technology Park 293,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 820 m (0.5 miles) |
| Edge Hill 210,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 950 m (0.6 miles) | |
| Mossley Hill 199,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 6 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 27 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Ashfield Wavertree | 70 m |
| Bus or coach station | Queen Square Bus Station Liverpool | 3.3 km (2.1 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Gerry Marsden Ferry Terminal Liverpool | 4.3 km (2.7 miles) |
| Car parks | NCP | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) |
| EV charging points | 17 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest ubitricity | 420 m (0.3 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Liverpool John Lennon Airport LPL | 9.2 km (5.7 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 9 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Earle Road Medical Centre | 720 m (0.4 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 12 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Picton Road Pharmacy | 360 m |
| NHS dentists | 5 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest 200 Picton Road | 370 m |
| Hospital | Rathbone Hospital | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) |
| Police station | Merseyside Police Vehicle Hub Edge Lane. | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Cash machines | 2 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Picton Mini Market | 400 m (0.2 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2.6 ha | 550 m (0.3 miles) |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Wavertree Park 18 ha | 640 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2,260 m² | 800 m (0.5 miles) |
| Playing field | Unnamed 3.0 ha | 820 m (0.5 miles) |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2,190 m² | 490 m (0.3 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 2 parks and gardens, 21 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Church of St Bridget and St Thomas, a listed building (Grade II*), 460 m (0.3 miles) south. 63 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 5 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Church of St Bridget and St Thomas | Listed building, Grade II* | 460 m (0.3 miles) south |
| Church of St Dunstan | Listed building, Grade II* | 760 m (0.5 miles) west |
| Wavertree Botanic Garden and Park | Registered park or garden, Grade II* | 880 m (0.5 miles) north-west |
| Engine House to North of North Range of Edge Hill Station | Listed building, Grade II* | 1 km (0.6 miles) west |
| Toxteth Park Cemetery | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 1 km (0.6 miles) south-west |
| Range on South Side of Edge Hill Station | Listed building, Grade II* | 1 km (0.6 miles) west |
| Edge Hill Engine Station, Liverpool & Manchester Railway | Scheduled monument | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| The Lake | Lake or reservoir | 2 km (1.3 miles) south-west |
| Priory Wood | Wood | 3.2 km (2 miles) south-west |
| The Grounds | Wood | 3.6 km (2.2 miles) east |
| South Ferry Basin | Tidal water | 3.8 km (2.4 miles) west |
| Devil's Bank | Wetland | 4.3 km (2.6 miles) south |
| Woolton Hill | Hill | 4.5 km (2.8 miles) south-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 13.0 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.7 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 10.3 | 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 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 20 | 21 |
1 of the street's 21 addresses is 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heygreen Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 330 m | 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: Outstanding |
| Lawrence Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 420 m (0.3 miles) | Report card (Jul 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Needs attention; Early years: Needs attention; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| King's Leadership Academy Wavertree | Secondary | 11–16 | 530 m (0.3 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Hugh's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 550 m (0.3 miles) | No overall grade (May 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Chatham Place Nursery School | Nursery | 3–5 | 690 m (0.4 miles) | Report card (Jun 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| St Clare's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 710 m (0.4 miles) | No overall grade (Feb 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Archbishop Blanch CofE High School Church of England | Secondary | 11–18 | 800 m (0.5 miles) | Outstanding (Feb 2020, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Wavertree Church of England School | Primary | 2–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| Our Lady of Good Help Catholic Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Good (Apr 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Phoenix Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Good (Jun 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Sebastian's Catholic Primary School and Nursery Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No overall grade (Dec 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Smithdown Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | Report card (Jan 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Strong standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Strong standard; Early years: Strong standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heavenly munch L15 4LH | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 110 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| NEK MINI MARKET L15 4LJ | Retailers - other | 120 m | 5 Very good | 24 Jun 2016 |
| Grosvenor News L15 0EZ | Retailers - other | 250 m | 4 Good | 1 Jul 2025 |
| First Choice L15 4LH | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 260 m | 4 Good | 10 Jun 2025 |
| Picton news & wine store ltd L15 4LH | Retailers - other | 260 m | 5 Very good | 19 Sep 2024 |
| Prime Pizza L15 4LL | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 280 m | 1 Major improvement necessary | 14 Nov 2022 |
| Anna Jungs Fish & Chips L15 0HA | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 280 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 5 Jun 2025 |
| Go local L15 0HT | Retailers - other | 280 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 8 Jun 2026 |
| Cafe Express Cosy Corner L15 4LL | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 290 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Cardigan News L15 1HA | Retailers - other | 330 m | 5 Very good | 7 Mar 2017 |
| PTU Food&Wine L15 4LL | Retailers - other | 340 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 4 Sep 2026 |
| Zagros cash & carry ltd L15 2JJ | Distributors/Transporters | 360 m | 1 Major improvement necessary | 10 Jun 2024 |
| Classic Shake & Waffle L15 4LL | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 380 m | 5 Very good | 7 Nov 2022 |
| Chicago King Pizza L15 4LL | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 380 m | 4 Good | 9 Sep 2026 |
| Corner shop L15 4LF | Retailers - other | 390 m | Awaiting inspection |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 131 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 26 |
| Vehicle crime | 14 |
| Public order | 14 |
| Other theft | 13 |
| Drugs | 11 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 10 |
| Other crime | 6 |
| Burglary | 4 |
| Bicycle theft | 3 |
| Possession of weapons | 3 |
| Robbery | 2 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Shoplifting | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Picton Grove (46); On or near Broadwood Street (20); On or near Picton Road (17); On or near Plumer Street (17); On or near Wavertree Vale (15).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 33 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 15% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 8% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 13% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 8% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 43% | 17% |
| Private rented | 44% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 50% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 12% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 7% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 12% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 24% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 38% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 17% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 18% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 82% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 2% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 24% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 23% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 1% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 86% | 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
- Energy certificates New energy certificate: band D, flat (lodged 30 October 2026) found 2 November 2026
- Energy certificates New energy certificate: band C, house, mid-terrace (lodged 30 October 2026) found 2 November 2026
- Energy certificates New energy certificate: band C, house, mid-terrace (lodged 30 October 2026) found 2 November 2026
- Food hygiene ratings Picton News Market (retailers - other, L15 4LF) is no longer listed; it was rated 4 Good found 31 October 2026
- Food hygiene ratings Picton News Market (retailers - other, L15 4LF) newly listed: Awaiting inspection found 31 October 2026
Postcodes on this street
- L15 1HX: 21 addresses
Nearby streets
Picton Crescent · Willow Road · Bishopgate Street · Ash Vale · Macdonald Street · Picton Grove · Pengwern Grove · Ashfield · Cinema Drive · Pilot Grove · Strathcona Road · Larkfield View
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.