Barkiss Close Liverpool
28 addresses across 3 postcodes (L8), about 70 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 23605622.
- Energy: 16 homes have an energy certificate (C: 13, D: 2, E: 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 Brunswick, about 860 m (0.5 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: There is a small park or garden about 200 m away, and Princes Park (20 hectares) is about 530 m (0.3 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: Its addresses are 47 to 51 m above sea level.
- Noise: 7 of its 28 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Dingle Park Practice, about 490 m (0.3 miles) away, with 8 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 370 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 14% of households owned their home and 23% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 217 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
16 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 80 m². Most common: House, mid-terrace (5); House, end-terrace (4); Bungalow, semi-detached (2). Built: 1983-1990 (16). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (14); owner-occupied (1).
Each home's certificates and sales (2 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 (100% of about 840 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
Finished in the last three months
- 20 September 2026 to 25 September 2026: United Utilities Water Ltd, Utility repair and maintenance works, some carriageway incursion, on the footway (immediate - urgent works)
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 1 at medium risk and 6 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 on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| L8 8LN | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 1 | unlikely |
| L8 8BG | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 3 | unlikely |
| L8 8LG | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 1 / 2 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 28 addresses are between 47 m and 51 m above sea level (49 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| L8 8BG | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| L8 8LG | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| L8 8LN | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Brunswick 847,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 860 m (0.5 miles) |
| St Michaels 1.0 million journeys in 2024–25 | 1.7 km (1 mile) | |
| Liverpool Central 15 million journeys in 2024–25 | 2 km (1.3 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 19 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 77 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Admiral Street Toxteth | 90 m |
| Bus or coach station | Liverpool ONE Bus Station | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Gerry Marsden Ferry Terminal Liverpool | 2.8 km (1.7 miles) |
| Car parks | Parking Group | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) |
| EV charging points | 36 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest ubitricity | 260 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Liverpool John Lennon Airport LPL | 9.8 km (6.1 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 8 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dingle Park Practice | 490 m (0.3 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 11 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Bounce Chemist | 250 m |
| NHS dentists | 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Park Dental Centre | 590 m (0.4 miles) |
| Hospital | Liverpool Women's Hospital | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) |
| Police station | Admiral Street Police Station | 220 m |
| Cash machines | 5 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Payzone | 170 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 13 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.3 ha | 200 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Princes Park 20 ha | 530 m (0.3 miles) |
| Play area | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,280 m² | 190 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Admiral Park 9,850 m² | 120 m |
| Allotments | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 850 m² | 190 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 13 parks and gardens, 25 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Chapel of Saint Patrick, a listed building (Grade II*), 570 m (0.4 miles) north-west. 102 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 2 of them Grade I and 3 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Chapel of Saint Patrick | Listed building, Grade II* | 570 m (0.4 miles) north-west |
| Princes Road Synagogue | Listed building, Grade I | 780 m (0.5 miles) north |
| Church of Saint Margaret | Listed building, Grade II* | 810 m (0.5 miles) north |
| Princes Park, Liverpool | Registered park or garden, Grade II* | 850 m (0.5 miles) east |
| Church of St James | Listed building, Grade II* | 890 m (0.6 miles) north-west |
| St James's Gardens (Formerly St James's Cemetery) | Registered park or garden, Grade I | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) north |
| Edge Hill Engine Station, Liverpool & Manchester Railway | Scheduled monument | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) north-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| The Lake | Lake or reservoir | 1 km (0.6 miles) east |
| South Ferry Basin | Tidal water | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) west |
| Priory Wood | Wood | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) south-east |
| Wapping Basin | Lake or reservoir | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) north-west |
| The Sloyne | Tidal water | 2.5 km (1.5 miles) south-west |
| Devil's Bank | Wetland | 2.8 km (1.8 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 | 7 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 21 | 28 |
7 of the street's 28 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holy Family Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 290 m | 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 |
| St Silas Church of England Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 340 m | No published inspection |
| Windsor Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 520 m (0.3 miles) | 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 | 560 m (0.3 miles) | Good (Nov 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Cleopas' Church of England Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 700 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| The Belvedere Academy | Secondary | 11–19 | 720 m (0.4 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 |
| St Finbar's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 910 m (0.6 miles) | Good (Nov 2021, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Kingsley Community School | Primary | 2–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| Liverpool Life Sciences UTC | Secondary | 14–19 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| The Studio School Liverpool | Secondary | 14–19 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Matthew Arnold Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Good (Feb 2020, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Abercromby Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | Outstanding (Mar 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saleh News L8 8AG | Retailers - other | 150 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 17 Jun 2026 |
| L8 Cafe L8 8AG | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 150 m | 5 Very good | 16 Feb 2024 |
| Ethiopian Coffee L8 8BN | Retailers - other | 160 m | 5 Very good | 12 Apr 2023 |
| Chiu's L8 6SE | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 200 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 21 Jul 2025 |
| Hannah Pizza L8 6SE | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 230 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Windsor mini market L8 8EH | Retailers - other | 230 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 31 Oct 2024 |
| Bella Fresh Burger L8 6SE | Other catering premises | 230 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Stay Local Convenience Store L8 6SE | Retailers - other | 230 m | 5 Very good | 24 Jun 2026 |
| Best choice L8 8AG | Retailers - other | 240 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Hidden Flavors L8 6SE | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 240 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Mr Pizza L8 8EH | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 240 m | 4 Good | 6 Mar 2024 |
| SOLA ARTS L8 8DX | Other catering premises | 240 m | 5 Very good | 12 Jan 2026 |
| Windsor Wines & Spirits L8 8EH | Retailers - other | 240 m | 5 Very good | 3 Jun 2025 |
| MY G’S CORER L8 8AG | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 240 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| L8R ON L8 6SE | Retailers - other | 250 m | Awaiting inspection |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 70 |
| Drugs | 59 |
| Public order | 20 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 14 |
| Vehicle crime | 11 |
| Other theft | 8 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 8 |
| Burglary | 7 |
| Possession of weapons | 6 |
| Robbery | 6 |
| Shoplifting | 3 |
| Bicycle theft | 3 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Roper Street (28); On or near Police Station (28); On or near Upper Park Street (24); On or near Micawber Close (16); On or near Modred Street (16).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 18% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 13% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 14% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 8% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 64% | 17% |
| Private rented | 22% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 37% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 13% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 13% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 18% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 23% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 33% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 2% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 20% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 21% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 90% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 0% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 23% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 34% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 4% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 80% | 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
Postcodes on this street
- L8 8LN: 26 addresses of 28 in the postcode
- L8 8BG: 1 address of 7 in the postcode
- L8 8LG: 1 address of 15 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Weller Street · Pecksniff Close · Nickleby Close · Copperfield Close · North Hill Street · Upper Park Street · Morton Street · Upper Park Street · Tupman Street · Devonport Street · Micawber Close · Winkle Street
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.