Barlows Close Liverpool
47 addresses across 1 postcode (L9), about 120 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 23605448.
- Energy: 39 homes have an energy certificate (B: 3, C: 34, D: 2).
- 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 Fazakerley, about 320 m away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Seeds Lane Park, is about 320 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 12.5 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.7 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 23 m above sea level.
- Noise: 10 of its 47 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Westmoreland GP Centre, about 810 m (0.5 miles) away, with 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 110 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 2% of households owned their home and 9% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 76 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
39 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 52 m². Most common: Flat (34); Bungalow, mid-terrace (3); Bungalow, end-terrace (1). Built: 1983-1990 (25); 1991-1995 (10); 1976-1982 (2). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (28); owner-occupied (2).
Each home's certificates and sales (22 addresses)
- 1, Barlows Close
- 3, Barlows Close
- 4, Barlows Close
- 5, Barlows Close
- 7, Barlows Close
- 8, Barlows Close
- 9, Barlows Close
- 16, Barlows Close
- 19, Barlows Close
- 21, Barlows Close
- 23, Barlows Close
- 25, Barlows Close
- 27, Barlows Close
- 28, Barlows Close
- 29, Barlows Close
- 30, Barlows Close
- 31, Barlows Close
- 32, Barlows Close
- 33, Barlows Close
- 34, Barlows Close
- 38, Barlows Close
- 41, Barlows Close
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 (60% of about 700 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): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Roadworks
Planned, as of 31 October 2026
- 2 November 2026 to 3 November 2026: LIVERPOOL CITY COUNCIL, Highway improvement works, some carriageway incursion, on the carriageway (minor works)
- 2 November 2026 to 3 November 2026: LIVERPOOL CITY COUNCIL, Highway improvement works, some carriageway incursion, on the carriageway (minor works)
Finished in the last three months
- 19 October 2026: LIVERPOOL CITY COUNCIL, Highway improvement works, give and take, on the carriageway (minor works)
- 19 October 2026: LIVERPOOL CITY COUNCIL, Highway improvement works, some carriageway incursion, on the carriageway (minor works)
- 19 October 2026: LIVERPOOL CITY COUNCIL, Highway repair and maintenance works, multi-way signals, on the carriageway (minor works)
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 0 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 is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's addresses are about 23 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| L9 9HH | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Fazakerley 1.1 million journeys in 2024–25 | 320 m |
| Aintree 977,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | |
| Orrell Park 976,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 5 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 18 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Barlows Lane Fazakerley | 280 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bootle Bus Station | 4.1 km (2.5 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Liverpool Belfast Ferry Terminal Bootle | 5.4 km (3.3 miles) |
| EV charging points | 6 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest PoGo Charge | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Liverpool John Lennon Airport LPL | 16.3 km (10 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Westmoreland GP Centre | 810 m (0.5 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 6 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Tiffenbergs Chemist | 330 m |
| NHS dentists | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dental Surgery | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Hospital | Walton Hospital | 800 m (0.5 miles) |
| Police station | Lower Lane Police Station | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) |
| Cash machines | 3 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest All in one Express Cashzone | 310 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Seeds Lane Park 3.9 ha | 320 m |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 3,870 m² | 260 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Adlam Park 3.6 ha | 720 m (0.4 miles) |
| Allotments | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 3.9 ha | 100 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 1 park or garden, 3.9 hectares in all.
Landmarks
2 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Lime tree Woods | Wood | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) east |
| Willow Bed Plantation | Wood | 3.5 km (2.2 miles) east |
| Knowsley Wood | Wood | 3.7 km (2.3 miles) east |
| Dam Wood | Wood | 3.7 km (2.3 miles) south-east |
| Buckley Hill | Hill | 3.9 km (2.4 miles) north-west |
| Long Pond | Lake or reservoir | 4.3 km (2.7 miles) south-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 12.5 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.7 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 10.4 | 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 | 10 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 37 | 47 |
10 of the street's 47 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barlows Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 220 m | 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 |
| Holy Name Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 850 m (0.5 miles) | Good (Mar 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Dixons Fazakerley Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Requires improvement (Apr 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Fazakerley Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | No overall grade (May 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good |
| Longmoor Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Oct 2019, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Archbishop Beck Catholic College Roman Catholic | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | Report card (Jan 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Needs attention; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Post-16 provision: Strong standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Aintree Davenhill Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| Blessed Sacrament Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 2–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | No overall grade (Nov 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good |
| Holy Rosary Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | No overall grade (Feb 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl L9 9BY | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 240 m | 5 Very good | 14 Aug 2026 |
| All In One Express L9 9BY | Retailers - other | 290 m | 5 Very good | 4 Jul 2019 |
| Toast L9 9DB | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 310 m | 5 Very good | 25 Jul 2025 |
| Ocean Food Bar L9 9BY | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 310 m | 4 Good | 10 Mar 2023 |
| Raman Nice Pizza L9 9DB | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 310 m | 4 Good | 21 May 2026 |
| Longmoor Lane Mini Mart L9 9DB | Retailers - other | 330 m | 4 Good | 21 May 2026 |
| Gracie's Kitchen Ltd L9 9DB | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 340 m | 5 Very good | 19 Oct 2022 |
| Hung Wan L9 9DB | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 340 m | 4 Good | 22 Sep 2026 |
| The Avenue L9 9DB | Pub/bar/nightclub | 340 m | 5 Very good | 28 May 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 26 |
| Shoplifting | 15 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 12 |
| Other theft | 6 |
| Public order | 4 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 |
| Vehicle crime | 3 |
| Drugs | 2 |
| Robbery | 2 |
| Burglary | 2 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Supermarket (44); On or near Barlows Close (7); On or near Red Rum Close (6); On or near Garden Lane (5); On or near Sprig Close (4).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 68 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 0% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 57% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 2% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 1% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 91% | 17% |
| Private rented | 6% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 22% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 4% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 49% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 21% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 17% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 25% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 4% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 8% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 38% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 73% | 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) | 9% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 56% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 8% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 98% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 3 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
- Roadworks Street works permit: LIVERPOOL CITY COUNCIL: Highway improvement works, 19 October 2026 to 20 October 2026 (give and take) found 3 November 2026
- Roadworks Street works permit: LIVERPOOL CITY COUNCIL: Highway improvement works, 19 October 2026 to 20 October 2026 (some carriageway incursion) found 3 November 2026
- Roadworks Street works permit: LIVERPOOL CITY COUNCIL: Highway improvement works, 2 November 2026 to 3 November 2026 (some carriageway incursion) found 3 November 2026
- Roadworks Street works permit: LIVERPOOL CITY COUNCIL: Highway improvement works, 2 November 2026 to 3 November 2026 (some carriageway incursion) found 3 November 2026
- Roadworks Street works permit: LIVERPOOL CITY COUNCIL: Highway repair and maintenance works, 19 October 2026 (multi-way signals) found 3 November 2026
Postcodes on this street
- L9 9HH: 47 addresses of 48 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Sherburn Close · Red Rum Close · Garden Lane · Barlow's Lane · Sunloch Close · Croft Lane · Eremon Close · Sprig Close · Hedgebank Close · Furlong Close · West Orchard Lane · Steeplechase 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.