Central Drive Liverpool
27 addresses across 5 postcodes (L12), about 800 m (0.5 miles) long, classed as a local road. USRN 23605795.
- Energy: 11 homes have an energy certificate (C: 7, D: 2, E: 2).
- 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 B; 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 Broad Green, about 2.4 km (1.5 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Springfield Park, is about 720 m (0.4 miles) 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: Its addresses are 36 to 49 m above sea level.
- Noise: 14 of its 27 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is West Derby Medical Centre, about 860 m (0.5 miles) away, with 5 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 860 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 82% of households owned their home and 38% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 64 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
11 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 122 m². Most common: Flat (9); House, detached (2). Built: before 1900 (5); 2003-2006 (3); 1900-1929 (2). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (7); rented (private) (2).
Each home's certificates and sales (11 addresses)
- Apartment 1, Basil Grange Apartments, 3 North Drive
- Apartment 3, Basil Grange Apartments, 3 North Drive
- Apartment 7, Basil Grange Apartments, 3 North Drive
- Apartment 8 Basil Grange Apartments, 3, North Drive, Sandfield Park
- Apartment 9 Basil Grange Apartments, 3, North Drive, Sandfield Park
- Apartment 10, Basil Grange Apartments
- Apartment 11 Basil Grange Apartments, 3, North Drive, Sandfield Park
- Apartment 12 Basil Grange Apartments, 3, North Drive, Sandfield Park
- Apartment 15, Basil Grange Apartments, 3 North Drive
- Basil Grange Lodge, North Drive, Sandfield Park
- Holly Grange, North Drive, Sandfield Park
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 B (21% of about 730 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: 3.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): Bellefield, Sandforth Road, Liverpool, L12 1LW, Former Bellefield Training Ground , Sandforth Road, Liverpool, L12 1LW.
- Tree preservation orders: in a protected area: Within the bounds of Sandfield Park..
- Green belt: no.
Listed buildings
- BASIL GRANGE, grade II
- BASIL GRANGE LODGE, grade II
- Park entrance adjoining the Lodge, grade II
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, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 1 at medium risk and 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| L12 1LG | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| L12 1LD | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| L12 1LE | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| L12 1LF | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 1 | unlikely |
| L12 1NN | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 1 / 2 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 27 addresses are between 36 m and 49 m above sea level (46 m on average); the ground rises about 13 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| L12 1LD | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| L12 1LE | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| L12 1LF | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| L12 1LG | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| L12 1NN | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Broad Green 416,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) |
| Wavertree Technology Park 293,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) | |
| Edge Hill 210,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.8 km (2.3 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 8 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 39 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest North Drive West Derby | 120 m |
| Bus or coach station | Huyton Bus Station | 4.8 km (3 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Gerry Marsden Ferry Terminal Liverpool | 6.5 km (4.1 miles) |
| Car parks | Deysbrook Car Park | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
| EV charging points | 16 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest ubitricity | 500 m (0.3 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Liverpool John Lennon Airport LPL | 10.9 km (6.8 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 5 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest West Derby Medical Centre | 860 m (0.5 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 9 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Mill Lane Pharmacy | 660 m (0.4 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 7 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dental Surgery | 530 m (0.3 miles) |
| Hospital | Royal Liverpool Childrens Hospital | 810 m (0.5 miles) |
| Police station | Merseyside Police Federation | 1.5 km (1 mile) |
| Cash machines | 3 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest The Cooperative Food Darley Drive, West Derby Cashzone | 260 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Springfield Park 9.8 ha | 720 m (0.4 miles) |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Croxteth Hall and Country Park 224 ha | 720 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | Springfield Park Playground 4,100 m² | 830 m (0.5 miles) |
| Playing field | 6 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Walker Playing Fields 5.0 ha | 140 m |
| Allotments | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2,950 m² | 460 m (0.3 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 2 parks and gardens, 234 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is The Old Court House, a listed building (Grade II*), 730 m (0.5 miles) north. 39 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 3 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| The Old Court House | Listed building, Grade II* | 730 m (0.5 miles) north |
| Monument in West Derby Village | Listed building, Grade II* | 740 m (0.5 miles) north |
| Church of St Mary | Listed building, Grade II* | 790 m (0.5 miles) north |
| West Derby motte and bailey castle | Scheduled monument | 910 m (0.6 miles) north |
| Croxteth Hall Park | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) north-east |
| Newsham Park | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Statue Pond | Lake or reservoir | 2 km (1.2 miles) north-east |
| Finch Wood | Wood | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) north-east |
| Long Pond | Lake or reservoir | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) north-east |
| The Belts | Wood | 2.5 km (1.5 miles) north-east |
| Mull Wood | Wood | 2.5 km (1.6 miles) north-east |
| Ten Acres Clump | Wood | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) north-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) | 10.6 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 70 to 74 | 1 | 0 |
| 60 to 64 | 2 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 11 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 13 | 27 |
14 of the street's 27 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Runnymede St Edward's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 300 m | Good (Mar 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Edward's College Roman Catholic | Secondary | 11–18 | 330 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 |
| St Paul's Catholic Junior School Roman Catholic | Primary | 7–11 | 500 m (0.3 miles) | Report card (Mar 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: Needs attention; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| St Paul's and St Timothy's Catholic Infant School Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–7 | 500 m (0.3 miles) | Good (Oct 2019, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Blackmoor Park Infants' School | Primary | 0–7 | 630 m (0.4 miles) | Requires improvement (Nov 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Holly Lodge Girls' College | Secondary | 11–18 | 830 m (0.5 miles) | No overall grade (Oct 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| St Mary's Church of England Primary School, West Derby | Primary | 4–11 | 840 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| Blackmoor Park Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 870 m (0.5 miles) | Report card (Feb 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Needs attention; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Needs attention; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Needs attention; Leadership and governance: Needs attention; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Cardinal Heenan Catholic High School Roman Catholic | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Report card (Jan 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Strong standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Post-16 provision: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| West Derby School | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Good (May 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| East Prescot Road Nursery School | Nursery | 2–4 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Broughton Hall Catholic High School Roman Catholic | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Nov 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cozy Kitchen L12 2AG | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 140 m | 1 Major improvement necessary | 29 Feb 2024 |
| Eaton Road Fish Bar L12 2AG | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 150 m | 2 Improvement necessary | 29 May 2024 |
| Kal's News L12 2AG | Retailers - other | 150 m | 5 Very good | 10 Jul 2019 |
| Ci Edwardian Association L12 1LD | Pub/bar/nightclub | 210 m | 5 Very good | 23 Mar 2020 |
| Buddy Lovely L12 1LU | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 230 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 16 Jan 2025 |
| Tommy’s West Derby L12 1LU | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 260 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Palmer and Howells Ltd at St Edwards College L12 1LF | School/college/university | 330 m | 5 Very good | 15 Jan 2025 |
| West Derby Chinese Takeaway L12 8SN | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 340 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| The Grill L12 8SN | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 340 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| St Pauls Parish Club L12 8SJ | Pub/bar/nightclub | 480 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 27 Feb 2020 |
| The Crown Inn L12 9HA | Pub/bar/nightclub | 480 m (0.3 miles) | Awaiting inspection | |
| Food for Thought at Sandfield Park School L12 1LH | School/college/university | 490 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 26 Feb 2025 |
| Food for Thought at St Paul and St Timothy's Catholic Infant School L12 8RP | School/college/university | 500 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 6 Mar 2023 |
| District 12 L12 8RE | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 500 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 17 Jun 2019 |
| The Royal Standard L12 9EY | Pub/bar/nightclub | 500 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 14 Jun 2023 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 25 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 11 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 8 |
| Drugs | 4 |
| Public order | 4 |
| Robbery | 2 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Possession of weapons | 2 |
| Vehicle crime | 2 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Shoplifting | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Aysgarth Avenue (25); On or near Rosthwaite Road (24); On or near Casbah Close (9); On or near Bonsall Road (5); On or near North Drive (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 49 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 15% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 25% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 82% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 46% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 2% | 17% |
| Private rented | 16% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 55% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 4% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 28% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 3% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 31% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 56% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 4% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 7% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 81% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 8% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 38% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 17% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 5% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 96% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 7 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
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
- L12 1LG: 15 addresses of 23 in the postcode
- L12 1LD: 4 addresses
- L12 1LE: 4 addresses of 7 in the postcode
- L12 1LF: 3 addresses
- L12 1NN: 1 address of 53 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Pete Best Drive · Casbah Close · Bellefield Avenue · Hartington Road · Bonsall Road · Kiln Hey · Courtfields Close · Darley Drive · Rosthwaite Road · Apsley Road · Eaton Road · Eaton Road
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.