Central Drive Liverpool
48 addresses across 7 postcodes (L12), about 1 km (0.6 miles) long, classed as a local road. USRN 23605794.
- Sales: 12 recorded sales since 1995; in 2025 the median was £623,750 across 2 sales.
- Energy: 18 homes have an energy certificate (B: 4, C: 5, D: 8, E: 1).
- Flood: 2 addresses on its postcodes are 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 86% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Broad Green, about 1.9 km (1.2 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Springfield Park, is about 260 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: Its addresses are 41 to 46 m above sea level.
- Noise: 2 of its 48 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Stoneycroft Medical Centre, about 660 m (0.4 miles) away, with 7 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 790 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 90% of households owned their home and 38% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 23 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2 | £623,750 | £392,500 | £855,000 |
| 2020 | 1 | £560,000 | £560,000 | £560,000 |
| 2019 | 1 | £560,000 | £560,000 | £560,000 |
| 2009 | 1 | £685,000 | £685,000 | £685,000 |
| 2007 | 1 | £249,950 | £249,950 | £249,950 |
| 2006 | 1 | £750,000 | £750,000 | £750,000 |
| 2003 | 1 | £419,000 | £419,000 | £419,000 |
| 1996 | 1 | £215,000 | £215,000 | £215,000 |
| 1995 | 1 | £120,000 | £120,000 | £120,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Nov 2025 | THE BUNGALOW L12 2AR | Detached | £392,500 | |
| 3 Nov 2025 | 29 L12 2AR | Detached | £855,000 | |
| 27 Feb 2020 | 29 L12 2AR | Detached | £560,000 | |
| 1 Mar 2019 | 31 L12 2AR | Detached | £560,000 | |
| 17 Dec 2015 | ALDER GRANGE NURSING HOME L12 2AR | Other | £1,300,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 30 Apr 2014 | ALDER HOUSE L12 2AR | Other | £450,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 6 Aug 2009 | GLENCROFT L12 2AR | Detached | £685,000 | |
| 14 Sep 2007 | CAIRNISLE L12 2AR | Semi-detached | £249,950 | |
| 24 Nov 2006 | THE GABLES L12 2AR | Detached | £750,000 | |
| 22 Apr 2003 | 2 L12 2AR | Detached | £419,000 | |
| 22 Oct 1996 | 2 L12 2AR | Detached | £215,000 | |
| 23 Jun 1995 | LAMORNA L12 2AR | Detached | £120,000 |
Energy performance certificates
18 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 258 m². Most common: House, detached (16); House, semi-detached (2). Built: 1950-1966 (4); 1900-1929 (2); 1967-1975 (2). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (15); rented (private) (1).
Each home's certificates and sales (11 addresses)
- 33b, South Drive, Sandfield Park
- Armadale, South Drive, Sandfield Park
- Carlton Hey, South Drive, Sandfield Park
- Cranford, South Drive, Sandfield Park
- Eastbourne, South Drive, Sandfield Park
- Greystoke, South Drive, Sandfield Park
- Huntscarth, South Drive, Sandfield Park
- Limehouse, South Drive, Sandfield Park
- Old Hall Cottage, South Drive, Sandfield Park
- Old Hall Court, South Drive, Sandfield Park
- The White House, South 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: 4.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): LAND AT OLD HALL SANDFIELD PARK.
- Tree preservation orders: in a protected area: Within the bounds of Sandfield Park..
- Green belt: no.
Listed buildings
- ALDER GRANGE, grade II
- ENTRANCE TO SANDFIELD PARK, grade II
- ST IVES, grade II
- THIMBLE HALL, 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, 2 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 on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| L12 1LQ | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| L12 1LH | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| L12 2AF | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| L12 2AE | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| L12 2BL | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 2 / 0 | unlikely |
| L12 1LE | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| L12 2AR | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 48 addresses are between 41 m and 46 m above sea level (44 m on average); the ground rises about 5 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| L12 1LE | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| L12 1LH | 100% | 96% | 96% | 0% |
| L12 1LQ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| L12 2AE | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| L12 2AF | 100% | 86% | 86% | 0% |
| L12 2AR | 94% | 94% | 94% | 0% |
| L12 2BL | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Broad Green 416,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) |
| Wavertree Technology Park 293,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) | |
| Edge Hill 210,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.4 km (2.1 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 8 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 34 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Queens Drive West Derby | 230 m |
| Bus or coach station | Belle Vale Bus Station | 4.6 km (2.9 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Gerry Marsden Ferry Terminal Liverpool | 6.3 km (3.9 miles) |
| Car parks | Deysbrook Car Park | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) |
| EV charging points | 20 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Shell Recharge Charging Station | 570 m (0.4 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Liverpool John Lennon Airport LPL | 10.4 km (6.4 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 7 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Stoneycroft Medical Centre | 660 m (0.4 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 8 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Sedem Pharmacy | 730 m (0.5 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 5 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dental Practice | 930 m (0.6 miles) |
| Hospital | Royal Liverpool Childrens Hospital | 570 m (0.4 miles) |
| Police station | Merseyside Police Federation | 1.5 km (1 mile) |
| Cash machines | 4 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Payzone | 570 m (0.4 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Springfield Park 9.8 ha | 260 m |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Springfield Park Playground 4,100 m² | 380 m |
| Playing field | 5 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.3 ha | 50 m |
| Allotments | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Sandfield Park Allotments 2,450 m² | 270 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 1 park or garden, 9.8 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Church of St Paul, a listed building (Grade II*), 660 m (0.4 miles) south-west. 19 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Church of St Paul | Listed building, Grade II* | 660 m (0.4 miles) south-west |
| West Derby motte and bailey castle | Scheduled monument | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) north |
| Newsham Park | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) west |
| Croxteth Hall Park | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) north-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Finch Wood | Wood | 2.5 km (1.5 miles) north-east |
| Statue Pond | Lake or reservoir | 2.5 km (1.5 miles) north |
| Long Pond | Lake or reservoir | 2.7 km (1.6 miles) north |
| The Belts | Wood | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) north-east |
| Ten Acres Clump | Wood | 3 km (1.9 miles) north-east |
| Ewens Park | Wood | 3 km (1.9 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 60 to 64 | 1 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 46 | 48 |
2 of the street's 48 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Edward's College Roman Catholic | Secondary | 11–18 | 440 m (0.3 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 |
| Runnymede St Edward's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 490 m (0.3 miles) | Good (Mar 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| East Prescot Road Nursery School | Nursery | 2–4 | 670 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| Blackmoor Park Infants' School | Primary | 0–7 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Requires improvement (Nov 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Blackmoor Park Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 1 km (0.6 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 |
| St Paul's Catholic Junior School Roman Catholic | Primary | 7–11 | 1 km (0.6 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 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Good (Oct 2019, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Anne's (Stanley) Junior Mixed and Infant School Church of England | Primary | 3–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Holly Lodge Girls' College | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.1 km (0.7 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 |
| Knotty Ash Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| 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 |
| Broadgreen Primary | Primary | 3–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Good (Sep 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food for Thought at Sandfield Park School L12 1LH | School/college/university | 130 m | 5 Very good | 26 Feb 2025 |
| Willow Nurseries L12 2BJ | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 210 m | 5 Very good | 3 Feb 2025 |
| Toby Carvery Stoneycroft L13 0AS | Pub/bar/nightclub | 280 m | 5 Very good | 13 Jan 2025 |
| Vagabonds Lawn Tennis Club L13 0AG | Pub/bar/nightclub | 360 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| The White House Nursery L12 2AE | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 370 m | 5 Very good | 26 Aug 2026 |
| Stoneycroft Childrens Centre L13 6QJ | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 21 Aug 2023 |
| Palmer and Howells Ltd at St Edwards College L12 1LF | School/college/university | 440 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 15 Jan 2025 |
| Alder Hey Family House trust L12 2AZ | Other catering premises | 460 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 28 Jan 2020 |
| Ronald McDonald House Alder Hey L12 2AZ | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 460 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 9 Sep 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 13 |
| Public order | 4 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Stoneycroft (7); On or near Queens Drive (5); On or near Sandfield Walk (4); On or near Ladyfields (4); On or near Royal Croft (2).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 47 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 15% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 26% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 90% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 49% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 3% | 17% |
| Private rented | 7% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 56% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 3% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 29% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 2% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 37% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 49% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 4% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 8% | 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 | 5% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 38% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 20% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 7% | 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 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
- Energy certificates New energy certificate: band C, house, detached (lodged 15 October 2026) found 2 November 2026
Postcodes on this street
- L12 1LQ: 14 addresses
- L12 1LH: 13 addresses of 28 in the postcode
- L12 2AF: 9 addresses of 10 in the postcode
- L12 2AE: 8 addresses
- L12 2BL: 2 addresses of 14 in the postcode
- L12 1LE: 1 address of 7 in the postcode
- L12 2AR: 1 address of 21 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Heathwood · Powell Way · Sandfield Walk · Royal Croft · Ladyfields · Whinfell Road · Central Drive · Sandfield Close · Courtfields Close · The Beechwalk · The Drive · Scotia 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.