Claughton Close Liverpool
8 addresses across 2 postcodes (L7), about 30 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 23605659.
- Energy: 3 homes have an energy certificate (C: 2, D: 1).
- Flood: 6 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 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 Edge Hill, about 220 m away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Wavertree Park, is about 220 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 13.7 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.8 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 52 m above sea level.
- Noise: None of its addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Brownlow Health At Kensington, about 440 m (0.3 miles) away, with 10 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 150 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 2% of households owned their home and 6% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 187 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
3 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 89 m². Most common: House, end-terrace (2); House, mid-terrace (1). Built: 1983-1990 (3). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (3).
Each home's certificates and sales (1 address)
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 (82% of about 1,420 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): Land Crosfield Road, Durning Road, Botanic RoadL7, 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
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, 6 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 on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| L7 5QP | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| L7 5QR | not in 2 or 3 | 6 / 0 / 6 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's addresses are about 52 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| L7 5QP | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| L7 5QR | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Edge Hill 210,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 220 m |
| Wavertree Technology Park 293,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | |
| Liverpool Lime Street 14 million journeys in 2024–25 | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 10 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 36 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Crosfield Road Kensington | 90 m |
| Bus or coach station | Queen Square Bus Station Liverpool | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Gerry Marsden Ferry Terminal Liverpool | 3.3 km (2.1 miles) |
| Car parks | NCP | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) |
| EV charging points | 25 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Shell Recharge Charging Station | 820 m (0.5 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Liverpool John Lennon Airport LPL | 10.1 km (6.3 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 10 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Brownlow Health At Kensington | 440 m (0.3 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 11 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Durning Pharmacy | 100 m |
| NHS dentists | 5 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Edge Hill Dental Practice | 440 m (0.3 miles) |
| Hospital | Liverpool Women's Hospital | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Police station | Smithdown Lane Police Station | 840 m (0.5 miles) |
| Cash machines | ATM | 830 m (0.5 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 5 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Wavertree Park 18 ha | 220 m |
| Play area | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2,260 m² | 250 m |
| Playing field | Tiber 1.3 ha | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2,190 m² | 660 m (0.4 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 5 parks and gardens, 24 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Range on North Side of Edge Hill Station, a listed building (Grade II*), 210 m south. 79 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 5 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Range on North Side of Edge Hill Station | Listed building, Grade II* | 210 m south |
| Engine House to North of North Range of Edge Hill Station | Listed building, Grade II* | 210 m south |
| Range on South Side of Edge Hill Station | Listed building, Grade II* | 240 m south |
| Wavertree Botanic Garden and Park | Registered park or garden, Grade II* | 400 m (0.2 miles) north-east |
| Edge Hill Engine Station, Liverpool & Manchester Railway | Scheduled monument | 490 m (0.3 miles) south-west |
| Church of St Dunstan | Listed building, Grade II* | 670 m (0.4 miles) south |
| Toxteth Park Cemetery | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) south |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| The Lake | Lake or reservoir | 2 km (1.3 miles) south |
| Wapping Basin | Lake or reservoir | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) west |
| South Ferry Basin | Tidal water | 3.1 km (1.9 miles) south-west |
| Priory Wood | Wood | 3.4 km (2.1 miles) south |
| Stanley Dock | Lake or reservoir | 3.9 km (2.4 miles) north-west |
| Devil's Bank | Wetland | 4.5 km (2.8 miles) south |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 13.7 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.8 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 10.7 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Under 55 | 8 | 8 |
None of the street's 8 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic or railways.
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 Anne's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 480 m (0.3 miles) | Report card (Feb 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Strong 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 |
| Kensington Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 510 m (0.3 miles) | Good (Mar 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Smithdown Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 620 m (0.4 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 |
| Chatham Place Nursery School | Nursery | 3–5 | 700 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 |
| Archbishop Blanch CofE High School Church of England | Secondary | 11–18 | 700 m (0.4 miles) | Outstanding (Feb 2020, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Hugh's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 800 m (0.5 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 |
| St Sebastian's Catholic Primary School and Nursery Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 850 m (0.5 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 |
| Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School and Nursery Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| Phoenix Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | Good (Jun 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Lawrence Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 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 |
| Kingsley Community School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| New Park Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No overall grade (Mar 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gustaro Pizza L7 5NF | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 70 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Buzz Bingo L7 5LZ | Other catering premises | 150 m | 5 Very good | 19 Jun 2026 |
| On The Go Grab L7 5LZ | Mobile caterer | 150 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Curry Kiing L7 5NG | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 170 m | 2 Improvement necessary | 13 Aug 2026 |
| Salt and Vinegar L7 5NG | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 180 m | 5 Very good | 29 Jan 2020 |
| Durning News L7 5NG | Retailers - other | 190 m | 5 Very good | 13 Jun 2019 |
| Iceland Foods L7 5LZ | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 210 m | 5 Very good | 13 Mar 2026 |
| Smithdown Primary School L7 6LJ | School/college/university | 300 m | 5 Very good | 18 Jun 2026 |
| Botanic Lodge Nursery and Pre School L7 9LH | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 440 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 2 Jun 2026 |
| Hindu Cultural Organisation L7 9LB | Other catering premises | 450 m (0.3 miles) | Awaiting inspection | |
| Adelaide House Hostel L7 2PF | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 470 m (0.3 miles) | 3 Generally satisfactory | 12 Jan 2023 |
| Food For Thought at St Annes R C Junior School L7 3HJ | School/college/university | 470 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 19 Apr 2023 |
| Nugent Pantry L7 3HJ | Retailers - other | 470 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 23 Aug 2022 |
| Asylum Link Merseyside L7 3HJ | Other catering premises | 480 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 9 Jul 2025 |
| Mr Boy Cookery School CIC L7 3HJ | Other catering premises | 480 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 22 May 2023 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 60 |
| Drugs | 27 |
| Shoplifting | 25 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 17 |
| Public order | 16 |
| Other theft | 11 |
| Burglary | 10 |
| Robbery | 6 |
| Vehicle crime | 5 |
| Bicycle theft | 4 |
| Other crime | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Lemon Close (37); On or near Shopping Area (34); On or near Wavertree Road (20); On or near Botanic Road (20); On or near Ivatt Way (13).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 58 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 8% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 36% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 2% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 1% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 87% | 17% |
| Private rented | 12% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 13% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 14% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 34% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 20% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 11% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 47% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 16% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 37% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 5% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 93% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 7% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 6% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 44% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 2% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 91% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 3% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 2 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
Nearby streets
Ivatt Way · Johnson Walk · Webb Close · Deeley Close · Fowler Close · Crosfield Road · Durning Road · Stanier Way · Hughes Close · Lemon Close · Hallam Walk · Gresley 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.