Dragon Close Liverpool
36 addresses across 2 postcodes (L11), about 160 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 23601394.
- Sales: 1 recorded sales since 1995; in 2021 the median was £85,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 30 homes have an energy certificate (B: 11, C: 17, 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 2.9 km (1.8 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Alt Meadows, is about 120 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 11.2 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.7 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 20 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 Moss Way, about 490 m (0.3 miles) away, with 5 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 640 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 24% of households owned their home and 25% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 133 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1 | £85,000 | £85,000 | £85,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Apr 2021 | 20 L11 4SZ | Terraced | £85,000 |
Energy performance certificates
30 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 72 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (18); House, mid-terrace (6); House, end-terrace (6). Built: 2007 (11); 2007-2011 (9); 2007 onwards (4). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (10); owner-occupied (3).
Each home's certificates and sales (20 addresses)
- 5, Dragon Close
- 6a Dragon Close
- 7, Dragon Close
- 8, Dragon Close
- 8a, Dragon Close
- 9 Dragon Close
- 10, Dragon Close
- 10a, Dragon Close
- 11 Dragon Close
- 12 Dragon Close
- 12a, Dragon Close
- 14 Dragon Close
- 15 Dragon Close
- 16 Dragon Close
- 16a, Dragon Close
- 16b Dragon Close
- 21, Dragon Close
- 23 Dragon Close
- 27 Dragon Close
- 31 Dragon 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 (72% of about 1,020 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 at Unicorn Road/Griffin Close, Liverpool, L11.
- 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, 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 on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| L11 4SZ | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 4 | unlikely |
| L11 4TA | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 2 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's addresses are about 20 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| L11 4SZ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| L11 4TA | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Fazakerley 1.1 million journeys in 2024–25 | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) |
| Kirkby (Merseyside) 1.6 million journeys in 2024–25 | 3.6 km (2.2 miles) | |
| Rice Lane 423,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4 km (2.5 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 13 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 44 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Standard Road Dog and Gun | 100 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bootle Bus Station | 6 km (3.8 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Liverpool Belfast Ferry Terminal Bootle | 7 km (4.4 miles) |
| Car parks | Deysbrook Car Park | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) |
| EV charging points | 2 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Osprey Charging Station | 810 m (0.5 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Liverpool John Lennon Airport LPL | 13.7 km (8.5 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 5 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Moss Way | 490 m (0.3 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 5 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Allisons Chemist | 490 m (0.3 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dental Surgery | 420 m (0.3 miles) |
| Hospital | Walton Hospital | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) |
| Police station | Lower Lane Police Station | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
| Cash machines | Buzz Bingo - Liverpool Croxteth, East Lancashire Road Cashzone | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 6 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Alt Meadows 2.9 ha | 120 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Croxteth Hall and Country Park 224 ha | 560 m (0.3 miles) |
| Play area | Unnamed 6,790 m² | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2.8 ha | 610 m (0.4 miles) |
| Allotments | Unnamed 2.0 ha | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 6 parks and gardens, 231 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Croxteth Hall Park, a registered park or garden (Grade II), 1.5 km (0.9 miles) south-east. 5 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Croxteth Hall Park | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) south-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Dam Wood | Wood | 570 m (0.4 miles) east |
| Craven Wood | Wood | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) east |
| Long Pond | Lake or reservoir | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) south-east |
| Mull Wood | Wood | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) south-east |
| Knowsley Wood | Wood | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) north-east |
| Berry Hill | Hill | 4.6 km (2.9 miles) east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 11.2 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.7 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 10.3 | 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 | 36 | 36 |
None of the street's 36 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Our Lady and St Swithin's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 540 m (0.3 miles) | No published inspection |
| Croxteth Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 550 m (0.3 miles) | Good (Jun 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St John Bosco Arts College Roman Catholic | Secondary | 11–18 | 680 m (0.4 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: Expected standard; Post-16 provision: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Dixons Croxteth Academy | Secondary | 11–18 | 760 m (0.5 miles) | Report card (Jan 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Strong standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Ellergreen Nursery School and Childcare Centre | Nursery | 2–5 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Teresa of Lisieux Catholic Primary Academy Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | No overall grade (Mar 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Requires improvement |
| Monksdown Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
| Our Lady and St Philomena's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Good (Feb 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Ranworth Square Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.7 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
| Emmaus Church of England and Catholic Primary School Church of England/Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | Outstanding (Nov 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Wellesbourne Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | Report card (Feb 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Needs attention; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Treetops Nursery L11 9AZ | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 260 m | 5 Very good | 2 Oct 2024 |
| Onestop stores ltd L11 9AZ | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 260 m | 5 Very good | 18 Jun 2026 |
| Bennetts Off Licence & General Store L11 9AZ | Retailers - other | 280 m | 5 Very good | 20 Mar 2017 |
| Croxteth Gems L11 4TR | Other catering premises | 280 m | 5 Very good | 12 Feb 2025 |
| Pizzaland L11 9AZ | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 280 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Abbey Road Wine Bar L11 9AZ | Pub/bar/nightclub | 290 m | 5 Very good | 22 Jun 2018 |
| Poached Bistro L11 9AZ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 300 m | 4 Good | 21 May 2025 |
| Marlei Munchies L11 4UB | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 5 Very good | 26 Sep 2019 |
| Croxteth Family Matters CIC L11 0BL | Retailers - other | 470 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 22 Jul 2026 |
| The Lobster L11 0BW | Pub/bar/nightclub | 480 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 9 Sep 2026 |
| Oriental Supper Bar L11 0BL | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 480 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 4 Mar 2024 |
| Mossway News L11 0BL | Retailers - other | 490 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 22 Jul 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 44 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 19 |
| Drugs | 16 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 11 |
| Public order | 10 |
| Other theft | 8 |
| Burglary | 6 |
| Other crime | 6 |
| Possession of weapons | 5 |
| Vehicle crime | 5 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Shoplifting | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Dragon Close (23); On or near Garter Close (17); On or near Rose Bailey Close (16); On or near Alt Meadow View (12); On or near Majestic Close (12).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 36 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 25% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 16% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 24% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 9% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 62% | 17% |
| Private rented | 14% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 48% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 6% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 18% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 11% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 16% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 53% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 18% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 13% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 76% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 6% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 25% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 33% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 4% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 90% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 2% | 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
Nearby streets
Standard Road · Griffin Close · Altcross Road · Unicorn Road · Majestic Close · Throne Walk · Alt Meadow View · Sovereign Way · Orb Walk · Garter Close · Altcross Way · Chalice Way
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.