Oakbourne Close Liverpool
8 addresses across 2 postcodes (L17), about 60 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 23605933.
- Energy: 7 homes have an energy certificate (C: 7).
- 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 C; Band D in Liverpool costs £2,674 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 99% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is St Michaels, about 460 m (0.3 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Festival Gardens, is about 340 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 9.7 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.1 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 20 to 22 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 8 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Fulwood Green Medical Ctr, about 750 m (0.5 miles) away, with 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 380 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 60% of households owned their home and 58% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 40 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
7 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 70 m². Most common: Bungalow, semi-detached (4); House, semi-detached (3). Built: 1996-2002 (7). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (6).
Each home's certificates and sales (2 addresses)
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 C (62% of about 650 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.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Car Park Tramway Road (380 m)
- Moonwood, 220 A Aigburth Road (410 m (0.3 miles))
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 5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| L17 7HD | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| L17 7BD | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 5 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 8 addresses are between 20 m and 22 m above sea level (21 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| L17 7BD | 100% | 99% | 99% | 0% |
| L17 7HD | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | St Michaels 1.0 million journeys in 2024–25 | 460 m (0.3 miles) |
| Aigburth 597,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.7 km (1 mile) | |
| Mossley Hill 199,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 3 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 30 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Fulwood Drive St Michaels | 370 m |
| Bus or coach station | Liverpool ONE Bus Station | 4.2 km (2.6 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Gerry Marsden Ferry Terminal Liverpool | 4.8 km (3 miles) |
| EV charging points | 24 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest ubitricity | 180 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Liverpool John Lennon Airport LPL | 7.8 km (4.8 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Fulwood Green Medical Ctr | 750 m (0.5 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 5 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Mccanns Pharmacy | 730 m (0.5 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dental Surgery | 670 m (0.4 miles) |
| Hospital | Mossley Hill Hospital | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) |
| Police station | Admiral Street Police Station | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Goldfingers Cashzone | 510 m (0.3 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Festival Gardens 21 ha | 340 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Sefton Park 96 ha | 620 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | Unnamed 730 m² | 920 m (0.6 miles) |
| Playing field | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2.3 ha | 240 m |
| Allotments | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,200 m² | 150 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 3 parks and gardens, 118 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Glebelands, a listed building (Grade II*), 340 m north-west. 50 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade I and 5 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Glebelands | Listed building, Grade II* | 340 m north-west |
| The Hermitage | Listed building, Grade II* | 350 m north-west |
| Church of St Michael | Listed building, Grade I | 380 m north-west |
| The Cloisters | Listed building, Grade II* | 380 m north-west |
| Sefton Park | Registered park or garden, Grade I | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) north-east |
| Princes Park, Liverpool | Registered park or garden, Grade II* | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) north |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Priory Wood | Wood | 420 m (0.3 miles) west |
| Devil's Bank | Wetland | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) south |
| The Lake | Lake or reservoir | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) north |
| Garston Sands | Wetland | 3.2 km (2 miles) south-east |
| South Ferry Basin | Tidal water | 3.3 km (2 miles) north-west |
| Woolton Hill | Hill | 4.8 km (3 miles) east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 9.7 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.1 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 9.5 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; PM2.5 is above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 7 | 8 |
1 of the street's 8 addresses is 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 Charles' Catholic Academy Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 220 m | No published inspection |
| St Michael-in-the-Hamlet Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 320 m | No published inspection |
| King's Leadership Academy, Liverpool | Secondary | 11–18 | 880 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| Matthew Arnold Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Good (Feb 2020, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Finbar's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Nov 2021, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Margaret's Church of England Academy | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Apr 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Sudley Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | Report card (Jun 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Strong standard; Achievement: Strong standard; Attendance and behaviour: Strong standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Strong standard; Early years: Strong standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| The Belvedere Academy | Secondary | 11–19 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | No overall grade (Mar 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good |
| Bellerive FCJ Catholic College Roman Catholic | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | Report card (Mar 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; 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 |
| St Hilda's Church of England High School | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.7 km (1 mile) | Report card (Jan 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Strong standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Post-16 provision: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| St Cleopas' Church of England Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | No published inspection |
| Liverpool College Church of England | All-through | 4–19 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | Outstanding (Nov 2019, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vegan Glo L17 7BL | Retailers - other | 210 m | Exempt | |
| Food for Thought at St Charles L17 7JA | School/college/university | 230 m | 5 Very good | 17 Jul 2025 |
| Food for Thought at St Michael in the Hamlet L17 7BA | School/college/university | 320 m | 5 Very good | 25 Feb 2020 |
| EastField Day Nursery L17 4JU | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 8 Aug 2024 |
| US Food Store L17 9PJ | Retailers - other | 430 m (0.3 miles) | 1 Major improvement necessary | 9 Jul 2026 |
| Aces Kitchen L17 9PJ | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 430 m (0.3 miles) | Awaiting inspection | |
| Catherine Braidy L17 9PJ | Retailers - other | 440 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 28 Feb 2020 |
| Kenny's Fish & Chips L17 9PE | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 460 m (0.3 miles) | 1 Major improvement necessary | 11 Aug 2023 |
| Subway L17 9PE | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 470 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 1 Aug 2023 |
| Home Bargains L17 9PE | Retailers - other | 470 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 16 Aug 2019 |
| Anotolia L17 9PJ | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 470 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 7 May 2024 |
| Shokupan Cafe L17 9PJ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 470 m (0.3 miles) | Awaiting inspection | |
| The Little Taproom L17 9PJ | Pub/bar/nightclub | 470 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 30 Jun 2021 |
| Tesco Metro L17 9PE | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 470 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 9 Jul 2026 |
| Fu Wok L17 9PW | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 490 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 6 Apr 2023 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 22 |
| Other theft | 5 |
| Public order | 4 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 |
| Burglary | 3 |
| Drugs | 2 |
| Other crime | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Rosebourne Close (9); On or near Maybury Way (9); On or near Larkfield Road (5); On or near Fulwood Drive (4); On or near Rosewarne Close (3).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 15% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 14% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 60% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 19% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 23% | 17% |
| Private rented | 17% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 69% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 4% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 15% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 5% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 40% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 36% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 8% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 13% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 7% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 80% | 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) | 58% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 14% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 2% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 98% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 4 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
St Michael's Church Road · Village Court · St Michaels Close · Rosebourne Close · Oxford Close · Windbourne Road · Newmorn Court · Oxton Close · Savoylands Close · Kerris Close · Rosewarne Close · Springbourne 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.