Phythian Close Liverpool
23 addresses across 2 postcodes (L6), about 240 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 23605307.
- Sales: 8 recorded sales since 1995; in 2026 the median was £187,500 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 15 homes have an energy certificate (C: 8, D: 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 A; Band D in Liverpool costs £2,674 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 58% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Edge Hill, about 1.4 km (0.9 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Phythian Park, is about 100 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 14.2 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.9 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 63 to 66 m above sea level.
- Noise: 11 of its 23 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Islington House Medical Centre, about 580 m (0.4 miles) away, with 11 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 680 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 31% of households owned their home and 21% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 211 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | £187,500 | £187,500 | £187,500 |
| 2024 | 1 | £175,000 | £175,000 | £175,000 |
| 2022 | 1 | £145,000 | £145,000 | £145,000 |
| 2018 | 1 | £100,000 | £100,000 | £100,000 |
| 2014 | 1 | £48,000 | £48,000 | £48,000 |
| 2009 | 1 | £75,000 | £75,000 | £75,000 |
| 2007 | 1 | £101,000 | £101,000 | £101,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Jun 2026 | 14 L6 9JJ | Terraced | £187,500 | Leasehold. |
| 28 Jun 2024 | 14 L6 9JJ | Terraced | £175,000 | Leasehold. |
| 7 Dec 2022 | 16 L6 9JJ | Semi-detached | £145,000 | Leasehold. |
| 3 Aug 2018 | 14 L6 9JJ | Terraced | £100,000 | Leasehold. |
| 29 May 2017 | 29 L6 9JJ | Terraced | £50,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 27 Aug 2014 | 29 L6 9JJ | Terraced | £48,000 | |
| 2 Nov 2009 | 16 L6 9JJ | Semi-detached | £75,000 | Leasehold. |
| 13 Sep 2007 | 25 L6 9JJ | Terraced | £101,000 |
Energy performance certificates
15 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 94 m². Most common: House, mid-terrace (7); House, end-terrace (6); House, semi-detached (2). Built: 1967-1975 (14); 1976-1982 (1). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (8); owner-occupied (4); rented (private) (1).
Each home's certificates and sales (5 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 neighbourhoods around this street: most are in band A (94% of about 2,090 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): 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.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- 2 GUION STREET (570 m (0.4 miles))
- Land bounded by White Rock Street, Whitefield Road and Red Rock Crescent, Liverpool, L6 (770 m (0.5 miles))
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 30 September 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 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| L6 9JJ | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 1 | unlikely |
| L6 9BD | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 23 addresses are between 63 m and 66 m above sea level (65 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| L6 9BD | 100% | 58% | 58% | 0% |
| L6 9JJ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Edge Hill 210,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
| Liverpool Lime Street 14 million journeys in 2024–25 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | |
| Liverpool Central 15 million journeys in 2024–25 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 8 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 44 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Smollett Street Kensington | 230 m |
| Bus or coach station | Queen Square Bus Station Liverpool | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Gerry Marsden Ferry Terminal Liverpool | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) |
| Car parks | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest NCP | 570 m (0.4 miles) |
| EV charging points | 14 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest ubitricity | 450 m (0.3 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Liverpool John Lennon Airport LPL | 11.3 km (7 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 11 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Islington House Medical Centre | 580 m (0.4 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 15 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Cohens Chemist | 580 m (0.4 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Liverpool Dental Access Centre | 580 m (0.4 miles) |
| Hospital | Royal Liverpool University Hospital | 720 m (0.4 miles) |
| Police station | Smithdown Lane Police Station | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Cash machines | 4 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Mohamed Newsagents | 280 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 7 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Phythian Park 1.8 ha | 100 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Whitley Gardens 7.4 ha | 570 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,770 m² | 500 m (0.3 miles) |
| Playing field | Unnamed 3.0 ha | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) |
| Allotments | Everton Community Garden 890 m² | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 7 parks and gardens, 12 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Olympia Social Club, a listed building (Grade II*), 190 m north. 85 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 4 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Olympia Social Club | Listed building, Grade II* | 190 m north |
| 8 Brougham Terrace, (Formerly listed as Brougham Terrace) | Listed building, Grade II* | 270 m west |
| Liverpool Collegiate School | Listed building, Grade II* | 750 m (0.5 miles) west |
| Roman Catholic Church of Saint Francis Xavier | Listed building, Grade II* | 880 m (0.5 miles) west |
| Wavertree Botanic Garden and Park | Registered park or garden, Grade II* | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) south-east |
| Newsham Park | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) north-east |
| Edge Hill Engine Station, Liverpool & Manchester Railway | Scheduled monument | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) south |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Wapping Basin | Lake or reservoir | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) south-west |
| Stanley Dock | Lake or reservoir | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) west |
| The Lake | Lake or reservoir | 3 km (1.9 miles) south |
| Collingwood Dock | Lake or reservoir | 3.1 km (1.9 miles) west |
| South Ferry Basin | Tidal water | 3.3 km (2.1 miles) south-west |
| Priory Wood | Wood | 4.4 km (2.7 miles) south |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 14.2 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.9 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 11.1 | 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 | 10 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 12 | 23 |
11 of the street's 23 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Park Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 310 m | 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 |
| St Michael's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 560 m (0.3 miles) | Good (Feb 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School and Nursery Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 610 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| Kensington Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 720 m (0.4 miles) | Good (Mar 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Whitefield Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 720 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| Everton Nursery School and Family Centre | Nursery | 2–5 | 770 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| The Academy of St Francis of Assisi Church of England/Roman Catholic | Secondary | 11–16 | 920 m (0.6 miles) | Requires improvement (Apr 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Anne's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 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 |
| St Sebastian's Catholic Primary School and Nursery Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 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 |
| Faith Primary Academy Church of England/Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 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; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| St Nicholas Catholic Academy Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | No overall grade (Jan 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| North Liverpool Academy | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | Report card (May 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 |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best Foods Mega L6 9BD | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 120 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 27 May 2026 |
| Best Spicy House L6 9BD | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 120 m | 1 Major improvement necessary | 9 Dec 2025 |
| Mersey Fresh Fish L6 9BD | Retailers - other | 120 m | 1 Major improvement necessary | 18 Jun 2025 |
| Roll’n L6 9AF | Other catering premises | 150 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Yum L7 8UY | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 220 m | 4 Good | 30 Sep 2021 |
| Starbucks L7 8XE | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 260 m | 5 Very good | 6 Jan 2021 |
| Faridos L6 1AE | Other catering premises | 270 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Bistro 87 L6 1AE | Other catering premises | 270 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Burgers & Hot Donuts | Mobile caterer | 270 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Grandeur Noire L6 1AE | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 270 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Dave’s Botanical Coffee Shop L7 8SL | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 280 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Mohammad's Newsagent L7 8XA | Retailers - other | 280 m | 5 Very good | 22 Jan 2020 |
| Detrioter / Dessert Club L7 8XD | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 280 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| C&S Coffe Shop | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 300 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Whe Care Services Ltd L7 8SL | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 330 m | Awaiting inspection |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 82 |
| Drugs | 34 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 28 |
| Vehicle crime | 16 |
| Public order | 15 |
| Other theft | 10 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 8 |
| Burglary | 5 |
| Other crime | 5 |
| Possession of weapons | 3 |
| Shoplifting | 2 |
| Robbery | 2 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Smollett Street (39); On or near Sports/Recreation Area (26); On or near Alexandra Close (19); On or near Hutchinson Walk (18); On or near Phythian Street (14).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 23% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 15% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 31% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 18% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 60% | 17% |
| Private rented | 9% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 43% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 7% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 16% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 13% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 11% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 45% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 3% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 17% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 20% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 84% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 3% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 21% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 38% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 5% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 85% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 2% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhoods around this street are all 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
- Food hygiene ratings The Really Good Pizza (takeaway/sandwich shop, L6 1AE) is no longer listed; it was rated Awaiting inspection found 31 October 2026
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
Olympia Street · Romilly Street · Upper Baker Street · Schomberg Street · Phythian Street · Hutchinson Walk · Molyneux Road · Marvin Street · Fielding Street · Alexandra Close · Butler Crescent · Gloucestor Court
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.