Ruby Street Liverpool
11 addresses across 2 postcodes (L8), about 100 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 23605841.
- Sales: 4 recorded sales since 1995; in 2025 the median was £222,100 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 9 homes have an energy certificate (C: 7, D: 1, E: 1).
- 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 St Michaels, about 810 m (0.5 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: There is a small park or garden about 360 m away, and Festival Gardens (21 hectares) is about 800 m (0.5 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 11.0 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.4 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 34 to 36 m above sea level.
- Noise: 2 of its 11 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is The Elms Medical Centre, about 510 m (0.3 miles) away, with 6 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 540 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 22% of households owned their home and 18% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 83 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 | 1 | £222,100 | £222,100 | £222,100 |
| 2005 | 1 | £37,000 | £37,000 | £37,000 |
| 2002 | 1 | £59,950 | £59,950 | £59,950 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Oct 2025 | 8 L8 9ZA | Terraced | £222,100 | |
| 24 Mar 2023 | 11 L8 9ZA | Semi-detached | £107,033 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 13 Jun 2005 | 11 L8 9ZA | Semi-detached | £37,000 | |
| 23 Sep 2002 | 10 L8 9ZA | Semi-detached | £59,950 |
Energy performance certificates
9 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 80 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (7); House, mid-terrace (2). Built: 1983-1990 (7); 1976-1982 (1); 1991-1995 (1). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (5); owner-occupied (3).
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 (86% of about 700 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.
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 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| L8 9ZA | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| L8 9TJ | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 2 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 11 addresses are between 34 m and 36 m above sea level (35 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| L8 9TJ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| L8 9ZA | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | St Michaels 1.0 million journeys in 2024–25 | 810 m (0.5 miles) |
| Brunswick 847,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | |
| Edge Hill 210,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.8 km (1.7 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 18 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 54 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest South Hill Street Dingle | 80 m |
| Bus or coach station | Liverpool ONE Bus Station | 3 km (1.9 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Woodside Birkenhead Ferry Terminal | 3.6 km (2.2 miles) |
| Car parks | Kings Dock Car Park | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) |
| EV charging points | 25 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Shell Recharge Charging Station | 200 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Liverpool John Lennon Airport LPL | 9 km (5.6 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 6 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest The Elms Medical Centre | 510 m (0.3 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 8 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Rowlands Pharmacy | 510 m (0.3 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Park Dental Centre | 450 m (0.3 miles) |
| Hospital | Liverpool Women's Hospital | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) |
| Police station | Admiral Street Police Station | 910 m (0.6 miles) |
| Cash machines | 3 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Payzone | 150 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 9 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 9,300 m² | 360 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Festival Gardens 21 ha | 800 m (0.5 miles) |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 710 m² | 160 m |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 7,230 m² | 160 m |
| Allotments | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Park Hill Allotments 2.0 ha | 100 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 9 parks and gardens, 45 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Toxteth Unitarian Chapel, a listed building (Grade I), 390 m north-east. 39 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 2 of them Grade I and 5 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Toxteth Unitarian Chapel | Listed building, Grade I | 390 m north-east |
| The Cloisters | Listed building, Grade II* | 890 m (0.6 miles) south-east |
| Carfax | Listed building, Grade II* | 900 m (0.6 miles) south-east |
| The Carriage House, and Gate Piers to Garden | Listed building, Grade II* | 920 m (0.6 miles) east |
| Princes Park, Liverpool | Registered park or garden, Grade II* | 1 km (0.6 miles) north-east |
| Sefton Park | Registered park or garden, Grade I | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Priory Wood | Wood | 890 m (0.6 miles) south-east |
| The Lake | Lake or reservoir | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) north-east |
| Devil's Bank | Wetland | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) south-east |
| South Ferry Basin | Tidal water | 2 km (1.2 miles) north-west |
| The Sloyne | Tidal water | 2.5 km (1.5 miles) west |
| Tranmere Beach | Beach | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 11.0 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.4 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 9.9 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 2 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 9 | 11 |
2 of the street's 11 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 Finbar's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 150 m | Good (Nov 2021, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Matthew Arnold Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 160 m | Good (Feb 2020, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| King's Leadership Academy, Liverpool | Secondary | 11–18 | 380 m | No published inspection |
| St Cleopas' Church of England Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 430 m (0.3 miles) | No published inspection |
| The Belvedere Academy | Secondary | 11–19 | 700 m (0.4 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 |
| St Silas Church of England Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 920 m (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| Holy Family Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 920 m (0.6 miles) | Report card (Jul 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Strong standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Strong standard; Early years: Strong standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| St Michael-in-the-Hamlet Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Charles' Catholic Academy Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Bellerive FCJ Catholic College Roman Catholic | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.3 km (0.8 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 |
| Windsor Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | Report card (Apr 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Needs attention; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Needs attention; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| St Patrick's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | Good (Nov 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food for thought at Matthew Arnold Primary School L8 9UB | School/college/university | 100 m | 4 Good | 1 May 2024 |
| Bens General Store L8 9TD | Retailers - other | 150 m | 4 Good | 21 Jan 2025 |
| Mellors Catering Services at St Finbars Catholic Primary School L8 9RY | School/college/university | 150 m | 5 Very good | 1 May 2024 |
| Taste Sandwich Bar L8 9RW | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 220 m | 4 Good | 1 May 2024 |
| Dingle Lane Mini Market L8 9RW | Retailers - other | 220 m | 5 Very good | 2 Jan 2020 |
| The Happy Garden L8 9RW | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 240 m | 5 Very good | 24 Jun 2019 |
| Team Oasis Children's Charity L8 4RN | Other catering premises | 250 m | 5 Very good | 10 May 2024 |
| Baked By Tay L8 9RY | Other catering premises | 250 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Dingle Wines L8 9RW | Retailers - other | 260 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 30 Jul 2019 |
| Venezia Pizza L8 9TD | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 260 m | 4 Good | 27 Jan 2020 |
| Mill Street Wines L8 4RD | Retailers - other | 280 m | 4 Good | 21 Jan 2025 |
| Fire Kebabs L8 4RD | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 290 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Go Local (Milly Mini Market) L8 4RG | Retailers - other | 290 m | 4 Good | 17 Jul 2026 |
| Dingle Takeaway L8 4RD | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 300 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 31 Aug 2022 |
| Chartwells at Kings Leadership Academy L8 9SJ | School/college/university | 310 m | 5 Very good | 8 Dec 2022 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 40 |
| Drugs | 15 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 9 |
| Public order | 6 |
| Vehicle crime | 5 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 |
| Burglary | 2 |
| Possession of weapons | 2 |
| Other crime | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Badminton Street (9); On or near Dingle Road (9); On or near Loxdale Close (8); On or near Dentwood Street (8); On or near Monkswell Street (8).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 45 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 18% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 22% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 22% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 10% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 72% | 17% |
| Private rented | 6% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 42% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 10% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 23% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 14% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 20% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 36% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 7% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 24% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 16% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 81% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 4% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 18% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 46% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 5% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 97% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 1% | 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
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
Emerald Street · Higson Court · Bosnia Street · Dingle Lane · Dingle Lane · South Hill Road · Dingle Road · Loxdale Close · Dingle Brow · Glendale Close · Wyncroft Street · Lockington 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.