Smithystone Close Liverpool
29 addresses across 2 postcodes (L15), about 190 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 23611022.
- Energy: 17 homes have an energy certificate (B: 6, C: 11).
- Flood: 19 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 Wavertree Technology Park, about 1 km (0.6 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Olive Mount Gardens, is about 30 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 12.0 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.6 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 50 to 52 m above sea level.
- Noise: 29 of its 29 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Lance Lane Medical Centre, about 300 m away, with 10 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 110 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 21% of households owned their home and 21% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 73 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
17 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 74 m². Most common: Flat (17). Built: 2003-2006 (11); 1996-2002 (5); 1991-1995 (1). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (17).
Each home's certificates and sales (11 addresses)
- 4 Oakland Court, Smithystone Close
- 7 Oakland Court, Smithystone Close
- 8 Oakland Court, Smithystone Close
- 9 Oakland Court, Smithystone Close
- 12 Oakland Court, Smithystone Close
- 14, Smithystone Close
- 15 Oakland Court, Smithystone Close
- 19 Oakland Court, Smithystone Close
- 23 Oakland Court, Smithystone Close
- 26, Smithystone Close
- 27 Oakland Court, Smithystone 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 (50% of about 1,010 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 31 October 2026.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 19 addresses are in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 0 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| L15 8GJ | not in 2 or 3 | 14 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| L15 8GG | not in 2 or 3 | 5 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 29 addresses are between 50 m and 52 m above sea level (51 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| L15 8GG | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| L15 8GJ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Wavertree Technology Park 293,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Broad Green 416,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.5 km (1 mile) | |
| Mossley Hill 199,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 17 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 36 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Millstead Raod Wavertree | 60 m |
| Bus or coach station | Belle Vale Bus Station | 3.6 km (2.2 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Gerry Marsden Ferry Terminal Liverpool | 5.7 km (3.5 miles) |
| EV charging points | 27 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest ubitricity | 630 m (0.4 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Liverpool John Lennon Airport LPL | 8.3 km (5.1 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 10 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Lance Lane Medical Centre | 300 m |
| Pharmacies | 7 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Day Lewis Pharmacy | 300 m |
| NHS dentists | 10 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest The Oral Health Practice | 590 m (0.4 miles) |
| Hospital | Rathbone Hospital | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Police station | Merseyside Police Vehicle Hub Edge Lane. | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) |
| Cash machines | 2 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Payzone | 170 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Olive Mount Gardens 4,420 m² | 30 m |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 5,820 m² | 120 m |
| Playing field | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.4 ha | 570 m (0.4 miles) |
| Allotments | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Thingwall Road Allotment Association 6.3 ha | 180 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 3 parks and gardens, 0.6 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is 102A, HIGH STREET (See details for further address information), a listed building (Grade II*), 290 m west. 72 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 5 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| 102A, HIGH STREET (See details for further address information) | Listed building, Grade II* | 290 m west |
| War Memorial at Holy Trinity Church Yard | Listed building, Grade II* | 490 m (0.3 miles) south-west |
| Church of Holy Trinity | Listed building, Grade II* | 520 m (0.3 miles) south-west |
| Bluecoat School | Listed building, Grade II* | 690 m (0.4 miles) south |
| Toxteth Park Cemetery | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2 km (1.2 miles) west |
| Wavertree Botanic Garden and Park | Registered park or garden, Grade II* | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) north-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| The Grounds | Wood | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) south-east |
| Black Wood | Wood | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) south-east |
| The Lake | Lake or reservoir | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) south-west |
| Woolton Hill | Hill | 3.3 km (2 miles) south-east |
| Gateacre Green | Wood | 3.8 km (2.3 miles) south-east |
| Devil's Bank | Wetland | 4.6 km (2.9 miles) south-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 12.0 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.6 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 10.1 | 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 | 14 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 15 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 0 | 29 |
29 of the street's 29 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Our Lady of Good Help Catholic Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 340 m | Good (Apr 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Wavertree Church of England School | Primary | 2–11 | 400 m (0.2 miles) | No published inspection |
| Mosspits Lane Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 620 m (0.4 miles) | Good (Mar 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| The Blue Coat School | Secondary | 11–18 | 690 m (0.4 miles) | Good (Nov 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| King's Northway Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 720 m (0.4 miles) | Requires improvement (Dec 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Christ The King Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 780 m (0.5 miles) | Report card (Nov 2025): 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: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| King David Primary School Jewish | Primary | 2–11 | 790 m (0.5 miles) | Good (Mar 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Childwall Sports & Science Academy | Secondary | 11–18 | 880 m (0.5 miles) | Report card (Jun 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 |
| King David High School Jewish | Secondary | 11–18 | 880 m (0.5 miles) | Good (Nov 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Heygreen Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 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: Outstanding |
| King's Leadership Academy Wavertree | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Greenbank Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Jul 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wavertree Bacon Butty Club L15 8GG | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 40 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Busy Bees Liverpool Childwall L15 6UU | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 110 m | 5 Very good | 11 Jul 2022 |
| Harry's Continental L15 8JS | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 170 m | 5 Very good | 14 Apr 2022 |
| Premier (Picton Store) L15 8JS | Retailers - other | 180 m | 5 Very good | 3 Feb 2026 |
| Mersey Care Nhs Trust L15 8LN | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 250 m | 5 Very good | 27 Feb 2017 |
| The Coffee House L15 6TF | Pub/bar/nightclub | 250 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| The Clock L15 8JS | Pub/bar/nightclub | 260 m | 5 Very good | 13 May 2019 |
| Loaded Buns L15 8JS | Distributors/Transporters | 260 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| HoHo L15 8JS | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 260 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Barley Mow L15 8JS | Pub/bar/nightclub | 270 m | 5 Very good | 29 Jan 2024 |
| cock and bottle L15 8HF | Pub/bar/nightclub | 300 m | 5 Very good | 8 Mar 2022 |
| Tesco Express L15 8HQ | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 360 m | 5 Very good | 13 May 2019 |
| Bravo Pizza L15 8HF | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 370 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Prince Alfred L15 8HF | Pub/bar/nightclub | 380 m | 5 Very good | 1 Nov 2023 |
| 73,high street mini market L15 8HE | Retailers - other | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 1 Major improvement necessary | 20 Aug 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 26 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 12 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 12 |
| Public order | 9 |
| Other theft | 5 |
| Vehicle crime | 3 |
| Burglary | 2 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Wellstead Road (18); On or near Greenside Avenue (9); On or near Smithystone Close (9); On or near Harpers Pond Lane (9); On or near Olive Mount Road (8).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 68 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 3% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 60% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 21% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 12% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 75% | 17% |
| Private rented | 4% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 21% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 12% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 52% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 19% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 26% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 39% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 17% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 13% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 100% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 0% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 21% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 47% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 8% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 98% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 2% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 3 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
Wellstead Road · Wellstead Close · Wellstead Walk · Davenham Court · Lake Road · Lake Road · Thornhill Road · Edgewell Drive · Olive Mount Road · Woolton Road · Harpers Pond Lane · Olive Mount Walk
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.