Swallow Close Liverpool
14 addresses across 2 postcodes (L12), about 70 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 23606049.
- Sales: 16 recorded sales since 1995; in 2023 the median was £251,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 6 homes have an energy certificate (C: 1, D: 5).
- Flood: 1 address on its postcodes is 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 C; 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 Kirkby (Merseyside), about 4.2 km (2.6 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: There is a small park or garden about 330 m away, and Croxteth Hall and Country Park (224 hectares) is about 590 m (0.4 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 11.1 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.7 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 21 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 14 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Fir Tree, about 330 m away, with 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 730 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 92% of households owned their home and 33% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 25 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 | £251,000 | £251,000 | £251,000 |
| 2020 | 1 | £193,000 | £193,000 | £193,000 |
| 2017 | 1 | £255,000 | £255,000 | £255,000 |
| 2016 | 1 | £150,000 | £150,000 | £150,000 |
| 2015 | 1 | £350,000 | £350,000 | £350,000 |
| 2012 | 1 | £119,000 | £119,000 | £119,000 |
| 2010 | 1 | £196,500 | £196,500 | £196,500 |
| 2009 | 1 | £152,000 | £152,000 | £152,000 |
| 2007 | 2 | £195,000 | £175,000 | £215,000 |
| 2005 | 1 | £167,000 | £167,000 | £167,000 |
| 2003 | 2 | £129,250 | £112,500 | £146,000 |
| 2000 | 1 | £64,000 | £64,000 | £64,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Feb 2023 | 8 L12 0QG | Detached | £251,000 | |
| 27 Nov 2020 | 7 L12 0QG | Detached | £193,000 | |
| 16 Oct 2017 | 9 L12 0QG | Detached | £255,000 | |
| 1 Jul 2016 | 11 L12 0QG | Detached | £150,000 | |
| 10 Oct 2015 | 5 L12 0QG | Detached | £350,000 | |
| 3 Aug 2012 | 7 L12 0QG | Detached | £119,000 | |
| 21 May 2010 | 9 L12 0QG | Detached | £196,500 | |
| 29 Oct 2009 | 8 L12 0QG | Detached | £152,000 | |
| 24 Aug 2007 | 4 L12 0QG | Detached | £175,000 | |
| 27 Jun 2007 | 9 L12 0QG | Detached | £215,000 | |
| 9 Jun 2005 | 9 L12 0QG | Detached | £167,000 | |
| 2 Jun 2003 | 12 L12 0QG | Detached | £146,000 | |
| 23 May 2003 | 11 L12 0QG | Detached | £112,500 | |
| 17 Jan 2000 | 4 L12 0QG | Detached | £64,000 | |
| 29 Oct 1999 | 10 L12 0QG | Detached | £69,950 | |
| 20 Mar 1998 | 7 L12 0QG | Detached | £59,999 |
Energy performance certificates
6 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 113 m². Most common: House, detached (6). Built: 1991-1995 (4); 1996-2002 (2). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (3); rented (private) (2).
Each home's certificates and sales (3 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 (58% of about 520 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): LIVERPOOL 12.
- 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, 1 at medium risk and 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| L12 0QG | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 1 / 0 | unlikely |
| L12 0QF | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 3 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's addresses are about 21 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| L12 0QF | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| L12 0QG | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Kirkby (Merseyside) 1.6 million journeys in 2024–25 | 4.2 km (2.6 miles) |
| Headbolt Lane 1.4 million journeys in 2024–25 | 4.4 km (2.7 miles) | |
| Fazakerley 1.1 million journeys in 2024–25 | 4.4 km (2.7 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 7 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 13 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Nightingale Road Croxteth Park | 190 m |
| Bus or coach station | Huyton Bus Station | 5.3 km (3.3 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Liverpool Belfast Ferry Terminal Bootle | 8.7 km (5.4 miles) |
| Car parks | Deysbrook Car Park | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) |
| EV charging points | Osprey Charging Station | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Liverpool John Lennon Airport LPL | 13.2 km (8.2 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Fir Tree | 330 m |
| Pharmacies | 2 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Jenar Pharmacy | 320 m |
| NHS dentists | Dental Surgery | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) |
| Hospital | Royal Liverpool Childrens Hospital | 3.7 km (2.3 miles) |
| Police station | Lower Lane Police Station | 3.1 km (1.9 miles) |
| Cash machines | Parry's, Stockbridge Village, Knowsley Cashzone | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2.0 ha | 330 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Croxteth Hall and Country Park 224 ha | 590 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | Unnamed 1,350 m² | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
| Playing field | Unnamed 2.1 ha | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 2 parks and gardens, 226 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Croxteth Hall Park, a registered park or garden (Grade II), 1.4 km (0.9 miles) south-west. 6 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 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) south-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Craven Wood | Wood | 620 m (0.4 miles) north-west |
| Eighteen Acres Plantation | Wood | 780 m (0.5 miles) south |
| Long Plantation | Wood | 820 m (0.5 miles) north |
| Ten Acres Clump | Wood | 1 km (0.6 miles) south-west |
| Long Pond | Lake or reservoir | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) south-west |
| Berry Hill | Hill | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 11.1 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.7 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 10.6 | 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 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 13 | 14 |
1 of the street's 14 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emmaus Church of England and Catholic Primary School Church of England/Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 350 m | Outstanding (Nov 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Croxteth Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Jun 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Albert's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 2–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | Report card (Jan 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Needs attention; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Knowsley Village School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | 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 John Fisher Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | No overall grade (Oct 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Our Lady and St Swithin's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | No published inspection |
| Stockbridge Village Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | Good (Nov 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Mab Lane Junior Mixed and Infant School | Primary | 2–11 | 2 km (1.2 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Karat Dessert Bar L12 0NB | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 320 m | 5 Very good | 29 Feb 2024 |
| Allied Pharmacy Langley Close L12 0NB | Retailers - other | 320 m | 5 Very good | 21 May 2025 |
| Shinos Coffee Lounge L12 0NB | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 320 m | 4 Good | 11 Feb 2026 |
| Lins Takeaway L12 0NB | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 330 m | 5 Very good | 20 Oct 2025 |
| Stand Farm Nursery L12 0NB | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 340 m | 5 Very good | 15 Jun 2023 |
| The Sundae Van ltd L12 0BP | Mobile caterer | 490 m (0.3 miles) | Awaiting inspection |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 12 |
| Burglary | 4 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Lindisfarne Drive (4); On or near Woodvale Road (3); On or near Goldcrest Close (3); On or near Partridge Close (3); On or near Mistlethrush Way (2).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 44 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 17% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 14% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 92% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 45% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | under 1% | 17% |
| Private rented | 8% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 64% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 5% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 17% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 3% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 31% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 59% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 6% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | under 1% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 77% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 2% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 33% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 15% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 5% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 94% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 3% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 7 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
Nightingale Road · Mallard Close · Greenfinch Close · Mistlethrush Way · Zander Grove · Goldcrest Close · Swift Grove · Lindisfarne Drive · Woodvale Road · Partridge Close · Midhurst Road · The Pines
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.