Wicket Close Liverpool
11 addresses across 2 postcodes (L11), about 40 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 23604851.
- Sales: 3 recorded sales since 1995; in 2012 the median was £65,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 9 homes have an energy certificate (A: 1, B: 1, C: 6, D: 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 Kirkby (Merseyside), about 2.9 km (1.8 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: There is a small park or garden about 260 m away, and Croxteth Hall and Country Park (224 hectares) is about 740 m (0.5 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 12.0 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.8 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 17 m above sea level.
- Noise: None of its addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Gillmoss Medical Centre, about 460 m (0.3 miles) away, with 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 310 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 47% of households owned their home and 17% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 45 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 1 | £65,000 | £65,000 | £65,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Aug 2020 | 5 L11 6LT | Terraced | £60,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 7 Sep 2017 | 11 L11 6LT | Terraced | £65,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 28 Mar 2012 | 5 L11 6LT | Terraced | £65,000 |
Energy performance certificates
9 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 94 m². Most common: House, mid-terrace (6); House, end-terrace (3). Built: 1950-1966 (7); 1967-1975 (2). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (4); owner-occupied (1); 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 neighbourhood around this street: most are in band A (95% of about 770 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.
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
No address in this street's postcodes is in an area at high, medium or low risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. The rest are in areas at very low risk: less than a 0.1% (1 in 1,000) chance a year.
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.
Height above sea level
The street's addresses are about 17 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| L11 6LF | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| L11 6LT | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Kirkby (Merseyside) 1.6 million journeys in 2024–25 | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) |
| Fazakerley 1.1 million journeys in 2024–25 | 3.1 km (1.9 miles) | |
| Headbolt Lane 1.4 million journeys in 2024–25 | 3.4 km (2.1 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 11 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 26 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Parkview Road Croxteth | 60 m |
| Bus or coach station | Huyton Bus Station | 6.7 km (4.1 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Liverpool Belfast Ferry Terminal Bootle | 7.9 km (4.9 miles) |
| Car parks | Deysbrook Car Park | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) |
| EV charging points | 1 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Osprey Charging Station | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Liverpool John Lennon Airport LPL | 14.3 km (8.9 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Gillmoss Medical Centre | 460 m (0.3 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 4 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Allisons Chemist | 590 m (0.4 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dental Surgery | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
| Hospital | Walton Hospital | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) |
| Police station | Lower Lane Police Station | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) |
| Cash machines | ATM | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 5 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,570 m² | 260 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Croxteth Hall and Country Park 224 ha | 740 m (0.5 miles) |
| Play area | Unnamed 1,730 m² | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2.1 ha | 50 m |
| Allotments | Delaware Allotments 7,290 m² | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 5 parks and gardens, 228 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Croxteth Hall Park, a registered park or garden (Grade II), 2 km (1.3 miles) south. 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 | 2 km (1.3 miles) south |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Knowsley Wood | Wood | 300 m east |
| Willow Bed Plantation | Wood | 660 m (0.4 miles) north-east |
| Craven Wood | Wood | 840 m (0.5 miles) south-east |
| Dam Wood | Wood | 1 km (0.6 miles) south |
| Long Pond | Lake or reservoir | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) south |
| Berry Hill | Hill | 4 km (2.5 miles) east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 12.0 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.8 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 11.2 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Under 55 | 11 | 11 |
None of the street's 11 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic or railways.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Croxteth Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 630 m (0.4 miles) | Good (Jun 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Our Lady and St Swithin's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 650 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| Kirkby High School | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Jul 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Emmaus Church of England and Catholic Primary School Church of England/Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Outstanding (Nov 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Joseph the Worker Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 1.7 km (1 mile) | Good (Dec 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St John Bosco Arts College Roman Catholic | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | Report card (Mar 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 |
| Dixons Croxteth Academy | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | Report card (Jan 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Strong standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Park Brow Community Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | Report card (Jan 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Needs attention; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Needs attention; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| St Laurence's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 2 km (1.2 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heng Xing L11 6LP | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 110 m | 5 Very good | 22 Jun 2026 |
| Nisa Local L11 6LP | Retailers - other | 110 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 19 May 2025 |
| The Food Warehouse L11 0JA | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 380 m | 5 Very good | 9 Aug 2021 |
| The Food Group UK at DHL L11 0JA | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 25 Jul 2019 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 24 |
| Drugs | 5 |
| Other theft | 4 |
| Vehicle crime | 3 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Shoplifting | 2 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Malpas Road (10); On or near Newlyn Walk (6); On or near Sports/Recreation Area (5); On or near Kynance Road (5); On or near Polperro Close (5).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 21% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 13% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 47% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 23% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 42% | 17% |
| Private rented | 11% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 51% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 7% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 14% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 10% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 9% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 55% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 2% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 17% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 18% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 83% | 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) | 17% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 33% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 4% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 89% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 2% | 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
Helston Road · Kynance Road · Willow Way · Helford Road · Silverwell Road · Polperro Close · Parkview Road · Silverwell Walk · Newlyn Walk · Looe Road · Malpas Road · Tintagel 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.