Merlin Street, Liverpool
House prices, sold prices and local information for L8 8HZ, L8 8HY.
Free, no sign-up. Other sites charge up to £25.
At a glance
14 property sales on Merlin Street, Liverpool have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. In the last 12 months 1 home sold here for an average of £135,000. Most sales here are terraced homes, which have sold for an average of £96,393. 5 homes here have sold more than once since 2016; 5 of them sold for more the second time. Recorded sale prices on Merlin Street range from £55,000 to £150,000. 60% of homes sold here were freehold and 40% leasehold.
House prices on Merlin Street compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Merlin Street has had fewer than two sales in that time, so it is left out. See all L8 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Tenure: 60% freehold and 40% leasehold across 20 recorded sales. Lease extension calculator.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 14 | £96,393 | 27 Mar 2026 |
Sold prices on Merlin Street
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 32, Merlin Street L8 8HZ | 1 Jun 2026 | £70,000 | Terraced | Leasehold |
| 12, Merlin Street L8 8HY | 27 Mar 2026 | £135,000 | Terraced | Leasehold |
| 50, Merlin Street L8 8HZ | 9 Oct 2025 | £122,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 25, Merlin Street L8 8HY | 16 May 2025 | £110,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 35, Merlin Street L8 8HZ | 10 Aug 2022 | £120,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 32, Merlin Street L8 8HZ | 1 Jun 2022 | £55,000 | Terraced | Leasehold |
| 3, Merlin Street L8 8HY | 27 Sep 2021 | £92,500 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 27, Merlin Street L8 8HY | 17 Sep 2021 | £150,000 | Terraced | Leasehold |
| 8, Merlin Street L8 8HY | 11 Aug 2021 | £100,000 | Terraced | Leasehold |
| 36, Merlin Street L8 8HZ | 15 Jun 2021 | £100,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 38, Merlin Street L8 8HZ | 11 May 2021 | £105,000 | Terraced | Leasehold |
| 41, Merlin Street L8 8HZ | 15 Jan 2021 | £68,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 5, Merlin Street L8 8HY | 4 Sep 2020 | £75,000 | Other | Freehold |
| 37, Merlin Street L8 8HZ | 3 Feb 2020 | £72,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 8, Merlin Street L8 8HY | 7 Dec 2018 | £80,000 | Terraced | Leasehold |
| 25, Merlin Street L8 8HY | 23 Aug 2018 | £85,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 27, Merlin Street L8 8HY | 29 Mar 2018 | £68,000 | Terraced | Leasehold |
| 35, Merlin Street L8 8HZ | 23 Jan 2017 | £53,100 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 23, Merlin Street L8 8HY | 28 Sep 2016 | £65,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 39, Merlin Street L8 8HZ | 31 Mar 2016 | £62,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
Sale prices are as recorded by HM Land Registry. Some sales (for example repossessions and company purchases) are listed but left out of the averages.
Sale history: homes sold more than once
| Address | Sales | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 32, Merlin Street | £55,000 (Jun 2022) → £70,000 (Jun 2026) | +27% over 4 yrs |
| 25, Merlin Street | £85,000 (Aug 2018) → £110,000 (May 2025) | +29% over 7 yrs |
| 35, Merlin Street | £53,100 (Jan 2017) → £120,000 (Aug 2022) | +126% over 6 yrs |
| 27, Merlin Street | £68,000 (Mar 2018) → £150,000 (Sep 2021) | +121% over 3 yrs |
| 8, Merlin Street | £80,000 (Dec 2018) → £100,000 (Aug 2021) | +25% over 3 yrs |
Buying on Merlin Street?
Crime and flood risk near Merlin Street
Crime
770 crimes were reported within about a mile of Merlin Street in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Higher crime than about 80% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Violence & sexual offences | 231 |
| Drugs | 192 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 69 |
| Public order | 56 |
| Shoplifting | 43 |
| Other theft | 40 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Merlin Street is in or near 3 Environment Agency flood areas:
- Wirral catchment with Heswall, Ellesmere Port, Bebington, Hoylake and Wallasey Flood alert area
- Irish Sea and Mersey estuary from the Head of the Wirral to Runcorn Flood alert area
- Mersey Estuary from Liverpool and Wirral to Widnes Flood alert area
Flood warning areas cover places at risk from rivers and the sea. Surface water risk isn't included. Check the long-term flood risk for a postcode on GOV.UK.
Schools near Merlin Street
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Windsor Community Primary School 219 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Requires improvement Report | 0.2 mi |
| St Silas Church of England Primary School 358 pupils | Primary Church of England | 2–11 | Report | 0.2 mi |
| Holy Family Catholic Primary School 209 pupils | Primary Roman Catholic | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.3 mi |
| St Patrick's Catholic Primary School 235 pupils | Primary Roman Catholic | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.3 mi |
| Kingsley Community School 495 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Report | 0.4 mi |
| Princes School 251 pupils | Community special school | 2–11 | Report | 0.4 mi |
| The Belvedere Academy 1,182 pupils | Secondary | 11–19 | Report | 0.5 mi |
| The Belvedere Preparatory School 115 pupils | Other independent school | 3–11 | Report | 0.5 mi |
Source: Department for Education (Get Information about Schools) and Ofsted. Grades are from each school's last graded inspection; newer inspections use report cards without a single overall grade, so check the full report. Distances are straight-line. Check catchment areas with the local council.
Getting around, shops and health
Train stations
- Brunswick station 0.7 mi · 13 min walk
- St Michaels station 1.1 mi · 22 min walk
- Edge Hill station 1.2 mi · 23 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Merlin Street (adj, Windsor Street) 1 min walk
- Modred Street (opp, Windsor Street) 1 min walk
- Pickwick Street (adj, Windsor Street) 2 min walk
- Admiral Street (adj, North Hill Street) 2 min walk
GP surgeries
- Gp Practice Riverside (Dr Jude)
Riverside Ctr For Health, Park Street, Liverpool · 0.4 mi - Dr Jude's Practice - Riverside
Riverside Centre For Health, Park Street, Liverpool · 0.4 mi - Dingle Park Practice
Park Street, Toxteth, Liverpool · 0.4 mi - Brownlow Health @ Princes Park
Princes Park Health Centre, Bentley Road, Liverpool · 0.5 mi
Supermarkets
- Tesco Extra Tesco Park Rd Extra · 0.3 mi
- Lidl Lidl Park Hill Road Liverpool · 0.5 mi
- Asda Express Asda Express Parliament Street · 0.6 mi
- Spar PFS Spar - Aigburth · 0.7 mi
Pharmacies
- Bounce Chemist · 0.1 mi
- Tesco Instore Pharmacy · 0.4 mi
- Riverside Pharmacy · 0.4 mi
Dentists
- Community Dental Clinic · 0.4 mi
- Park Dental Centre · 0.5 mi
- Abercromby Health Centre · 0.6 mi
Sources: Department for Transport (NaPTAN), NHS England organisation data, and GEOLYTIX Retail Points (open data). Walking times are estimates from straight-line distance.
Area profile
Deprivation
This neighbourhood is in decile 1 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived 10% of areas in England and 10 the least deprived.
| Income | 1 of 10 |
| Employment | 1 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 1 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 1 of 10 |
| Crime | 2 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 3 of 10 |
| Living environment | 3 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 16.6% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 22.1% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 61.0% | 17.1% |
| Households | 793 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 26.2% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 65.7% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 8.1% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,980 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 100% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 97% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 97% | 80% |
Share of homes on this street's postcodes that can get each speed. UK figure is the average across all postcodes. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Mobile signal
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| 4G indoors, all 4 networks | 97% | 89% |
| 4G indoors, at least 1 network | 100% | 100% |
| 4G outdoors, all 4 networks | 100% | 99% |
| Calls indoors, all 4 networks | 97% | 92% |
Share of homes across Liverpool with good coverage (Jul 2025). Signal varies street by street; check your exact address on Ofcom's checker. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Neighbourhood figures cover the surrounding Lower Layer Super Output Area (about 1,500 residents). Sources: Census 2021 (ONS) and the English Indices of Deprivation 2025.
Energy ratings and home sizes on Merlin Street
Loading energy certificates…
Who lives around Merlin Street
Ethnic group
| Here | Liverpool | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 38.6% | 84% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 19.7% | 5.7% |
| Other ethnic group | 17% | 3.3% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 15.8% | 3.5% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 9% | 3.5% |
Religion
| Here | Liverpool | |
|---|---|---|
| Muslim | 39% | 5.3% |
| Christian | 33.2% | 57.3% |
| No religion | 20.2% | 29.4% |
| Not answered | 6.2% | 5.9% |
| Hindu | 0.7% | 0.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Jewish | 0.1% | 0.4% |
Country of birth
| Here | Liverpool | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 62.1% | 85.1% |
| Born outside the UK | 37.9% | 14.9% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Liverpool | |
|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 29.8% | 22.3% |
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 29.2% | 30.8% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 13.2% | 20.1% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 11.4% | 11.4% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 9.5% | 8.7% |
| Other qualifications | 3.6% | 2.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.3% | 4.4% |
General health
| Here | Liverpool | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 47.9% | 47.7% |
| Good health | 28.7% | 30.9% |
| Fair health | 14% | 13.4% |
| Bad health | 7.4% | 6% |
| Very bad health | 2% | 2% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Liverpool | |
|---|---|---|
| No cars or vans in household | 59.5% | 40.1% |
| 1 car or van in household | 33.6% | 40.4% |
| 2 cars or vans in household | 6% | 16.1% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 0.9% | 3.5% |
Source: Census 2021 (ONS), via Nomis. Percentages of usual residents or households, as recorded in March 2021.
Figures cover the surrounding neighbourhood (Lower Layer Super Output Area, about 1,500 residents). Full demographics of Liverpool.
Planning and heritage near Merlin Street
Checking conservation areas, listed buildings and other designations…
Noise, radon and ground hazards
Checking…
Planning applications near Merlin Street
Recent planning applications around Merlin Street from the council's planning register. Choose how far to look:
Checking recent planning applications…
Thinking of selling on Merlin Street?
What's my home worth?
Get an instant estimate from what you paid and how prices in Liverpool have moved since.
Council tax here
Liverpool Band D is £2,674 a year (Band A £1,782). See every band.
What's it like living on Merlin Street?
No reviews yet. Live here, or used to? Be the first to say what it's like.
Write a review of Merlin Street
Nearby streets in L8
- Plaza Boulevard£40k
- Upper Parliament Street£68k
- Neptune Place£162k
- Parliament Street£159k
- Falkner Street£354k
- Croxteth Road£183k
- Grafton Street£161k
- Acorn Court£115k
- Park Street£200k
- Greenheys Road£120k
- Chancellor Court£121k
- Isaac Street£158k