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L1

LIVERPOOL

Merseyside, North West, England

L1 encompasses LIVERPOOL and its surrounding areas in Merseyside, North West.

Avg price £309,069
1yr change ▼ 44.9%
Crime 269% above avg
Schools 0 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
Average House Price

£309,069

▼ 44.9% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

8% above national avg

Crime Rate

300.0/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

269% above national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

7 schools

Broadband Speed

273 Mbps

Property Prices in L1

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in L1 is £309,069, which is 22% above the Merseyside average of £252,845.

Properties in L1 cost 7.7% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in L1 have fallen 44.9% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type Average Price Sales (12m)
Detached £346,667 3
Semi-detached £272,414 7
Terraced £634,140 20
Flat £152,919 1090
All types £309,069 1332

5-Year Price History

£135K £221K £307K £393K £479K 2023 2024 2025

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Crime & Safety in L1

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 300.0 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, L1 has a crime rate significantly 269% above the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime
164.5 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)
Burglary
11.8 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)
Vehicle crime
16.3 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)
Antisocial behaviour
43.5 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)
Other theft
109.9 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)
This area
National average

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Schools in L1

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

L1 has 7 schools within or near its boundaries, including 1 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School Type Ofsted Distance
St Vincent de Paul Catholic Primary School Primary Good mi
Cities in Schools at Unit 302 Other Not inspected mi
Liverpool Institute of Performing Arts Other Not inspected mi
Liverpool Life Sciences UTC Secondary Not inspected mi
The Studio School Liverpool Secondary Not inspected mi

0

Outstanding

1

Good

0

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

508,961

Population

62

Median Age

23%

Owner-Occupied

72%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied
23.0%
Private rent
24.0%
Social rent
26.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in L1 are 273.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

273.0 Mbps

Avg Download

49.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

72%

Superfast Coverage

68%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in L1 is collected by Liverpool. The Band D rate is £2,308/year.

Band A
8.0%
Band B
14.0%
Band C
25.0%
Band D
22.0%
Band E
16.0%
Band F
9.0%
Band G
5.0%
Band H
1.0%

Area Summary

L1

L1 — LIVERPOOL

Area Summary

L1 (LIVERPOOL) offers property prices near the national average (£309,069), higher-than-average crime (269% above national average), 7 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (273 Mbps average).

Prices

Near avg

Safety

High crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in L1?
The average house price in L1 (LIVERPOOL) is £309,069, based on 1332 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 8% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 44.9% over the past year.
Is L1 a safe area to live?
Crime in L1 is above the national average (300.0 crimes per 1,000 residents vs 81.3 nationally). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (164.5 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (43.5 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.
What are the schools like in L1?
There are 7 schools in or near L1. 14% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 1 Good. None require improvement.
What is the council tax in L1?
Council tax in L1 is collected by Liverpool. The Band D rate is £2,308 per year (2025–26). This is the total bill including county, district, police, and fire precepts.
What broadband speeds are available in L1?
The average broadband download speed in L1 is 273 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 72% of premises, ultrafast to 68%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
What percentage of homes in L1 are owner-occupied?
According to the ONS Census 2021, 23% of homes in L1 are owner-occupied. 24% are privately rented and 26% are social housing. The total population is approximately 508,961.