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L12

LIVERPOOL

Merseyside, North West, England

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L12 is the postcode district for LIVERPOOL, located in Merseyside, North West.

Avg price £231,492
1yr change ▼ 1.6%
Crime 34% below avg
Schools 2 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£231,492

▼ 1.6% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

19% below national avg

Crime Rate

53.3/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

34% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

15 schools

Broadband Speed

386 Mbps

Property Prices in L12

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in L12 is £231,492, which is 8% below the Merseyside average of £252,845.

Properties in L12 cost 19.3% less than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in L12 have fallen 1.6% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

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Average Price by Property Type

Type Average Price Sales (12m)
Detached £326,155 215
Semi-detached £212,404 461
Terraced £165,425 229
Flat £123,829 89
All types £231,492 1016

5-Year Price History

£220K £228K £236K £244K £251K 2023 2024 2025

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Crime & Safety in L12

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

With 53.3 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, L12 has a crime rate well 34% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

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Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime
24.3 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)
Burglary
1.2 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)
Vehicle crime
2.8 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)
Antisocial behaviour
6.0 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)
Other theft
3.8 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)
This area
National average

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Schools in L12

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

L12 has 15 schools within or near its boundaries, including 2 rated Outstanding and 4 rated Good by Ofsted.

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Nearest Schools

School Type Ofsted Distance
Blackmoor Park Junior School Primary Not inspected mi
St Mary's Church of England Primary School, West Derby Primary Not inspected mi
St Paul's Catholic Junior School Primary Not inspected mi
St Paul's and St Timothy's Catholic Infant School Primary Good mi
Holly Lodge Girls' College Secondary Not inspected mi

2

Outstanding

4

Good

2

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 L12 are 386.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

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386.0 Mbps

Avg Download

69.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

100%

Superfast Coverage

96%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in L12 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

L12 — LIVERPOOL

Area Summary

L12 (LIVERPOOL) offers affordable property prices (£231,492, 19% below national average), low crime (34% below national average), strong school provision (2 Outstanding-rated schools), and excellent broadband (386 Mbps average).

Prices

Below avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Average

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions about L12 LIVERPOOL

What is the average house price in L12 LIVERPOOL?
The average house price in L12 (LIVERPOOL) is £231,492, based on 1016 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 19% below the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 1.6% over the past year.
Is L12 LIVERPOOL a safe area to live?
Crime in L12 is significantly below the national average (53.3 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (24.3 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (6.0 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.
What is the population of L12 LIVERPOOL?
The population of L12 (LIVERPOOL) is approximately 508,961 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 62 years. 23% of homes are owner-occupied, 24% are privately rented, and 26% are social housing.
How fast is broadband in L12?
The average broadband download speed in L12 is 386 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 100% of premises, ultrafast to 96%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
What are schools like in L12 LIVERPOOL?
There are 15 schools in or near L12. 40% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 2 Outstanding and 4 Good. 2 schools require improvement.

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