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L18

LIVERPOOL

Merseyside, North West, England

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L18 is the postcode district for LIVERPOOL, located in Merseyside, North West.

Avg price £376,968
1yr change ▲ 14.4%
Crime 46% below avg
Schools 1 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£376,968

▲ 14.4% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

31% above national avg

Crime Rate

44.2/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

46% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

9 schools

Broadband Speed

372 Mbps

Property Prices in L18

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in L18 is £376,968, which is 49% above the Merseyside average of £252,845.

Properties in L18 cost 31.3% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in L18 have risen 14.4% 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 £671,326 117
Semi-detached £426,162 340
Terraced £279,164 402
Flat £222,559 184
All types £376,968 1074

5-Year Price History

£357K £371K £386K £400K £415K 2023 2024 2025

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Crime & Safety in L18

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

With 44.2 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, L18 has a crime rate well 46% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

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Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime
15.4 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)
Burglary
2.2 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)
Vehicle crime
2.9 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)
Antisocial behaviour
5.3 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)
Other theft
6.2 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)
This area
National average

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Schools in L18

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

L18 has 9 schools within or near its boundaries, including 1 rated Outstanding and 3 rated Good by Ofsted.

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Nearest Schools

School Type Ofsted Distance
Booker Avenue Junior School Primary Not inspected mi
Booker Avenue Infant School Primary Not inspected mi
Our Lady's Bishop Eton Catholic Primary School Primary Good mi
St Anthony of Padua Catholic Primary School Primary Not inspected mi
Calderstones School Secondary Good mi

1

Outstanding

3

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 L18 are 372.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

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372.0 Mbps

Avg Download

67.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

98%

Superfast Coverage

92%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in L18 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

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L18 — LIVERPOOL

Area Summary

L18 (LIVERPOOL) offers above-average property prices (£376,968, 31% above national average), low crime (46% below national average), 9 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (372 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Average

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions about L18 LIVERPOOL

What is the average house price in L18 LIVERPOOL?
The average house price in L18 (LIVERPOOL) is £376,968, based on 1074 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 31% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have risen by 14.4% over the past year.
Is L18 LIVERPOOL a safe area to live?
Crime in L18 is significantly below the national average (44.2 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (15.4 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (5.3 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.
What is the population of L18 LIVERPOOL?
The population of L18 (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 L18?
The average broadband download speed in L18 is 372 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 98% of premises, ultrafast to 92%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
What are schools like in L18 LIVERPOOL?
There are 9 schools in or near L18. 44% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 1 Outstanding and 3 Good. None require improvement.

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