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L21

LIVERPOOL

Merseyside, North West, England

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L21 is the postcode district for LIVERPOOL, located in Merseyside, North West.

Avg price £177,880
1yr change ▲ 1.8%
Crime 41% above avg
Schools 1 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£177,880

▲ 1.8% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

38% below national avg

Crime Rate

114.7/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

41% above national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

12 schools

Broadband Speed

393 Mbps

Property Prices in L21

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in L21 is £177,880, which is 30% below the Merseyside average of £252,845.

Properties in L21 cost 38.0% less than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in L21 have risen 1.8% 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 £282,704 72
Semi-detached £181,925 289
Terraced £121,019 456
Flat £93,723 49
All types £177,880 899

5-Year Price History

£155K £170K £184K £198K £213K 2023 2024 2025

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Crime & Safety in L21

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

With 114.7 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, L21 has a crime rate significantly 41% above the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

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Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime
53.7 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)
Burglary
2.7 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)
Vehicle crime
4.0 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)
Antisocial behaviour
10.6 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)
Other theft
9.4 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)
This area
National average

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Schools in L21

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

L21 has 12 schools within or near its boundaries, including 1 rated Outstanding and 5 rated Good by Ofsted.

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Nearest Schools

School Type Ofsted Distance
Hatton Hill Primary School Primary Good mi
St Philip's Church of England Controlled Primary School Primary Good mi
Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School Primary Good mi
English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School Primary Not inspected mi
St Elizabeth's Catholic Primary School Primary Not inspected mi

1

Outstanding

5

Good

0

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

286,281

Population

67

Median Age

29%

Owner-Occupied

72%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied
29.0%
Private rent
16.0%
Social rent
14.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in L21 are 393.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

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393.0 Mbps

Avg Download

71.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

99%

Superfast Coverage

98%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in L21 is collected by Sefton. The Band D rate is £2,230/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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L21 — LIVERPOOL

Area Summary

L21 (LIVERPOOL) offers affordable property prices (£177,880, 38% below national average), higher-than-average crime (41% above national average), 12 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (393 Mbps average).

Prices

Below avg

Safety

High crime

Schools

Average

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions about L21 LIVERPOOL

What is the average house price in L21 LIVERPOOL?
The average house price in L21 (LIVERPOOL) is £177,880, based on 899 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 38% below the national average of £287,000. Prices have risen by 1.8% over the past year.
Is L21 LIVERPOOL a safe area to live?
Crime in L21 is above the national average (114.7 crimes per 1,000 residents vs 81.3 nationally). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (53.7 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (10.6 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.
What is the population of L21 LIVERPOOL?
The population of L21 (LIVERPOOL) is approximately 286,281 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 67 years. 29% of homes are owner-occupied, 16% are privately rented, and 14% are social housing.
How fast is broadband in L21?
The average broadband download speed in L21 is 393 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 99% of premises, ultrafast to 98%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
What are schools like in L21 LIVERPOOL?
There are 12 schools in or near L21. 50% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 1 Outstanding and 5 Good. None require improvement.

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