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L3

LIVERPOOL

Merseyside, North West, England

L3 is the postcode district for LIVERPOOL, located in Merseyside, North West.

Avg price £318,703
1yr change ▼ 7.7%
Crime 269% above avg
Schools 0 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
Average House Price

£318,703

▼ 7.7% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

11% 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

281 Mbps

Property Prices in L3

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in L3 is £318,703, which is 26% above the Merseyside average of £252,845.

Properties in L3 cost 11.0% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in L3 have fallen 7.7% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type Average Price Sales (12m)
Detached £515,000 1
Semi-detached £198,120 30
Terraced £218,081 43
Flat £218,226 872
All types £318,703 1045

5-Year Price History

£250K £291K £332K £373K £414K 2023 2024 2025

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Crime & Safety in L3

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

With 300.0 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, L3 has a crime rate significantly 269% above the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime
158.8 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)
Burglary
11.1 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)
Vehicle crime
17.9 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)
Antisocial behaviour
42.5 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)
Other theft
110.5 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)
This area
National average

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Schools in L3

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

L3 has 7 schools within or near its boundaries, including 1 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School Type Ofsted Distance
Pleasant Street Primary School Primary Good mi
Holy Cross Catholic Primary School Primary Not inspected mi
The City of Liverpool College Post-16 Not inspected mi
Liverpool John Moores University Other Not inspected mi
Nazene Danielle School of Performing Arts Other 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 L3 are 281.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

281.0 Mbps

Avg Download

51.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

85%

Superfast Coverage

71%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in L3 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

L3

L3 — LIVERPOOL

Area Summary

L3 (LIVERPOOL) offers property prices near the national average (£318,703), higher-than-average crime (269% above national average), 7 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (281 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

High crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in L3?
The average house price in L3 (LIVERPOOL) is £318,703, based on 1045 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 11% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 7.7% over the past year.
Is L3 a safe area to live?
Crime in L3 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 (158.8 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (42.5 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.
What are the schools like in L3?
There are 7 schools in or near L3. 14% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 1 Good. None require improvement.
What is the council tax in L3?
Council tax in L3 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 L3?
The average broadband download speed in L3 is 281 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 85% of premises, ultrafast to 71%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
What percentage of homes in L3 are owner-occupied?
According to the ONS Census 2021, 23% of homes in L3 are owner-occupied. 24% are privately rented and 26% are social housing. The total population is approximately 508,961.