L31 — LIVERPOOL | Property Prices, Crime & Area Data

Property Prices in L31

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in L31 is £256,199, broadly in line with the Merseyside average of £252,845.

Properties in L31 cost 10.7% less than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in L31 have fallen 3.8% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type	Average Price	Sales (12m)
Detached	£343,044	317
Semi-detached	£239,822	762
Terraced	£188,911	244
Flat	£134,715	146
All types	£256,199	1519

5-Year Price History

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Crime & Safety in L31

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

With 26.6 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, L31 has a crime rate well 67% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime

11.5 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)

Burglary

1.0 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)

Vehicle crime

1.2 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)

Antisocial behaviour

4.2 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)

Other theft

2.4 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)

This area

National average

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Schools in L31

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

L31 has 15 schools within or near its boundaries, including 1 rated Outstanding and 3 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
Hudson Primary School	Primary	Good	mi
Northway Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Summerhill Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Green Park Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Melling Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi

Outstanding

Good

Requires improvement

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

162,565

Population

Median Age

31%

Owner-Occupied

72%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied

31.0%

Private rent

13.0%

Social rent

25.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in L31 are 375.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

375.0 Mbps

Avg Download

68.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

97%

Superfast Coverage

93%

Ultrafast Coverage

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in L31 is collected by Knowsley. The Band D rate is £2,150/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

L31 — LIVERPOOL

Area Summary

L31 (LIVERPOOL) offers property prices near the national average (£256,199), low crime (67% below national average), 15 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (375 Mbps average).

Prices

Below avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Average

Broadband

Good

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Nearby Postcodes

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L30

BOOTLE

£195K

▼ 29.2% YoY

L32

LIVERPOOL

£175K

▲ 40.4% YoY

L33

LIVERPOOL

£242K

▼ 38.6% YoY

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in L31?

The average house price in L31 (LIVERPOOL) is £256,199, based on 1519 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 11% below the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 3.8% over the past year.

Is L31 a safe area to live?

Crime in L31 is significantly below the national average (26.6 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (11.5 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (4.2 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.

What are the schools like in L31?

There are 15 schools in or near L31. 27% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 1 Outstanding and 3 Good. None require improvement.

What is the council tax in L31?

Council tax in L31 is collected by Knowsley. The Band D rate is £2,150 per year (2025–26). This is the total bill including county, district, police, and fire precepts.

What broadband speeds are available in L31?

The average broadband download speed in L31 is 375 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 97% of premises, ultrafast to 93%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.

What percentage of homes in L31 are owner-occupied?

According to the ONS Census 2021, 31% of homes in L31 are owner-occupied. 13% are privately rented and 25% are social housing. The total population is approximately 162,565.