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L31

LIVERPOOL

Merseyside, North West, England

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L31 encompasses LIVERPOOL and its surrounding areas in Merseyside, North West.

Avg price £256,199
1yr change ▼ 3.8%
Crime 67% below avg
Schools 1 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£256,199

▼ 3.8% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

11% below national avg

Crime Rate

26.6/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

67% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

15 schools

Broadband Speed

375 Mbps

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.

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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

£234K £243K £252K £261K £271K 2023 2024 2025

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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.

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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.

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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

1

Outstanding

3

Good

0

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

162,565

Population

62

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.

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375.0 Mbps

Avg Download

68.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

97%

Superfast Coverage

93%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

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

L3

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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Frequently Asked Questions about L31 LIVERPOOL

What is the average house price in L31 LIVERPOOL?
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 LIVERPOOL 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 is the population of L31 LIVERPOOL?
The population of L31 (LIVERPOOL) is approximately 162,565 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 62 years. 31% of homes are owner-occupied, 13% are privately rented, and 25% are social housing.
How fast is broadband 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 are schools like in L31 LIVERPOOL?
There are 15 schools in or near L31. 27% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 1 Outstanding and 3 Good. None require improvement.

Nearby Postcodes

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