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L4

LIVERPOOL

Merseyside, North West, England

L4 encompasses LIVERPOOL and its surrounding areas in Merseyside, North West.

Avg price £115,713
1yr change ▲ 24.0%
Crime 182% above avg
Schools 2 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
Average House Price

£115,713

▲ 24.0% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

60% below national avg

Crime Rate

229.6/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

182% above national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

13 schools

Broadband Speed

384 Mbps

Property Prices in L4

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in L4 is £115,713, which is 54% below the Merseyside average of £252,845.

Properties in L4 cost 59.7% less than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in L4 have risen 24.0% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type Average Price Sales (12m)
Detached £195,795 11
Semi-detached £153,576 206
Terraced £101,736 1429
Flat £84,088 45
All types £115,713 1782

5-Year Price History

£108K £115K £121K £128K £134K 2023 2024 2025

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Crime & Safety in L4

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

With 229.6 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, L4 has a crime rate significantly 182% above the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime
104.1 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)
Burglary
5.4 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)
Vehicle crime
7.7 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)
Antisocial behaviour
14.3 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)
Other theft
22.8 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)
This area
National average

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Schools in L4

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

L4 has 13 schools within or near its boundaries, including 2 rated Outstanding and 3 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School Type Ofsted Distance
Gwladys Street Primary and Nursery School Primary Good mi
St Francis de Sales Catholic Junior School Primary Outstanding mi
St Francis de Sales Catholic Infant and Nursery School Primary Not inspected mi
St Matthew's Catholic Primary School Primary Good mi
St John's Catholic Primary School Primary Not inspected mi

2

Outstanding

3

Good

1

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 L4 are 384.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

384.0 Mbps

Avg Download

69.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

100%

Superfast Coverage

96%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in L4 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

L4

L4 — LIVERPOOL

Area Summary

L4 (LIVERPOOL) offers affordable property prices (£115,713, 60% below national average), higher-than-average crime (182% above national average), strong school provision (2 Outstanding-rated schools), and excellent broadband (384 Mbps average).

Prices

Below avg

Safety

High crime

Schools

Average

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in L4?
The average house price in L4 (LIVERPOOL) is £115,713, based on 1782 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 60% below the national average of £287,000. Prices have risen by 24.0% over the past year.
Is L4 a safe area to live?
Crime in L4 is above the national average (229.6 crimes per 1,000 residents vs 81.3 nationally). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (104.1 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (14.3 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.
What are the schools like in L4?
There are 13 schools in or near L4. 38% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 2 Outstanding and 3 Good. 1 school requires improvement.
What is the council tax in L4?
Council tax in L4 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 L4?
The average broadband download speed in L4 is 384 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 100% of premises, ultrafast to 96%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
What percentage of homes in L4 are owner-occupied?
According to the ONS Census 2021, 23% of homes in L4 are owner-occupied. 24% are privately rented and 26% are social housing. The total population is approximately 508,961.