L5 — LIVERPOOL | Property Prices, Crime & Area Data

Property Prices in L5

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in L5 is £148,881, which is 41% below the Merseyside average of £252,845.

Properties in L5 cost 48.1% less than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in L5 have fallen 13.8% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type	Average Price	Sales (12m)
Detached	£240,000	4
Semi-detached	£172,619	76
Terraced	£113,672	258
Flat	£110,407	216
All types	£148,881	610

5-Year Price History

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Crime & Safety in L5

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

With 214.8 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, L5 has a crime rate significantly 164% above the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime

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

Burglary

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

Vehicle crime

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

Antisocial behaviour

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

Other theft

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

This area

National average

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Schools in L5

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

L5 has 8 schools within or near its boundaries, including 1 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
Our Lady Immaculate Catholic Primary School	Primary	Good	mi
Millstead School	Other	Not inspected	mi
North Liverpool Academy	Secondary	Not inspected	mi
The Beacon Church of England Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
The Trinity Catholic Academy	Primary	Not inspected	mi

Outstanding

Good

Requires improvement

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

508,961

Population

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 L5 are 328.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

328.0 Mbps

Avg Download

59.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

99%

Superfast Coverage

80%

Ultrafast Coverage

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in L5 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

L5 — LIVERPOOL

Area Summary

L5 (LIVERPOOL) offers affordable property prices (£148,881, 48% below national average), higher-than-average crime (164% above national average), 8 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (328 Mbps average).

Prices

Below avg

Safety

High crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Nearby Postcodes

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LIVERPOOL

£116K

▲ 24.0% YoY

LIVERPOOL

£133K

▲ 16.6% YoY

LIVERPOOL

£250K

▼ 52.9% YoY

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in L5?

The average house price in L5 (LIVERPOOL) is £148,881, based on 610 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 48% below the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 13.8% over the past year.

Is L5 a safe area to live?

Crime in L5 is above the national average (214.8 crimes per 1,000 residents vs 81.3 nationally). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (71.9 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (15.8 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.

What are the schools like in L5?

There are 8 schools in or near L5. 13% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 1 Good. 2 schools require improvement.

What is the council tax in L5?

Council tax in L5 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 L5?

The average broadband download speed in L5 is 328 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 99% of premises, ultrafast to 80%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.

What percentage of homes in L5 are owner-occupied?

According to the ONS Census 2021, 23% of homes in L5 are owner-occupied. 24% are privately rented and 26% are social housing. The total population is approximately 508,961.