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L7

LIVERPOOL

Merseyside, North West, England

L7 encompasses LIVERPOOL and its surrounding areas in Merseyside, North West.

Avg price £249,971
1yr change ▼ 52.9%
Crime 195% above avg
Schools 2 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
Average House Price

£249,971

▼ 52.9% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

13% below national avg

Crime Rate

239.5/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

195% above national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

11 schools

Broadband Speed

318 Mbps

Property Prices in L7

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in L7 is £249,971, broadly in line with the Merseyside average of £252,845.

Properties in L7 cost 12.9% less than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in L7 have fallen 52.9% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type Average Price Sales (12m)
Detached £233,500 18
Semi-detached £169,705 89
Terraced £163,276 385
Flat £96,971 105
All types £249,971 642

5-Year Price History

£151K £194K £236K £279K £321K 2023 2024 2025

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Crime & Safety in L7

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

With 239.5 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, L7 has a crime rate significantly 195% above the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime
91.1 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)
Burglary
9.9 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)
Vehicle crime
11.2 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)
Antisocial behaviour
19.4 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)
Other theft
34.3 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)
This area
National average

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Schools in L7

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

L7 has 11 schools within or near its boundaries, including 2 rated Outstanding and 3 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School Type Ofsted Distance
Chatham Place Nursery School Nursery Not inspected mi
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School and Nursery Primary Not inspected mi
St Hugh's Catholic Primary School Primary Not inspected mi
St Sebastian's Catholic Primary School and Nursery Primary Not inspected mi
St Anne's Catholic Primary School Primary Good mi

2

Outstanding

3

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 L7 are 318.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

318.0 Mbps

Avg Download

57.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

97%

Superfast Coverage

83%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in L7 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

L7

L7 — LIVERPOOL

Area Summary

L7 (LIVERPOOL) offers property prices near the national average (£249,971), higher-than-average crime (195% above national average), strong school provision (2 Outstanding-rated schools), and excellent broadband (318 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 L7?
The average house price in L7 (LIVERPOOL) is £249,971, based on 642 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 13% below the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 52.9% over the past year.
Is L7 a safe area to live?
Crime in L7 is above the national average (239.5 crimes per 1,000 residents vs 81.3 nationally). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (91.1 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (19.4 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.
What are the schools like in L7?
There are 11 schools in or near L7. 45% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 2 Outstanding and 3 Good. None require improvement.
What is the council tax in L7?
Council tax in L7 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 L7?
The average broadband download speed in L7 is 318 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 97% of premises, ultrafast to 83%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
What percentage of homes in L7 are owner-occupied?
According to the ONS Census 2021, 23% of homes in L7 are owner-occupied. 24% are privately rented and 26% are social housing. The total population is approximately 508,961.