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L9

LIVERPOOL

Merseyside, North West, England

L9 is the postcode district for LIVERPOOL, located in Merseyside, North West.

Avg price £154,863
1yr change ▲ 2.8%
Crime 33% above avg
Schools 0 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
Average House Price

£154,863

▲ 2.8% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

46% below national avg

Crime Rate

108.2/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

33% above national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

13 schools

Broadband Speed

372 Mbps

Property Prices in L9

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in L9 is £154,863, which is 39% below the Merseyside average of £252,845.

Properties in L9 cost 46.0% less than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in L9 have risen 2.8% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type Average Price Sales (12m)
Detached £257,238 107
Semi-detached £172,114 371
Terraced £120,536 767
Flat £75,689 101
All types £154,863 1400

5-Year Price History

£149K £153K £156K £159K £162K 2023 2024 2025

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Crime & Safety in L9

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

With 108.2 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, L9 has a crime rate significantly 33% above the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime
54.3 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)
Burglary
2.2 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)
Vehicle crime
2.9 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)
Antisocial behaviour
9.4 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)
Other theft
8.8 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)
This area
National average

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Schools in L9

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

L9 has 13 schools within or near its boundaries, including 4 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School Type Ofsted Distance
Barlows Primary School Primary Not inspected mi
Northcote Primary School Primary Good mi
Archbishop Beck Catholic College Secondary Good mi
Redbridge High School Other Not inspected mi
Our Lady and St Philomena's Catholic Primary School Primary Good mi

0

Outstanding

4

Good

0

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

286,281

Population

67

Median Age

29%

Owner-Occupied

72%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied
29.0%
Private rent
16.0%
Social rent
14.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in L9 are 372.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

372.0 Mbps

Avg Download

67.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

99%

Superfast Coverage

92%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in L9 is collected by Sefton. The Band D rate is £2,230/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

L9

L9 — LIVERPOOL

Area Summary

L9 (LIVERPOOL) offers affordable property prices (£154,863, 46% below national average), higher-than-average crime (33% above national average), 13 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (372 Mbps average).

Prices

Below avg

Safety

High crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in L9?
The average house price in L9 (LIVERPOOL) is £154,863, based on 1400 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 46% below the national average of £287,000. Prices have risen by 2.8% over the past year.
Is L9 a safe area to live?
Crime in L9 is above the national average (108.2 crimes per 1,000 residents vs 81.3 nationally). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (54.3 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (9.4 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.
What are the schools like in L9?
There are 13 schools in or near L9. 31% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 4 Good. None require improvement.
What is the council tax in L9?
Council tax in L9 is collected by Sefton. The Band D rate is £2,230 per year (2025–26). This is the total bill including county, district, police, and fire precepts.
What broadband speeds are available in L9?
The average broadband download speed in L9 is 372 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 99% of premises, ultrafast to 92%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
What percentage of homes in L9 are owner-occupied?
According to the ONS Census 2021, 29% of homes in L9 are owner-occupied. 16% are privately rented and 14% are social housing. The total population is approximately 286,281.