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About

Dovecot is a residential district situated in the southeast of Liverpool, primarily composed of post-war housing estates and terraced homes. The area is served by local shopping parades along East Prescot Road and Princess Drive, providing essential amenities. Its layout is functional, with several schools and community centres serving the local population. Green spaces like Newsham Park are located to the northwest, bordering other districts.

A notable local landmark is the large former Littlewoods Pools building on Edge Lane, a distinctive Art Deco structure visible from the main road. The area has direct transport links into the city centre via major routes like the M62 motorway. Residential streets are typically quiet, with a mix of private and social housing defining the built environment.

Area overview

On average Dovecot has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 85 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 22.0% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Dovecot is £37,853 per year. There are 6 schools in Dovecot: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 3 secondary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good). Dovecot is home to around 6,065 people, with a population density of about 3,440.5 per km2.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
85
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
22%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Dovecot Population
6,065
Population density
3,440.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
40.4(+9%)
Anti-social behaviour
17.15(-8%)
Public order
11.71(+16%)
Criminal damage and arson
10.22(+14%)
Other theft
6.27(-5%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,330
87.88%
Other White
189
3.12%
Indian
111
1.83%
Chinese
64
1.06%
African
56
0.92%
Total population: 6,065

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,344
26.59%
No qualifications
1,301
25.74%
Level 3 (A level)
812
16.06%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
665
13.16%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
528
10.45%
Total 16+ residents: 5,055

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
820
30.36%
Owns with a mortgage
741
27.43%
Other social rented
615
22.77%
Private landlord or letting agency
351
13%
Social rents from council
115
4.26%
Total households: 2,701

Property prices in Dovecot

Based on 47 recent sales, the median property price is £200,000 in Dovecot area, with individual transactions ranging from £52,000 up to £430,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Dovecot in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Dovecot over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached2£370,000
Flats1£52,000
Semi-Detached25£250,000
Terraced19£150,000

10 years median price trend in Dovecot

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Dovecot.

All postcodes in Dovecot

L145PG

Eilian Grove

L147NA

Brookside Avenue

L147NB

Brookside Avenue

L147NH

East Prescot Road

L147PG

Churchdown Road

L123HU

Meadowcroft Park

L123HL

Eaton Gardens

L145NA

East Prescot Road

L123HT

Eaton Road

L129HZ

Honey's Green Lane

L129JZ

Newbury Way

L129HL

Yew Tree Lane

L145NT

Thomas Lane

L147QS

Thingwall Lane

L129HN

Grange Avenue

L134BX

The Green

L147PE

Churchdown Road

L129JY

Grange Avenue

L140NL

Longreach Road

L142DQ

Kingsheath Avenue

L145NJ

Little Bongs

L135YQ

Oak Vale

L145NN

Rudyard Road

L143LB

Thomas Drive

L145PT

East Prescot Road

L129HJ

Yew Tree Lane

L147PW

Chedworth Road

L147QA

Pilch Lane

L122AJ

Eaton Road

L147PS

Newenham Crescent

L123HA

Blackmoor Drive

L123HD

Blackmoor Drive

L122AP

Eaton Road

L129LQ

St Vincents Close

L134BY

The Green

L141PZ

Burnthwaite Road

L147PJ

Churchdown Grove

L123HR

The Lynxway

L129JU

Mercer Court

L142BA

Gala Close

L145NG

East Prescot Road

L129EN

Honeys Green Lane

L129EW

Honeys Green Lane

L129LA

Dearne Close

L129LR

Johnson Grove

L141QH

Warmington Road

L145NR

Thomas Lane

L145PR

Little Dale

L129NW

Maidstone Drive

L123HP

The Greenway

L147QB

Pilch Lane

L129JT

Alundale Road

L145PS

Thomas Lane

L147NG

Brookside Avenue

L129ES

Alder Road

L142EH

East Prescot Road

L147NQ

Brookside Avenue

L147PR

Newenham Crescent

L142DD

East Prescot Road

L142DG

Kingsheath Avenue

L123HB

Blackmoor Drive

L145PQ

Radmore Road

L142EP

Youens Way

L123HE

Eaton Road

L147GA

East Prescot Road

L123HQ

Eaton Road

L129LN

Richard Grove

L135UQ

North Road

L142EW

Youens Way

L145NL

St Annes Cottages

L129LE

Meadowbank Close

L123HS

The Fairway

L145PL

Dalemeadow Road

L122BD

Becontree Road

L129HY

Honey's Green Lane

L144BL

Stainer Close

L145NY

Thomas Lane

L123HW

Eaton Gardens

L129HH

Yew Tree Lane

L142DA

Woodbourne Road

L142EY

Sherbrooke Close

L140LB

Pilch Lane

L145NS

Brookside Avenue

L145PB

Thingwall Avenue

L147LN

Brookside Avenue

L147ND

Brookside Avenue

L147QL

Dovecot Avenue

L144BE

Elgar Road

L129LW

Robert Grove

L143LF

Thomas Drive

L123HN

Eaton Gardens

L129LB

Gainsborough Close

L141QB

Burnthwaite Road

L145PP

Rudyard Close

L147PL

Churchdown Close

L123HH

The Causeway

L129LP

Julie Grove

L145NW

Rudyard Road

L134BZ

The Green

L142DE

East Prescot Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.