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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 high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 89 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

Deprivation level

8/10

Income level

3/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Dovecot Population

6,065

Population density

3,440.5 per km²

Crime

Violence and sexual offences

42.54(+14%)

Anti-social behaviour

13.85(-23%)

Criminal damage and arson

11.71(+30%)

Public order

10.22(+1%)

Other theft

7.25(+10%)

North West average

Demographics

British

5,330

87.88%

Other White

189

3.12%

Indian

111

1.83%

Chinese

1.06%

African

0.92%

Total population: 6,065

Economics

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

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 45 recent sales, the median property price is £209,000 in Dovecot area, with individual transactions ranging from £52,000 up to £425,000.

Price distribution per property type (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.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Flats	1	£52,000	£52,000	£52,000	£52,000	£52,000
Detached	4	£227,500	£174,000	£210,000	£261,250	£336,250
Terraced	17	£165,000	£111,200	£140,000	£225,000	£254,400
Semi-Detached	23	£250,000	£130,000	£168,725	£295,000	£328,000

10 years median price trend in Dovecot

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail

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