Postcode L12 3HB is located in a major urban area, within the West Derby Leyfield area of Liverpool in the North West region, and forms part of the Dovecot area. It has average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 93.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 14% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Dovecot is £37,853 per year. The median sale price in West Derby Leyfield is £250,000 (around £239 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £200,000 and £295,000. The nearest station is Broad Green, about 1 miles away. There are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Springfield Park.
Dovecot has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,008 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 43% most deprived areas in England.
Dovecot has a high crime rate, with approximately 93.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 2.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 27.0% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Dovecot is £37,853 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near L12 3HB.
Dovecot near L12 3HB has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Broad Green located about 1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Springfield Park | Large | Walking directions to Springfield Park |
| 0.5 mi | Bright Park | Small | Walking directions to Bright Park |
Based on 49 recent sales, the median property price is £250,000 (about £239 per square foot) in West Derby Leyfield area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £450,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 5 | £285,000 | £238 |
| Semi-Detached | 30 | £262,500 | £259 |
| Terraced | 13 | £200,000 | £210 |
| Flats | 1 | £120,000 | £123 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £187,000 | £165,000 | £125,500 |
| 2017 | £189,500 | £174,000 | £135,500 |
| 2018 | £215,000 | £180,000 | £125,000 |
| 2019 | £180,000 | £185,000 | £131,250 |
| 2020 | £235,000 | £207,500 | £144,000 |
| 2021 | £275,000 | £238,000 | £160,000 |
| 2022 | £225,000 | £262,500 | £160,000 |
| 2023 | £252,000 | £229,000 | £175,000 |
| 2024 | £285,000 | £255,000 | £160,000 |
| 2025 | £232,500 | £265,000 | £192,500 |
| 2026 | £302,500 | £240,000 | £197,500 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £164 | £159 | £138 |
| 2017 | £161 | £161 | £144 |
| 2018 | £204 | £173 | £150 |
| 2019 | £200 | £183 | £144 |
| 2020 | £168 | £194 | £158 |
| 2021 | £240 | £215 | £174 |
| 2022 | £226 | £228 | £193 |
| 2023 | £221 | £245 | £198 |
| 2024 | £239 | £223 | £186 |
| 2025 | £269 | £267 | £198 |
| 2026 | £234 | £259 | £218 |
There were 36 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near L12 3HB.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07 Jul 2026 | 95, Eaton Gardens, Liverpool, L12 3HN | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £335,000 | |
| 20 Aug 2025 | 111, Eaton Gardens, Liverpool, L12 3HN | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £200,000 | |
| 04 Jul 2025 | 67, Eaton Gardens, Liverpool, L12 3HN | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £296,750 | |
| 01 Aug 2025 | 16, Eaton Gardens, Liverpool, L12 3HW | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £285,000 | |
| 04 Jul 2025 | 29, Eaton Gardens, Liverpool, L12 3HL | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £250,000 |
In the L12 3HB postcode area, located within Dovecot, there are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Secondary | Cardinal Heenan Catholic High School | Voluntary aided school | Area360 rating. Inspected 27 Jan 2026. | |
Cardinal Heenan Catholic High School ratingOfsted report cardInspected 27 Jan 2026
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| 0.3 mi | Secondary | Broughton Hall Catholic High School | Voluntary aided school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 1 Nov 2022. | |
Broughton Hall Catholic High School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 1 Nov 2022
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| 0.3 mi | Primary | Blackmoor Park Junior School | Community school | Area360 rating. Inspected 24 Feb 2026. | |
Blackmoor Park Junior School ratingOfsted report cardInspected 24 Feb 2026
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3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of L12 3HB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Rizzo's Discount Booze | East Prescot Road, Liverpool, L14 2DD | Walking directions to Rizzo's Discount Booze |
| 0.3 mi | Aldi | 367 East Prescot Road, Liverpool, L14 2DE | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.5 mi | Sainsbury's | Rudyard Close, Liverpool, L14 5PP | Walking directions to Sainsbury's |
Annual council tax rates for Liverpool district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for L12 3HB, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Finley Nolan
West Derby Leyfield - Elected 4 May 2023
Ian Byrne
Liverpool West Derby - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around L12 3HB records about 94 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across North West as a whole the rate is about 109 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and public order.
The median sale price around L12 3HB in West Derby Leyfield is £250,000 (about £239 per square foot) based on 49 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to L12 3HB, including Cardinal Heenan Catholic High School (Requires improvement), Broughton Hall Catholic High School (Good) and Blackmoor Park Junior School (Requires improvement). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
L12 3HB scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 14,008 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Liverpool West Derby covering L12 3HB is Ian Byrne (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Finley Nolan (Labour Party).