Postcode L12 3HD is located in a major urban area, within the West Derby Leyfield ward 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 nearest station is Broad Green, about 0.9 miles away. There are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is Springfield Park.
Dovecot has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 10,735 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 33% most deprived areas in England.
Dovecot has a high crime rate, with approximately 93.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.9% 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.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 320 ft away from L12 3HD.
Dovecot near L12 3HD 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 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9 mi | Broad Green | N/A | Walking directions to Broad Green |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Springfield Park | Large | Walking directions to Springfield Park |
| 0.4 mi | Dovecot Park | Medium | Walking directions to Dovecot Park |
| 0.4 mi | Bright Park | Small | Walking directions to Bright Park |
Based on 46 recent sales, the median property price is £248,000 (about £239 per square foot) in West Derby Leyfield area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £410,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 29 | £265,000 | £259 |
| Detached | 4 | £232,500 | £274 |
| Terraced | 13 | £195,000 | £210 |
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 | £285,000 | £245,000 | £192,500 |
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 | £319 | £239 | £218 |
There were 29 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near L12 3HD.
In the L12 3HD postcode area, located within Dovecot, there are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of L12 3HD
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Rizzo's Discount Booze | East Prescot Road, Liverpool, L14 2DD | Walking directions to Rizzo's Discount Booze |
| 0.2 mi | Aldi | 367 East Prescot Road, Liverpool, L14 2DE | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.5 mi | Today's Extra | Campbell Drive, Knowsley, L14 7QH | Walking directions to Today's Extra |
| 0.5 mi | Sainsbury's | East Prescot Road, Liverpool, L14 5PT | Walking directions to Sainsbury's |
| 0.5 mi | Sainsbury's | Rudyard Close, Liverpool, L14 5PP | Walking directions to Sainsbury's |
Annual council tax rates for Liverpool district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for L12 3HD, 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 3HD 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 criminal damage and arson.
The median sale price around L12 3HD in Dovecot is £248,000 (about £239 per square foot) based on 46 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to L12 3HD, including Cardinal Heenan Catholic High School (Good), Knotty Ash Primary School (Good) and Broughton Hall Catholic High School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to L12 3HD is Broad Green, about 1,521 m away.
L12 3HD scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 10,735 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 3HD is Ian Byrne (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Finley Nolan (Labour Party).
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.