Postcode insights

L12 3HG

Alder Road

Sandfield Park

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Detailed insights for L12 3HG

Overview

Postcode L12 3HG is located in a major urban area, within the Sandfield Park 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 10 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Springfield Park.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
94
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
9.9%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Medium

Deprivation level

6/10

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.

Crime level

8/10

Dovecot has a high crime rate, with approximately 93.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

9.9%

Approximately 9.9% 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.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in Dovecot is £37,853 per year.

Noise Level

Medium

Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 264 ft away from L12 3HG.

Flood risk

No risk

Dovecot near L12 3HG has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Broad Green located about 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for L12 3HG
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.9 mi

Broad Green

N/A

Walking directions to Broad Green

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for L12 3HG
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miSpringfield ParkLargeWalking directions to Springfield Park
0.4 miBright ParkSmallWalking directions to Bright Park

Area Profile

Population
237
Population density
1,442.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
49.93(+34%)
Anti-social behaviour
17.58(-2%)
Public order
9.85(-3%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.44(-6%)
Burglary
6.33(+14%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
176
74.26%
Indian
20
8.44%
Other White
14
5.91%
Chinese
9
3.8%
Other Asian
8
3.38%
Total population: 237

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
75
35.21%
No qualifications
50
23.47%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
30
14.08%
Level 3 (A level)
26
12.21%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
16
7.51%
Total 16+ residents: 213

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
60
45.8%
Owns outright
45
34.35%
Other social rented
12
9.16%
Owns with a mortgage
7
5.34%
Other forms of private rent
6
4.58%
Total households: 131

Property prices in Sandfield Park

Median price£238,500
Price per sq ft£266
Sales (last 12 months)58
Typical range (middle 50%)£184K – £283K

Based on 58 recent sales, the median property price is £238,500 (about £266 per square foot) in Sandfield Park area, with individual transactions ranging from £69,000 up to £855,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Sandfield Park over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached11£450,000£304
Terraced15£240,000£263
Semi-Detached22£236,000£261
Flats10£112,500£248

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Sandfield Park

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Sandfield Park.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£305,000£75,000£147,000£125,000
2017£342,500£92,500£145,000£130,000
2018£355,000£88,000£184,998£157,500
2019£360,000£103,500£167,325£135,000
2020£414,995£82,250£176,250£162,500
2021£445,000£85,000£210,000£132,000
2022£430,000£126,000£217,500£161,000
2023£435,000£105,000£205,000£152,500
2024£575,000£110,000£204,000£148,975
2025£466,750£110,000£205,500£237,500
2026£475,000£116,250£257,500£195,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Sandfield Park.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Sandfield Park.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£162£153£143£155
2017£220£146£153£157
2018£242£160£177£168
2019£238£157£167£159
2020£226£160£180£174
2021£247£180£211£171
2022£264£179£231£192
2023£246£203£229£167
2024£279£195£202£173
2025£310£216£230£237
2026£293£263£269£275
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Sandfield Park.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Sandfield Park in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 31 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near L12 3HG.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near L12 3HG
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
25 Jul 20252, Garden Cottages, Eaton Road, Liverpool, L12 3HQTerracedFreehold£280,000
24 Oct 2025391B, Eaton Road, Liverpool, L12 2AJOtherLeasehold£52,500
08 Jul 2025391A, Eaton Road, Liverpool, L12 2AJOtherFreehold£220,000
04 Jul 202529, Eaton Gardens, Liverpool, L12 3HLSemi-DetachedFreehold£250,000
19 Feb 202549, Eaton Gardens, Liverpool, L12 3HLSemi-DetachedFreehold£295,000

Schools

In the L12 3HG postcode area, located within Dovecot, there are 10 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for L12 3HG
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryKnotty Ash Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.3 miSecondaryCardinal Heenan Catholic High SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.4 miSecondaryBroughton Hall Catholic High SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of L12 3HG

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for L12 3HG
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miRizzo's Discount BoozeEast Prescot Road, Liverpool, L14 2DDWalking directions to Rizzo's Discount Booze
0.3 miSainsbury'sRudyard Close, Liverpool, L14 5PPWalking directions to Sainsbury's
0.3 miSainsbury'sEast Prescot Road, Liverpool, L14 5PTWalking directions to Sainsbury's
0.4 miAldi367 East Prescot Road, Liverpool, L14 2DEWalking directions to Aldi

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Liverpool district (2025-26).

Band A£1,698
Band B£1,981
Band C£2,264
Band D£2,546
Band E£3,112
Band F£3,678
Band G£4,244
Band H£5,093

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for L12 3HG, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Joanne Marie Kennedy

Sandfield Park - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Ian Byrne

Liverpool West Derby - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth WestUKD
DistrictLiverpoolE08000012
Parliamentary ConstituencyLiverpool West DerbyE14001341
WardSandfield ParkE05015320
ParishLiverpool, unparished areaE43000166
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)DovecotE02001372
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Liverpool 026CE01006570
Police ForceMerseyside
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about L12 3HG

Is L12 3HG (Dovecot) safe?

The area around L12 3HG 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.

What is the average house price near L12 3HG?

The median sale price around L12 3HG in Dovecot is £238,500 (about £266 per square foot) based on 58 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near L12 3HG?

There are 20 schools close to L12 3HG, including Knotty Ash Primary School (Good), Cardinal Heenan Catholic High School (Good) and Broughton Hall Catholic High School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to L12 3HG?

The closest station to L12 3HG is Broad Green, about 1,460 m away.

How deprived is the area around L12 3HG?

L12 3HG 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).

Who represents L12 3HG (Dovecot) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Liverpool West Derby covering L12 3HG is Ian Byrne (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Joanne Marie Kennedy (Labour Party).

Data Sources

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.