Postcode L12 3HP 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 £260,000 (around £241 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £197,500 and £303,500. The nearest station is Broad Green, about 1 miles away. There are 13 primary and 4 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 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 3.1% 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.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 241 ft away from L12 3HP.
Dovecot near L12 3HP 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 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 mi | Broad Green | N/A | Walking directions to Broad Green |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Springfield Park | Large | Walking directions to Springfield Park |
| 0.3 mi | Dovecot Park | Medium | Walking directions to Dovecot Park |
| 0.4 mi | Bright Park | Small | Walking directions to Bright Park |
Based on 51 recent sales, the median property price is £260,000 (about £241 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 | £320,000 | £238 |
| Semi-Detached | 30 | £263,750 | £259 |
| Terraced | 15 | £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 | £195,000 |
| 2026 | £320,000 | £262,500 | £195,000 |
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 | £206 |
| 2026 | £238 | £259 | £210 |
There were 45 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near L12 3HP.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Oct 2025 | 245, Blackmoor Drive, Liverpool, L12 3HA | Terraced | Freehold | £265,000 | |
| 27 Jun 2025 | 237, Blackmoor Drive, Liverpool, L12 3HA | Terraced | Freehold | £247,000 | |
| 26 Jun 2025 | 243, Blackmoor Drive, Liverpool, L12 3HA | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £300,000 | |
| 31 Jul 2026 | 399, East Prescot Road, Liverpool, L14 2DE | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £187,000 | |
| 01 Jun 2026 | 266, Blackmoor Drive, Liverpool, L12 3HD | Detached | Freehold | £320,000 |
In the L12 3HP postcode area, located within Dovecot, there are 13 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Secondary | Cardinal Heenan Catholic High School | Voluntary aided school | Requires improvement Area360 rating. Inspected 27 Jan 2026. | |
| 0.3 mi | Primary | Knotty Ash Primary School | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 26 Apr 2012. | |
| 0.3 mi | Secondary | Broughton Hall Catholic High School | Voluntary aided school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 1 Nov 2022. |
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of L12 3HP
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Aldi | 367 East Prescot Road, Liverpool, L14 2DE | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.1 mi | Rizzo's Discount Booze | East Prescot Road, Liverpool, L14 2DD | Walking directions to Rizzo's Discount Booze |
| 0.4 mi | Today's Extra | Campbell Drive, Knowsley, L14 7QH | Walking directions to Today's Extra |
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 3HP, 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 3HP 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 3HP in West Derby Leyfield is £260,000 (about £241 per square foot) based on 51 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 19 schools close to L12 3HP, including Cardinal Heenan Catholic High School (Requires improvement), Knotty Ash Primary School (Good) and Broughton Hall Catholic High School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to L12 3HP is Broad Green, about 1,581 m away.
L12 3HP 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 3HP is Ian Byrne (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Finley Nolan (Labour Party).