Postcode L12 9ES 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 1.1 miles away. There are 12 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park 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 9ES.
Dovecot near L12 9ES 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 1.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Springfield Park | Large | Walking directions to Springfield 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 38 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near L12 9ES.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Oct 2025 | 391B, Eaton Road, Liverpool, L12 2AJ | Other | Leasehold | £52,500 | |
| 08 Jul 2025 | 391A, Eaton Road, Liverpool, L12 2AJ | Other | Freehold | £220,000 | |
| 27 May 2026 | 47, Valescourt Road, Liverpool, L12 9EX | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £415,000 | |
| 07 Nov 2025 | 44, Valescourt Road, Liverpool, L12 9EX | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £301,000 | |
| 24 Jul 2026 | 131, Blackmoor Drive, Liverpool, L12 9EE | Terraced | Freehold | £350,000 |
In the L12 9ES postcode area, located within Dovecot, there are 12 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Secondary | Cardinal Heenan Catholic High School | Voluntary aided school | Requires improvement Area360 rating. Inspected 27 Jan 2026. | |
| 0.3 mi | Primary | Blackmoor Park Junior School | Community school | Requires improvement Area360 rating. Inspected 24 Feb 2026. | |
| 0.4 mi | Primary | Knotty Ash Primary School | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 26 Apr 2012. |
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of L12 9ES
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Rizzo's Discount Booze | East Prescot Road, Liverpool, L14 2DD | Walking directions to Rizzo's Discount Booze |
| 0.4 mi | Sainsbury's | Rudyard Close, Liverpool, L14 5PP | Walking directions to Sainsbury's |
| 0.4 mi | Aldi | 367 East Prescot Road, Liverpool, L14 2DE | Walking directions to Aldi |
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 9ES, 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 9ES 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 9ES 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 18 schools close to L12 9ES, including Cardinal Heenan Catholic High School (Requires improvement), Blackmoor Park Junior School (Requires improvement) and Knotty Ash Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
L12 9ES 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 9ES is Ian Byrne (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Finley Nolan (Labour Party).