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L12 9JS

Broughton Hall Road

West Derby Leyfield

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Overview

Postcode L12 9JS 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 low crime levels, with around 33.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 69% 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 1.4 miles away. There are 13 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
34
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
4.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

6/10

Dovecot has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,033 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 24% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

3/10

Dovecot has a low crime rate, with approximately 33.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

4.8%

Approximately 4.8% 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.

Income level

3/10

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

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near L12 9JS.

Flood risk

No risk

Dovecot near L12 9JS 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 1.4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
194
Population density
6,339.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
14.94(-60%)
Other theft
5.2(-21%)
Drugs
4.55(+17%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.9(-57%)
Vehicle crime
2.6(-57%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
183
94.33%
Other White
7
3.61%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
3
1.55%
Irish
1
0.52%
Total population: 194

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
44
26.35%
No qualifications
32
19.16%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
29
17.37%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
22
13.17%
Level 3 (A level)
21
12.57%
Total 16+ residents: 167

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
41
39.42%
Owns with a mortgage
33
31.73%
Private landlord or letting agency
23
22.12%
Other social rented
5
4.81%
Other forms of private rent
2
1.92%
Total households: 104

Property prices in West Derby Leyfield

Median price£248,000
Price per sq ft£239
Sales (last 12 months)46
Typical range (middle 50%)£203K – £285K

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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in West Derby Leyfield over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached29£265,000£259
Detached4£232,500£274
Terraced13£195,000£210

10-year price trendmedian sale price in West Derby Leyfield

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in West Derby Leyfield.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in West Derby Leyfield.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in West Derby Leyfield.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in West Derby Leyfield.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for West Derby Leyfield in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 46 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near L12 9JS.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near L12 9JS
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
20 Feb 20263, Broughton Hall Road, Liverpool, L12 9JSSemi-DetachedFreehold£60,000
09 May 202534, Broughton Hall Road, Liverpool, L12 9JSFlatsLeasehold£52,000
31 Mar 202542, Broughton Hall Road, Liverpool, L12 9JSFlatsLeasehold£32,000
18 Mar 202523, Broughton Hall Road, Liverpool, L12 9JSSemi-DetachedFreehold£270,000
02 May 202515, Mercer Court, Liverpool, L12 9JUSemi-DetachedFreehold£130,000

Schools

In the L12 9JS postcode area, located within Dovecot, there are 13 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for L12 9JS
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miNot applicableSt Vincent's School - A Specialist School for Sensory Impairment and Other NeedsNon-maintained special school

Outstanding

0.2 miSecondaryBroughton Hall Catholic High SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.3 miPrimaryBlueberry ParkCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of L12 9JS

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for L12 9JS
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.4 miAldi367 East Prescot Road, Liverpool, L14 2DEWalking directions to Aldi
0.5 miTesco Express22-26 Finch Road, Liverpool, L14 4ATWalking directions to Tesco Express

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 9JS, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Finley Nolan

West Derby Leyfield - 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
WardWest Derby LeyfieldE05015337
ParishLiverpool, unparished areaE43000166
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)DovecotE02001372
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Liverpool 026BE01006568
Police ForceMerseyside
Postcode Introduced1984-10-01

Frequently asked questions about L12 9JS

Is L12 9JS (Dovecot) safe?

The area around L12 9JS records about 34 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 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 9JS?

The median sale price around L12 9JS in Dovecot is £248,000 (about £239 per square foot) based on 46 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near L12 9JS?

There are 18 schools close to L12 9JS, including St Vincent's School - A Specialist School for Sensory Impairment and Other Needs (Outstanding), Broughton Hall Catholic High School (Good) and Blueberry Park (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around L12 9JS?

L12 9JS scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 8,033 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents L12 9JS (Dovecot) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Liverpool West Derby covering L12 9JS is Ian Byrne (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Finley Nolan (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.