Postcode L12 9JY 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 1.2 miles away. There are 13 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Dovecot Park.
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.
Dovecot has a low crime rate, with approximately 33.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 40.0% 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 9JY.
Dovecot near L12 9JY 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 1.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Dovecot Park | Medium | Walking directions to Dovecot 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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near L12 9JY.
In the L12 9JY postcode area, located within Dovecot, there are 13 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of L12 9JY
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Aldi | 367 East Prescot Road, Liverpool, L14 2DE | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.4 mi | Daily Stop | Back Dovecot Place, Liverpool, L14 9PJ | Walking directions to Daily Stop |
| 0.4 mi | Rizzo's Discount Booze | East Prescot Road, Liverpool, L14 2DD | Walking directions to Rizzo's Discount Booze |
| 0.5 mi | Today's Extra | Campbell Drive, Knowsley, L14 7QH | Walking directions to Today's Extra |
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 9JY, 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 9JY 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.
The median sale price around L12 9JY in Dovecot is £248,000 (about £239 per square foot) based on 46 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 18 schools close to L12 9JY, including Blueberry Park (Good), Broughton Hall Catholic High School (Good) and St Vincent's School - A Specialist School for Sensory Impairment and Other Needs (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
L12 9JY 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).
The Member of Parliament for Liverpool West Derby covering L12 9JY 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.