Postcode L12 9LA 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 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 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 1.3 miles away. There are 12 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 14,255 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 43% most deprived areas in England.
Dovecot has a low crime rate, with approximately 33.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 1.1% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near L12 9LA.
Dovecot near L12 9LA 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 1.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Dovecot Park | Medium | Walking directions to Dovecot 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 41 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near L12 9LA.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Jun 2026 | 7, Dearne Close, Liverpool, L12 9LA | Detached | Freehold | £450,000 | |
| 28 Jan 2026 | 8, Dearne Close, Liverpool, L12 9LA | Detached | Freehold | £275,000 | |
| 15 Jun 2026 | 8, Grange Avenue, Liverpool, L12 9JR | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £230,000 | |
| 26 Mar 2026 | 33, Grange Avenue, Liverpool, L12 9JR | Terraced | Freehold | £164,000 | |
| 10 Dec 2025 | 83, Grange Avenue, Liverpool, L12 9JR | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £170,000 |
In the L12 9LA postcode area, located within Dovecot, there are 12 primary and 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Secondary | Broughton Hall Catholic High School | Voluntary aided school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 1 Nov 2022. | |
| 0.2 mi | Secondary | Cardinal Heenan Catholic High School | Voluntary aided school | Requires improvement Area360 rating. Inspected 27 Jan 2026. | |
| 0.3 mi | Primary | Blueberry Park | Community school | Requires improvement Area360 rating. Inspected 17 Mar 2026. |
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of L12 9LA
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Aldi | 367 East Prescot Road, Liverpool, L14 2DE | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.4 mi | Rizzo's Discount Booze | East Prescot Road, Liverpool, L14 2DD | Walking directions to Rizzo's Discount Booze |
| 0.5 mi | Finchmart | Finch Lane, Liverpool, L14 4AE | Walking directions to Finchmart |
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 9LA, 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 9LA 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, other theft and drugs.
The median sale price around L12 9LA 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 16 schools close to L12 9LA, including Broughton Hall Catholic High School (Good), Cardinal Heenan Catholic High School (Requires improvement) and Blueberry Park (Requires improvement). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
L12 9LA scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 14,255 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 9LA is Ian Byrne (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Finley Nolan (Labour Party).