Postcode L12 9LP 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 moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 33.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Dovecot is £37,853 per year. The nearest station is Broad Green located about 1.3 miles away. There are 13 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest medium park is Dovecot Park.
Dovecot has a moderate 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 10.6% 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 9LP.
Dovecot near L12 9LP 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Dovecot Park | Medium | Walking directions to Dovecot Park |
Based on 50 recent sales, the median property price is £248,000 in West Derby Leyfield area, with individual transactions ranging from £52,000 up to £410,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 4 | £232,500 |
| Flats | 1 | £52,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 32 | £276,250 |
| Terraced | 13 | £190,000 |
10 year median price trend in West Derby Leyfield
In the L12 9LP postcode area, located within Dovecot, there are 13 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of L12 9LP
| 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 |
| 0.5 mi | Rizzo's Discount Booze | East Prescot Road, Liverpool, L14 2DD | Walking directions to Rizzo's Discount Booze |
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 9LP, 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
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.