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L3 2BD

Standish Street

City Centre North

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Detailed insights for L3 2BD

Overview

Postcode L3 2BD is located in a major urban area, within the City Centre North ward of Liverpool in the North West region, and forms part of the Central & Islington area. It has average deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 163.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.5× the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Central & Islington is £56,113 per year. The nearest station is Moorfields, about 0.2 miles away. There are 6 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest small park is St John's Gardens.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
163
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
24.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

5/10

Central & Islington has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,802 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 45% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Central & Islington has a very high crime rate, with approximately 163.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

24.8%

Approximately 24.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 13.6% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

9/10

The average income per household in Central & Islington is £56,113 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 69 ft away from L3 2BD.

Flood risk

No risk

Central & Islington near L3 2BD has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Moorfields located about 0.2 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for L3 2BD
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

Moorfields

N/A

Walking directions to Moorfields
0.4 mi

Liverpool Lime Street

N/A

Walking directions to Liverpool Lime Street
0.5 mi

Liverpool James Street

N/A

Walking directions to Liverpool James Street

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for L3 2BD
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miSt John's GardensSmallWalking directions to St John's Gardens
0.2 miUkrainian MeadowSmallWalking directions to Ukrainian Meadow
0.1 miMazenod Court Serenity GardenSmallWalking directions to Mazenod Court Serenity Garden

Area Profile

Population
599
Population density
17,880.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
46.23(+24%)
Drugs
44.6(+1044%)
Shoplifting
24.48(+324%)
Vehicle crime
18.77(+213%)
Anti-social behaviour
17.68(-2%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
369
61.71%
Other White
76
12.71%
Arab
36
6.02%
Indian
23
3.85%
Irish
20
3.34%
Total population: 598

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 3 (A level)
320
55.17%
Level 4+ (Degree)
170
29.31%
No qualifications
41
7.07%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
24
4.14%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
14
2.41%
Total 16+ residents: 580

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
82
61.65%
Other social rented
32
24.06%
Owns with a mortgage
9
6.77%
Owns outright
5
3.76%
Other forms of private rent
4
3.01%
Total households: 133

Property prices in City Centre North

Median price£130,000
Price per sq ft£192
Sales (last 12 months)95
Typical range (middle 50%)£110K – £172K

Based on 95 recent sales, the median property price is £130,000 (about £192 per square foot) in City Centre North area, with individual transactions ranging from £15,000 up to £300,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in City Centre North over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Flats95£130,000£192

10-year price trendmedian sale price in City Centre North

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in City Centre North.
YearFlats
2016£122,495
2017£131,857
2018£125,000
2019£125,000
2020£99,975
2021£127,500
2022£134,500
2023£123,750
2024£124,250
2025£127,000
2026£135,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in City Centre North.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in City Centre North.
YearFlats
2016£228
2017£239
2018£250
2019£257
2020£242
2021£209
2022£215
2023£226
2024£205
2025£198
2026£183
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in City Centre North.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for City Centre North in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near L3 2BD.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near L3 2BD
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
06 Mar 2026Apartment 10, 38, Marlborough Street, Liverpool, L3 2BSFlatsLeasehold£63,750
26 May 202668, Bispham House, Lace Street, Liverpool, L3 2BPFlatsLeasehold£66,000
22 May 20266, Bispham House, Lace Street, Liverpool, L3 2BPFlatsLeasehold£75,000
09 Apr 202653, Bispham House, Lace Street, Liverpool, L3 2BPFlatsLeasehold£52,000
27 Feb 20269, Bispham House, Lace Street, Liverpool, L3 2BPFlatsLeasehold£50,000

Schools

In the L3 2BD postcode area, located within Central & Islington, there are 6 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for L3 2BD
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryHoly Cross Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.5 miPrimaryThe Trinity Catholic AcademyAcademy sponsor led

N/A

0.6 miNot applicableMillstead SchoolCommunity special school

Outstanding

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of L3 2BD

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for L3 2BD
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miTesco ExpressGreat Crosshall Street, Liverpool, L3 2APWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.1 miGoLocalExtraHatton Garden, Liverpool, L3 2AFWalking directions to GoLocalExtra
0.2 miEcho ShopAddison Street, Liverpool, L3 2EPWalking directions to Echo Shop
0.2 miTesco Express57 Dale Street, Liverpool, L2 2HJWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.3 miEverydayz131 Vauxhall Road, Liverpool, L3 6BNWalking directions to Everydayz

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 L3 2BD, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Christine Banks

City Centre North - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Nick Small

City Centre North - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Kim Johnson

Liverpool Riverside - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth WestUKD
DistrictLiverpoolE08000012
Parliamentary ConstituencyLiverpool RiversideE14001338
WardCity Centre NorthE05015288
ParishLiverpool, unparished areaE43000166
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Central & IslingtonE02006932
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Liverpool 060EE01033762
Police ForceMerseyside
Postcode Introduced2005-12-01

Frequently asked questions about L3 2BD

Is L3 2BD (Central & Islington) safe?

The area around L3 2BD records about 163 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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, drugs and shoplifting.

What is the average house price near L3 2BD?

The median sale price around L3 2BD in Central & Islington is £130,000 (about £192 per square foot) based on 95 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near L3 2BD?

There are 13 schools close to L3 2BD, including Holy Cross Catholic Primary School (Good), The Trinity Catholic Academy and Millstead School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to L3 2BD?

The closest station to L3 2BD is Moorfields, about 381 m away.

How deprived is the area around L3 2BD?

L3 2BD scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 14,802 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents L3 2BD (Central & Islington) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Liverpool Riverside covering L3 2BD is Kim Johnson (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Christine Banks (Labour Party) and Nick Small (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.