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L3 5QS

Gill Street

Brownlow Hill

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Overview

Postcode L3 5QS is located in a major urban area, within the Brownlow Hill ward of Liverpool in the North West region, and forms part of the Edge Hill area. It has average deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 261.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 2.4× the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Edge Hill is £36,476 per year. The nearest station is Liverpool Lime Street, about 0.3 miles away. There are 9 primary and 1 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
262
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
60%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

6/10

Edge Hill has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 11,477 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 35% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Edge Hill has a very high crime rate, with approximately 261.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

60%

Approximately 60.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 35.8% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

2/10

The average income per household in Edge Hill is £36,476 per year.

Noise Level

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 95 ft away from L3 5QS.

Flood risk

No risk

Edge Hill near L3 5QS has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Liverpool Lime Street located about 0.3 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for L3 5QS
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

Liverpool Lime Street

N/A

Walking directions to Liverpool Lime Street
0.4 mi

Liverpool Central

N/A

Walking directions to Liverpool Central
0.8 mi

Moorfields

N/A

Walking directions to Moorfields

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for L3 5QS
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miSt John's GardensSmallWalking directions to St John's Gardens
0.4 miAbercromby SquareSmallWalking directions to Abercromby Square
0.4 miSt. Luke's GardensSmallWalking directions to St. Luke's Gardens

Area Profile

Population
342
Population density
15,066.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
121.92(+227%)
Public order
34.11(+237%)
Drugs
32.66(+737%)
Anti-social behaviour
24.67(+37%)
Other theft
22.5(+241%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
163
47.66%
Chinese
80
23.39%
Arab
17
4.97%
Indian
15
4.39%
Other Asian
12
3.51%
Total population: 342

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 3 (A level)
111
34.58%
Level 4+ (Degree)
101
31.46%
No qualifications
65
20.25%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
16
4.98%
Other
15
4.67%
Total 16+ residents: 321

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
28
50.91%
Owns outright
7
12.73%
Owns with a mortgage
7
12.73%
Social rents from council
5
9.09%
Private landlord or letting agency
5
9.09%
Total households: 55

Property prices in Brownlow Hill

Median price£120,000
Price per sq ft£162
Sales (last 12 months)7
Typical range (middle 50%)£103K – £131K

Based on 7 recent sales, the median property price is £120,000 (about £162 per square foot) in Brownlow Hill area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £135,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Brownlow Hill over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Terraced1£135,000£237
Flats6£115,750£156

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Brownlow Hill

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Brownlow Hill.
YearFlats
2016£103,500
2017£69,950
2018£105,000
2019£66,995
2020£77,495
2021£115,000
2022£118,125
2023£69,250
2024£118,000
2025£134,998
2026£93,750
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Brownlow Hill.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Brownlow Hill.
YearFlats
2016£174
2017£260
2018£177
2019£160
2020£176
2021£205
2022£178
2023£200
2024£196
2025£204
2026£148
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Brownlow Hill.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Brownlow Hill in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 32 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near L3 5QS.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near L3 5QS
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
01 Dec 202518, St Andrew Street, Liverpool, L3 5XZFlatsLeasehold£111,500
08 Aug 202558, St Andrew Street, Liverpool, L3 5XYTerracedLeasehold£135,000
07 Jul 202559, St Andrew Street, Liverpool, L3 5XYFlatsLeasehold£120,000
30 May 2025Room 42, The Lightbox 3-5, Lower Gill Street, Liverpool, L3 5BBFlatsLeasehold£29,000
25 Apr 2025Room 26, The Lightbox, 3 - 5, Lower Gill Street, Liverpool, L3 5BBOtherLeasehold£26,000

Schools

In the L3 5QS postcode area, located within Edge Hill, there are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for L3 5QS
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimarySt Nicholas Catholic AcademyAcademy sponsor led

N/A

0.2 miPrimaryPleasant Street Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.2 miNot applicableUniversity of LiverpoolHigher education institutions

Requires improvement

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of L3 5QS

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for L3 5QS
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miTesco ExpressBrownlow Hill, Liverpool, L69 3GHWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.2 miLidlLondon Road, Liverpool, L3 8JNWalking directions to Lidl
0.2 miSIDA - Chinese Supermarket188-192 London Road, Liverpool, L3 8JNWalking directions to SIDA - Chinese Supermarket
0.2 miTaza Supermarket145-163 London Road, Liverpool, L3 8JAWalking directions to Taza Supermarket
0.2 miAram SupermarketLiverpool, L3 8LUWalking directions to Aram Supermarket

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 5QS, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Heather Westhead

Brownlow Hill - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Tom Cardwell

Brownlow Hill - 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
WardBrownlow HillE05015283
ParishLiverpool, unparished areaE43000166
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Edge HillE02001377
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Liverpool 031BE01006747
Police ForceMerseyside
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about L3 5QS

Is L3 5QS (Edge Hill) safe?

The area around L3 5QS records about 262 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 public order.

What is the average house price near L3 5QS?

The median sale price around L3 5QS in Edge Hill is £120,000 (about £162 per square foot) based on 7 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near L3 5QS?

There are 20 schools close to L3 5QS, including St Nicholas Catholic Academy, Pleasant Street Primary School (Good) and University of Liverpool (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to L3 5QS?

The closest station to L3 5QS is Liverpool Lime Street, about 472 m away.

How deprived is the area around L3 5QS?

L3 5QS scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 11,477 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents L3 5QS (Edge Hill) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Liverpool Riverside covering L3 5QS is Kim Johnson (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Heather Westhead (Labour Party) and Tom Cardwell (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.