Postcode L3 5SA is located in a major urban area, within the City Centre South ward of Liverpool in the North West region, and forms part of the Albert Dock & Queen's Dock area. It has average deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 1,785 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 16.4× the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Albert Dock & Queen's Dock is £50,300 per year. The nearest station is Liverpool Central, about 0.1 miles away. There are 8 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 5 parks nearby, the closest small park is St John's Gardens.
Albert Dock & Queen's Dock has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 18,895 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 42% least deprived areas in England.
Albert Dock & Queen's Dock has a very high crime rate, with approximately 1,785 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 18.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 16.8% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Albert Dock & Queen's Dock is £50,300 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 148 ft away from L3 5SA.
Albert Dock & Queen's Dock near L3 5SA has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Liverpool Central located about 0.1 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Liverpool Central | N/A | Walking directions to Liverpool Central |
| 0.2 mi | Liverpool Lime Street | N/A | Walking directions to Liverpool Lime Street |
| 0.6 mi | Moorfields | N/A | Walking directions to Moorfields |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | St John's Gardens | Small | Walking directions to St John's Gardens |
| 0.5 mi | Abercromby Square | Small | Walking directions to Abercromby Square |
| 0.2 mi | St. Luke's Gardens | Small | Walking directions to St. Luke's Gardens |
Based on 65 recent sales, the median property price is £140,000 (about £231 per square foot) in City Centre South area, with individual transactions ranging from £22,000 up to £340,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 1 | £296,100 | £270 |
| Flats | 64 | £137,500 | £229 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats |
|---|---|
| 2016 | £69,840 |
| 2017 | £72,100 |
| 2018 | £87,950 |
| 2019 | £92,950 |
| 2020 | £126,475 |
| 2021 | £154,000 |
| 2022 | £154,000 |
| 2023 | £167,475 |
| 2024 | £164,000 |
| 2025 | £152,352 |
| 2026 | £140,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats |
|---|---|
| 2016 | £223 |
| 2017 | £232 |
| 2018 | £259 |
| 2019 | £243 |
| 2020 | £208 |
| 2021 | £232 |
| 2022 | £291 |
| 2023 | £313 |
| 2024 | £241 |
| 2025 | £378 |
| 2026 | £237 |
There were 33 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near L3 5SA.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Aug 2025 | 45, Benson Street, Liverpool, L1 2SS | Flats | Leasehold | £135,000 | |
| 24 Jul 2025 | 149, Benson Street, Liverpool, L1 2SS | Flats | Leasehold | £64,000 | |
| 17 Jul 2025 | 143, Benson Street, Liverpool, L1 2SS | Flats | Leasehold | £100,000 | |
| 28 May 2026 | Flat 2, 10, Benson Street, Liverpool, L1 2ST | Flats | Leasehold | £118,000 | |
| 20 May 2026 | Flat 5, 10, Benson Street, Liverpool, L1 2ST | Flats | Leasehold | £65,000 |
In the L3 5SA postcode area, located within Albert Dock & Queen's Dock, there are 8 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of L3 5SA
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Tesco Express | Mount Pleasant, Liverpool, L3 5SA | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0 mi | Store | 31 Renshaw Street, Liverpool, L1 2SA | Walking directions to Store |
| 0.1 mi | Matta's | 51 Bold Street, Liverpool, L1 4EU | Walking directions to Matta's |
| 0.1 mi | M2Go | Ranelagh Street, Liverpool, L1 1JT | Walking directions to M2Go |
| 0.1 mi | Lidl | 63-77 Lime Street, Liverpool, L1 1JQ | Walking directions to Lidl |
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 L3 5SA, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Angela Coleman
City Centre South - Elected 4 May 2023
Elizabeth Hayden
City Centre South - Elected 4 May 2023
Hetty Wood
City Centre South - Elected 4 May 2023
Kim Johnson
Liverpool Riverside - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around L3 5SA records about 1785 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.
The median sale price around L3 5SA in Albert Dock & Queen's Dock is £140,000 (about £231 per square foot) based on 65 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to L3 5SA, including The City of Liverpool College (Good), Liverpool John Moores University (Good) and Pleasant Street Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to L3 5SA is Liverpool Central, about 178 m away.
L3 5SA scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 18,895 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Liverpool Riverside covering L3 5SA is Kim Johnson (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Angela Coleman (Labour Party), Elizabeth Hayden (Labour Party) and Hetty Wood (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.