Postcode L3 5SD is located in a major urban area, within the City Centre South area 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 median sale price in City Centre South is £145,000 (around £235 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £95,000 and £185,500. The nearest station is Liverpool Central, about 0.2 miles away. There are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 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 13,793 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 42% most 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 312 ft away from L3 5SD.
Albert Dock & Queen's Dock near L3 5SD 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 0.2 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Liverpool Central | N/A | Walking directions to Liverpool Central |
| 0.3 mi | Liverpool Lime Street | N/A | Walking directions to Liverpool Lime Street |
| 0.7 mi | Moorfields | N/A | Walking directions to Moorfields |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | St John's Gardens | Small | Walking directions to St John's Gardens |
| 0.4 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 83 recent sales, the median property price is £145,000 (about £235 per square foot) in City Centre South area, with individual transactions ranging from £30,000 up to £870,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 1 | £296,100 | £270 |
| Flats | 82 | £144,500 | £234 |
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 | £142,025 |
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 | £376 |
| 2026 | £234 |
There were 28 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near L3 5SD.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Jul 2026 | 109, Benson Street, Liverpool, L1 2SS | Flats | Leasehold | £160,000 | |
| 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 | |
| 02 Apr 2026 | 6, May Street, Liverpool, L3 5TT | Flats | Leasehold | £127,500 |
In the L3 5SD postcode area, located within Albert Dock & Queen's Dock, there are 9 primary and 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 mi | Primary | Pleasant Street Primary School | Community school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 7 Feb 2023. | |
| 0.2 mi | Primary | St Nicholas Catholic Academy | Academy sponsor led | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 21 Jan 2025. | |
| 0.3 mi | All-through | LIPA School | Free schools | Inadequate Area360 rating. Inspected 5 Jun 2025. |
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of L3 5SD
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Go Local Extra | Mount Pleasant, Liverpool, L3 5SA | Walking directions to Go Local Extra |
| 0.1 mi | Store | 31 Renshaw Street, Liverpool, L1 2SA | Walking directions to Store |
| 0.1 mi | Misu | 89 Renshaw Street, Liverpool, L1 2SP | Walking directions to Misu |
| 0.1 mi | Tesco Express | 93-97 Bold Street, Liverpool, L1 4HF | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.1 mi | Co-op Food | 21-23 Leece Street, Liverpool, L1 2TR | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
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 L3 5SD, 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 5SD 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 5SD in City Centre South is £145,000 (about £235 per square foot) based on 83 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 17 schools close to L3 5SD, including Pleasant Street Primary School (Good), St Nicholas Catholic Academy (Good) and LIPA School (Inadequate). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to L3 5SD is Liverpool Central, about 281 m away.
L3 5SD scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 13,793 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 5SD 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).