Postcode L3 5SL is located in a major urban area, within the Canning 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 214.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 2.0× 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 Liverpool Central, about 0.3 miles away. There are 8 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest small park is Abercromby Square.
Central & Islington has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 11,173 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 34% most deprived areas in England.
Central & Islington has a very high crime rate, with approximately 214.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 9.6% 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.
The average income per household in Central & Islington is £56,113 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near L3 5SL.
Central & Islington near L3 5SL 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 0.3 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Liverpool Central | N/A | Walking directions to Liverpool Central |
| 0.3 mi | Liverpool Lime Street | N/A | Walking directions to Liverpool Lime Street |
| 0.8 mi | Moorfields | N/A | Walking directions to Moorfields |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Abercromby Square | Small | Walking directions to Abercromby Square |
| 0.2 mi | St. Luke's Gardens | Small | Walking directions to St. Luke's Gardens |
| 0.2 mi | Roscoe Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Roscoe Gardens |
Based on 28 recent sales, the median property price is £186,000 (about £238 per square foot) in Canning area, with individual transactions ranging from £100,000 up to £870,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 5 | £645,000 | £337 |
| Semi-Detached | 1 | £260,000 | £331 |
| Flats | 22 | £155,000 | £210 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Terraced |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £59,950 | £499,950 |
| 2017 | £84,250 | £500,000 |
| 2018 | £124,950 | £465,000 |
| 2019 | £120,000 | £420,000 |
| 2020 | £117,000 | £227,500 |
| 2021 | £118,000 | £400,000 |
| 2022 | £120,000 | £542,000 |
| 2023 | £142,000 | £470,000 |
| 2024 | £165,000 | £658,750 |
| 2025 | £140,000 | £660,000 |
| 2026 | £155,000 | £312,500 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Terraced |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £40 | £214 |
| 2017 | £139 | £242 |
| 2018 | £308 | £230 |
| 2019 | £182 | £187 |
| 2020 | £183 | £181 |
| 2021 | £188 | £235 |
| 2022 | £194 | £259 |
| 2023 | £224 | £259 |
| 2024 | £211 | £291 |
| 2025 | £204 | £314 |
| 2026 | £241 | £592 |
There were 24 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near L3 5SL.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Jun 2025 | 24, Roscoe Street, Liverpool, L1 2SX | Other | Freehold | £73,680,000 | |
| 02 Apr 2026 | 6, May Street, Liverpool, L3 5TT | Flats | Leasehold | £127,500 | |
| 09 Dec 2025 | Apartment 7, 9, Oldham Street, Liverpool, L1 2SU | Flats | Leasehold | £40,000 | |
| 09 Jun 2025 | Apartment 20, 11, Oldham Street, Liverpool, L1 2SU | Flats | Leasehold | £72,000 | |
| 20 Mar 2025 | Apartment 14, 11, Oldham Street, Liverpool, L1 2SU | Other | Leasehold | £81,000 |
In the L3 5SL postcode area, located within Central & Islington, there are 8 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of L3 5SL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Hardman's Off License | Rodney Street, Liverpool, L1 9EH | Walking directions to Hardman's Off License |
| 0.1 mi | Co-op Food | 21-23 Leece Street, Liverpool, L1 2TR | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.1 mi | Philharmonic Mini Market | 43 Hardman Street, Liverpool, L1 9AS | Walking directions to Philharmonic Mini Market |
| 0.2 mi | Misu | Oldham Street, Liverpool, L1 2SP | Walking directions to Misu |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | Mount Pleasant, Liverpool, L3 5SA | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
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 5SL, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Nathalie Alicia Nicholas
Canning - Elected 4 May 2023
Tomas Patrick Ellis Logan
Canning - Elected 4 May 2023
Kim Johnson
Liverpool Riverside - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around L3 5SL records about 215 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 5SL in Central & Islington is £186,000 (about £238 per square foot) based on 28 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to L3 5SL, including Liverpool John Moores University (Good), The City of Liverpool College (Good) and Pleasant Street Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to L3 5SL is Liverpool Central, about 462 m away.
L3 5SL scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 11,173 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 5SL is Kim Johnson (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Nathalie Alicia Nicholas (Labour Party) and Tomas Patrick Ellis Logan (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.