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L3 5TT

May Street

Brownlow Hill

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Overview

Postcode L3 5TT is located in a major urban area, within the Brownlow Hill 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 0.2 miles away. There are 8 primary and 3 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
215
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
17.7%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

5/10

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.

Crime level

10/10

Central & Islington has a very high crime rate, with approximately 214.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

17.7%

Approximately 17.7% 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

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near L3 5TT.

Flood risk

No risk

Central & Islington near L3 5TT has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

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

Nearby public transport stations for L3 5TT
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

Liverpool Central

N/A

Walking directions to Liverpool Central
0.2 mi

Liverpool Lime Street

N/A

Walking directions to Liverpool Lime Street
0.7 mi

Moorfields

N/A

Walking directions to Moorfields

Parks

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

Area Profile

Population
362
Population density
3,013.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
81.95(+120%)
Public order
32.45(+220%)
Drugs
27.04(+593%)
Anti-social behaviour
26.62(+48%)
Other theft
22.46(+240%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
174
48.2%
Chinese
43
11.91%
Arab
38
10.53%
Other White
23
6.37%
Irish
16
4.43%
Total population: 361

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
136
40.6%
Level 3 (A level)
128
38.21%
No qualifications
29
8.66%
Other
13
3.88%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
12
3.58%
Total 16+ residents: 335

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
66
68.75%
Other social rented
13
13.54%
Owns with a mortgage
7
7.29%
Owns outright
5
5.21%
Social rents from council
4
4.17%
Total households: 96

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 33 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near L3 5TT.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near L3 5TT
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
02 Apr 20266, May Street, Liverpool, L3 5TTFlatsLeasehold£127,500
01 Aug 202545, Benson Street, Liverpool, L1 2SSFlatsLeasehold£135,000
24 Jul 2025149, Benson Street, Liverpool, L1 2SSFlatsLeasehold£64,000
17 Jul 2025143, Benson Street, Liverpool, L1 2SSFlatsLeasehold£100,000
09 Dec 2025Apartment 7, 9, Oldham Street, Liverpool, L1 2SUFlatsLeasehold£40,000

Schools

In the L3 5TT postcode area, located within Central & Islington, there are 8 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for L3 5TT
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.0 mi16 plusThe City of Liverpool CollegeFurther education

Good

0.1 miPrimaryPleasant Street Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.1 miNot applicableLiverpool John Moores UniversityHigher education institutions

Good

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for L3 5TT
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miTesco ExpressMount Pleasant, Liverpool, L3 5SAWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.1 miStore31 Renshaw Street, Liverpool, L1 2SAWalking directions to Store
0.2 miMisuOldham Street, Liverpool, L1 2SPWalking directions to Misu
0.2 miCo-op Food21-23 Leece Street, Liverpool, L1 2TRWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.2 miTesco Express93-97 Bold Street, Liverpool, L1 4HFWalking directions to Tesco Express

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 5TT, 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)Central & IslingtonE02006932
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Liverpool 060FE01034405
Police ForceMerseyside
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about L3 5TT

Is L3 5TT (Central & Islington) safe?

The area around L3 5TT 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.

What is the average house price near L3 5TT?

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

What schools are near L3 5TT?

There are 20 schools close to L3 5TT, including The City of Liverpool College (Good), Pleasant Street Primary School (Good) and Liverpool John Moores University (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to L3 5TT?

The closest station to L3 5TT is Liverpool Central, about 342 m away.

How deprived is the area around L3 5TT?

L3 5TT 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).

Who represents L3 5TT (Central & Islington) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Liverpool Riverside covering L3 5TT 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.