Postcode L8 3SD is located in a major urban area, within the Princes Park ward of Liverpool in the North West region, and forms part of the Princes Park area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 110.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Princes Park is £40,358 per year. The nearest station is St Michaels, about 0.9 miles away. There are 10 primary and 5 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Princes Park.
Princes Park has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,628 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 8% most deprived areas in England.
Princes Park has a very high crime rate, with approximately 110.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 22.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 35.0% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Princes Park is £40,358 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 230 ft away from L8 3SD.
Princes Park near L8 3SD has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is St Michaels located about 0.9 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9 mi | St Michaels | N/A | Walking directions to St Michaels |
| 1 mi | Edge Hill | N/A | Walking directions to Edge Hill |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Princes Park | Large | Walking directions to Princes Park |
| 0.4 mi | Ullet Park | Small | Walking directions to Ullet Park |
Based on 27 recent sales, the median property price is £136,000 (about £164 per square foot) in Princes Park area, with individual transactions ranging from £35,000 up to £985,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 1 | £985,000 | £348 |
| Detached | 1 | £700,000 | £155 |
| Flats | 25 | £130,000 | £164 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £64,950 | — | £110,000 |
| 2017 | £64,950 | £133,000 | £99,750 |
| 2018 | £89,975 | £130,000 | £74,750 |
| 2019 | £109,250 | £368,000 | £126,750 |
| 2020 | £142,500 | £353,000 | £110,000 |
| 2021 | £132,863 | £490,000 | £121,000 |
| 2022 | £115,000 | £150,000 | £133,500 |
| 2023 | £155,000 | £295,500 | £142,500 |
| 2024 | £152,500 | £150,000 | £110,000 |
| 2025 | £111,000 | — | £712,500 |
| 2026 | £155,000 | — | — |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £241 | — | £94 |
| 2017 | £241 | £149 | £132 |
| 2018 | £150 | £159 | £104 |
| 2019 | £163 | £208 | £134 |
| 2020 | £169 | £161 | £107 |
| 2021 | £199 | £569 | £110 |
| 2022 | £173 | £107 | £122 |
| 2023 | £182 | £108 | £182 |
| 2024 | £197 | £125 | £135 |
| 2025 | £164 | — | £348 |
| 2026 | £156 | — | — |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near L8 3SD.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Nov 2025 | Flat 2, 7, Sefton Drive, Liverpool, L8 3SD | Flats | Leasehold | £138,500 | |
| 12 Sept 2025 | Flat 2, 16, Sefton Drive, Liverpool, L8 3SD | Flats | Leasehold | £185,000 | |
| 19 Feb 2025 | Flat 4, 7, Sefton Drive, Liverpool, L8 3SD | Flats | Leasehold | £150,000 | |
| 18 Feb 2026 | Apartment 3, 45, Croxteth Road, Liverpool, L8 3SF | Flats | Leasehold | £170,000 | |
| 10 Feb 2025 | Flat 11, 35, Croxteth Road, Liverpool, L8 3SF | Other | Leasehold | £1,150,000 |
In the L8 3SD postcode area, located within Princes Park, there are 10 primary and 5 secondary schools in close proximity.
7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of L8 3SD
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Lodge Lane Mini Mart | Bentley Road, Liverpool, L8 0QW | Walking directions to Lodge Lane Mini Mart |
| 0.3 mi | Local Pound Store | Bentley Road, Liverpool, L8 0QW | Walking directions to Local Pound Store |
| 0.3 mi | Spar | Albert Park, Liverpool, L17 8FW | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.4 mi | Green Mountain Food Store | Aspen Grove, Liverpool, L8 0QF | Walking directions to Green Mountain Food Store |
| 0.4 mi | Lodge Lane Halal Meat & Groceries | 102 Lodge Lane, Liverpool, L8 0QN | Walking directions to Lodge Lane Halal Meat & Groceries |
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 L8 3SD, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Lucille Bernadette Harvey
Princes Park - Elected 4 May 2023
Paula Barker
Liverpool Wavertree - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around L8 3SD records about 111 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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, public order and anti-social behaviour.
The median sale price around L8 3SD in Princes Park is £136,000 (about £164 per square foot) based on 27 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to L8 3SD, including St Hilda's Church of England High School (Good), Bellerive FCJ Catholic College (Good) and The Belvedere Academy (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to L8 3SD is St Michaels, about 1,493 m away.
L8 3SD scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 2,628 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Liverpool Wavertree covering L8 3SD is Paula Barker (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Lucille Bernadette Harvey (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.