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L8 3SD

Sefton Drive

Princes Park

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Overview

Postcode L8 3SD is located in a major urban area, within the Princes Park area 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 median sale price in Princes Park is £147,000 (around £170 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £86,000 and £180,000. 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.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
111
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
22.2%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

10/10

Princes Park has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,198 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 10% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Princes Park has a very high crime rate, with approximately 110.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

22.2%

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.

Income level

4/10

The average income per household in Princes Park is £40,358 per year.

Noise Level

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 230 ft away from L8 3SD.

Flood risk

No risk

Princes Park near L8 3SD has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is St Michaels located about 0.9 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for L8 3SD
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.9 mi

St Michaels

N/A

Walking directions to St Michaels
1 mi

Edge Hill

N/A

Walking directions to Edge Hill

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for L8 3SD
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miPrinces ParkLargeWalking directions to Princes Park
0.4 miUllet ParkSmallWalking directions to Ullet Park

Area Profile

Population
184
Population density
6,618.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
49.52(+33%)
Other theft
13.76(+108%)
Drugs
10.32(+165%)
Anti-social behaviour
8.25(-54%)
Public order
8.25(-19%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
126
67.38%
Other White
24
12.83%
Other Asian
6
3.21%
White and Asian (mixed)
6
3.21%
Irish
5
2.67%
Total population: 187

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
94
54.02%
Level 3 (A level)
34
19.54%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
20
11.49%
No qualifications
19
10.92%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
6
3.45%
Total 16+ residents: 174

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
60
55.56%
Other social rented
22
20.37%
Owns with a mortgage
14
12.96%
Owns outright
9
8.33%
Social rents from council
2
1.85%
Total households: 108

Property prices in Princes Park

Median price: £147,000
Price per sq ft: £170
Sales (last 12 months): 33
Typical range (middle 50%): £86K – £180K

Based on 33 recent sales, the median property price is £147,000 (about £170 per square foot) in Princes Park area, with individual transactions ranging from £20,000 up to £985,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Princes Park over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached1£700,000£155
Terraced3£215,000£277
Flats29£138,500£170

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Princes Park

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Princes Park.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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—£440,000
2026£155,000—£215,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Princes Park.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Princes Park.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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£162—£252
2026£182—£277
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Princes Park.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Princes Park in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near L8 3SD.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near L8 3SD
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
28 Nov 2025Flat 2, 7, Sefton Drive, Liverpool, L8 3SDFlatsLeasehold£138,500
12 Sept 2025Flat 2, 16, Sefton Drive, Liverpool, L8 3SDFlatsLeasehold£185,000
18 Feb 2026Apartment 3, 45, Croxteth Road, Liverpool, L8 3SFFlatsLeasehold£170,000
17 Oct 202559, Croxteth Road, Liverpool, L8 3SFTerracedLeasehold£650,000
12 Feb 202623, Sefton Park Road, Liverpool, L8 3SLSemi-DetachedFreehold£710,000

Schools

In the L8 3SD postcode area, located within Princes Park, there are 10 primary and 5 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for L8 3SD
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miSecondarySt Hilda's Church of England High SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.3 miSecondaryBellerive FCJ Catholic CollegeAcademy converter

Good

0.5 miSecondaryThe Belvedere AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Outstanding

Local amenities

7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of L8 3SD

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for L8 3SD
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miLodge Lane Mini MartBentley Road, Liverpool, L8 0QWWalking directions to Lodge Lane Mini Mart
0.3 miLocal Pound StoreBentley Road, Liverpool, L8 0QWWalking directions to Local Pound Store
0.3 miSparAlbert Park, Liverpool, L17 8FWWalking directions to Spar
0.4 miGreen Mountain Food StoreAspen Grove, Liverpool, L8 0QFWalking directions to Green Mountain Food Store
0.4 miLodge Lane Halal Meat & Groceries102 Lodge Lane, Liverpool, L8 0QNWalking directions to Lodge Lane Halal Meat & Groceries

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Liverpool district.

Band A£1,782
Band B£2,079
Band C£2,377
Band D£2,674
Band E£3,268
Band F£3,862
Band G£4,456
Band H£5,347

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 L8 3SD, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Lucille Bernadette Harvey

Princes Park - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Paula Barker

Liverpool Wavertree - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth WestUKD
DistrictLiverpoolE08000012
Parliamentary ConstituencyLiverpool WavertreeE14001340
WardPrinces ParkE05015319
ParishLiverpool, unparished areaE43000166
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Princes ParkE02001389
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Liverpool 043BE01006549
Police ForceMerseyside
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about L8 3SD

Is L8 3SD (Princes Park) safe?

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.

What is the average house price near L8 3SD?

The median sale price around L8 3SD in Princes Park is £147,000 (about £170 per square foot) based on 33 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near L8 3SD?

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.

What is the nearest station to L8 3SD?

The closest station to L8 3SD is St Michaels, about 1,493 m away.

How deprived is the area around L8 3SD?

L8 3SD scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 3,198 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents L8 3SD (Princes Park) in Parliament and on the local council?

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).