Postcode L8 3SG 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 105.4 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 £144,250 (around £182 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £90,000 and £186,500. The nearest station is St Michaels, about 0.9 miles away. There are 10 primary and 5 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Princes Park.
Princes Park has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,053 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 6% most deprived areas in England.
Princes Park has a very high crime rate, with approximately 105.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 10.2% 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.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 319 ft away from L8 3SG.
Princes Park near L8 3SG 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Princes Park | Large | Walking directions to Princes Park |
Based on 36 recent sales, the median property price is £144,250 (about £182 per square foot) in Princes Park area, with individual transactions ranging from £20,000 up to £985,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 1 | £700,000 | £155 |
| Semi-Detached | 1 | £495,000 | £136 |
| Terraced | 3 | £215,000 | £277 |
| Flats | 31 | £136,000 | £182 |
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 | £110,500 | — | £440,000 |
| 2026 | £142,500 | £495,000 | £215,000 |
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 | £166 | — | £252 |
| 2026 | £182 | £136 | £277 |
There were 44 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near L8 3SG.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Dec 2025 | 4, Princes Court, 6, Croxteth Road, Liverpool, L8 3UJ | Flats | Leasehold | £90,000 | |
| 26 Sept 2025 | 68, Princes Court, 6, Croxteth Road, Liverpool, L8 3UJ | Flats | Leasehold | £110,000 | |
| 22 Jan 2026 | Flat 12, 13, Croxteth Road, Liverpool, L8 3SE | Flats | Leasehold | £210,000 | |
| 16 Oct 2025 | Basement Flat, 15, Croxteth Road, Liverpool, L8 3SE | Flats | Leasehold | £163,000 | |
| 11 Sept 2025 | 7, Croxteth Road, Liverpool, L8 3SE | Other | Freehold | £500,000 |
In the L8 3SG postcode area, located within Princes Park, there are 10 primary and 5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Secondary | Bellerive FCJ Catholic College | Academy converter | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 3 Mar 2026. | |
| 0.4 mi | Secondary | The Belvedere Academy | Academy sponsor led | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 4 Mar 2025. | |
| 0.4 mi | Not applicable | The Belvedere Preparatory School | Other independent school | Unrated Unrated. |
11 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of L8 3SG
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Lodge Lane Mini Mart | Bentley Road, Liverpool, L8 0QW | Walking directions to Lodge Lane Mini Mart |
| 0.2 mi | Local Pound Store | Bentley Road, Liverpool, L8 0QW | Walking directions to Local Pound Store |
| 0.3 mi | Adam's News & Convenience Store | Fernhill Drive, Liverpool, L8 3UQ | Walking directions to Adam's News & Convenience Store |
| 0.3 mi | Tonys Pound Shop | Fernhill Drive, Liverpool, L8 3UQ | Walking directions to Tonys Pound Shop |
| 0.3 mi | Spar | Albert Park, Liverpool, L17 8FW | Walking directions to Spar |
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 L8 3SG, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Lucille Bernadette Harvey
Princes Park - Elected 4 May 2023
Kim Johnson
Liverpool Riverside - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around L8 3SG records about 105 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, anti-social behaviour and drugs.
The median sale price around L8 3SG in Princes Park is £144,250 (about £182 per square foot) based on 36 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to L8 3SG, including Bellerive FCJ Catholic College (Good), The Belvedere Academy (Good) and The Belvedere Preparatory School. Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to L8 3SG is St Michaels, about 1,520 m away.
L8 3SG scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 2,053 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 L8 3SG is Kim Johnson (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Lucille Bernadette Harvey (Labour Party).