Postcode L8 3SJ is located in a major urban area, within the Sefton 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 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 nearest station is St Michaels, about 0.6 miles away. There are 10 primary and 4 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 1,625 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 5% 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 43.0% 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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 90 ft away from L8 3SJ.
Princes Park near L8 3SJ 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 0.6 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | St Michaels | N/A | Walking directions to St Michaels |
| 0.9 mi | Brunswick | N/A | Walking directions to Brunswick |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Princes Park | Large | Walking directions to Princes Park |
| 0.4 mi | Starr Fields | Small | Walking directions to Starr Fields |
Based on 96 recent sales, the median property price is £207,500 (about £271 per square foot) in Sefton Park area, with individual transactions ranging from £80,000 up to £630,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 3 | £480,000 | £301 |
| Terraced | 14 | £332,500 | £281 |
| Detached | 1 | £285,000 | £344 |
| Flats | 78 | £187,000 | £269 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £128,000 | £240,000 | £189,950 |
| 2017 | £143,713 | £360,000 | £212,500 |
| 2018 | £149,500 | £390,000 | £225,000 |
| 2019 | £160,000 | £350,000 | £215,000 |
| 2020 | £169,750 | £325,000 | £245,000 |
| 2021 | £170,350 | £430,000 | £255,000 |
| 2022 | £185,500 | £243,000 | £300,000 |
| 2023 | £176,500 | £900,000 | £289,000 |
| 2024 | £185,000 | £390,000 | £285,750 |
| 2025 | £183,500 | £315,500 | £327,750 |
| 2026 | £172,500 | £517,500 | £490,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £183 | £126 | £172 |
| 2017 | £196 | £185 | £192 |
| 2018 | £199 | £170 | £195 |
| 2019 | £197 | — | £214 |
| 2020 | £213 | £218 | £218 |
| 2021 | £224 | £291 | £221 |
| 2022 | £234 | £251 | £279 |
| 2023 | £229 | £190 | £267 |
| 2024 | £246 | £283 | £259 |
| 2025 | £262 | £265 | £296 |
| 2026 | £264 | £185 | £196 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near L8 3SJ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Aug 2025 | 18, Glade Park Court, Liverpool, L8 3SJ | Flats | Leasehold | £180,000 | |
| 02 May 2025 | 10, Ullet Road, Liverpool, L8 3SR | Detached | Freehold | £686,000 | |
| 27 Apr 2026 | Flat 8, 16, Alexandra Drive, Liverpool, L17 8TD | Flats | Leasehold | £97,500 | |
| 24 Feb 2026 | Flat 10, 16, Alexandra Drive, Liverpool, L17 8TD | Flats | Leasehold | £110,000 | |
| 20 Jan 2026 | Flat 9, 4, Alexandra Drive, Liverpool, L17 8TD | Flats | Leasehold | £136,000 |
In the L8 3SJ postcode area, located within Princes Park, there are 10 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of L8 3SJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Spar | Albert Park, Liverpool, L17 8FW | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.3 mi | SK News and Wine | Sandringham Drive, Liverpool, L17 4JP | Walking directions to SK News and Wine |
| 0.3 mi | Sam's News and General Store | Kelbey Close, Liverpool, L8 9XZ | Walking directions to Sam's News and General Store |
| 0.3 mi | The Corner Shop | Chetwynd Street, Liverpool, L17 7BR | Walking directions to The Corner Shop |
| 0.4 mi | Zane's | Admiral Street, Liverpool, L8 3TL | Walking directions to Zane's |
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 3SJ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Katie Joanna Jarman
Sefton Park - Elected 17 Jul 2025
Kim Johnson
Liverpool Riverside - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around L8 3SJ 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, public order and anti-social behaviour.
The median sale price around L8 3SJ in Princes Park is £207,500 (about £271 per square foot) based on 96 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 18 schools close to L8 3SJ, including The Belvedere Preparatory School, The Belvedere Academy (Outstanding) and Bellerive FCJ Catholic College (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to L8 3SJ is St Michaels, about 919 m away.
L8 3SJ scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,625 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 3SJ is Kim Johnson (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Katie Joanna Jarman (Green 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.