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L8 3SS

Dingle

Liverpool

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Detailed insights for L8 3SS

Overview

Postcode L8 3SS is located in a major urban area, within the Dingle ward of Liverpool in the North West region, and forms part of the Toxteth area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 193.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Toxteth is £30,500 per year. The nearest station is St Michaels located about 0.5 miles away. There are 10 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest large park is Princes Park.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
194
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
72.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

10/10

Toxteth has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,278 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 4% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Toxteth has a very high crime rate, with approximately 193.6 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.

Social housing

72.8%

Approximately 72.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 53.4% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

1/10

The average income of residents in Toxteth is £30,500 per year.

Noise Level

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 189 ft away from L8 3SS.

Flood risk

No risk

Toxteth near L8 3SS 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 0.5 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for L8 3SS
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.5 mi

St Michaels

N/A

Walking directions to St Michaels
0.8 mi

Brunswick

N/A

Walking directions to Brunswick

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for L8 3SS
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miPrinces ParkLargeWalking directions to Princes Park
0.3 miStarr FieldsSmallWalking directions to Starr Fields

Area Profile

Population
342
Population density
7,245.8 per km²

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
203
59.36%
African
28
8.19%
White and Black African (mixed)
24
7.02%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
16
4.68%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
11
3.22%
Total population: 342

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
124
68.89%
Private landlord or letting agency
31
17.22%
Owns with a mortgage
7
3.89%
Owns outright
7
3.89%
Social rents from council
7
3.89%
Total households: 180

Property prices in Dingle

Based on 62 recent sales, the median property price is £138,000 in Dingle area, with individual transactions ranging from £39,000 up to £250,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Dingle in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Dingle over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Flats12£104,000
Semi-Detached2£219,250
Terraced48£146,205

10 year median price trend in Dingle

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Dingle.

Schools

In the L8 3SS postcode area, located within Toxteth, there are 10 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for L8 3SS
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miNot applicableThe Belvedere Preparatory SchoolOther independent school

N/A

0.2 miSecondaryThe Belvedere AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Outstanding

0.2 miPrimarySt Finbar's Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

14 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of L8 3SS

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for L8 3SS
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miSam's News and General StoreKelbey Close, Liverpool, L8 9XZWalking directions to Sam's News and General Store
0.2 miSK News and WineSandringham Drive, Liverpool, L17 4JPWalking directions to SK News and Wine
0.2 miLidl10 Park Hill Road, Liverpool, L8 4TFWalking directions to Lidl
0.3 miSparAlbert Park, Liverpool, L17 8FWWalking directions to Spar
0.3 miThe Corner ShopChetwynd Street, Liverpool, L17 7BRWalking directions to The Corner Shop

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.

Geographic Information

RegionNorth WestUKD
DistrictLiverpoolE08000012
Parliamentary ConstituencyLiverpool RiversideE14001338
WardDingleE05015295
ParishLiverpool, unparished areaE43000166
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)ToxtethE02001390
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Liverpool 044EE01006678
Police ForceMerseyside
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.