Postcode L8 3SX 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 158.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.5× 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 0.7 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 3,448 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 10% most deprived areas in England.
Princes Park has a very high crime rate, with approximately 158.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 19.2% 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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 94 ft away from L8 3SX.
Princes Park near L8 3SX 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 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 mi | St Michaels | N/A | Walking directions to St Michaels |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Princes Park | Large | Walking directions to Princes Park |
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 3SX.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Dec 2025 | Flat 10, Linnet House, Ullet Road, Liverpool, L8 3SX | Flats | Leasehold | £114,000 | |
| 26 Mar 2026 | Flat 9, Linnet Mansion, 2A, Linnet Lane, Liverpool, L17 3BG | Flats | Leasehold | £44,000 | |
| 02 Dec 2025 | Flat 10, Linnet Mansion, 2A, Linnet Lane, Liverpool, L17 3BG | Flats | Leasehold | £82,000 | |
| 28 Nov 2025 | Flat 7, Linnet Grange, 14, Linnet Lane, Liverpool, L17 3BG | Flats | Leasehold | £201,000 | |
| 13 Mar 2026 | Apartment 4, 9, Windermere Terrace, Liverpool, L8 3AE | Flats | Leasehold | £325,000 |
In the L8 3SX postcode area, located within Princes Park, there are 10 primary and 5 secondary schools in close proximity.
10 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of L8 3SX
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Spar | Albert Park, Liverpool, L17 8FW | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.3 mi | Co-op Food | Lark Lane, Liverpool, L17 8UR | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.3 mi | Lark Lane Mini Mart | Hadassah Grove, Liverpool, L17 8UP | Walking directions to Lark Lane Mini Mart |
| 0.4 mi | Lodge Lane Mini Mart | Bentley Road, Liverpool, L8 0QW | Walking directions to Lodge Lane Mini Mart |
| 0.4 mi | Local Pound Store | Bentley Road, Liverpool, L8 0QW | Walking directions to Local Pound Store |
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 3SX, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Katie Joanna Jarman
Sefton Park - Elected 17 Jul 2025
Paula Barker
Liverpool Wavertree - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around L8 3SX records about 158 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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 3SX in Princes Park is £207,500 (about £271 per square foot) based on 96 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to L8 3SX, including Bellerive FCJ Catholic College (Good), The Belvedere Preparatory School and The Belvedere Academy (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to L8 3SX is St Michaels, about 1,177 m away.
L8 3SX scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 3,448 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 3SX is Paula Barker (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.