Postcode L8 3SZ is located in a major urban area, within the Dingle area 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 187.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.7× the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Toxteth is £33,417 per year. The median sale price in Dingle is £170,000 (around £191 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £144,000 and £200,000. 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.
Toxteth has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,179 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 4% most deprived areas in England.
Toxteth has a very high crime rate, with approximately 187.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
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.
The average income per household in Toxteth is £33,417 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 228 ft away from L8 3SZ.
Toxteth near L8 3SZ 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 |
| 0.7 mi | Brunswick | N/A | Walking directions to Brunswick |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Princes Park | Large | Walking directions to Princes Park |
| 0.3 mi | Starr Fields | Small | Walking directions to Starr Fields |
Based on 73 recent sales, the median property price is £170,000 (about £191 per square foot) in Dingle area, with individual transactions ranging from £17,500 up to £475,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 1 | £300,000 | £194 |
| Semi-Detached | 10 | £213,500 | £298 |
| Terraced | 44 | £165,500 | £188 |
| Flats | 18 | £142,025 | £175 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £133,998 | £134,950 | £106,495 | £78,000 |
| 2017 | £163,995 | £72,000 | £124,995 | £85,000 |
| 2018 | £152,495 | £114,900 | £132,498 | £90,000 |
| 2019 | £170,000 | £124,995 | £136,500 | £91,000 |
| 2020 | — | £112,990 | £131,000 | £105,000 |
| 2021 | £187,500 | £100,000 | £160,000 | £115,000 |
| 2022 | £230,000 | £175,000 | £120,000 | £130,000 |
| 2023 | £285,000 | £146,950 | £202,500 | £144,000 |
| 2024 | £260,000 | £149,950 | £187,500 | £136,250 |
| 2025 | £300,000 | £110,000 | £212,000 | £151,000 |
| 2026 | — | £164,950 | £218,000 | £171,250 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £143 | £227 | £158 | £120 |
| 2017 | £161 | £171 | £161 | £119 |
| 2018 | £167 | £199 | £162 | £119 |
| 2019 | £211 | £290 | £165 | £115 |
| 2020 | — | £210 | £170 | £143 |
| 2021 | £199 | £192 | £221 | £152 |
| 2022 | £178 | £307 | £140 | £188 |
| 2023 | £288 | £294 | £267 | £175 |
| 2024 | £263 | £290 | £287 | £193 |
| 2025 | £194 | £215 | £282 | £187 |
| 2026 | — | £199 | £325 | £189 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near L8 3SZ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Aug 2026 | Flat 3, 14, Peel Street, Liverpool, L8 3SZ | Flats | Leasehold | £120,100 | |
| 08 Aug 2025 | 39, Peel Street, Liverpool, L8 3SY | Terraced | Freehold | £335,000 | |
| 01 Jun 2026 | 10, The Elms, Liverpool, L8 3SS | Terraced | Freehold | £285,000 | |
| 18 Feb 2026 | 7, The Elms, Liverpool, L8 3SS | Flats | Freehold | £218,000 | |
| 09 Jan 2026 | 15, The Elms, Liverpool, L8 3SS | Semi-Detached | Leasehold | £160,000 |
In the L8 3SZ postcode area, located within Toxteth, there are 10 primary and 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Not applicable | The Belvedere Preparatory School | Other independent school | Unrated Unrated. | |
| 0.1 mi | Secondary | The Belvedere Academy | Academy sponsor led | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 4 Mar 2025. | |
| 0.2 mi | Primary | St Finbar's Catholic Primary School | Voluntary aided school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 16 Nov 2021. |
13 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of L8 3SZ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Sam's News and General Store | Kelbey Close, Liverpool, L8 9XZ | Walking directions to Sam's News and General Store |
| 0.2 mi | Lidl | 10 Park Hill Road, Liverpool, L8 4TF | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.3 mi | Zane's | Admiral Street, Liverpool, L8 3TL | Walking directions to Zane's |
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Extra | 215 Park Road, Liverpool, L8 4XF | Walking directions to Tesco Extra |
| 0.3 mi | SK News and Wine | Sandringham Drive, Liverpool, L17 4JP | Walking directions to SK News and Wine |
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 3SZ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Sarah Doyle
Dingle - Elected 4 May 2023
Steve Munby
Dingle - Elected 4 May 2023
Kim Johnson
Liverpool Riverside - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around L8 3SZ records about 187 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, shoplifting and drugs.
The median sale price around L8 3SZ in Dingle is £170,000 (about £191 per square foot) based on 73 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 17 schools close to L8 3SZ, including The Belvedere Preparatory School, The Belvedere Academy (Good) and St Finbar's Catholic Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to L8 3SZ is St Michaels, about 920 m away.
L8 3SZ scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,179 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 3SZ is Kim Johnson (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Sarah Doyle (Labour Party) and Steve Munby (Labour Party).