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L8 5AS

Dingle

Liverpool

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Overview

Postcode L8 5AS is located in a major urban area, within the Dingle area of Liverpool in the North West region, and forms part of the Albert Dock & Queen's Dock area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 110.6 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 Albert Dock & Queen's Dock is £50,300 per year. The median sale price in Dingle is £169,750 (around £189 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £148,750 and £196,250. The nearest station is Brunswick, about 0.6 miles away. There are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
111
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
78.9%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Medium

Deprivation level

10/10

Albert Dock & Queen's Dock has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,885 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 6% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Albert Dock & Queen's Dock has a very high crime rate, with approximately 110.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

78.9%

Approximately 78.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 16.8% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

8/10

The average income per household in Albert Dock & Queen's Dock is £50,300 per year.

Noise Level

Medium

Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from rail, approximately 49 ft away from L8 5AS.

Flood risk

No risk

Albert Dock & Queen's Dock near L8 5AS has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Brunswick located about 0.6 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for L8 5AS
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.6 mi

Brunswick

N/A

Walking directions to Brunswick
0.9 mi

Liverpool Central

N/A

Walking directions to Liverpool Central

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
374
Population density
5,862.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
39.97(+7%)
Other theft
17.99(+173%)
Drugs
13.99(+259%)
Anti-social behaviour
11.99(-33%)
Vehicle crime
11.33(+89%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
308
81.91%
African
12
3.19%
Other White
10
2.66%
Arab
10
2.66%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
7
1.86%
Total population: 376

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
139
44.84%
Level 3 (A level)
41
13.23%
Level 4+ (Degree)
38
12.26%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
35
11.29%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
33
10.65%
Total 16+ residents: 310

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
96
54.86%
Social rents from council
42
24%
Owns outright
15
8.57%
Owns with a mortgage
12
6.86%
Private landlord or letting agency
6
3.43%
Total households: 175

Property prices in Dingle

Median price: £169,750
Price per sq ft: £189
Sales (last 12 months): 60
Typical range (middle 50%): £149K – £196K

Based on 60 recent sales, the median property price is £169,750 (about £189 per square foot) in Dingle area, with individual transactions ranging from £35,600 up to £300,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Dingle over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached1£300,000£194
Semi-Detached7£212,000£308
Terraced39£165,000£185
Flats13£163,950£180

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Dingle

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Dingle.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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£152,500
2026£195,000£189,000£183,250
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Dingle.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Dingle.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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£238£282£187
2026£301£272£188
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Dingle.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near L8 5AS.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near L8 5AS
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
27 Feb 2026Apartment 504, 1, Brassey Street, Liverpool, L8 5AUFlatsLeasehold£170,950
12 May 2026Apartment 212, 1, Brassey Street, Liverpool, L8 5ATFlatsLeasehold£210,000
24 Apr 2026Apartment 6, 1, Brassey Street, Liverpool, L8 5ATFlatsLeasehold£163,950
24 Apr 2026Apartment 8, 1, Brassey Street, Liverpool, L8 5ATFlatsLeasehold£164,950
10 Apr 2026Apartment 308, 1, Brassey Street, Liverpool, L8 5ATFlatsLeasehold£168,950

Schools

In the L8 5AS postcode area, located within Albert Dock & Queen's Dock, there are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for L8 5AS
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miSecondaryLiverpool Life Sciences UTCUniversity technical college

Good

0.2 miSecondaryThe Studio School LiverpoolStudio schools

Good

0.3 miPrimarySt Patrick's Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of L8 5AS

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for L8 5AS
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miAsda55 Parliament Street, Liverpool, L8 5AQWalking directions to Asda
0.2 miAlbert Dock Mini MarketMariners Wharf, Liverpool, L8 5THWalking directions to Albert Dock Mini Market
0.3 miLondisHill Street, Liverpool, L8 6UDWalking directions to Londis
0.3 miPark Road Newsagent and General StoreErin Close, Liverpool, L8 6XNWalking directions to Park Road Newsagent and General Store
0.4 miGo Local46 St James Street, Liverpool, L1 5HAWalking directions to Go Local

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Liverpool district.

Band A£1,782
Band B£2,079
Band C£2,377
Band D£2,674
Band E£3,268
Band F£3,862
Band G£4,456
Band H£5,347

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for L8 5AS, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Sarah Doyle

Dingle - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Steve Munby

Dingle - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Kim Johnson

Liverpool Riverside - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth WestUKD
DistrictLiverpoolE08000012
Parliamentary ConstituencyLiverpool RiversideE14001338
WardDingleE05015295
ParishLiverpool, unparished areaE43000166
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Albert Dock & Queen's DockE02006933
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Liverpool 061DE01033765
Police ForceMerseyside
Postcode Introduced2025-11-01

Frequently asked questions about L8 5AS

Is L8 5AS (Albert Dock & Queen's Dock) safe?

The area around L8 5AS records about 111 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, drugs and shoplifting.

What is the average house price near L8 5AS?

The median sale price around L8 5AS in Dingle is £169,750 (about £189 per square foot) based on 60 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near L8 5AS?

There are 20 schools close to L8 5AS, including Liverpool Life Sciences UTC (Good), The Studio School Liverpool (Good) and St Patrick's Catholic Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to L8 5AS?

The closest station to L8 5AS is Brunswick, about 972 m away.

How deprived is the area around L8 5AS?

L8 5AS scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,885 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents L8 5AS (Albert Dock & Queen's Dock) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Liverpool Riverside covering L8 5AS 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).