Liverpool L12 area guide
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Is Liverpool L12 a good place to live?
In Liverpool (L12), recorded crime is 20% above the national average, homes sell for around £221,919 on average, there are 15 schools in the area (6 of 8 Ofsted-rated Good or Outstanding), flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as close to the national average for deprivation (deprivation decile 5/10, where 1 is most deprived).
- D Safetycrime 20% above average
- B Schools75% Good/Outstanding
- E Floodhigh risk
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Official UK open data · crime to 2026-04 · HM Land Registry, Police.uk, Environment Agency, GIAS/Ofsted, ONS 2021. Free to browse.
Avg sold price
£221,919
Population
39,718
Recorded crime
274.3
Schools
15
Broadband
96%
Flood risk
High
Flood risk in Liverpool L12
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Liverpool L12 is rated high. Around 5.2% of properties (742 of 14,183) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 58 are at significant risk.
Source: Environment Agency, Risk of Flooding from Rivers and Sea, updated 2026-06-27. Surface-water and groundwater flooding are modelled separately and are not included here. Commission an official flood search before purchase.
Sold-price trend (1995–2026)
Annual sold price in L12, 1995–2026 — mean (blue) and median (terracotta). The median is the typical sale; a wide gap to the mean means a few high-value sales pull the average up. 2026 is a part year (93 sales so far). Hover a point for both figures. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.
Recorded crime trend
Recorded crimes per month in L12 (May 24–Apr 26, average 155/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.
Who lives here
- Median age
- 44
- One-person households
- 31%
- Households with children
- 29%
- Households
- 16,677
Owned 69% · Social rent 16% · Private rent 14%
Census 2021 (ONS), for L12.
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Liverpool L12: frequently asked questions
Is Liverpool L12 a good place to live?
In Liverpool (L12), recorded crime is 20% above the national average, homes sell for around £221,919 on average, there are 15 schools in the area (6 of 8 Ofsted-rated Good or Outstanding), flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as close to the national average for deprivation (deprivation decile 5/10, where 1 is most deprived).
What is the crime rate in Liverpool L12?
Recorded crime in Liverpool L12 runs at 274.3 per 1,000 properties, 20% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
Is Liverpool L12 safe?
Crime in Liverpool L12 is above the national average. Recorded crime in Liverpool L12 runs at 274.3 per 1,000 properties, 20% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
How much are house prices in Liverpool L12?
Homes in Liverpool L12 sell for around £221,919 on average, based on 382 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).
Is Liverpool L12 at risk of flooding?
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Liverpool L12 is rated high. Around 5.2% of properties (742 of 14,183) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 58 are at significant risk.
How many schools are there in Liverpool L12?
There are 15 schools in Liverpool L12 (8 primary, 4 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.
Are the schools in Liverpool L12 any good?
Of the 8 Ofsted-rated schools in Liverpool L12, 6 (75%) are rated Good or Outstanding (Ofsted).
Is Liverpool L12 a deprived area?
Liverpool L12 sits in deprivation decile 5 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it around the national average for England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).