Liverpool L40 area guide
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Is Liverpool L40 a good place to live?
In Liverpool (L40), recorded crime is 33% below the national average, homes sell for around £339,044 on average, there are 18 schools in the area (3 of 5 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 7/10, where 1 is most deprived).
- B Safetycrime 33% below average
- C Schools60% 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
£339,044
Population
35,764
Recorded crime
152.1
Schools
18
Broadband
80%
Flood risk
High
Flood risk in Liverpool L40
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Liverpool L40 is rated high. Around 4.8% of properties (628 of 12,972) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 148 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 average (mean) sold price in L40, 1995–2026. 2026 is a part year (79 sales so far) — shown greyed. Hover a point to read its value. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.
Recorded crime trend
Recorded crimes per month in L40 (May 24–Apr 26, average 90/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.
Who lives here
- Median age
- 47
- One-person households
- 26%
- Households with children
- 25%
- Households
- 14,188
Owned 79% · Social rent 8% · Private rent 12%
Census 2021 (ONS), for L40.
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Liverpool L40: frequently asked questions
Is Liverpool L40 a good place to live?
In Liverpool (L40), recorded crime is 33% below the national average, homes sell for around £339,044 on average, there are 18 schools in the area (3 of 5 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 7/10, where 1 is most deprived).
What is the crime rate in Liverpool L40?
Recorded crime in Liverpool L40 runs at 152.1 per 1,000 properties, 33% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
Is Liverpool L40 safe?
Crime in Liverpool L40 is below the national average. Recorded crime in Liverpool L40 runs at 152.1 per 1,000 properties, 33% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
How much are house prices in Liverpool L40?
Homes in Liverpool L40 sell for around £339,044 on average, based on 453 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).
Is Liverpool L40 at risk of flooding?
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Liverpool L40 is rated high. Around 4.8% of properties (628 of 12,972) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 148 are at significant risk.
How many schools are there in Liverpool L40?
There are 18 schools in Liverpool L40 (15 primary, 2 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.
Are the schools in Liverpool L40 any good?
Of the 5 Ofsted-rated schools in Liverpool L40, 3 (60%) are rated Good or Outstanding (Ofsted).
Is Liverpool L40 a deprived area?
Liverpool L40 sits in deprivation decile 7 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it around the national average for England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).