L5 9 area guide
Who lives in L5 9, what homes sell for, and how it compares on crime, schools and transport.
- Council
- Liverpool
- Region
- North West
- Population
- 6,500 (2024)
L5 9Postcode sector · Liverpool
What L5 9 is like
The L5 9 postcode sector in Liverpool covers 58 live postcodes and is home to about 6,500 people across 3 census neighbourhoods. 23.4% of households own their home, 23.4% rent privately and 52.2% are in social housing. The biggest age group is 25–29, and 44.2% of adults are in work. It ranks among the more deprived parts of England. Higher-harm crime is in the top bands nationally. Homes in L5 9 sold for a median of £159,500 over the year to August 2026.
How L5 9 compares
Each figure is set against England as a whole. Follow a score for the detail behind it.
More deprived than most — decile 1 is the most deprived tenth of England, 10 the least.
Higher than most — 54.9 higher-harm crimes per 1,000 people a year vs 31.1 nationally.
Average a year, before tax — higher than 0% of neighbourhoods in England and Wales.
Worth knowing before you invest
Only flagged where this area is materially different from the national picture.
- 01Higher crime than mostLook closer
54.9 higher-harm crimes per 1,000 people a year, against 31.1 across England and Wales.
- 02A young populationPositive
23.4% of residents are 20 to 34 — the age group that rents most — against 19.6% across England.
- 03More deprived than mostLook closer
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025 it averages decile 1.3 of 10. Yields can be higher, but check tenant demand street by street.
- 04A big private rental marketPositive
23.4% of households rent privately, against 20.5% across England. Tenant demand is established here.
- 05A lot of social housingLook closer
52.2% of homes are social housing, against 17.1% across England.
L5 9 FAQs
01Is L5 9 a good place to live?Deprivation, crime, schools and transport at a glance.
Deprivation, crime, schools and transport at a glance.
02How much does a house cost in L5 9?The median sale price over the last year was £159,500.
The median sale price over the last year was £159,500.
03Is L5 9 safe?How crime here compares with the rest of the country.
How crime here compares with the rest of the country.
04Who lives in L5 9?Age, home ownership and housing from the census.
Age, home ownership and housing from the census.
05Which council covers L5 9?L5 9 is in Liverpool.
L5 9 is in Liverpool.
06How well connected is L5 9?Connectivity scores 7.0 out of 10.
Connectivity scores 7.0 out of 10.
Sources: Census 2021 (ONS); ONS mid-year population estimates; police recorded crime; the English, Welsh and Scottish indices of deprivation; ONS small area income estimates; ONS private rents; DfE, Welsh and Scottish school registers and Ofsted; DfT NaPTAN; ORR estimates of station usage; HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Contains OS data © Crown copyright and database right.