Postcode sector · Liverpool

L8 1 area guide

Who lives in L8 1, what homes sell for, and how it compares on crime, schools and transport.

Council: Liverpool
Region: North West
Population: 8,942 (2024)

L8 1Postcode sector · Liverpool

At a glance

What L8 1 is like

The L8 1 postcode sector in Liverpool covers 40 live postcodes and is home to about 8,942 people across 4 census neighbourhoods. 15.2% of households own their home, 29% rent privately and 54.6% are in social housing. The biggest age group is 20–24, and 39.2% 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 L8 1 sold for a median of £122,500 over the year to August 2026.

Scores

How L8 1 compares

Each figure is set against England as a whole. Follow a score for the detail behind it.

AffluenceMore

1.2/ 10

More deprived than most — decile 1 is the most deprived tenth of England, 10 the least.

CrimeMore

8/ 10

Higher than most — 47.2 higher-harm crimes per 1,000 people a year vs 31.1 nationally.

House pricesMore

£122,500

Median over 5 sales in L8 1.

TransportMore

7.0/ 10

Very good — 5 stations within a mile, 61 bus stops within 800m.

SchoolsMore

100%

of 6 rated schools in L8 1 are good or better.

Household incomeMore

£36,389

Average a year, before tax — higher than 3% of neighbourhoods in England and Wales.

What stands out

Worth knowing before you invest

Only flagged where this area is materially different from the national picture.

01
A big private rental marketPositive
29% of households rent privately, against 20.5% across England. Tenant demand is established here.
02
A student area
17.8% of adults are full-time students, against 7.9% across England. Expect HMO demand and term-time turnover.
03
Higher crime than mostLook closer
47.2 higher-harm crimes per 1,000 people a year, against 31.1 across England and Wales.
04
A young populationPositive
28.2% of residents are 20 to 34 — the age group that rents most — against 19.6% across England.
05
More deprived than mostLook closer
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025 it averages decile 1.2 of 10. Yields can be higher, but check tenant demand street by street.

Questions

L8 1 FAQs

Is L8 1 a good place to live?

Deprivation, crime, schools and transport at a glance.

On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025 it averages decile 1.2 of 10, where 10 is the least deprived tenth of England. Higher-harm crime runs at 47.2 per 1,000 people a year, band 8 of 10 nationally. 100% of the inspected schools nearby are rated good or better. Transport connectivity scores 7.0 out of 10 (very good).

How much does a house cost in L8 1?

The median sale price over the last year was £122,500.

Homes in L8 1 sold for a median of £122,500 across 5 sales in the year to August 2026. Prices come from HM Land Registry's record of every residential sale.

Is L8 1 safe?

How crime here compares with the rest of the country.

Higher-harm crime — violence, robbery, burglary, vehicle crime and weapons offences — runs at 47.2 offences per 1,000 people a year around L8 1, well above the 31.1 average across England and Wales, band 8 of 10.

Who lives in L8 1?

Age, home ownership and housing from the census.

The biggest age group is 20–24, at 11.9% of residents. 15.2% of households own their home. The most common home is purpose-built flat (36%).

Which council covers L8 1?

L8 1 is in Liverpool.

L8 1 is in Liverpool, in North West. Council tax, planning applications and bin collections are handled there.

How well connected is L8 1?

Connectivity scores 7.0 out of 10.

There are 61 bus stops within 800m and 5 stations and tram stops within a mile, scoring 7.0 out of 10 (very good). The nearest station is Liverpool Central Loop Line, 0.9 miles away.

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.

Explore