L3 1BD is a well-regarded residential area on Princes Parade, 1.1km from Bevington Bush in Liverpool. Administratively it sits within Central ward and the Liverpool, Riverside constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a young professional neighbourhood — career-focused, mobile, mostly renting. The daytime character shifts — traditional retail areas with professional services and self-employed, often in market towns and higher status areas. An average age of 31 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 84% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 35% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Liverpool. Employment levels are high (54% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 119 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: With prices averaging £163k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for L3 1BD are sourced from Output Area E00176679 (shared with 18 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PRINCES PARADE, L3 1BD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PRINCES PARADE, L3 1BD.
239
31
£ 45,600 /yr
64%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: L3 1BD is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
At 84% private renter occupancy, L3 1BD is a landlord-friendly investment zone — high demand, strong yields, and frequent turnover. High crime warrants careful street-level review despite the strong rental demand.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for L3 1BD. The average age is 30.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 135,000
127 sales · Mean £ 138,020
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around L3 1BD is above average at 119 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Holy Cross Catholic Primary School
The Trinity Catholic Academy
Riverside Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
15 nearby- City News0.8 km
- J's News0.9 km
- Bargain Booze0.9 km
- Exchange East News0.8 km
- The Tinned Fish Market1.0 km
- + 10 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
8 nearby- Crowne Plaza0.5 km
- Mercure Liverpool0.6 km
- Radisson Blu Hotel0.3 km
- Hotel Indigo & Marco Pierre White Steakhouse0.6 km
- Malmaison Liverpool0.4 km
- + 3 more
Pub, NightClub
23 nearby- G Bar0.8 km
- Hummingbird Cocktail Bar0.9 km
- McGuffie's0.8 km
- Saddle Inn0.9 km
- Shenanigans0.8 km
- + 18 more
Restaurant, Cafe
89 nearby- Bean0.3 km
- Bean Coffee & Cocktails0.5 km
- BoBo0.9 km
- Bold Street Coffee0.5 km
- Brasco Lounge1.0 km
- + 84 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Home Bargains0.3 km
- Sainsbury's Local0.9 km
- Tesco Liverpool (4451)1.0 km
- Tesco0.9 km
- Costco Wholesale0.5 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
19 nearby- Casa Italia Delivery0.8 km
- Listo Burrito0.9 km
- Marybone Takeaway0.9 km
- Relish Grab and Go0.5 km
- Sedpraiz Eatery0.9 km
- + 14 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Moorfields0.9 km
- James Street1.0 km
- Liverpool Lime Street1.6 km
Bus Stops
- William Jessop Way0.1 km
- Gibraltar row0.3 km
- Princes Dock0.3 km
- Greenock Street0.3 km
- Great Howard Street0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: L31BD · Data under Open Government Licence