L3 8EG is a lively urban neighbourhood located 0.1km from Liverpool in Liverpool. Administratively it sits within Central ward and the Liverpool, Riverside constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a university campus area — mostly students in halls, very high turnover. During the day, traditional high streets with some larger stores, mostly employees. It has a young, student-heavy population (average age 21) — lively, but with high tenant turnover. 58% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are high (204 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for L3 8EG are sourced from Output Area E00182938 (shared with 51 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
L3 8EG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for L3 8EG.
1,938
21
£ 40,300 /yr
5%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: L3 8EG falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Average age 21, 58% renting. L3 8EG has the demographic fingerprint of a student and early-career professional neighbourhood — lively and high-turnover. Higher crime warrants awareness — HMO density and nightlife are likely contributors.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for L3 8EG. The average age is 20.7. 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 notably young demographic dominated by renters. The population leans heavily toward young adults in their twenties and thirties.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near L3 8EG are high at 204 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are drugs 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
Pleasant Street Primary School
St Nicholas Catholic Academy
Millstead School
Faith Primary Academy
The Trinity Catholic Academy
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School and Nursery
Everton Nursery School and Family Centre
storefront Nearby Amenities
Takeaway Shop
95 nearby- Krunchy Fried Chicken1.0 km
- Domino's Pizza0.6 km
- Freddys Chicken0.2 km
- Happy Brother Canteen0.4 km
- Lazy Egg0.5 km
- + 90 more
Pub, NightClub
128 nearby- Melodic Bar0.5 km
- The Vines0.5 km
- ALIBI0.9 km
- Dorothys Showbar Liverpool0.8 km
- Erics Live0.8 km
- + 123 more
Retailers - Other
95 nearby- Aram Supermarket0.3 km
- B & M Retail Limited0.5 km
- Bon Bon0.4 km
- Boots UK Ltd0.3 km
- Express Homesave0.5 km
- + 90 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
19 nearby- Aachen Hotel0.8 km
- The Liverpool Inn0.6 km
- Hard Days Night Hotel0.8 km
- Sir Thomas Hotel0.6 km
- The Printworks Hotel0.7 km
- + 14 more
Restaurant, Cafe
312 nearby- Cafe Nico0.5 km
- Costa Coffee0.9 km
- Crust0.7 km
- Glory Worship Church0.6 km
- Guac 'n' Roll Kitchen The Fashion Hub0.5 km
- + 307 more
Supermarkets
12 nearby- Lalitha Superstore0.5 km
- Tesco Express0.7 km
- Sainsbury's Local1.0 km
- Lidl0.5 km
- Tesco0.7 km
- + 7 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Liverpool Lime Street0.3 km
- Liverpool Central0.6 km
- Moorfields0.8 km
Bus Stops
- Islington0.1 km
- Norton St Coach Station0.1 km
- Fraser Street0.1 km
- Kempston Street0.2 km
- Hotham Street0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: L38EG · Data under Open Government Licence