L3 8HR is a lively urban neighbourhood on London Road, 0.1km from Liverpool in Liverpool. Administratively it sits within Central ward and the Liverpool, Riverside constituency.
For renters and young professionals, L3 8HR offers 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 (231 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: With prices averaging £126k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 39.5% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for L3 8HR are sourced from Output Area E00182938 (shared with 51 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LONDON ROAD, L3 8HR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LONDON ROAD, L3 8HR.
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 8HR 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
L3 8HR is a student and graduate zone — average age 21, 58% private renting, and the high-energy, high-turnover character of a university-adjacent neighbourhood. Higher crime warrants awareness — HMO density and nightlife are likely contributors. Property prices are trending down 39.5% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for L3 8HR. 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
Community Makeup: Predominantly a younger renting crowd. The neighborhood has a low average age and high rental density compared to the national baseline.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 115,000
12 sales · Mean £ 124,812
Terraced
£ 45,000
1 sales · Mean £ 45,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near L3 8HR are high at 231 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
St Vincent de Paul Catholic Primary School
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School and Nursery
The Trinity Catholic Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
358 nearby- Bon Bon Bakery1.0 km
- Il Forno1.0 km
- Caffe Nero0.6 km
- Castle Street Townhouse0.9 km
- Cose Buone0.6 km
- + 353 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
21 nearby- Hard Days Night Hotel0.8 km
- Sir Thomas Hotel0.6 km
- The Printworks Hotel0.6 km
- Britannia Adelphi Hotel0.4 km
- Euro Hostel0.6 km
- + 16 more
Pub, NightClub
140 nearby- ALIBI0.8 km
- Dorothys Showbar Liverpool0.8 km
- Erics Live0.7 km
- Genting Club (Liverpool)0.3 km
- Imagine0.7 km
- + 135 more
Supermarkets
12 nearby- Sainsbury's Local1.0 km
- Lidl0.4 km
- Marks & Spencer0.6 km
- Tesco Clayton Square Express0.6 km
- Tesco Liverpool (4451)0.6 km
- + 7 more
Takeaway Shop
106 nearby- Chopstix Noodle Bar0.4 km
- Crumbs0.6 km
- Go Falafel0.6 km
- Krispy Kreme0.2 km
- Lemon and Lime0.8 km
- + 101 more
Retailers - Other
104 nearby- Scouse Bird Shop0.6 km
- Jack's Coffee Shop0.4 km
- Nduo Sushi0.8 km
- Greggs0.6 km
- Greggs0.6 km
- + 99 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Liverpool Lime Street0.2 km
- Liverpool Central0.5 km
- Moorfields0.8 km
Bus Stops
- Fraser Street0.1 km
- Islington0.1 km
- Hotham Street0.1 km
- Liverpool Lime Street Rail Station0.1 km
- Lord Nelson Street0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: L38HR · Data under Open Government Licence