L3 2AP is a lively urban neighbourhood on Great Crosshall Street, 0.5km from Liverpool in Liverpool. Administratively it sits within Central ward and the Liverpool, Riverside constituency.
For renters and young professionals, L3 2AP offers a university campus area — mostly students in halls, very high turnover. Outside of residential hours, major hospitals and public administration with diverse workforces. The predominance of young residents (average age 25) gives the area its energy — expect active social scenes, short tenancies, and regular neighbourhood turnover. 65% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are high (191 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: With prices averaging £150k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for L3 2AP are sourced from Output Area E00183029 (shared with 18 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
GREAT CROSSHALL STREET, L3 2AP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GREAT CROSSHALL STREET, L3 2AP.
596
25
£ 40,300 /yr
22%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: L3 2AP 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 25, 65% renting. L3 2AP 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 2AP. The average age is 24.9. 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
£ 130,000
2 sales · Mean £ 130,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near L3 2AP are high at 191 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
The Trinity Catholic Academy
Millstead School
Pleasant Street Primary School
Faith Primary Academy
St Nicholas Catholic Academy
St Vincent de Paul Catholic Primary School
Everton Nursery School and Family Centre
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
89 nearby- City News0.8 km
- J's News0.4 km
- S&S News0.8 km
- Bargain Booze0.2 km
- Exchange East News0.5 km
- + 84 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
23 nearby- Crowne Plaza0.9 km
- Mercure Liverpool0.8 km
- Radisson Blu Hotel0.8 km
- Travelodge Liverpool Central The Strand0.9 km
- The Liverpool Inn0.9 km
- + 18 more
Pub, NightClub
108 nearby- G Bar0.5 km
- Hummingbird Cocktail Bar0.5 km
- MANSION0.5 km
- Mathew Street Live0.6 km
- McGuffie's0.7 km
- + 103 more
Restaurant, Cafe
273 nearby- Bean0.9 km
- Bean Coffee & Cocktails0.6 km
- Bills1.0 km
- BoBo0.7 km
- Bold Street Coffee0.6 km
- + 268 more
Supermarkets
14 nearby- Home Bargains0.9 km
- Lalitha Superstore0.7 km
- Tesco Express0.9 km
- Sainsbury's Local0.7 km
- Tesco0.4 km
- + 9 more
Takeaway Shop
78 nearby- Listo Burrito0.6 km
- Marybone Takeaway0.2 km
- Pret A Manger0.7 km
- Relish Grab and Go0.7 km
- Subway0.7 km
- + 73 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Moorfields0.4 km
- Liverpool Lime Street0.7 km
- Liverpool Central0.8 km
Bus Stops
- Fontenoy Street0.1 km
- Johnson Street0.1 km
- Lace Street0.1 km
- Great Croshall Street0.1 km
- Webster Street0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: L32AP · Data under Open Government Licence