L3 4BW is an up-and-coming urban area on Wapping Dock, 1.4km from Liverpool in Liverpool. Administratively it sits within Riverside ward and the Liverpool, Riverside constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — members of this subgroup are likely to be married, and the numbers of households with children are above the group average. adults are more likely to be in the 25 to 44 age group, and older residents are also more prevalent than elsewhere in this group. the subgroup is less ethnically diverse than the group average, with slightly more white ethnic group members, and has more secular attitudes to religion than the group as a whole. residence in the social rented sector is very rare. households in this subgroup are more likely to own multiple cars than those assigned elsewhere in the group. students are relatively less common, although individuals are highly skilled and educated to degree standard. unemployment or part-time work is rare, and many individuals are employed in associate professional, technical, administrative or secretarial occupations. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a eat, drink and be merry zone — areas dominated by food and entertainment. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 36) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 72% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (57% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are high (161 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: Average house prices are around £287k, up 4.8% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for L3 4BW are sourced from Output Area E00176725 (shared with 30 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WAPPING DOCK, L3 4BW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WAPPING DOCK, L3 4BW.
289
36
£ 44,800 /yr
71%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: L3 4BW 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
L3 4BW is a high-turnover rental hub — with 72% of homes privately rented, this postcode has the tenant density typical of a student or young professional district. High crime warrants careful street-level review despite the strong rental demand. Property prices are trending up 4.8% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for L3 4BW. The average age is 36.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 270,000
35 sales · Mean £ 267,628
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near L3 4BW are high at 161 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
St Vincent de Paul Catholic Primary School
Liverpool Life Sciences UTC
The Studio School Liverpool
Lipa Primary and High School
Pleasant Street Primary School
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School
St Nicholas Catholic Academy
Windsor Community Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
57 nearby- Duke Street Food & Drink Market0.5 km
- Greggs0.7 km
- Lindt0.7 km
- The Kiosk1.0 km
- S&S News0.7 km
- + 52 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
17 nearby- Liverpool Youth Hostel0.1 km
- Pod Works0.5 km
- Premier Inn0.7 km
- Travelodge Liverpool Central The Strand0.8 km
- Lock and Key0.5 km
- + 12 more
Pub, NightClub
108 nearby- 24 Kitchen Street0.3 km
- Flanagans Apple0.9 km
- Legends Liverpool0.9 km
- Mathew Street Live0.9 km
- The Cavern Club0.9 km
- + 103 more
Restaurant, Cafe
280 nearby- Arket0.7 km
- Bean Coffee Roasters0.6 km
- Beehive0.8 km
- Bread Street Kitchen0.6 km
- Caffe Nero0.7 km
- + 275 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Marks & Spencer0.9 km
- Tesco Clayton Square Express0.9 km
- TESCO0.1 km
- Sainsbury's Local0.9 km
- Tesco0.9 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
65 nearby- Bone and Block0.5 km
- KFC0.3 km
- Loxbys0.5 km
- WRAP N ROLL1.0 km
- Pret A Manger0.9 km
- + 60 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Liverpool0.4 km
- James Street0.8 km
- Liverpool Central1.0 km
Bus Stops
- Gower Street0.1 km
- Queens Wharf0.1 km
- Liver Street0.2 km
- Keel Wharf0.2 km
- Keel Wharf0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: L34BW · Data under Open Government Licence