L3 5TT is a lively urban neighbourhood on May Street, 0.6km 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, large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. It has a young, student-heavy population (average age 26) — lively, but with high tenant turnover. 69% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 40% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Liverpool.
Safety: Crime rates are high (347 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: With prices averaging £144k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for L3 5TT are sourced from Output Area E00176691 (shared with 1159 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MAY STREET, L3 5TT House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MAY STREET, L3 5TT.
361
26
£ 40,300 /yr
21%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: L3 5TT 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 26, 69% renting. L3 5TT 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 5TT. The average age is 26.3. 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: Youthful and transient. Characterized by young adults and early-career individuals predominantly living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 124,500
2 sales · Mean £ 124,500
Terraced
£ 165,768
1 sales · Mean £ 165,768
Detached
£ 165,768
1 sales · Mean £ 165,768
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near L3 5TT are high at 347 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and drugs. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Pleasant Street Primary School
St Nicholas Catholic Academy
Lipa Primary and High School
St Vincent de Paul Catholic Primary School
Abercromby Nursery School
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School and Nursery
Holy Cross Catholic Primary School
The Studio School Liverpool
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
97 nearby- Duke Street Food & Drink Market0.7 km
- Greggs0.9 km
- Lindt0.8 km
- The Kiosk0.8 km
- S&S News0.9 km
- + 92 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
22 nearby- Municipal Hotel Liverpool - MGallery0.9 km
- Pod Works0.7 km
- Premier Inn0.6 km
- Shankly Hotel0.8 km
- Britannia Adelphi Hotel0.2 km
- + 17 more
Pub, NightClub
136 nearby- 24 Kitchen Street1.0 km
- Flanagans Apple0.9 km
- Legends Liverpool0.9 km
- Poste House0.9 km
- MANSION1.0 km
- + 131 more
Restaurant, Cafe
347 nearby- 200 Degrees Coffee Shop0.8 km
- Arket0.8 km
- Ask Italian0.7 km
- Bean Coffee Roasters0.8 km
- Beehive0.8 km
- + 342 more
Supermarkets
13 nearby- Marks & Spencer0.6 km
- Tesco Clayton Square Express0.5 km
- Chung Wah Supermarket0.9 km
- Aldi0.5 km
- Iceland Foods Ltd0.6 km
- + 8 more
Takeaway Shop
103 nearby- Bone and Block0.7 km
- Famous 80.9 km
- Loxbys0.7 km
- Millies Cookies0.6 km
- Pasta 510.8 km
- + 98 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Liverpool Central0.3 km
- Liverpool Lime Street0.4 km
- Liverpool0.8 km
Bus Stops
- Ainsworth Street0.1 km
- Benson Street0.1 km
- Clarence Street0.1 km
- Adelphi Hotel0.1 km
- Hawke Street0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: L35TT · Data under Open Government Licence