L3 5UH is a safe, established residential area located 0.8km from Edge Hill in Liverpool. Administratively it sits within Central ward and the Liverpool, Riverside constituency.
For renters and young professionals, L3 5UH offers a university campus area — mostly students in halls, very high turnover. By day, the area transitions to a eat, drink and be merry character: areas dominated by food and entertainment. At just 21 years average, the population skews very young — high mobility, strong rental demand, and a dynamic street-level atmosphere. 51% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 31% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Liverpool.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 50 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for L3 5UH are sourced from Output Area E00182928 (shared with 126 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
L3 5UH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for L3 5UH.
1,372
21
£ 40,300 /yr
5%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: L3 5UH 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
Very young, very high renting. At 21 years average age and 51% private renter occupancy, L3 5UH is a classic student-to-graduate transition zone. Low crime and budget prices are a strong draw for students and early-career renters.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for L3 5UH. The average age is 20.5. 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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around L3 5UH is moderate at 50 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
St Nicholas Catholic Academy
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School and Nursery
Pleasant Street Primary School
Abercromby Nursery School
St Anne's Catholic Primary School
Kensington Primary School
Smithdown Primary School
Lipa Primary and High School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
45 nearby- The Grapes0.9 km
- The Old Fort0.5 km
- Beehive0.9 km
- Brownlow's Inn0.9 km
- Crown Hotel1.0 km
- + 40 more
Restaurant, Cafe
156 nearby- Bon Bon Bakery1.0 km
- 92 Degrees Coffee0.6 km
- Big Bowl0.5 km
- Central Youth Club Limited0.8 km
- Faridos1.0 km
- + 151 more
Retailers - Other
44 nearby- Heron Foods0.6 km
- Mohammad's Newsagent0.7 km
- WH Smith0.9 km
- Mattas International Foods1.0 km
- M to Go Lime Street0.9 km
- + 39 more
Supermarkets
8 nearby- Sida Express0.6 km
- Lidl0.9 km
- Lalitha Superstore1.0 km
- Tesco Express0.8 km
- Tesco0.9 km
- + 3 more
Takeaway Shop
57 nearby- A Sushi Bar0.6 km
- Mila's Foods Ltd0.7 km
- Pizza city0.7 km
- Pizza Hut0.5 km
- Subway0.1 km
- + 52 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
12 nearby- Aachen Hotel0.6 km
- The Liverpool Inn0.9 km
- The London Carriage Works (Hope Street Hotel)0.7 km
- The Printworks Hotel0.9 km
- Adelaide House Hostel0.9 km
- + 7 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Liverpool Central0.9 km
- Liverpool Lime Street0.9 km
- Edge Hill1.2 km
Bus Stops
- Crown Street0.1 km
- Little Woolton Street0.1 km
- Brownlow Hill0.1 km
- Crown Street0.1 km
- West Derby Street0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: L35UH · Data under Open Government Licence