L3 5XW is a lively urban neighbourhood located 0.2km from Liverpool in Liverpool. Administratively it sits within Central ward and the Liverpool, Riverside constituency.
For renters and young professionals, L3 5XW offers a university campus area — mostly students in halls, very high turnover. By day, the area transitions to a industrial units character: non-white workforce in manufacturing and transport. At just 21 years average, the population skews very young — high mobility, strong rental demand, and a dynamic street-level atmosphere. 58% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are high (290 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for L3 5XW are sourced from Output Area E00182938 (shared with 51 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
L3 5XW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for L3 5XW.
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 5XW 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 58% private renter occupancy, L3 5XW is a classic student-to-graduate transition zone. 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 5XW. 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
Age & Housing: A notably young demographic dominated by renters. The population leans heavily toward young adults in their twenties and thirties.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near L3 5XW are high at 290 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
Holy Cross Catholic Primary School
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School and Nursery
Millstead School
Faith Primary Academy
St Vincent de Paul Catholic Primary School
Lipa Primary and High School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
98 nearby- VAPES LIVERPOOL1.0 km
- City News Extra0.7 km
- Hadis News0.5 km
- Melos0.2 km
- Misu Supermarket0.7 km
- + 93 more
Pub, NightClub
139 nearby- The Grapes0.9 km
- Blue Angel0.9 km
- The Green Room0.9 km
- Tom Thumb Bar0.8 km
- The Old Fort0.6 km
- + 134 more
Restaurant, Cafe
338 nearby- Bon Bon Bakery0.9 km
- Chamber 361.0 km
- Christakis1.0 km
- Il Forno0.9 km
- Yuet Ben Restaurant1.0 km
- + 333 more
Takeaway Shop
102 nearby- Krunchy Fried Chicken0.8 km
- Pizza Hut0.8 km
- Subway0.8 km
- Crispy Cod0.3 km
- Daikiya Noodle Bar0.3 km
- + 97 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
21 nearby- Hatters Hostel0.5 km
- SBT Liverpool Ltd0.8 km
- Epic Hotel0.8 km
- Novotel Ltd0.9 km
- Lock and Key0.9 km
- + 16 more
Supermarkets
12 nearby- Aldi0.4 km
- Iceland Foods Ltd0.6 km
- Tesco0.7 km
- Tesco Express0.3 km
- The Co-operative Food Ltd1.0 km
- + 7 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Liverpool Lime Street0.2 km
- Liverpool Central0.4 km
- Moorfields0.9 km
Bus Stops
- Lord Nelson Street0.1 km
- Wilde Street0.1 km
- Hotham Street0.1 km
- Fraser Street0.1 km
- Greek Street0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: L35XW · Data under Open Government Licence