L3 8HB is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.6km from Liverpool in Liverpool. Administratively it sits within Central ward and the Liverpool, Riverside constituency.
For renters and young professionals, L3 8HB offers a university campus area — mostly students in halls, very high turnover. During the day, public administration and security with mainly white workforces. It has a young, student-heavy population (average age 23) — lively, but with high tenant turnover. 91% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 48% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Liverpool.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 94 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below.
Census 2021 statistics for L3 8HB are sourced from Output Area E00176740 (shared with 23 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
L3 8HB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for L3 8HB.
422
23
£ 40,300 /yr
19%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: L3 8HB 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
L3 8HB is a high-turnover rental hub — with 91% of homes privately rented, this postcode has the tenant density typical of a student or young professional district. Moderate crime is typical for high-density rental zones (avg age: 23).
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for L3 8HB. The average age is 23.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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 around L3 8HB is above average at 94 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
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School and Nursery
St Nicholas Catholic Academy
Pleasant Street Primary School
Everton Nursery School and Family Centre
Faith Primary Academy
Holy Cross Catholic Primary School
Millstead School
New Park Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
154 nearby- Ask Italian0.9 km
- Flannels Top Floor Bar and Restaurant1.0 km
- Avas bar0.8 km
- Bao & Bap0.9 km
- Bee Bees0.2 km
- + 149 more
Takeaway Shop
68 nearby- Famous 80.9 km
- Millies Cookies0.9 km
- Crispy Cod0.1 km
- Daikiya Noodle Bar0.1 km
- Good Taste0.0 km
- + 63 more
Retailers - Other
65 nearby- Landmark Food and Wine0.8 km
- MOHAMMEDS0.8 km
- City News Extra1.0 km
- Hadis News0.7 km
- Melos0.2 km
- + 60 more
Pub, NightClub
43 nearby- The Bears Paw0.9 km
- BEER ENGINE1.0 km
- CoverStar Experiences0.9 km
- HopScotch Whisky Bar0.1 km
- Liverpool Arts Bar0.8 km
- + 38 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
9 nearby- Hatters Hostel0.8 km
- SBT Liverpool Ltd1.0 km
- The Marriott0.9 km
- Britannia Adelphi Hotel0.7 km
- Euro Hostel0.8 km
- + 4 more
Supermarkets
7 nearby- Lidl0.8 km
- Tesco1.0 km
- Tesco Express0.7 km
- Aldi0.8 km
- Iceland Foods Ltd0.9 km
- + 2 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Liverpool Lime Street0.6 km
- Liverpool Central0.8 km
- Moorfields1.3 km
Bus Stops
- Falkland Street0.0 km
- Gildart Street0.1 km
- Royal Liverpool Hospital0.2 km
- Erskine Street0.2 km
- Pembroke Place0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: L38HB · Data under Open Government Licence