L3 8QF is a lively urban neighbourhood located 0.1km from Liverpool in Liverpool. Administratively it sits within Central ward and the Liverpool, Riverside constituency.
For renters and young professionals, L3 8QF offers a university campus area — mostly students in halls, very high turnover. Outside of residential hours, traditional high streets with some larger stores, mostly employees. The predominance of young residents (average age 21) gives the area its energy — expect active social scenes, short tenancies, and regular neighbourhood turnover. 58% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are high (219 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for L3 8QF are sourced from Output Area E00182938 (shared with 51 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
L3 8QF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for L3 8QF.
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 8QF 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 21, 58% renting. L3 8QF 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 8QF. 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
Area Vibe: Youthful and transient. Characterized by young adults and early-career individuals predominantly living in rental accommodation.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near L3 8QF are high at 219 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
Holy Cross Catholic Primary School
Pleasant Street Primary School
St Nicholas Catholic Academy
Millstead School
Faith Primary Academy
St Vincent de Paul Catholic Primary School
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School and Nursery
The Trinity Catholic Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
21 nearby- Hard Days Night Hotel0.8 km
- Sir Thomas Hotel0.6 km
- The Printworks Hotel0.6 km
- Britannia Adelphi Hotel0.5 km
- Euro Hostel0.7 km
- + 16 more
Pub, NightClub
139 nearby- ALIBI0.8 km
- Dorothys Showbar Liverpool0.8 km
- Erics Live0.7 km
- Genting Club (Liverpool)0.3 km
- Imagine0.7 km
- + 134 more
Restaurant, Cafe
346 nearby- Caffe Nero0.6 km
- Castle Street Townhouse0.9 km
- Cose Buone0.6 km
- Costa Coffee0.4 km
- Costa Coffee0.6 km
- + 341 more
Supermarkets
12 nearby- Sainsbury's Local1.0 km
- Lidl0.4 km
- Marks & Spencer0.6 km
- Tesco Clayton Square Express0.6 km
- Tesco Liverpool (4451)0.6 km
- + 7 more
Takeaway Shop
102 nearby- Chopstix Noodle Bar0.4 km
- Crumbs0.5 km
- Go Falafel0.6 km
- Krispy Kreme0.2 km
- Lemon and Lime0.8 km
- + 97 more
Retailers - Other
102 nearby- Scouse Bird Shop0.6 km
- Jack's Coffee Shop0.4 km
- Nduo Sushi0.8 km
- Greggs0.6 km
- Greggs0.7 km
- + 97 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Liverpool Lime Street0.3 km
- Liverpool Central0.5 km
- Moorfields0.7 km
Bus Stops
- Islington0.0 km
- Fraser Street0.1 km
- Hotham Street0.1 km
- Norton St Coach Station0.1 km
- Liverpool Lime Street Rail Station0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: L38QF · Data under Open Government Licence