Area Report
Last updated 30 JUL 2026Neighbourhood Report
A less well-off part of Liverpool: a school rated Good within a short walk, Liverpool Central Rail Station 0.3 miles off, putting roughly 18 km² within half an hour by public transport and more recorded crime than most of England.
What's nearby — across walking, short-drive and school catchment distance. Data from official UK government sources.
01 — Snapshot
Around L3 5TS.
The large figure is how many we found nearby; the chip beside each label is that category’s NestScope score out of 100 — higher beats more of the UK.
Are the schools any good?
15Good/Outstanding within 1 mi
- 32 rated Good or better within 2 mi
- 66 schools in total
- IMD education decile 2/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's education domain sits in band 2 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
Nearest top-rated: Pleasant Street Primary School (Good) — 0.1 mi
Is it safe?
102crimes last month
- IMD crime decile 1/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's crime domain sits in band 1 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 102 crimes in 0.25 mi last month (residential-weighted: 47.6)
Crimes reported last month · UK Police API
Can I see a GP?
54GP & hospitals
- IMD health decile 4/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's health domain sits in band 4 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 51 GP, 3 hospitals, 17 dentists, pharmacy 0.2 mi within 1.5 mi
Nearest GP: PRIMARY CARE LIVERPOOL HUB — 0.2 mi
Can I get to work?
Liverpool Central Rail Station0.3 mi
Liverpool Central Loop Line0.3 mi
Liverpool Lime Street Rail Station0.3 mi
81 bus stops also within 0.5 miles · nearest 0.05 mi
NestReach: ≈ 18 km² reachable within 30 min by bus & rail · England median ≈ 7 km² See the reach map →
How green is it?
11green spaces
- IMD environment decile 1/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's environment domain sits in band 1 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 6.3 ha total
- no proper park nearby
Nearest: Sports Facility (0.29 ha) — 0.1 mi
Can I get the shopping done?
59shops & libraries
- 55 supermarkets within 2 mi
- The Co-operative Group, Tesco, Lidl, Sainsburys…
- nearest 0.2 mi
- library 0.5 mi
Nearest: Co-op Leece Street Liverpool — 0.2 mi
In Liverpool, 69% of secondary-school applicants were offered their first-preference school (86% got one of their top three) for 2024/25 entry. For primary places, 90% got their first preference (98% one of their top three).
Local-authority figures (DfE applications & offers) — how competitive it is to get a place across Liverpool, not a per-school number.
02 — Environment
Environment & risk near L3 5TS.
Official risk flags for context — deliberately not part of the NestScope score (they’re categorical hazards, not amenities). Flood zones, air quality & noise explained.
03 — House prices
Sold prices in L3.
Average sold price by property type across the L3 district, 2021–2026.
About L3 5TS
L3 5TS scores 72/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in transport and local amenities — with Liverpool Central Rail Station 0.3 mi away. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
In national context, L3 5TS is a mixed, mid-ranking neighbourhood — IMD decile 4/10, ranked 11,173 of 32,844 neighbourhoods in England. The Index of Multiple Deprivation is the UK government's official measure of relative deprivation, refreshed roughly every five years. Housing pressure here is moderate (IMD housing decile 6/10).
There are 66 schools within the typical catchment area, including 8 rated Outstanding by Ofsted and 24 rated Good. The nearest school is The City of Liverpool College, within a short walk.
There were 102 crimes reported on the surrounding streets in the most recent month, indicating a high level of immediate-area crime.
Healthcare access is good, with 51 GP surgeries, 3 hospitals and 17 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is PRIMARY CARE LIVERPOOL HUB, 0.2 mi away. The nearest hospital is ROYAL LIVERPOOL DENTAL HOSPITAL, 0.4 mi away. A pharmacy is 0.2 mi away.
