Is L5 8SG a nice place to live?

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Crime (Police.uk, 2026-07)

906 crimes recorded

Within roughly a mile of L5 8SG. Most common: Violence & sexual offences.

Violence & sexual offences
277
Anti-social behaviour
115
Drugs
109
Public order
96
Criminal damage & arson
68
Shoplifting
61
Other theft
50
Vehicle crime
33

House prices

£189,036

Average price in Liverpool (2026-07, UK House Price Index). Up 8.1% year on year.

Terraced
£179,418
Semi-detached
£239,834
Detached
£398,405
Flat / maisonette
£129,558

Local authority average from HM Land Registry — not a valuation for L5 8SG specifically.

Flood risk

Official Environment Agency map for rivers, sea, surface water and groundwater risk near this postcode.

No active flood warnings within ~15km.

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GP & dentist ratings

CQC ratings near L5 8SG on Check My GP

Food hygiene ratings

FSA ratings near L5 8SG on Check Food Hygiene

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