Is L8 5SY a nice place to live?

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Crime (Police.uk, 2026-07)

1076 crimes recorded

Within roughly a mile of L8 5SY. Most common: Violence & sexual offences.

Violence & sexual offences
311
Drugs
190
Shoplifting
142
Anti-social behaviour
117
Public order
88
Other theft
59
Criminal damage & arson
46
Theft from the person
28

House prices

£185,307

Average price in Liverpool (2026-06, UK House Price Index). Up 7.2% year on year.

Terraced
£175,417
Semi-detached
£235,017
Detached
£390,301
Flat / maisonette
£128,004

Local authority average from HM Land Registry — not a valuation for L8 5SY 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 L8 5SY on Check My GP

Food hygiene ratings

FSA ratings near L8 5SY on Check Food Hygiene

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