L1 postcode: what it's like to live there
The L1 district covers Central & Islington, Albert Dock & Queen's Dock, Chinatown, St James & Georgian Quarter. House prices, schools, crime and commuting, from the 4 neighbourhoods it covers.
House prices in L1
Typical sale prices over the latest 12 months by type of home (HM Land Registry), across the district's neighbourhoods.
Commuting
Typical door-to-door times from L1 at the morning rush: getting to the station, the train leaving between 07:00 and 08:45 with the wait included, and the walk at the end. Follow a link for the best places to live for that commute.
- Liverpool: 12 min by train, door to door
- Manchester: 71 min by train, door to door
Primary schools in L1
- LIPA School · L1 7BT · Inadequate in some areas (2025) · Bottom 5% in England
- St Vincent de Paul Catholic Primary School · L1 5BY · Good (2024) · Bottom 38% in England
Secondary schools in L1
- LIPA School · L1 7BT · Inadequate in some areas (2025) · Bottom 5% in England
- The Studio School Liverpool · L1 0BS · Remains Good (2024) · Bottom 20% in England
Nurseries and pre-schools in L1
- Dukes and Duchesses · L1 4JS · Outstanding (Ofsted)
- Pagoda Nursery · L1 5BU · Good (Ofsted)
- The Childcare Academy Ltd · L1 0BG · Good (Ofsted)
GP surgeries in L1
- St. James' Health Centre · L1 5DZ
Neighbourhoods in L1
Each neighbourhood's share of the district's postcodes. Open one for its prices, recent sales, crime, people and more.
| Neighbourhood | Share of L1 | Typical home | Crime | Walk to a Good+ primary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central & Islington | 49% | £95k | Very high | 8 min |
| Albert Dock & Queen's Dock | 33% | £197k | Very high | 9 min |
| Chinatown, St James & Georgian Quarter | 18% | £150k | Very high | 8 min |
Questions
Where is the L1 postcode?
L1 covers 4 neighbourhoods in Central & Islington, Albert Dock & Queen's Dock, Chinatown, St James & Georgian Quarter, with 459 homes' and businesses' postcodes in use.
How much are houses in L1?
The typical home price across L1's neighbourhoods is £150k, against £300k for England.
What are the schools in L1?
2 primary and 2 secondary state schools have a L1 postcode.
How long is the commute from L1?
Door to door by train at the morning rush: Liverpool 12 minutes; Manchester 71 minutes.