L3 broadband and area guide
Ofcom coverage, connection speeds, house prices and local data for 529 postcodes across 10 sectors in Liverpool.
Full fibre
64%
Gigabit
64%
Superfast
81%
Postcodes
529
Liverpool L3 spans 529 postcodes with noticeably lower fibre coverage than its counterparts. Gigabit infrastructure reaches only 64.3% of postcodes, and 14% experience speeds below 300 Mbps.
Broadband speeds in L3
Share of L3 premises by the fastest download speed available, averaged across all 529 postcodes in the district.
L3 is Liverpool's least-connected significant district. Gigabit availability stands at 64.3%, substantially lower than other Liverpool outward codes. Superfast baseline reaches 80.6%, indicating that whilst most addresses meet minimum speeds, the jump to gigabit is less common here. Two-thirds of postcodes achieve gigabit tiers; the remaining third rely on 30 to 300 Mbps infrastructure. This pattern suggests L3 encompasses older urban areas, commercial zones, or localities where fibre rollout has progressed slowly relative to residential Merseyside. The relatively even split between gigabit and slower tiers indicates incomplete fibre deployment compared to well-served Knowsley postcodes. For a substantial district of 529 postcodes, the lower gigabit rate is significant and material to connectivity expectations.
Source: Ofcom Connected Nations. Percentages are district-wide averages of postcode-level availability, so rows may not sum to exactly 100%.
Connectivity in detail
Below 10 Mbps USO
0%
Premises unable to get the 10 Mbps universal service minimum
Fixed wireless
0%
Premises that can use a fixed wireless access service
Broadband by sector
L3 splits into 10 postcode sectors. Coverage and prices can differ street by street, so open a sector below to find your exact postcode.
| Sector | Postcodes | Superfast | Full fibre | Gigabit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| L3 0 | 20 | 100% | 50% | 50% |
| L3 1 | 38 | 55% | 55% | 55% |
| L3 2 | 40 | 93% | 81% | 81% |
| L3 3 | 29 | 97% | 81% | 81% |
| L3 4 | 71 | 76% | 47% | 47% |
| L3 5 | 85 | 74% | 59% | 59% |
| L3 6 | 89 | 82% | 73% | 73% |
| L3 7 | 28 | 92% | 24% | 24% |
| L3 8 | 79 | 87% | 78% | 78% |
| L3 9 | 50 | 72% | 72% | 72% |
All L3 0 postcodes (20)
All L3 1 postcodes (38)
All L3 2 postcodes (40)
All L3 3 postcodes (29)
All L3 4 postcodes (71)
All L3 5 postcodes (85)
All L3 6 postcodes (89)
All L3 7 postcodes (28)
All L3 8 postcodes (79)
All L3 9 postcodes (50)
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Living in Liverpool
Households in L3 planning video calls or large downloads should verify their exact postcode before committing to a property. The 64.3% gigabit rate means almost one home in three may lack high-speed options. House hunting here requires a deeper connectivity check than districts with very high coverage.
Crime per month
7
Average recorded crimes per local statistical area
Remote worker score
92/100
Connectivity and amenities for home working
Family score
77/100
Schools, safety and family amenities
Value score
50/100
What you get for the local price level
L3 broadband FAQs
Why is L3 slower than other Liverpool postcodes?
L3 may encompass older properties, mixed-use areas, or zones where fibre deployment is still underway. Urban cores often have uneven rollout timelines.
Can I get gigabit in L3?
64.3% of postcodes can. Check your specific address, as location within L3 dramatically affects available speeds.
Is moving from L3 to a faster Liverpool district worth it for speed alone?
If nearby alternatives exist with higher gigabit coverage, yes. Connectivity differences within Liverpool can be substantial.
What download speeds do L3 postcodes typically see?
This dataset records availability, not real-world speeds. Postcodes in the 30 to 300 Mbps tier see downloads well below gigabit levels; gigabit postcodes vary by provider.
Neighbouring districts
Check your exact postcode
Every postcode in L3 has its own page with broadband speeds, house prices, school ratings and crime stats. You can also compare providers for your address.
Data sources: Broadband data from Ofcom Connected Nations 2025 · House prices from HM Land Registry · Crime from Police.uk · See all data sources