L5 broadband and area guide
Ofcom coverage, connection speeds, house prices and local data for 424 postcodes across 10 sectors in Liverpool.
Full fibre
84%
Gigabit
84%
Superfast
99%
Postcodes
424
Liverpool L5 covers 424 postcodes with gigabit infrastructure at 84.3%, placing it in the middle-upper tier of Liverpool's connectivity situation. Superfast baseline is 99%, and only 13.3% sit on slower speeds.
Broadband speeds in L5
Share of L5 premises by the fastest download speed available, averaged across all 424 postcodes in the district.
L5 occupies a middle-ground within Liverpool's postcode districts. Gigabit reaches 84.3% of the 424 postcodes, whilst superfast covers 99%. The 13.3% on 30 to 300 Mbps speeds is larger than high-tier codes but manageable for most households. This distribution suggests L5 mixes newer fibre-served areas with older stock still pending gigabit upgrades. Speed variation across 424 postcodes is moderate, indicating a district in partial transition or with mixed-age housing. Upload and download speed data are unavailable, but the gigabit availability rate suggests real-world performance varies across the district. The distribution shows concentration at gigabit levels with a meaningful secondary population on intermediate speeds.
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
L5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| L5 0 | 37 | 97% | 93% | 93% |
| L5 1 | 27 | 100% | 98% | 98% |
| L5 2 | 49 | 100% | 86% | 86% |
| L5 3 | 51 | 97% | 89% | 89% |
| L5 4 | 33 | 100% | 83% | 83% |
| L5 5 | 32 | 98% | 79% | 79% |
| L5 6 | 54 | 100% | 97% | 97% |
| L5 7 | 39 | 100% | 92% | 92% |
| L5 8 | 49 | 99% | 89% | 89% |
| L5 9 | 53 | 99% | 48% | 48% |
All L5 0 postcodes (37)
All L5 1 postcodes (27)
All L5 2 postcodes (49)
All L5 3 postcodes (51)
All L5 4 postcodes (33)
All L5 5 postcodes (32)
All L5 6 postcodes (54)
All L5 7 postcodes (39)
All L5 8 postcodes (49)
All L5 9 postcodes (53)
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Living in Liverpool
L5 is adequate for most households but not a standout choice if speed is the priority. The 13.3% on intermediate tiers means postcode-level checks are sensible before committing to high-bandwidth remote work.
Crime per month
3
Average recorded crimes per local statistical area
Remote worker score
99/100
Connectivity and amenities for home working
Family score
78/100
Schools, safety and family amenities
Value score
50/100
What you get for the local price level
L5 broadband FAQs
How much faster is a high-tier Liverpool postcode than L5?
High-performance areas exceed L5's 84.3% gigabit rate. For speed certainty, higher-coverage postcodes are preferable.
Is L5 suitable for remote work?
84.3% have gigabit; the rest are on 30 to 300 Mbps, adequate for video calls but not ideal for large uploads. Verify your address.
What speeds do the 13.3% of L5 on mid-tier infrastructure see?
30 to 300 Mbps range varies by provider; some deliver 100+ Mbps, others closer to 40. Slower than gigabit but often workable.
Should I prioritise L5 or higher-coverage districts for connectivity?
For speed certainty, higher-coverage districts are the better choice. L5 is still solid but carries more variation risk.
Neighbouring districts
Check your exact postcode
Every postcode in L5 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