Postcode Analysis Liverpool, North West

ST JAMES STREET, L1 0AB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ST JAMES STREET, L1 0AB.

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Population

289

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Avg Age

27

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Avg Income

£ 30,700 /yr

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Employed

62%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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1/10
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1/10
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10/10
workEmployment
2/10
diversity_3Diversity
9/10
paymentsAffluence
5/10
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10/10
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1/10
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1/10
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Area Character

At 84% private renter occupancy, L1 0AB is a landlord-friendly investment zone — high demand, strong yields, and frequent turnover. Moderate crime is typical for high-density rental zones (avg age: 27). Property prices are trending down 7.1% year-on-year.

home £56,000 median price shield Safety 1/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

L1 0AB is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on St James Street, 1.2km from Toxteth in Liverpool. Administratively it sits within Riverside ward and the Liverpool, Riverside constituency.

For renters and young professionals, L1 0AB offers a young professional neighbourhood — career-focused, mobile, mostly renting. By day, the area transitions to a public administration and security character: public administration and security with mainly white workforces. At just 27 years average, the population skews very young — high mobility, strong rental demand, and a dynamic street-level atmosphere. 84% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 87 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £56k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 7.1% year-on-year. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.

Census 2021 statistics for L1 0AB are sourced from Output Area E00183004 (shared with 17 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for L1 0AB. The average age is 27.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British77.4%
Asian / British Asian9.4%
Black / African / Caribbean3.8%
Other / Mixed9.4%

Economic Activity

62%Active
FT: 42%
Unemployed: 9%
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Age & Housing: A notably young demographic dominated by renters. The population leans heavily toward young adults in their twenties and thirties.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 55,500

14 sales · Mean £ 51,607

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime around L1 0AB is moderate at 87 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are drugs and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Drugs242
Violence and sexual offences186
Public order45
Other theft42
Vehicle crime42

school Local Schools

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The Studio School Liverpool

Good293 pupils0.3 km
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Liverpool Life Sciences UTC

Good526 pupils0.3 km
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Lipa Primary and High School

Good405 pupils0.3 km
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St Vincent de Paul Catholic Primary School

Outstanding245 pupils0.4 km
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St Patrick's Catholic Primary School

Outstanding250 pupils0.8 km
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Windsor Community Primary School

Outstanding240 pupils0.9 km
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Abercromby Nursery School

Good81 pupils1.0 km
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Pleasant Street Primary School

Good238 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

62 nearby
  • Convenience Store0.1 km
  • Fatback0.3 km
  • L1 Mini Market0.3 km
  • VAPES LIVERPOOL0.4 km
  • Community Grocery0.5 km
  • + 57 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

21 nearby
  • Premier Inn0.8 km
  • Pullman Hotel0.7 km
  • The Baltic Hotel0.1 km
  • Hilton Liverpool0.9 km
  • The Printworks Hotel0.9 km
  • + 16 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

95 nearby
  • The Grapes0.5 km
  • Blue Angel0.5 km
  • The Green Room0.5 km
  • Tom Thumb Bar0.7 km
  • The Coburg0.5 km
  • + 90 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

277 nearby
  • Bon Bon Bakery0.5 km
  • Chamber 360.5 km
  • China City0.3 km
  • Christakis0.4 km
  • Coffee and Fandisha0.1 km
  • + 272 more
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Supermarkets

8 nearby
  • Chung Wah Supermarket0.1 km
  • The Co-operative Food Ltd0.9 km
  • Sida Express1.0 km
  • Ejoy Asian Foods1.0 km
  • TESCO0.5 km
  • + 3 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

64 nearby
  • Docklands Fish & Chips1.0 km
  • Krunchy Fried Chicken0.6 km
  • Safi's Desserts0.9 km
  • Antonietta Dolce & Gelato0.7 km
  • Best Kebab0.9 km
  • + 59 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Liverpool0.4 km
  • Liverpool Central1.0 km
  • Liverpool Lime Street1.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Hardy Street0.0 km
  • Brick Street0.1 km
  • Bridgewater Street0.1 km
  • New Bird Street0.2 km
  • Kitchen Street0.2 km