Postcode Analysis Liverpool, North West

SIR THOMAS STREET, L1 6BW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SIR THOMAS STREET, L1 6BW.

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Population

322

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Avg Age

28

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Avg Income

£ 40,300 /yr

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Employed

60%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: L1 6BW represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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1/10
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1/10
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10/10
workEmployment
7/10
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10/10
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7/10
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10/10
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1/10
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4/10
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Area Character

L1 6BW is a high-turnover rental hub — with 89% of homes privately rented, this postcode has the tenant density typical of a student or young professional district. High crime warrants careful street-level review despite the strong rental demand. Property prices are trending down 70.4% year-on-year.

home £132,912 median price shield Safety 1/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

L1 6BW is a lively urban neighbourhood on Sir Thomas Street, 0.5km from Liverpool in Liverpool. Administratively it sits within Central ward and the Liverpool, Riverside constituency.

For renters and young professionals, L1 6BW offers a young professional neighbourhood — career-focused, mobile, mostly renting. During the day, public administration and security with mainly white workforces. The community skews young professional (average age 28) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 89% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime rates are high (598 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: With prices averaging £132k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 70.4% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for L1 6BW are sourced from Output Area E00176652 (shared with 250 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 6BW. The average age is 28.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British80.4%
Asian / British Asian7.1%
Black / African / Caribbean1.2%
Other / Mixed11.2%

Economic Activity

60%Active
FT: 45%
Unemployed: 4%
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Community Makeup: Predominantly a younger renting crowd. The neighborhood has a low average age and high rental density compared to the national baseline.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 85,364

68 sales · Mean £ 95,036

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

Crime rates near L1 6BW are high at 598 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and drugs. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences1429
Drugs998
Shoplifting997
Public order557
Anti-social behaviour412

school Local Schools

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Holy Cross Catholic Primary School

Good189 pupils0.6 km
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Pleasant Street Primary School

Good238 pupils0.9 km
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St Vincent de Paul Catholic Primary School

Outstanding245 pupils0.9 km
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St Nicholas Catholic Academy

Good1.0 km
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Lipa Primary and High School

Good405 pupils1.2 km
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The Trinity Catholic Academy

Inadequate1.3 km
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Millstead School

Outstanding132 pupils1.3 km
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The Studio School Liverpool

Good293 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

98 nearby
  • City News0.5 km
  • J's News0.2 km
  • S&S News0.3 km
  • Bargain Booze0.5 km
  • Exchange East News0.4 km
  • + 93 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

30 nearby
  • Crowne Plaza0.8 km
  • Mercure Liverpool0.7 km
  • Radisson Blu Hotel0.8 km
  • Travelodge Liverpool Central The Strand0.5 km
  • Hatters Hostel0.8 km
  • + 25 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

135 nearby
  • G Bar0.3 km
  • Hummingbird Cocktail Bar0.3 km
  • MANSION0.2 km
  • Mathew Street Live0.2 km
  • McGuffie's0.4 km
  • + 130 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

373 nearby
  • Bean0.8 km
  • Bean Coffee & Cocktails0.7 km
  • Bills0.5 km
  • BoBo0.4 km
  • Bold Street Coffee0.7 km
  • + 368 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

103 nearby
  • Listo Burrito0.3 km
  • Marybone Takeaway0.5 km
  • Pret A Manger0.4 km
  • Relish Grab and Go0.7 km
  • Subway0.3 km
  • + 98 more
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Supermarkets

14 nearby
  • Lidl0.5 km
  • Sainsbury's0.6 km
  • Tesco0.8 km
  • Tesco Express0.5 km
  • Lalitha Superstore0.5 km
  • + 9 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Moorfields0.3 km
  • Liverpool Lime Street0.5 km
  • James Street0.5 km

Bus Stops

  • The Metquarter0.0 km
  • The Metquarter0.0 km
  • Victoria Street0.0 km
  • Whitechapel0.0 km
  • Sir Thomas Street0.1 km