L1 6DP is a lively urban neighbourhood on Preston Street, 0.4km from Liverpool in Liverpool. Administratively it sits within Central ward and the Liverpool, Riverside constituency.
For renters and young professionals, L1 6DP offers a university campus area — mostly students in halls, very high turnover. By day, the area transitions to a public administration and security character: public administration and security with mainly white workforces. At just 22 years average, the population skews very young — high mobility, strong rental demand, and a dynamic street-level atmosphere. 59% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 40% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Liverpool.
Safety: Crime rates are high (464 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: With prices averaging £90k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 12.9% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for L1 6DP are sourced from Output Area E00182998 (shared with 47 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PRESTON STREET, L1 6DP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PRESTON STREET, L1 6DP.
660
22
£ 40,300 /yr
13%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: L1 6DP falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Very young, very high renting. At 22 years average age and 59% private renter occupancy, L1 6DP is a classic student-to-graduate transition zone. Higher crime warrants awareness — HMO density and nightlife are likely contributors. Property prices are trending up 12.9% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for L1 6DP. The average age is 22.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Youthful and transient. Characterized by young adults and early-career individuals predominantly living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 85,500
10 sales · Mean £ 79,550
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near L1 6DP are high at 464 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.
school Local Schools
Holy Cross Catholic Primary School
Pleasant Street Primary School
St Nicholas Catholic Academy
St Vincent de Paul Catholic Primary School
The Trinity Catholic Academy
Millstead School
Faith Primary Academy
Lipa Primary and High School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
96 nearby- City News0.6 km
- J's News0.3 km
- S&S News0.5 km
- Bargain Booze0.4 km
- Exchange East News0.4 km
- + 91 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
30 nearby- Crowne Plaza0.8 km
- Mercure Liverpool0.7 km
- Radisson Blu Hotel0.8 km
- Travelodge Liverpool Central The Strand0.7 km
- Hatters Hostel0.9 km
- + 25 more
Pub, NightClub
133 nearby- G Bar0.3 km
- Hummingbird Cocktail Bar0.4 km
- MANSION0.3 km
- Mathew Street Live0.4 km
- McGuffie's0.5 km
- + 128 more
Restaurant, Cafe
346 nearby- Bean0.9 km
- Bean Coffee & Cocktails0.6 km
- Bills0.7 km
- BoBo0.5 km
- Bold Street Coffee0.7 km
- + 341 more
Takeaway Shop
96 nearby- Listo Burrito0.4 km
- Marybone Takeaway0.3 km
- Pret A Manger0.5 km
- Relish Grab and Go0.7 km
- Subway0.4 km
- + 91 more
Supermarkets
13 nearby- Lidl0.5 km
- Sainsbury's0.6 km
- Tesco0.9 km
- Tesco Express0.5 km
- Lalitha Superstore0.5 km
- + 8 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Moorfields0.3 km
- Liverpool Lime Street0.5 km
- Liverpool Central0.6 km
Bus Stops
- Dale Street0.1 km
- Preston Street0.1 km
- Preston Street0.1 km
- Crosshall Street0.1 km
- Fontenoy Street0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: L16DP · Data under Open Government Licence