Postcode Analysis Liverpool, North West

PRESTON STREET, L1 6DP House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PRESTON STREET, L1 6DP.

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Population

660

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Avg Age

22

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Avg Income

£ 40,300 /yr

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Employed

13%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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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.

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1/10
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1/10
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9/10
workEmployment
1/10
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10/10
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2/10
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10/10
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2/10
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2/10
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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.

home £90,500 median price shield Safety 1/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

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.

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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

White / British60.4%
Asian / British Asian25.3%
Black / African / Caribbean4.2%
Other / Mixed10.1%

Economic Activity

13%Active
FT: 9%
Unemployed: 0%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences1218
Drugs869
Shoplifting734
Public order486
Anti-social behaviour408

school Local Schools

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Holy Cross Catholic Primary School

Good189 pupils0.4 km
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Pleasant Street Primary School

Good238 pupils0.9 km
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St Nicholas Catholic Academy

Good1.0 km
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St Vincent de Paul Catholic Primary School

Outstanding245 pupils1.0 km
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The Trinity Catholic Academy

Inadequate1.1 km
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Millstead School

Outstanding132 pupils1.2 km
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Faith Primary Academy

Good1.3 km
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Lipa Primary and High School

Good405 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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

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
local_bar

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

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
fastfood

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
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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