L1 8LW is a lively urban neighbourhood located 1.0km from Liverpool in Liverpool. Administratively it sits within Riverside ward and the Liverpool, Riverside constituency.
For renters and young professionals, L1 8LW offers a young professional neighbourhood — career-focused, mobile, mostly renting. Outside of residential hours, areas dominated by food and entertainment. At 29 years average, this is a working-age, professionally active neighbourhood with good transport links and a dynamic social mix. 65% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 39% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Liverpool. Employment levels are high (46% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are high (491 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for L1 8LW are sourced from Output Area E00176629 (shared with 85 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
L1 8LW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for L1 8LW.
125
29
£ 44,800 /yr
62%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: L1 8LW 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.
Area Character
Average age 29, 65% renting. L1 8LW has the demographic fingerprint of a student and early-career professional neighbourhood — lively and high-turnover. Higher crime warrants awareness — HMO density and nightlife are likely contributors.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for L1 8LW. The average age is 28.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: Predominantly a younger renting crowd. The neighborhood has a low average age and high rental density compared to the national baseline.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near L1 8LW are high at 491 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
St Vincent de Paul Catholic Primary School
Lipa Primary and High School
Pleasant Street Primary School
The Studio School Liverpool
Liverpool Life Sciences UTC
Holy Cross Catholic Primary School
St Nicholas Catholic Academy
Abercromby Nursery School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
85 nearby- Convenience Store0.8 km
- Fatback0.6 km
- L1 Mini Market0.9 km
- VAPES LIVERPOOL0.7 km
- City News0.5 km
- + 80 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
31 nearby- Premier Inn0.4 km
- Pullman Hotel0.7 km
- The Baltic Hotel0.8 km
- Crowne Plaza0.7 km
- Mercure Liverpool0.7 km
- + 26 more
Pub, NightClub
129 nearby- The Grapes1.0 km
- Blue Angel0.9 km
- The Green Room0.5 km
- G Bar0.6 km
- Hummingbird Cocktail Bar0.5 km
- + 124 more
Restaurant, Cafe
373 nearby- Bon Bon Bakery0.9 km
- Chamber 360.9 km
- China City0.8 km
- Christakis0.8 km
- Coffee and Fandisha1.0 km
- + 368 more
Supermarkets
15 nearby- Chung Wah Supermarket0.8 km
- Lidl0.8 km
- Marks & Spencer0.5 km
- Tesco Clayton Square Express0.6 km
- Tesco Liverpool (4451)1.0 km
- + 10 more
Takeaway Shop
91 nearby- Docklands Fish & Chips0.4 km
- Krunchy Fried Chicken0.9 km
- Listo Burrito0.6 km
- Pret A Manger0.3 km
- Relish Grab and Go0.8 km
- + 86 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- James Street0.3 km
- Liverpool0.5 km
- Moorfields0.7 km
Bus Stops
- Liverpool ONE Bus Station0.0 km
- Liverpool ONE Bus Station0.0 km
- Liverpool ONE Bus Station0.1 km
- Liverpool ONE Bus Station0.1 km
- Liverpool ONE Bus Station0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: L18LW · Data under Open Government Licence