L2 1XA is a lively urban neighbourhood located 0.9km from Liverpool in Liverpool. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Riverside ward and the Liverpool, Riverside constituency.
L2 1XA is a young professional neighbourhood — career-focused, mobile, mostly renting. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a public administration and security zone — public administration and security with mainly white workforces. The 29 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. 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 (751 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for L2 1XA are sourced from Output Area E00176629 (shared with 85 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
L2 1XA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for L2 1XA.
125
29
£ 44,800 /yr
62%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: L2 1XA 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
L2 1XA is a student and graduate zone — average age 29, 65% private renting, and the high-energy, high-turnover character of a university-adjacent neighbourhood. 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 L2 1XA. 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 L2 1XA are high at 751 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
Holy Cross Catholic Primary School
Pleasant Street Primary School
Lipa Primary and High School
St Nicholas Catholic Academy
The Studio School Liverpool
Liverpool Life Sciences UTC
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
84 nearby- Convenience Store1.0 km
- Fatback0.8 km
- VAPES LIVERPOOL0.8 km
- Scouse Bird Shop0.4 km
- J W News0.5 km
- + 79 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
31 nearby- Premier Inn0.5 km
- Pullman Hotel0.9 km
- The Baltic Hotel1.0 km
- Hard Days Night Hotel0.2 km
- Hotel Indigo & Marco Pierre White Steakhouse0.5 km
- + 26 more
Restaurant, Cafe
362 nearby- Bon Bon Bakery1.0 km
- China City1.0 km
- Christakis0.9 km
- Costa Coffee Kiosk0.5 km
- Il Forno0.8 km
- + 357 more
Supermarkets
15 nearby- Chung Wah Supermarket1.0 km
- Sainsbury's Local0.2 km
- Lidl0.8 km
- Marks & Spencer0.4 km
- Tesco Clayton Square Express0.5 km
- + 10 more
Takeaway Shop
90 nearby- Docklands Fish & Chips0.6 km
- Cafe Lucaya0.4 km
- Chopstix Noodle Bar0.6 km
- Crumbs0.6 km
- Go Falafel0.4 km
- + 85 more
Pub, NightClub
127 nearby- ALIBI0.2 km
- Dorothys Showbar Liverpool0.3 km
- Erics Live0.3 km
- Genting Club (Liverpool)0.7 km
- Imagine0.3 km
- + 122 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- James Street0.2 km
- Moorfields0.5 km
- Liverpool0.6 km
Bus Stops
- Derby Square0.1 km
- Canning Place0.1 km
- Paradise Street Bus Station0.1 km
- Castle Street0.1 km
- Paradise Street Bus Station0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: L21XA · Data under Open Government Licence