Postcode Analysis Liverpool, North West

CHEAPSIDE, L2 2DQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CHEAPSIDE, L2 2DQ.

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Population

338

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Avg Age

28

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Avg Income

£ 45,600 /yr

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Employed

58%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: L2 2DQ is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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1/10
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1/10
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10/10
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10/10
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9/10
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9/10
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10/10
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1/10
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9/10
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Area Character

At 79% private renter occupancy, L2 2DQ is a landlord-friendly investment zone — high demand, strong yields, and frequent turnover. High crime warrants careful street-level review despite the strong rental demand. Property prices are trending up 14.4% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

L2 2DQ is a lively urban neighbourhood on Cheapside, 0.6km from Liverpool in Liverpool. Administratively it sits within Central ward and the Liverpool, Riverside constituency.

For renters and young professionals, L2 2DQ offers a young professional neighbourhood — career-focused, mobile, mostly renting. By day, the area transitions to a public administration and security character: public administration and security with mainly white workforces. With residents averaging 28 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 79% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (47% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are high (354 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: With prices averaging £160k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 14.4% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for L2 2DQ are sourced from Output Area E00176642 (shared with 8 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 L2 2DQ. 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 / British87.2%
Asian / British Asian3.3%
Black / African / Caribbean2.1%
Other / Mixed7.4%

Economic Activity

58%Active
FT: 47%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age & Housing: A notably young demographic dominated by renters. The population leans heavily toward young adults in their twenties and thirties.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 150,000

40 sales · Mean £ 142,608

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

Crime rates near L2 2DQ are high at 354 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 offences933
Drugs622
Public order319
Shoplifting305
Anti-social behaviour291

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 pupils1.1 km
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The Trinity Catholic Academy

Inadequate1.1 km
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St Vincent de Paul Catholic Primary School

Outstanding245 pupils1.1 km
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St Nicholas Catholic Academy

Good1.2 km
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Millstead School

Outstanding132 pupils1.2 km
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Faith Primary Academy

Good1.4 km
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Lipa Primary and High School

Good405 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

84 nearby
  • City News0.5 km
  • J's News0.2 km
  • S&S News0.5 km
  • Bargain Booze0.2 km
  • Exchange East News0.3 km
  • + 79 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

26 nearby
  • Crowne Plaza0.7 km
  • Mercure Liverpool0.6 km
  • Radisson Blu Hotel0.6 km
  • Travelodge Liverpool Central The Strand0.7 km
  • Municipal Hotel Liverpool - MGallery0.1 km
  • + 21 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

121 nearby
  • G Bar0.2 km
  • Hummingbird Cocktail Bar0.3 km
  • MANSION0.3 km
  • Mathew Street Live0.4 km
  • McGuffie's0.4 km
  • + 116 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

300 nearby
  • Bean0.7 km
  • Bean Coffee & Cocktails0.5 km
  • Bills0.7 km
  • BoBo0.5 km
  • Bold Street Coffee0.5 km
  • + 295 more
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Supermarkets

14 nearby
  • Home Bargains0.8 km
  • Marks & Spencer0.5 km
  • Tesco Clayton Square Express0.6 km
  • Tesco Liverpool (4451)0.2 km
  • Tesco0.1 km
  • + 9 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

80 nearby
  • Listo Burrito0.3 km
  • Marybone Takeaway0.2 km
  • Pret A Manger0.5 km
  • Relish Grab and Go0.5 km
  • Subway0.4 km
  • + 75 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Moorfields0.2 km
  • James Street0.6 km
  • Liverpool Lime Street0.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Dale Street0.1 km
  • Crosshall Street0.1 km
  • Cumberland Street0.1 km
  • Dale Street0.1 km
  • Smithfield Street0.1 km