L2 3SP is a well-regarded residential area on Water Street, 1.0km from Liverpool in Liverpool. Administratively it sits within Central ward and the Liverpool, Riverside constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a university campus area — mostly students in halls, very high turnover. The daytime character shifts — business quarters in major regional cities. The 36 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 74% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 34% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Liverpool.
Safety: Crime rates are high (353 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for L2 3SP are sourced from Output Area E00182943 (shared with 209 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WATER STREET, L2 3SP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WATER STREET, L2 3SP.
137
36
£ 45,600 /yr
55%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: L2 3SP 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
At 74% private renter occupancy, L2 3SP 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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for L2 3SP. The average age is 35.7. 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: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near L2 3SP are high at 353 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
St Vincent de Paul Catholic Primary School
Pleasant Street Primary School
The Trinity Catholic Academy
St Nicholas Catholic Academy
Lipa Primary and High School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
76 nearby- Duke Street Food & Drink Market0.8 km
- Greggs0.5 km
- Lindt0.6 km
- The Kiosk0.5 km
- ADMIRAL CASINO0.5 km
- + 71 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
24 nearby- Municipal Hotel Liverpool - MGallery0.4 km
- Pod Works0.9 km
- Premier Inn0.7 km
- Shankly Hotel0.5 km
- Travelodge0.1 km
- + 19 more
Pub, NightClub
107 nearby- Flanagans Apple0.4 km
- Legends Liverpool0.4 km
- Poste House0.4 km
- The Green Room0.9 km
- Beauty Bazaar Harvey Nichols0.6 km
- + 102 more
Restaurant, Cafe
281 nearby- 200 Degrees Coffee Shop0.4 km
- Arket0.5 km
- Ask Italian0.6 km
- Bean Coffee Roasters0.6 km
- Beehive0.5 km
- + 276 more
Supermarkets
14 nearby- Marks & Spencer0.6 km
- Tesco Clayton Square Express0.7 km
- Tesco Liverpool (4451)0.6 km
- Tesco0.3 km
- Sainsbury's Local0.2 km
- + 9 more
Takeaway Shop
66 nearby- Bone and Block0.8 km
- Cocoa Desserts0.5 km
- Famous 80.8 km
- Loxbys0.9 km
- Millies Cookies0.7 km
- + 61 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- James Street0.3 km
- Moorfields0.3 km
- Liverpool Lime Street1.0 km
Bus Stops
- Water Street0.1 km
- Fenwick Street0.1 km
- Rumford Street0.1 km
- Old Hall Street0.1 km
- Liverpool James Street Rail Station0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: L23SP · Data under Open Government Licence