L3 1BH is a well-regarded residential area on Water Street, 1.1km from Liverpool in Liverpool. Administratively it sits within Central ward and the Liverpool, Riverside constituency.
For renters and young professionals, L3 1BH offers a young professional neighbourhood — career-focused, mobile, mostly renting. By day, the area transitions to a regional business centres character: business quarters in major regional cities. An average age of 37 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 75% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (58% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are high (494 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: Average house prices are around £237k, up 2.8% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for L3 1BH are sourced from Output Area E00182941 (shared with 83 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WATER STREET, L3 1BH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WATER STREET, L3 1BH.
118
37
£ 45,600 /yr
66%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: L3 1BH 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.
Area Character
At 75% private renter occupancy, L3 1BH 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 2.8% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for L3 1BH. The average age is 36.7. 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.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 206,500
52 sales · Mean £ 223,656
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near L3 1BH are high at 494 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
70 nearby- City News0.1 km
- J's News0.4 km
- S&S News0.5 km
- Bargain Booze0.7 km
- Exchange East News0.3 km
- + 65 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
24 nearby- Crowne Plaza0.2 km
- Mercure Liverpool0.2 km
- Radisson Blu Hotel0.5 km
- Travelodge Liverpool Central The Strand0.3 km
- Premier Inn0.8 km
- + 19 more
Pub, NightClub
94 nearby- G Bar0.4 km
- Hummingbird Cocktail Bar0.3 km
- MANSION0.4 km
- Mathew Street Live0.4 km
- McGuffie's0.2 km
- + 89 more
Restaurant, Cafe
265 nearby- Bean0.4 km
- Bean Coffee & Cocktails0.5 km
- Bills0.5 km
- BoBo0.2 km
- Bold Street Coffee0.5 km
- + 260 more
Supermarkets
11 nearby- Home Bargains0.8 km
- Marks & Spencer0.7 km
- Tesco Clayton Square Express0.8 km
- Tesco Liverpool (4451)0.7 km
- TESCO1.0 km
- + 6 more
Takeaway Shop
62 nearby- Listo Burrito0.3 km
- Marybone Takeaway0.7 km
- Pret A Manger0.3 km
- Relish Grab and Go0.3 km
- Subway0.4 km
- + 57 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- James Street0.2 km
- Moorfields0.4 km
- Liverpool1.0 km
Bus Stops
- Water Street0.1 km
- Liverpool James Street Rail Station0.1 km
- Wellington Buildings0.1 km
- Fenwick Street0.1 km
- Water Street0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: L31BH · Data under Open Government Licence