L6 1AH is a lively urban neighbourhood located 0.8km from Kensington in Liverpool. Administratively it sits within Central ward and the Liverpool, Riverside constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, L6 1AH is a university campus area — mostly students in halls, very high turnover. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a multiethnic urban high streets zone — urban high streets with mixed ethnicity and businesses. Average age 27 — a clear signal of a student and young renter community, typically with strong café and nightlife culture nearby. 38% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 51% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Liverpool. Full-time employment stands at 11% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 110 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below.
Census 2021 statistics for L6 1AH are sourced from Output Area E00182933 (shared with 27 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
L6 1AH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for L6 1AH.
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27
£ 29,300 /yr
18%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: L6 1AH falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
L6 1AH has a significant social housing presence — 38% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Above-average crime is a concern; estate-level variation can be significant.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for L6 1AH. The average age is 27.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A notably young demographic dominated by renters. The population leans heavily toward young adults in their twenties and thirties.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around L6 1AH is above average at 110 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
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School and Nursery
Everton Nursery School and Family Centre
New Park Primary School
St Nicholas Catholic Academy
Faith Primary Academy
Pleasant Street Primary School
Whitefield Primary School
Kensington Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
30 nearby- Melos0.6 km
- S.K.A William Henry Food and Wine0.7 km
- Best One/Freshway0.8 km
- BEST FOODS MEGA0.7 km
- Aram Supermarket0.6 km
- + 25 more
Pub, NightClub
16 nearby- HopScotch Whisky Bar0.4 km
- The Post Office0.5 km
- Lord Warden0.9 km
- Melodic Bar0.4 km
- The Bears Paw0.8 km
- + 11 more
Restaurant, Cafe
42 nearby- Bee Bees0.5 km
- Bekas Cafe0.6 km
- Colloquia Room1.0 km
- Cu Cafe limited0.7 km
- Dessert Hub LTD0.6 km
- + 37 more
Takeaway Shop
27 nearby- Crispy Cod0.5 km
- Daikiya Noodle Bar0.5 km
- Good Taste0.4 km
- Huang's takeaway0.6 km
- Subway0.6 km
- + 22 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Adelaide House Hostel0.9 km
- Maple Hotel0.9 km
- Salvation Army Ann Fowler Hostel0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Liverpool Lime Street1.0 km
- Liverpool Central1.1 km
- Edge Hill1.5 km
Bus Stops
- Royal Liverpool University Hospital0.1 km
- Low Hill0.1 km
- Epworth Street0.2 km
- Shaw Street0.2 km
- Epworth Street0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: L61AH · Data under Open Government Licence