L6 1AJ is a lively urban neighbourhood located 0.8km from Liverpool in Liverpool. Administratively it sits within Central ward and the Liverpool, Riverside constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a young professional neighbourhood — career-focused, mobile, mostly renting. During the day, urban high streets with mixed ethnicity and businesses. It has a young, student-heavy population (average age 27) — lively, but with high tenant turnover. 84% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 100% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Liverpool.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 124 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below.
Census 2021 statistics for L6 1AJ are sourced from Output Area E00176698 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
L6 1AJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for L6 1AJ.
148
27
£ 29,300 /yr
22%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: L6 1AJ 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
84% of homes in L6 1AJ are privately rented, marking this as a dedicated rental postcode with a young, mobile population. 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 L6 1AJ. The average age is 26.6. 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 1AJ is above average at 124 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
Faith Primary Academy
St Nicholas Catholic Academy
Pleasant Street Primary School
Millstead School
New Park Primary School
Whitefield Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
31 nearby- Day by Day Convenience Store0.9 km
- Landmark Food and Wine0.6 km
- MOHAMMEDS0.6 km
- BEST FOODS MEGA0.9 km
- International Food Store UK0.7 km
- + 26 more
Pub, NightClub
15 nearby- The Bears Paw0.9 km
- O2 Academy0.7 km
- The Reader Bar and Restaurant0.9 km
- Infinity Shisha Lounge0.6 km
- Paddys Bar0.7 km
- + 10 more
Restaurant, Cafe
52 nearby- Starbucks0.8 km
- Gateway Coffee Shop0.6 km
- Kurdistan Cafe0.6 km
- Lazeez Charcoal Grill0.7 km
- Neopolitan1.0 km
- + 47 more
Takeaway Shop
27 nearby- Krispy Kreme0.8 km
- abo hassan grill0.7 km
- Blue Dragon0.7 km
- City Kebab0.7 km
- No.1 ChongQing Fish Original Chicken (Shu Yuan Mao Cai)0.9 km
- + 22 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Britannia Adelphi Hotel1.0 km
- Salvation Army Ann Fowler Hostel0.6 km
- Aachen Hotel1.0 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Lidl1.0 km
- Tesco Express0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Liverpool Lime Street0.9 km
- Liverpool Central1.0 km
- Moorfields1.5 km
Bus Stops
- Shaw Street0.0 km
- Shaw Street0.0 km
- College Street South0.1 km
- Erskine Street0.1 km
- College Street South0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: L61AJ · Data under Open Government Licence