L1 0AR is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Bridgewater Street, 1.2km from Toxteth in Liverpool. Administratively it sits within Riverside ward and the Liverpool, Riverside constituency.
For renters and young professionals, L1 0AR offers a young professional neighbourhood — career-focused, mobile, mostly renting. The daytime character shifts — public administration and security with mainly white workforces. With an average age of just 27, this is a transient, student-oriented area — ideal for those who want a social neighbourhood, less suited to those seeking quiet stability. 96% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 79 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £41k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 10.0% year-on-year. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for L1 0AR are sourced from Output Area E00182970 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BRIDGEWATER STREET, L1 0AR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BRIDGEWATER STREET, L1 0AR.
282
27
£ 30,700 /yr
57%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
L1 0AR is a high-turnover rental hub — with 96% of homes privately rented, this postcode has the tenant density typical of a student or young professional district. Moderate crime is typical for high-density rental zones (avg age: 27). Property prices are trending down 10.0% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for L1 0AR. The average age is 26.8. 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: Youthful and transient. Characterized by young adults and early-career individuals predominantly living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 47,500
20 sales · Mean £ 49,478
Terraced
£ 585,000
1 sales · Mean £ 585,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around L1 0AR is moderate at 79 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are drugs and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Liverpool Life Sciences UTC
The Studio School Liverpool
St Vincent de Paul Catholic Primary School
Lipa Primary and High School
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School
Windsor Community Primary School
Pleasant Street Primary School
Abercromby Nursery School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
58 nearby- S&S News1.0 km
- City News Extra0.8 km
- Makkah Halal1.0 km
- Misu Supermarket0.8 km
- Philharmonic Mini Market0.9 km
- + 53 more
Restaurant, Cafe
268 nearby- Bills0.8 km
- Costa Coffee0.9 km
- Rosa's Thai Cafe0.7 km
- Rubens Coffee0.9 km
- Starbucks0.8 km
- + 263 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
19 nearby- Hatters Hostel0.9 km
- SBT Liverpool Ltd0.8 km
- The Belvedere0.9 km
- Liverpool Youth Hostel0.3 km
- Pod Works0.5 km
- + 14 more
Pub, NightClub
87 nearby- BEER ENGINE0.9 km
- Peter Kavanagh1.0 km
- Pure0.7 km
- Rileys1.0 km
- 24 Kitchen Street0.1 km
- + 82 more
Takeaway Shop
60 nearby- Big Bite0.9 km
- Moiim Korean Deli0.6 km
- Nabzy's0.8 km
- Shiraz BBQ House0.9 km
- Smashin burger0.9 km
- + 55 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Tesco Clayton Square Express1.0 km
- TESCO0.4 km
- Tesco Express1.0 km
- Tesco0.7 km
- Chung Wah Supermarket0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Liverpool0.4 km
- Liverpool Central1.0 km
- James Street1.1 km
Bus Stops
- Bridgewater Street0.1 km
- Kitchen Street0.1 km
- Hardy Street0.2 km
- New Bird Street0.2 km
- Blundell Street0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: L10AR · Data under Open Government Licence