L1 1EQ is a lively urban neighbourhood on Williamson Square, 0.5km 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, public administration and security with mainly white workforces. The community skews young professional (average age 28) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 89% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are high (673 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for L1 1EQ are sourced from Output Area E00176652 (shared with 250 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WILLIAMSON SQUARE, L1 1EQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WILLIAMSON SQUARE, L1 1EQ.
322
28
£ 40,300 /yr
60%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: L1 1EQ 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
89% of homes in L1 1EQ 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 L1 1EQ. The average age is 28.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: Predominantly a younger renting crowd. The neighborhood has a low average age and high rental density compared to the national baseline.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near L1 1EQ are high at 673 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
Pleasant Street Primary School
St Vincent de Paul Catholic Primary School
St Nicholas Catholic Academy
Lipa Primary and High School
Millstead School
The Studio School Liverpool
Liverpool Life Sciences UTC
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
102 nearby- Duke Street Food & Drink Market0.5 km
- Greggs0.3 km
- Lindt0.3 km
- The Kiosk0.1 km
- Scouse Bird Shop0.1 km
- + 97 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
32 nearby- Liverpool Youth Hostel1.0 km
- Municipal Hotel Liverpool - MGallery0.3 km
- Pod Works0.6 km
- Premier Inn0.3 km
- Shankly Hotel0.1 km
- + 27 more
Pub, NightClub
144 nearby- Flanagans Apple0.2 km
- Legends Liverpool0.2 km
- Poste House0.2 km
- Blue Angel0.8 km
- The Green Room0.6 km
- + 139 more
Restaurant, Cafe
401 nearby- 200 Degrees Coffee Shop0.1 km
- Arket0.3 km
- Ask Italian0.1 km
- Bean Coffee Roasters0.4 km
- Beehive0.2 km
- + 396 more
Supermarkets
14 nearby- Marks & Spencer0.1 km
- Tesco Clayton Square Express0.2 km
- Tesco Liverpool (4451)0.5 km
- Sainsbury's Local0.5 km
- Lidl0.4 km
- + 9 more
Takeaway Shop
104 nearby- Bone and Block0.5 km
- Cocoa Desserts0.4 km
- Famous 80.5 km
- Loxbys0.5 km
- Millies Cookies0.1 km
- + 99 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Moorfields0.4 km
- Liverpool Lime Street0.4 km
- Liverpool Central0.4 km
Bus Stops
- Williamson Square0.0 km
- Queen Square Bus Station0.1 km
- Queen Square Bus Station0.1 km
- Queen Square Bus Station0.1 km
- Queen Square Bus Station0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: L11EQ · Data under Open Government Licence