L1 5DY is an up-and-coming urban area located 1.2km from Toxteth in Liverpool. Administratively it sits within Riverside ward and the Liverpool, Riverside constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, L1 5DY is a high-density area of young ethnic minority families, mostly in flats. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. The 40 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 59% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 35% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Liverpool.
Safety: Crime rates are high (153 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. 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 5DY are sourced from Output Area E00033021 (shared with 15 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
L1 5DY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for L1 5DY.
287
40
£ 30,700 /yr
42%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: L1 5DY 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
With 59% social renting, L1 5DY is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. 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 L1 5DY. The average age is 39.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near L1 5DY are high at 153 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
Lipa Primary and High School
St Vincent de Paul Catholic Primary School
Liverpool Life Sciences UTC
The Studio School Liverpool
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School
Pleasant Street Primary School
Abercromby Nursery School
St Nicholas Catholic Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
72 nearby- Convenience Store0.1 km
- Fatback0.3 km
- L1 Mini Market0.2 km
- VAPES LIVERPOOL0.3 km
- Community Grocery0.6 km
- + 67 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
21 nearby- Premier Inn0.8 km
- Pullman Hotel0.8 km
- The Baltic Hotel0.2 km
- Hilton Liverpool0.8 km
- The Printworks Hotel0.8 km
- + 16 more
Pub, NightClub
101 nearby- The Grapes0.4 km
- Blue Angel0.4 km
- The Green Room0.5 km
- Tom Thumb Bar0.6 km
- The Coburg0.6 km
- + 96 more
Restaurant, Cafe
295 nearby- Bon Bon Bakery0.4 km
- Chamber 360.3 km
- China City0.1 km
- Christakis0.3 km
- Coffee and Fandisha0.2 km
- + 290 more
Supermarkets
12 nearby- Chung Wah Supermarket0.1 km
- The Co-operative Food Ltd0.8 km
- Sida Express0.9 km
- Ejoy Asian Foods0.9 km
- TESCO0.5 km
- + 7 more
Takeaway Shop
70 nearby- Docklands Fish & Chips1.0 km
- Krunchy Fried Chicken0.5 km
- Safi's Desserts0.7 km
- Antonietta Dolce & Gelato0.6 km
- Best Kebab0.8 km
- + 65 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Liverpool0.4 km
- Liverpool Central0.8 km
- Liverpool Lime Street1.1 km
Bus Stops
- Hardy Street0.1 km
- Nelson Street0.1 km
- Brick Street0.1 km
- Bridgewater Street0.2 km
- Kitchen Street0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: L15DY · Data under Open Government Licence