Postcode Analysis Liverpool, North West

L1 5DY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for L1 5DY.

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Population

287

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 30,700 /yr

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Employed

42%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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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.

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1/10
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2/10
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10/10
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2/10
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8/10
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3/10
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10/10
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1/10
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4/10
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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.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

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.

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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

White / British64.6%
Asian / British Asian20.7%
Black / African / Caribbean6.3%
Other / Mixed8.4%

Economic Activity

42%Active
FT: 27%
Unemployed: 3%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences368
Drugs353
Other theft94
Public order79
Anti-social behaviour56

school Local Schools

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Lipa Primary and High School

Good405 pupils0.2 km
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St Vincent de Paul Catholic Primary School

Outstanding245 pupils0.3 km
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Liverpool Life Sciences UTC

Good526 pupils0.3 km
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The Studio School Liverpool

Good293 pupils0.3 km
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St Patrick's Catholic Primary School

Outstanding250 pupils0.8 km
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Pleasant Street Primary School

Good238 pupils0.9 km
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Abercromby Nursery School

Good81 pupils0.9 km
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St Nicholas Catholic Academy

Good0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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

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
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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

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
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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
fastfood

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