L1 7AZ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on St James Road, 1.1km from Toxteth in Liverpool. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Princes Park ward and the Liverpool, Riverside constituency.
The people who live in L1 7AZ are typical of a university campus area — mostly students in halls, very high turnover. Outside of residential hours, large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. At 28 years average, this is a working-age, professionally active neighbourhood with good transport links and a dynamic social mix.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 105 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. 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 7AZ are sourced from Output Area E00033023 (shared with 19 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ST JAMES ROAD, L1 7AZ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ST JAMES ROAD, L1 7AZ.
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£ 30,700 /yr
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Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: L1 7AZ 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
Social renting makes up 54% of tenure in L1 7AZ — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. The 28-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for L1 7AZ. The average age is 28.5. 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 around L1 7AZ is above average at 105 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
The Studio School Liverpool
Liverpool Life Sciences UTC
Abercromby Nursery School
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School
Windsor Community Primary School
St Vincent de Paul Catholic Primary School
St Nicholas Catholic Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
56 nearby- Convenience Store0.5 km
- Fatback0.7 km
- L1 Mini Market0.3 km
- VAPES LIVERPOOL0.5 km
- Liver News0.8 km
- + 51 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
18 nearby- The Baltic Hotel0.6 km
- Aachen Hotel0.7 km
- The Liverpool Inn0.9 km
- The Printworks Hotel0.8 km
- Novotel Ltd1.0 km
- + 13 more
Pub, NightClub
90 nearby- The Grapes0.3 km
- Blue Angel0.4 km
- The Green Room0.7 km
- Tom Thumb Bar0.5 km
- The Vines1.0 km
- + 85 more
Restaurant, Cafe
226 nearby- Bon Bon Bakery0.4 km
- Chamber 360.4 km
- China City0.4 km
- Christakis0.5 km
- Coffee and Fandisha0.4 km
- + 221 more
Supermarkets
7 nearby- Chung Wah Supermarket0.4 km
- Tesco Express0.8 km
- Sida Express0.6 km
- The Co-operative Food Ltd0.5 km
- Tesco0.6 km
- + 2 more
Takeaway Shop
63 nearby- Krunchy Fried Chicken0.5 km
- Mogwai Tattoo & Social0.8 km
- Peppers City Takeout/The Bronx Pizza0.8 km
- Safi's Desserts0.7 km
- Antonietta Dolce & Gelato0.6 km
- + 58 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Liverpool0.7 km
- Liverpool Central0.9 km
- Liverpool Lime Street1.1 km
Bus Stops
- Duke Street0.1 km
- Huskisson Street0.1 km
- Pilgrim Street0.2 km
- Pilgrim Street0.2 km
- Parliament Street0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: L17AZ · Data under Open Government Licence