L1 7BT is a lively urban neighbourhood located 1.2km from Toxteth in Liverpool. Administratively it sits within Central ward and the Liverpool, Riverside constituency.
For renters and young professionals, L1 7BT offers a young professional neighbourhood — career-focused, mobile, mostly renting. During the day, ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. The community skews young professional (average age 29) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 75% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are high (150 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for L1 7BT are sourced from Output Area E00182926 (shared with 53 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
L1 7BT House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for L1 7BT.
522
29
£ 40,300 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
L1 7BT is a high-turnover rental hub — with 75% of homes privately rented, this postcode has the tenant density typical of a student or young professional district. 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 7BT. The average age is 28.8. 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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near L1 7BT are high at 150 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
St Vincent de Paul Catholic Primary School
Abercromby Nursery School
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School
Pleasant Street Primary School
Windsor Community Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
64 nearby- Convenience Store0.3 km
- Fatback0.6 km
- L1 Mini Market0.1 km
- VAPES LIVERPOOL0.4 km
- Community Grocery0.6 km
- + 59 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
18 nearby- The Baltic Hotel0.4 km
- The Printworks Hotel0.7 km
- Novotel Ltd0.8 km
- The London Carriage Works (Hope Street Hotel)0.4 km
- Lock and Key0.8 km
- + 13 more
Pub, NightClub
99 nearby- The Grapes0.3 km
- Blue Angel0.3 km
- The Green Room0.6 km
- Tom Thumb Bar0.5 km
- The Coburg0.7 km
- + 94 more
Restaurant, Cafe
265 nearby- Bon Bon Bakery0.3 km
- Chamber 360.2 km
- China City0.2 km
- Christakis0.3 km
- Coffee and Fandisha0.3 km
- + 260 more
Supermarkets
11 nearby- Chung Wah Supermarket0.3 km
- Tesco0.5 km
- The Co-operative Food Ltd0.6 km
- Ejoy Asian Foods0.7 km
- TESCO0.7 km
- + 6 more
Takeaway Shop
64 nearby- Krunchy Fried Chicken0.4 km
- Safi's Desserts0.6 km
- Antonietta Dolce & Gelato0.5 km
- Best Kebab0.8 km
- Cinnabon0.8 km
- + 59 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Liverpool0.5 km
- Liverpool Central0.8 km
- Liverpool Lime Street1.0 km
Bus Stops
- Upper Duke Street0.1 km
- James Street0.1 km
- Sankey Street0.1 km
- Parliament Street0.2 km
- Great George Street0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: L17BT · Data under Open Government Licence