Postcode Analysis Liverpool, North West

SHAWS ALLEY, L1 8DE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SHAWS ALLEY, L1 8DE.

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Population

152

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Avg Age

30

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Avg Income

£ 44,800 /yr

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Employed

68%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: L1 8DE is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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1/10
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1/10
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10/10
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10/10
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9/10
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10/10
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10/10
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1/10
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1/10
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Area Character

With 68% economic activity and an average age of 30, L1 8DE is squarely in the young professional bracket — careers being built, not wound down. Above-average crime reflects the high footfall and commercial activity in this zone.

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

L1 8DE is an up-and-coming urban area on Shaws Alley, 1.2km from Liverpool in Liverpool. Administratively it sits within Riverside ward and the Liverpool, Riverside constituency.

For renters and young professionals, L1 8DE offers a young professional neighbourhood — career-focused, mobile, mostly renting. By day, the area transitions to a eat, drink and be merry character: areas dominated by food and entertainment. With residents averaging 30 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 80% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (52% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are high (245 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: With prices averaging £105k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.

Census 2021 statistics for L1 8DE are sourced from Output Area E00183022 (shared with 7 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 8DE. The average age is 30.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British78.5%
Asian / British Asian12.8%
Black / African / Caribbean2.0%
Other / Mixed6.7%

Economic Activity

68%Active
FT: 52%
Unemployed: 4%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 114,000

3 sales · Mean £ 113,166

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime rates near L1 8DE are high at 245 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are drugs and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Drugs414
Violence and sexual offences352
Shoplifting308
Anti-social behaviour135
Public order106

school Local Schools

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St Vincent de Paul Catholic Primary School

Outstanding245 pupils0.2 km
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Lipa Primary and High School

Good405 pupils0.7 km
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The Studio School Liverpool

Good293 pupils0.7 km
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Liverpool Life Sciences UTC

Good526 pupils0.7 km
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Pleasant Street Primary School

Good238 pupils1.0 km
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St Nicholas Catholic Academy

Good1.1 km
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St Patrick's Catholic Primary School

Outstanding250 pupils1.2 km
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Abercromby Nursery School

Good81 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

82 nearby
  • Duke Street Food & Drink Market0.3 km
  • Greggs0.6 km
  • Lindt0.5 km
  • The Kiosk0.8 km
  • City News1.0 km
  • + 77 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

24 nearby
  • Liverpool Youth Hostel0.1 km
  • Pod Works0.3 km
  • Premier Inn0.5 km
  • Shankly Hotel1.0 km
  • Travelodge Liverpool Central The Strand0.7 km
  • + 19 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

133 nearby
  • 24 Kitchen Street0.3 km
  • Flanagans Apple0.8 km
  • Legends Liverpool0.8 km
  • Poste House1.0 km
  • Hummingbird Cocktail Bar1.0 km
  • + 128 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

355 nearby
  • 200 Degrees Coffee Shop0.9 km
  • Arket0.6 km
  • Ask Italian1.0 km
  • Bean Coffee Roasters0.5 km
  • Beehive0.7 km
  • + 350 more
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Supermarkets

12 nearby
  • Marks & Spencer0.8 km
  • Tesco Clayton Square Express0.7 km
  • Chung Wah Supermarket0.4 km
  • TESCO0.1 km
  • Lalitha Superstore0.9 km
  • + 7 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

86 nearby
  • Bone and Block0.3 km
  • KFC0.3 km
  • Loxbys0.4 km
  • Millies Cookies0.9 km
  • Pasta 510.9 km
  • + 81 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Liverpool0.2 km
  • James Street0.8 km
  • Liverpool Central0.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Forrest Street0.1 km
  • Sparling Street0.1 km
  • Forrest Street0.1 km
  • Gower Street0.1 km
  • Liver Street0.1 km