Postcode Analysis Liverpool, North West

WATER STREET, L2 0RG House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WATER STREET, L2 0RG.

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Population

118

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Avg Age

37

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Avg Income

£ 45,600 /yr

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Employed

66%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: L2 0RG 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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5/10
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Area Character

L2 0RG 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.

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

L2 0RG is a well-regarded residential area on Water Street, 1.1km from Liverpool in Liverpool. Administratively it sits within Central ward and the Liverpool, Riverside constituency.

For renters and young professionals, L2 0RG offers a young professional neighbourhood — career-focused, mobile, mostly renting. During the day, business quarters in major regional cities. A balanced community with an average age of 37 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 75% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (58% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are high (480 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: With prices averaging £153k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.

Census 2021 statistics for L2 0RG are sourced from Output Area E00182941 (shared with 83 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 L2 0RG. The average age is 36.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British75.8%
Asian / British Asian5.8%
Black / African / Caribbean1.7%
Other / Mixed16.7%

Economic Activity

66%Active
FT: 58%
Unemployed: 0%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 125,250

44 sales · Mean £ 135,545

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

Crime rates near L2 0RG are high at 480 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 offences669
Drugs370
Public order189
Anti-social behaviour171
Other theft157

school Local Schools

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Holy Cross Catholic Primary School

Good189 pupils1.0 km
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St Vincent de Paul Catholic Primary School

Outstanding245 pupils1.0 km
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Pleasant Street Primary School

Good238 pupils1.4 km
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St Nicholas Catholic Academy

Good1.5 km
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Lipa Primary and High School

Good405 pupils1.5 km
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The Trinity Catholic Academy

Inadequate1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

72 nearby
  • City News0.1 km
  • J's News0.4 km
  • S&S News0.5 km
  • Bargain Booze0.7 km
  • Exchange East News0.3 km
  • + 67 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

24 nearby
  • Crowne Plaza0.2 km
  • Mercure Liverpool0.2 km
  • Radisson Blu Hotel0.6 km
  • Travelodge Liverpool Central The Strand0.2 km
  • Premier Inn0.7 km
  • + 19 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

99 nearby
  • G Bar0.4 km
  • Hummingbird Cocktail Bar0.3 km
  • MANSION0.4 km
  • Mathew Street Live0.4 km
  • McGuffie's0.2 km
  • + 94 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

271 nearby
  • Bean0.4 km
  • Bean Coffee & Cocktails0.5 km
  • Bills0.5 km
  • BoBo0.2 km
  • Bold Street Coffee0.6 km
  • + 266 more
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Supermarkets

11 nearby
  • Home Bargains0.8 km
  • Lalitha Superstore1.0 km
  • Marks & Spencer0.7 km
  • Tesco Clayton Square Express0.8 km
  • Tesco Liverpool (4451)0.7 km
  • + 6 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

63 nearby
  • Listo Burrito0.3 km
  • Marybone Takeaway0.7 km
  • Pret A Manger0.3 km
  • Relish Grab and Go0.4 km
  • Subway0.4 km
  • + 58 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • James Street0.2 km
  • Moorfields0.4 km
  • Liverpool1.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Wellington Buildings0.0 km
  • Water Street0.1 km
  • Liverpool James Street Rail Station0.1 km
  • Fenwick Street0.1 km
  • Mann Island0.1 km