Postcode Analysis Liverpool, North West

CASTLE STREET, L2 7LQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CASTLE STREET, L2 7LQ.

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Population

312

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Avg Age

31

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Avg Income

£ 45,600 /yr

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Employed

65%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: L2 7LQ 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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10/10
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9/10
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10/10
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10/10
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10/10
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1/10
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Area Character

83% of homes in L2 7LQ are privately rented, marking this as a dedicated rental postcode with a young, mobile population. 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 7LQ is a well-regarded residential area on Castle Street, 0.9km from Liverpool in Liverpool. Administratively it sits within Central ward and the Liverpool, Riverside constituency.

This is a well-established rental postcode — a young professional neighbourhood — career-focused, mobile, mostly renting. During the day, public administration and security with mainly white workforces. The community skews young professional (average age 31) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 83% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (54% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are high (652 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: With prices averaging £148k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.

Census 2021 statistics for L2 7LQ are sourced from Output Area E00182939 (shared with 186 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 7LQ. The average age is 31.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British72.2%
Asian / British Asian11.8%
Black / African / Caribbean1.3%
Other / Mixed14.7%

Economic Activity

65%Active
FT: 54%
Unemployed: 5%
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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

£ 148,000

7 sales · Mean £ 153,285

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

Crime rates near L2 7LQ are high at 652 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences1046
Shoplifting710
Drugs617
Public order364
Anti-social behaviour323

school Local Schools

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Holy Cross Catholic Primary School

Good189 pupils0.9 km
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St Vincent de Paul Catholic Primary School

Outstanding245 pupils0.9 km
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Pleasant Street Primary School

Good238 pupils1.2 km
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St Nicholas Catholic Academy

Good1.3 km
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Lipa Primary and High School

Good405 pupils1.3 km
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The Studio School Liverpool

Good293 pupils1.5 km
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Liverpool Life Sciences UTC

Good526 pupils1.5 km
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The Trinity Catholic Academy

Inadequate1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

81 nearby
  • Fatback0.9 km
  • VAPES LIVERPOOL1.0 km
  • Scouse Bird Shop0.4 km
  • J W News0.3 km
  • Jack's Coffee Shop0.7 km
  • + 76 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

27 nearby
  • Premier Inn0.7 km
  • Hard Days Night Hotel0.2 km
  • Hotel Indigo & Marco Pierre White Steakhouse0.3 km
  • Malmaison Liverpool0.6 km
  • Sir Thomas Hotel0.4 km
  • + 22 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

325 nearby
  • Costa Coffee Kiosk0.7 km
  • Il Forno1.0 km
  • Lunyalita0.7 km
  • Puffle Waffle0.7 km
  • The Baltic Fleet0.9 km
  • + 320 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

76 nearby
  • Docklands Fish & Chips0.7 km
  • Cafe Lucaya0.2 km
  • Chopstix Noodle Bar0.6 km
  • Crumbs0.5 km
  • Go Falafel0.4 km
  • + 71 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

123 nearby
  • ALIBI0.1 km
  • Dorothys Showbar Liverpool0.2 km
  • Erics Live0.2 km
  • Genting Club (Liverpool)0.6 km
  • Imagine0.3 km
  • + 118 more
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Supermarkets

14 nearby
  • Sainsbury's Local0.0 km
  • Lidl0.8 km
  • Marks & Spencer0.5 km
  • Tesco Clayton Square Express0.6 km
  • Tesco Liverpool (4451)0.6 km
  • + 9 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • James Street0.1 km
  • Moorfields0.3 km
  • Liverpool0.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Cook Street0.0 km
  • James Street Station0.0 km
  • James Street Station0.1 km
  • Castle Street0.1 km
  • Union Court0.1 km