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.
CASTLE STREET, L2 7LQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CASTLE STREET, L2 7LQ.
312
31
£ 45,600 /yr
65%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
Holy Cross Catholic Primary School
St Vincent de Paul Catholic Primary School
Pleasant Street Primary School
St Nicholas Catholic Academy
Lipa Primary and High School
The Studio School Liverpool
Liverpool Life Sciences UTC
The Trinity Catholic Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
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, 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, 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
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
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
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
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Postcode Profile: L27LQ · Data under Open Government Licence