L3 2AY is a lively urban neighbourhood on North Street, 0.4km from Liverpool in Liverpool. Administratively it sits within Central ward and the Liverpool, Riverside constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a university campus area — mostly students in halls, very high turnover. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a healthcare and public administration zone — major hospitals and public administration with diverse workforces. Average age 21 — a clear signal of a student and young renter community, typically with strong café and nightlife culture nearby. 94% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are high (327 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for L3 2AY are sourced from Output Area E00182962 (shared with 45 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
NORTH STREET, L3 2AY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NORTH STREET, L3 2AY.
1,805
21
£ 40,300 /yr
3%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: L3 2AY falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
L3 2AY is a high-turnover rental hub — with 94% 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 L3 2AY. The average age is 20.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: Predominantly a younger renting crowd. The neighborhood has a low average age and high rental density compared to the national baseline.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near L3 2AY are high at 327 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
Holy Cross Catholic Primary School
Pleasant Street Primary School
The Trinity Catholic Academy
St Nicholas Catholic Academy
Millstead School
St Vincent de Paul Catholic Primary School
Faith Primary Academy
Lipa Primary and High School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
92 nearby- City News0.7 km
- J's News0.3 km
- S&S News0.6 km
- Bargain Booze0.3 km
- Exchange East News0.5 km
- + 87 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
28 nearby- Crowne Plaza0.9 km
- Mercure Liverpool0.7 km
- Radisson Blu Hotel0.8 km
- Travelodge Liverpool Central The Strand0.8 km
- Hatters Hostel0.9 km
- + 23 more
Pub, NightClub
126 nearby- G Bar0.4 km
- Hummingbird Cocktail Bar0.4 km
- MANSION0.4 km
- Mathew Street Live0.5 km
- McGuffie's0.6 km
- + 121 more
Restaurant, Cafe
324 nearby- Bean0.9 km
- Bean Coffee & Cocktails0.6 km
- Bills0.8 km
- BoBo0.6 km
- Bold Street Coffee0.7 km
- + 319 more
Supermarkets
14 nearby- Home Bargains1.0 km
- Lidl0.6 km
- Sainsbury's0.6 km
- Tesco1.0 km
- Tesco Express0.5 km
- + 9 more
Takeaway Shop
93 nearby- Listo Burrito0.5 km
- Marybone Takeaway0.3 km
- Pret A Manger0.6 km
- Relish Grab and Go0.7 km
- Subway0.5 km
- + 88 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Moorfields0.3 km
- Liverpool Lime Street0.5 km
- Liverpool Central0.7 km
Bus Stops
- Fontenoy Street0.0 km
- Byrom Street0.1 km
- Webster Street0.1 km
- Dale Street0.1 km
- Dale Street0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: L32AY · Data under Open Government Licence