Postcode Analysis Liverpool, North West

NORTH STREET, L3 2AY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NORTH STREET, L3 2AY.

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Population

1,805

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Avg Age

21

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Avg Income

£ 40,300 /yr

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Employed

3%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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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.

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1/10
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1/10
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6/10
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1/10
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7/10
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1/10
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10/10
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1/10
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3/10
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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.

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

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.

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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

White / British84.7%
Asian / British Asian7.6%
Black / African / Caribbean2.2%
Other / Mixed5.5%

Economic Activity

3%Active
FT: 2%
Unemployed: 0%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences911
Drugs745
Public order344
Shoplifting297
Anti-social behaviour290

school Local Schools

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Holy Cross Catholic Primary School

Good189 pupils0.3 km
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Pleasant Street Primary School

Good238 pupils0.9 km
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The Trinity Catholic Academy

Inadequate1.0 km
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St Nicholas Catholic Academy

Good1.1 km
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Millstead School

Outstanding132 pupils1.1 km
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St Vincent de Paul Catholic Primary School

Outstanding245 pupils1.1 km
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Faith Primary Academy

Good1.2 km
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Lipa Primary and High School

Good405 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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

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
local_bar

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

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
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Supermarkets

14 nearby
  • Home Bargains1.0 km
  • Lidl0.6 km
  • Sainsbury's0.6 km
  • Tesco1.0 km
  • Tesco Express0.5 km
  • + 9 more
fastfood

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