L3 5RY is a lively urban neighbourhood on Mount Pleasant, 0.5km from Liverpool in Liverpool. Administratively it sits within Central ward and the Liverpool, Riverside constituency.
For renters and young professionals, L3 5RY offers a university campus area — mostly students in halls, very high turnover. By day, the area transitions to a multiethnic urban high streets character: urban high streets with mixed ethnicity and businesses. At just 26 years average, the population skews very young — high mobility, strong rental demand, and a dynamic street-level atmosphere. 69% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 40% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Liverpool.
Safety: Crime rates are high (466 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for L3 5RY are sourced from Output Area E00176691 (shared with 1159 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MOUNT PLEASANT, L3 5RY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MOUNT PLEASANT, L3 5RY.
361
26
£ 40,300 /yr
21%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: L3 5RY 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
Very young, very high renting. At 26 years average age and 69% private renter occupancy, L3 5RY is a classic student-to-graduate transition zone. Higher crime warrants awareness — HMO density and nightlife are likely contributors.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for L3 5RY. The average age is 26.3. 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: Youthful and transient. Characterized by young adults and early-career individuals predominantly living in rental accommodation.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near L3 5RY are high at 466 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
Pleasant Street Primary School
St Nicholas Catholic Academy
St Vincent de Paul Catholic Primary School
Lipa Primary and High School
Holy Cross Catholic Primary School
Abercromby Nursery School
The Studio School Liverpool
Liverpool Life Sciences UTC
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
102 nearby- J's News0.8 km
- S&S News0.7 km
- City News Extra0.4 km
- Hadis News0.3 km
- Melos0.6 km
- + 97 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
27 nearby- Travelodge Liverpool Central The Strand1.0 km
- Hatters Hostel0.2 km
- SBT Liverpool Ltd0.4 km
- The Belvedere0.7 km
- Liverpool Youth Hostel0.9 km
- + 22 more
Pub, NightClub
145 nearby- G Bar0.9 km
- Hummingbird Cocktail Bar0.9 km
- MANSION0.8 km
- Mathew Street Live0.7 km
- McGuffie's1.0 km
- + 140 more
Restaurant, Cafe
390 nearby- Bills0.8 km
- BoBo0.9 km
- Costa Coffee0.7 km
- Court Cafe1.0 km
- Hemingways Coffee House1.0 km
- + 385 more
Takeaway Shop
107 nearby- Listo Burrito0.9 km
- Pret A Manger0.8 km
- Subway0.7 km
- The Lab0.8 km
- Crispy Cod0.7 km
- + 102 more
Supermarkets
17 nearby- Marks & Spencer0.4 km
- Tesco Clayton Square Express0.3 km
- Tesco Liverpool (4451)0.9 km
- Lidl0.2 km
- TESCO0.9 km
- + 12 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Liverpool Central0.1 km
- Liverpool Lime Street0.3 km
- Liverpool0.6 km
Bus Stops
- Upper Newington Street0.0 km
- Brownlow Hill0.0 km
- Upper Newington Street0.0 km
- Newington0.0 km
- Upper Newington0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: L35RY · Data under Open Government Licence