Postcode Analysis Liverpool, North West

ERSKINE STREET, L6 1AL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ERSKINE STREET, L6 1AL.

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Population

148

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Avg Age

27

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Avg Income

£ 29,300 /yr

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Employed

22%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: L6 1AL 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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10/10
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1/10
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10/10
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2/10
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10/10
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1/10
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10/10
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Area Character

84% of homes in L6 1AL 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

L6 1AL is a lively urban neighbourhood on Erskine Street, 0.8km 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, urban high streets with mixed ethnicity and businesses. It has a young, student-heavy population (average age 27) — lively, but with high tenant turnover. 84% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 100% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Liverpool.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 136 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below.

Census 2021 statistics for L6 1AL are sourced from Output Area E00176698 (shared with 10 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 L6 1AL. The average age is 26.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British22.3%
Asian / British Asian50.0%
Black / African / Caribbean4.1%
Other / Mixed23.6%

Economic Activity

22%Active
FT: 18%
Unemployed: 3%
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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 around L6 1AL is above average at 136 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 offences314
Drugs111
Public order89
Shoplifting87
Other theft60

school Local Schools

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Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School and Nursery

Good188 pupils0.5 km
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Everton Nursery School and Family Centre

Outstanding146 pupils0.7 km
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St Nicholas Catholic Academy

Good0.8 km
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Faith Primary Academy

Good0.8 km
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Pleasant Street Primary School

Good238 pupils0.8 km
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Millstead School

Outstanding132 pupils1.0 km
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New Park Primary School

Outstanding471 pupils1.0 km
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Whitefield Primary School

Outstanding311 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

31 nearby
  • Day by Day Convenience Store0.9 km
  • Landmark Food and Wine0.6 km
  • MOHAMMEDS0.6 km
  • BEST FOODS MEGA0.9 km
  • International Food Store UK0.7 km
  • + 26 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

15 nearby
  • The Bears Paw0.9 km
  • O2 Academy0.7 km
  • The Reader Bar and Restaurant0.9 km
  • Infinity Shisha Lounge0.6 km
  • Paddys Bar0.7 km
  • + 10 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

54 nearby
  • Starbucks0.8 km
  • Gateway Coffee Shop0.6 km
  • Kurdistan Cafe0.6 km
  • Lazeez Charcoal Grill0.7 km
  • Neopolitan1.0 km
  • + 49 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

30 nearby
  • Krispy Kreme0.8 km
  • Safi's Desserts1.0 km
  • abo hassan grill0.6 km
  • Blue Dragon0.7 km
  • City Kebab0.7 km
  • + 25 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

5 nearby
  • Britannia Adelphi Hotel0.9 km
  • Euro Hostel1.0 km
  • Salvation Army Ann Fowler Hostel0.6 km
  • Hatters Hostel1.0 km
  • Aachen Hotel0.9 km
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Lidl1.0 km
  • Tesco Express0.9 km
  • Tesco Express1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Liverpool Lime Street0.8 km
  • Liverpool Central1.0 km
  • Moorfields1.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Erskine Street0.0 km
  • Shaw Street0.1 km
  • Shaw Street0.1 km
  • College Street South0.1 km
  • Epworth Street0.1 km