L7 2QZ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Lennox Way, 0.4km from Kensington in Liverpool. Administratively it sits within Kensington and Fairfield ward and the Liverpool, Wavertree constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, L7 2QZ is a working-class neighbourhood with strong employment ties. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. The 35 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 44% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 45% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Liverpool. Full-time employment stands at 23% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 80 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £152k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for L7 2QZ are sourced from Output Area E00033946 (shared with 18 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LENNOX WAY, L7 2QZ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LENNOX WAY, L7 2QZ.
616
35
£ 30,400 /yr
40%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: L7 2QZ 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
L7 2QZ has a significant social housing presence — 44% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 35-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for L7 2QZ. The average age is 35.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 182,500
1 sales · Mean £ 182,500
Terraced
£ 135,500
2 sales · Mean £ 135,500
Semi-Detached
£ 127,750
2 sales · Mean £ 127,750
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around L7 2QZ is moderate at 80 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
Kensington Primary School
Harmonize Academy AP Free School
New Park Primary School
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School and Nursery
St Michael's Catholic Primary School
St Sebastian's Catholic Primary School and Nursery
The Academy of St Francis of Assisi
St Anne's Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
35 nearby- Mohammad's Newsagent0.6 km
- 3 Mien Supermarket0.2 km
- Adams Newsagents0.6 km
- Alinka0.6 km
- Best butchers moley ltd0.4 km
- + 30 more
Restaurant, Cafe
27 nearby- Central Youth Club Limited0.8 km
- Faridos0.8 km
- Novotel Liverpool Paddington Village0.8 km
- Olympia Hotel0.8 km
- ASK Your Local Pantry0.2 km
- + 22 more
Takeaway Shop
21 nearby- Mila's Foods Ltd0.6 km
- Pizza city0.7 km
- Pizza Hut1.0 km
- Holt Sandwich Bar0.1 km
- Kensington Kebab House0.6 km
- + 16 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- Devonshire House Hotel0.6 km
- Beechmount Hotel0.4 km
- Adelaide House Hostel0.4 km
- Maple Hotel0.4 km
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- Lister Hotel0.5 km
- St Michaels Irish Centre0.9 km
- The Bears Paw0.7 km
- The Kensington0.2 km
- Vinebrook0.2 km
- + 3 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Iceland0.4 km
- Iceland Foods Ltd0.9 km
- Kensington Superstore0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Edge Hill0.9 km
- Wavertree Technology Park1.9 km
- Liverpool Lime Street1.9 km
Bus Stops
- Minto Close0.1 km
- Hawkins Street0.2 km
- Grantham Street0.2 km
- Toft Street0.2 km
- Deane Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: L72QZ · Data under Open Government Licence