L7 8RB is a mixed residential area on Renfrew Street, 0.6km from Kensington in Liverpool. Administratively it sits within Central ward and the Liverpool, Riverside constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a working-class neighbourhood with strong employment ties. During the day, major hospitals and public administration with diverse workforces. The community skews young professional (average age 34) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 58% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 76 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £118k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for L7 8RB are sourced from Output Area E00176640 (shared with 32 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
RENFREW STREET, L7 8RB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RENFREW STREET, L7 8RB.
356
34
£ 29,300 /yr
43%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: L7 8RB 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
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. L7 8RB spans multiple life stages — average age 34, moderate ownership and renting. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for L7 8RB. The average age is 33.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 75,000
21 sales · Mean £ 75,190
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around L7 8RB is moderate at 76 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School and Nursery
Kensington Primary School
New Park Primary School
St Anne's Catholic Primary School
Everton Nursery School and Family Centre
Harmonize Academy AP Free School
St Nicholas Catholic Academy
St Michael's Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
37 nearby- Mohammad's Newsagent0.2 km
- Melos0.9 km
- 3 Mien Supermarket0.8 km
- Best butchers moley ltd0.7 km
- Best Food0.7 km
- + 32 more
Pub, NightClub
12 nearby- The Old Fort0.4 km
- HopScotch Whisky Bar0.7 km
- The Post Office0.8 km
- The Bears Paw0.4 km
- The Kensington0.7 km
- + 7 more
Restaurant, Cafe
42 nearby- Big Bowl0.4 km
- Central Youth Club Limited0.3 km
- Faridos0.5 km
- Linda McCartney cafe0.4 km
- Novotel Liverpool Paddington Village0.3 km
- + 37 more
Takeaway Shop
30 nearby- Mila's Foods Ltd0.1 km
- Pizza city0.1 km
- Pizza Hut0.3 km
- Subway0.5 km
- Crispy Cod0.8 km
- + 25 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Adelaide House Hostel0.6 km
- Maple Hotel0.5 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Kensington Superstore1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Edge Hill1.2 km
- Liverpool Lime Street1.3 km
- Liverpool Central1.3 km
Bus Stops
- Guelph Place0.1 km
- Low Hill0.1 km
- Mount Vernon Green0.3 km
- Low Hill0.3 km
- Sacred Heart School0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: L78RB · Data under Open Government Licence