L7 8UE is a lively urban neighbourhood on Prescot 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 128 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below.
Census 2021 statistics for L7 8UE are sourced from Output Area E00176698 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PRESCOT STREET, L7 8UE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PRESCOT STREET, L7 8UE.
148
27
£ 29,300 /yr
22%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: L7 8UE 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
84% of homes in L7 8UE 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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for L7 8UE. 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
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 around L7 8UE is above average at 128 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
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School and Nursery
St Nicholas Catholic Academy
Pleasant Street Primary School
Everton Nursery School and Family Centre
Faith Primary Academy
New Park Primary School
Millstead School
Holy Cross Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
35 nearby- Everyman Theatre0.9 km
- BEST FOODS MEGA0.9 km
- International Food Store UK0.7 km
- Marmarise Food Store0.6 km
- Go Local/Star News0.7 km
- + 30 more
Pub, NightClub
25 nearby- Liverpool Masonic Hall0.9 km
- Infinity Shisha Lounge0.6 km
- Paddys Bar0.7 km
- The Bears Paw0.8 km
- O2 Academy0.7 km
- + 20 more
Restaurant, Cafe
77 nearby- Cafe Porto1.0 km
- Free State Kitchen Limited1.0 km
- LJMU Finishing Kitchen0.9 km
- OSQA1.0 km
- Roski1.0 km
- + 72 more
Takeaway Shop
36 nearby- Chatime0.9 km
- 16 Swirls0.9 km
- abo hassan grill0.6 km
- Blue Dragon0.8 km
- City Kebab0.7 km
- + 31 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
7 nearby- Britannia Adelphi Hotel0.9 km
- Euro Hostel0.9 km
- Salvation Army Ann Fowler Hostel0.6 km
- The Printworks Hotel1.0 km
- Aachen Hotel0.8 km
- + 2 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Lalitha Superstore0.9 km
- Tesco Express0.9 km
- Tesco Express0.9 km
- Aldi1.0 km
- Lidl0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Liverpool Lime Street0.8 km
- Liverpool Central0.9 km
- Moorfields1.5 km
Bus Stops
- Epworth Street0.0 km
- Epworth Street0.1 km
- Erskine Street0.1 km
- Royal Liverpool Hospital0.1 km
- Falkland Street0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: L78UE · Data under Open Government Licence