L8 5TN is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Pickwick Street, 0.3km from Toxteth in Liverpool. Administratively it sits within Riverside ward and the Liverpool, Riverside constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, L8 5TN is a high-density area of young ethnic minority families, mostly in flats. Outside of residential hours, ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. At 36 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 52% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 35% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Liverpool. Full-time employment stands at 24% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 56 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £114k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 29.1% year-on-year. 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 L8 5TN are sourced from Output Area E00032995 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PICKWICK STREET, L8 5TN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PICKWICK STREET, L8 5TN.
302
36
£ 30,500 /yr
35%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: L8 5TN 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
Social renting makes up 52% of tenure in L8 5TN — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. The 36-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population. Property prices are trending down 29.1% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for L8 5TN. The average age is 35.9. 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
£ 93,500
6 sales · Mean £ 97,260
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around L8 5TN is moderate at 56 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
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School
Windsor Community Primary School
Holy Family Catholic Primary School
St Silas Church of England Primary School
Liverpool Life Sciences UTC
The Studio School Liverpool
Kingsley Community School
Princes School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
12 nearby- The Observatory0.8 km
- The Coburg0.9 km
- Peter Kavanagh0.7 km
- The Anglesea0.7 km
- The Mosley Arms0.3 km
- + 7 more
Restaurant, Cafe
31 nearby- 92 Degrees Coffee0.9 km
- Choux Box1.0 km
- Dunstans Diner0.7 km
- Lu Ban0.7 km
- The Baltic Roastery0.9 km
- + 26 more
Takeaway Shop
26 nearby- Lockharts0.5 km
- BUFFALO NICE PIZZA LTD0.7 km
- JAJA Thai0.9 km
- Kebab spot0.9 km
- Munchies0.8 km
- + 21 more
Retailers - Other
41 nearby- Community Grocery0.6 km
- Al-Rahma Food Store0.9 km
- Granby Somali Women's Group0.8 km
- Saleh News0.4 km
- Sayers0.7 km
- + 36 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Granby Supermarket0.9 km
- Tesco0.7 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Elegant House0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Brunswick1.0 km
- Liverpool1.4 km
- Liverpool Central1.7 km
Bus Stops
- Acorn Court0.1 km
- Park Road0.1 km
- Luke Street0.1 km
- Dombey Street0.1 km
- Gelling Street0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: L85TN · Data under Open Government Licence