Postcode Analysis Liverpool, North West

HILL STREET, L8 5UL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HILL STREET, L8 5UL.

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Population

112

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Avg Age

39

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Avg Income

£ 30,700 /yr

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Employed

31%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: L8 5UL 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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2/10
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4/10
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10/10
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1/10
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8/10
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1/10
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10/10
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1/10
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1/10
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Area Character

With 82% social renting, L8 5UL is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

L8 5UL is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Hill Street, 0.5km from Toxteth in Liverpool. Administratively it sits within Riverside ward and the Liverpool, Riverside constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, L8 5UL is a high-density area of young ethnic minority families, mostly in flats. By day, the area transitions to a metro suburban distribution industries character: ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. An average age of 39 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 82% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 10% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 49 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £130k, 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 L8 5UL are sourced from Output Area E00032994 (shared with 26 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 L8 5UL. The average age is 39.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British77.4%
Asian / British Asian4.3%
Black / African / Caribbean3.5%
Other / Mixed14.8%

Economic Activity

31%Active
FT: 10%
Unemployed: 3%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 130,000

1 sales · Mean £ 130,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

L8 5UL has low crime rates — 49 incidents 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 offences165
Drugs67
Criminal damage and arson32
Public order32
Anti-social behaviour29

school Local Schools

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St Patrick's Catholic Primary School

Outstanding250 pupils0.3 km
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The Studio School Liverpool

Good293 pupils0.4 km
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Liverpool Life Sciences UTC

Good526 pupils0.4 km
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Windsor Community Primary School

Outstanding240 pupils0.5 km
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Holy Family Catholic Primary School

Good220 pupils0.6 km
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Lipa Primary and High School

Good405 pupils0.7 km
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St Vincent de Paul Catholic Primary School

Outstanding245 pupils1.0 km
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Abercromby Nursery School

Good81 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

30 nearby
  • Convenience Store0.7 km
  • Fatback0.9 km
  • L1 Mini Market0.8 km
  • VAPES LIVERPOOL1.0 km
  • DAM Health0.6 km
  • + 25 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

3 nearby
  • The Baltic Hotel0.7 km
  • The Dolby Hotel0.7 km
  • Liverpool Youth Hostel1.0 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

16 nearby
  • The Grapes1.0 km
  • Alhambra Wine Bar0.3 km
  • Baltic Market0.3 km
  • Grosvenor Leo Casino0.7 km
  • Hangar 340.5 km
  • + 11 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

49 nearby
  • Chamber 360.9 km
  • China City0.8 km
  • Christakis1.0 km
  • Coffee and Fandisha0.6 km
  • Kaffe0.8 km
  • + 44 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Chung Wah Supermarket0.7 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

17 nearby
  • Baltic Street Food0.2 km
  • Shawarma Hut0.3 km
  • Subcity0.7 km
  • Hiba's Cuisine0.8 km
  • The kebab shop0.6 km
  • + 12 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Liverpool1.1 km
  • Brunswick1.1 km
  • Liverpool Central1.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Upper Hill Street0.2 km
  • Hill Street0.2 km
  • Dexter Street0.2 km
  • Stanhope Street0.2 km
  • Upper Hill Street0.2 km