L8 7NY is a safe, established residential area on Falkner Square, 0.3km from Windsor in Liverpool. Administratively it sits within Central ward and the Liverpool, Riverside constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, L8 7NY is a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. During the day, major hospitals and public administration with diverse workforces. The community skews young professional (average age 33) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 64% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 37% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Liverpool.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 49 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for L8 7NY are sourced from Output Area E00176676 (shared with 13 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
FALKNER SQUARE, L8 7NY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FALKNER SQUARE, L8 7NY.
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£ 29,300 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: L8 7NY 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 64% of tenure in L8 7NY — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for L8 7NY. The average age is 33.3. 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: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
L8 7NY 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.
school Local Schools
Abercromby Nursery School
Princes School
Kingsley Community School
Smithdown Primary School
Windsor Community Primary School
St Anne's Catholic Primary School
Lipa Primary and High School
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
24 nearby- Tom Thumb Bar0.8 km
- The Grapes0.9 km
- Avenues0.9 km
- Mackenzies Whisky Bar0.9 km
- The Reader Bar and Restaurant0.9 km
- + 19 more
Restaurant, Cafe
80 nearby- Horizon Liverpool0.8 km
- Taste of Two Cities0.8 km
- Tokyo1.0 km
- Chamber 361.0 km
- Yuet Ben Restaurant1.0 km
- + 75 more
Retailers - Other
53 nearby- L1 Mini Market1.0 km
- Nabiles0.3 km
- Butchers Shop0.9 km
- Continental Liquor Store0.9 km
- Mini Universe1.0 km
- + 48 more
Takeaway Shop
31 nearby- Hot N Tender0.9 km
- cb sushi ltd0.7 km
- BennoBoxLTD0.7 km
- Broasters /Nayaab Afghan Cuisine0.9 km
- Falafel Chef0.8 km
- + 26 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- The Co-operative Food Ltd0.5 km
- Ejoy Asian Foods0.4 km
- Granby Supermarket0.5 km
- Sida Express0.4 km
- Freshmart Liverpool Ltd0.9 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- SBT Liverpool Ltd0.8 km
- The Belvedere0.6 km
- The London Carriage Works (Hope Street Hotel)0.7 km
- Aachen Hotel1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Edge Hill1.1 km
- Liverpool Central1.3 km
- Liverpool1.4 km
Bus Stops
- Falkner Square0.1 km
- Lowther Street0.1 km
- Mulgrave Street0.2 km
- Mulgrave Street0.2 km
- Sandon Street0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: L87NY · Data under Open Government Licence