Bridgewater Street is in Liverpool and in Liverpool district. L1 0AR is located in the City Centre South electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Liverpool, Riverside. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Bridgewater Street, Liverpool, L1 0AR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: L1 0AS, L1 0AT, L1 0BE, L1 0AB, L1 5HA, L1 0DB, L1 0DF, L1 5EB, L1 0AX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding L1 0AR is primarily male, with 71.6% of the population being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.4% | 28.4% | -21.0% | 51.0% | -22.6% |
| Male | 50.6% | 71.6% | 21.0% | 49.0% | 22.6% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around L1 0AR, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 93.7% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 58.6% | 93.7% | 35.1% | 37.9% | 55.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 19.1% | 3.5% | -15.6% | 44.2% | -40.7% |
| Separated | 1.9% | 0.4% | -1.5% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Divorced | 12.1% | 1.1% | -11.0% | 9.1% | -8.0% |
| Widowed | 8.3% | 1.4% | -6.9% | 6.1% | -4.7% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (91.3%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 31.5% | 53.4% | 21.9% | 48.4% | 5.0% |
| Good health | 19.7% | 37.9% | 18.2% | 33.6% | 4.3% |
| Fair health | 32% | 7.2% | -24.8% | 12.7% | -5.5% |
| Bad health | 15.2% | 0.7% | -14.5% | 4.0% | -3.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 0.7% | -1.0% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
In the area around L1 0AR this area, 5.3% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 54%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 55.4% | 5.3% | -50.1% | 18.2% | -12.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.6% | 3.2% | -4.4% | 9.6% | -6.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8.3% | 3.2% | -5.1% | 13.4% | -10.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.6% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 5.3% | -3.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.4% | 31.6% | 25.2% | 16.9% | 14.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.8% | 54% | 36.2% | 33.8% | 20.2% |
| Other | 3.8% | 1.4% | -2.4% | 2.8% | -1.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 70% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 0.3% |
| Chinese | 2.2% | 3.5% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 2.8% |
| Indian | 1.1% | 3.1% | 2.0% | 3.1% | 0.0% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Other Asian | 1.1% | 1% | -0.1% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
| Black African | 1.7% | 2.1% | 0.4% | 2.5% | -0.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 6.2% | 1% | -5.2% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.2% | 1.4% | -0.8% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 1.7% | 7.3% | 5.6% | 0.8% | 6.5% |
| White | 79.2% | 70% | -9.2% | 81.4% | -11.4% |
| Roma | 0% | 5.2% | 5.2% | 0.2% | 5.0% |
| Arab | 1.1% | 1% | -0.1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Other | 0.6% | 1% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 67.3% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 92.1% | 67.3% | -24.8% | 83.2% | -15.9% |
| European Union | 1.7% | 19% | 17.3% | 6.1% | 12.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Africa | 1.7% | 1.8% | 0.1% | 2.7% | -0.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.9% | 8.1% | 4.2% | 5.6% | 2.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.1% | 67% | -25.1% | 83.2% | -16.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4.9% | 4.9% | 9.8% | -4.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.1% | 4.6% | 3.5% | 2.9% | 1.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.1% | 14.4% | 13.3% | 2.2% | 12.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.6% | 9.1% | 3.5% | 1.9% | 7.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 69.3% | 76.7% | -7.4% |
| Ireland | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| France | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 6.3% | 0.6% | 5.7% |
| Portugal | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Spain | 5.9% | 0.4% | 5.5% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Romania | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 3.1% | 1.5% | 1.6% |
| Other Europe | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Southern Asia | 2.8% | 1.2% | 1.6% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 2.4% | 13.5% | -11.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 63.5% | 37.2% | 26.3% |
| Christian | 20.7% | 46.2% | -25.5% |
| Buddhist | 1.8% | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Hindu | 2.1% | 1.7% | 0.4% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 4.2% | 6.5% | -2.3% |
| Sikh | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other religion | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Not answered | 5.3% | 6.0% | -0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bridgewater Street was 50.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 58.2% lower than the Canning average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Bridgewater Street has the 4th lowest crime rate of 30 local areas in Canning and the 509th lowest crime rate of 1,559 local areas in Liverpool .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 29.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -10.9%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 96% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 1 3C Bridgewater Street, Liverpool, Merseyside Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £40,200 | 2025-04-25 | £40,200 |
| Suite 5 Hub Squared, 3A Bridgewater Street, Liverpool, Merseyside Other, an established residential building | £65,500 | 2024-05-28 | £74,559 |
| Suite 2 Hub Squared, 3A Bridgewater Street, Liverpool, Merseyside Other, an established residential building | £80,000 | 2024-05-20 | £91,065 |
| Flat 19 3C Bridgewater Street, Liverpool, Merseyside Other, an established residential building | £29,000 | 2023-11-30 | £32,654 |
| 43 Bridgewater Street, Liverpool, Merseyside Other, an established residential building | £2,993,089 | 2023-07-19 | £3,476,237 |
The percentage of student residents living in L1 0AR area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 111 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 68 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 46 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Unemployed | 21 |
| Other | 8 |
| Self-Employed | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Retired | 0 |
| Looking after home or family | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 10 |
| Human health and social work activities | 9 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Education | 2 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Manufacturing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abercromby Nursery School Falkner Street , L8 7QA | 3out of 4 | 1,343 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Everton Nursery School and Family Centre Spencer Street , L6 2WF | 4out of 4 | 2,757 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chatham Place Nursery School 139 Earle Road , L7 6HD | 3out of 4 | 2,889 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Somerville Nursery School Brentwood Street , CH44 4BB | 3out of 4 | 4,112 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Vincent de Paul Catholic Primary School St Vincent de Paul Catholic Primary School Pitt Street , L1 5BY | 4out of 4 | 312 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lipa Primary and High School Upper Duke Street , L1 7BT | 3out of 4 | 589 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Patrick's Catholic Primary School Upper Hill Street , L8 5UX | 4out of 4 | 1,022 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pleasant Street Primary School Pleasant Street , L3 5TS | 3out of 4 | 1,059 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Windsor Community Primary School Upper Hill Street , Toxteth L8 8JE | 4out of 4 | 1,212 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liverpool Life Sciences UTC 41 Greenland Street , L1 0BS | 3out of 4 | 421 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Studio School Liverpool 41 Greenland Street , L1 0BS | 3out of 4 | 421 yd | Studio schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Belvedere Academy 17 Belvidere Road , Princes Park L8 3TF | 4out of 4 | 2,388 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Archbishop Blanch School 80 Earle Road , L7 6HQ | 3out of 4 | 2,784 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Bellerive FCJ Catholic College 1 Aigburth Drive , Sefton Park L17 3AA | 3out of 4 | 2,846 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LIPA Sixth Form College Mount Street , L1 9HF | - not rated | 783 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The City of Liverpool College Clarence Street , L3 5TP | - not rated | 1,093 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Liverpool Mathematics School Sir Alastair Pilkington Building , Back Bedford Street L69 7SH | - not rated | 1,254 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wirral Metropolitan College Conway Park Campus , Conway Park CH41 4NT | - not rated | 2,856 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Birkenhead Sixth Form College Park Road West , Claughton CH43 8SQ | - not rated | 5,249 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liverpool College Queen's Drive , Mossley Hill L18 8BG | 3out of 4 | 4,670 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Birkenhead High School Academy 86 Devonshire Place , CH43 1TY | 4out of 4 | 5,045 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cities in Schools at Unit 302 Queens Dock Commercial Centre , Norkfolk Street L1 0BG | - not rated | 257 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Liverpool Institute of Performing Arts Mount Street , L1 9HF | - not rated | 789 yd | Higher education institutions | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Liverpool John Moores University Egerton Court , 2 Rodney Street L3 5UX | - not rated | 1,027 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Progress Schools - Toxteth 115 Upper Warwick Street , Liverpool L8 8HD | - not rated | 1,311 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Liverpool The Foundation Building , 765 Brownlow Hill L69 7ZX | - not rated | 1,542 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ditto Coffee | Unit 4, The Artesian, 10 - 14 Jamaica Street | 51 yd | |
| Baltic Bakehouse | 46 Bridgewater Street | 71 yd | |
| Choux Box | 54 St James Street | 90 yd | |
| Artisane | 54 St James Street | 90 yd | |
| RHOK Crepes | 54 St James Street | 90 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Kitchen Street | 24 Kitchen Street | 74 yd | |
| Hangar 34 | The Garage, 34 Greenland Street | 281 yd | |
| The Observatory | 35 - 39 Greenland Street | 323 yd | |
| Arts Bar Baltic | Ground Floor, 27 Parliament Street | 337 yd | |
| Grosvenor Leo Casino | 44 Chaloner Street | 358 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subcity | The Artesian, 10 - 14 Jamaica Street | 51 yd | |
| KFC | Kfc, 7 Chaloner Street | 245 yd | |
| McDonalds | 69 Blundell Street | 257 yd | |
| The Big Burger Theory | 1 Sankey Street | 396 yd | |
| Pot Roast | Unit 3, 1 Sankey Street | 396 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chung Wah Supermarket | Chung Wah Supermarket Hardy Street | 94 yd | |
| TESCO | Cargo Building, 2 Grayson Street | 448 yd | |
| Sida Chinese Supermarket | Sida Chinese Supermarket, 124 Bold Street | 692 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Express Supermarket, 93 - 97 Bold Street | 739 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsburys Local Supermarket, 8, Central Shopping Centre Ranelagh Street | 950 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Club Moativation (Liverpool) (Closed) Liverpool Moat House Hotel Liverpool Moat House Hotel Paradise Street | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 869 yd |
| Easygym (Liverpool) UNIT 18-19 UNIT 18-19 CLAYTON SQUARE SHOPPING CENTRE | health and fitness suite | 959 yd |
| Pure Gym (Liverpool Central) PURE GYM PURE GYM RANELAGH STREET | health and fitness suite | 975 yd |
| The Gym (Liverpool One) KENYONS STEPS | health and fitness suite | 979 yd |
| Spindles Health & Leisure (Liverpool) (Closed) RANELAGH PLACE | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 1,073 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 51.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 51.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 51.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 48.7% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 48.7% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.