Lime Street is in Liverpool and in Liverpool district. L1 1JQ is located in the Brownlow Hill electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Liverpool, Riverside. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Lime Street, Liverpool, L1 1JQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: L1 1JN, L1 1QY, L1 1HU, L1 1JR, L1 1QR, L1 1LP, L1 1HW, L1 1RD, L1 1DP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding L1 1JQ has a slightly higher male population, with 51.2% of residents 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 | 37.7% | 48.8% | 11.1% | 51.0% | -2.2% |
| Male | 62.3% | 51.2% | -11.1% | 49.0% | 2.2% |
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 1JQ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 88.6% 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 | 90.5% | 88.6% | -1.9% | 37.9% | 50.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 5.7% | 8.9% | 3.2% | 44.2% | -35.3% |
| Separated | 0.5% | 1% | 0.5% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Divorced | 3.3% | 1.3% | -2.0% | 9.1% | -7.8% |
| Widowed | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 6.1% | -5.8% |
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 (93.8%) 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 | 67.4% | 61.9% | -5.5% | 48.4% | 13.5% |
| Good health | 25.6% | 31.9% | 6.3% | 33.6% | -1.7% |
| Fair health | 6% | 6.3% | 0.3% | 12.7% | -6.4% |
| Bad health | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 4.0% | -4.0% |
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 1JQ this area, 2.9% 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 61.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 4.7% | 2.9% | -1.8% | 18.2% | -15.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 4.3% | 3.2% | -1.1% | 9.6% | -6.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.9% | 5.1% | -5.8% | 13.4% | -8.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.4% | 1.3% | -0.1% | 5.3% | -4.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 27% | 24.1% | -2.9% | 16.9% | 7.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 38.4% | 61.6% | 23.2% | 33.8% | 27.8% |
| Other | 13.3% | 1.9% | -11.4% | 2.8% | -0.9% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 78.6% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.1% | -0.5% |
| Chinese | 3.3% | 0.9% | -2.4% | 0.7% | 0.2% |
| Indian | 0.9% | 3.1% | 2.2% | 3.1% | 0.0% |
| Pakistani | 0.9% | 2.2% | 1.3% | 2.7% | -0.5% |
| Other Asian | 2.8% | 0.3% | -2.5% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 1.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% | 2.5% | -1.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 87.4% | 78.6% | -8.8% | 81.4% | -2.8% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.2% | 1.7% |
| Arab | 1.4% | 3.7% | 2.3% | 0.6% | 3.1% |
| Other | 0% | 4% | 4.0% | 1.6% | 2.4% |
In this area, 66.5% 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 | 71.2% | 66.5% | -4.7% | 83.2% | -16.7% |
| European Union | 15.3% | 16.3% | 1.0% | 6.1% | 10.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.8% | 2.8% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 2.0% |
| Africa | 1.4% | 2.5% | 1.1% | 2.7% | -0.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 8.8% | 9.1% | 0.3% | 5.6% | 3.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 2.5% | 2.0% | 1.3% | 1.2% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 69.3% | 66.3% | -3.0% | 83.2% | -16.9% |
| 10+ Years | 15.3% | 3.8% | -11.5% | 9.8% | -6.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 7% | 6.9% | -0.1% | 2.9% | 4.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.5% | 7.5% | 1.0% | 2.2% | 5.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.9% | 15.6% | 13.7% | 1.9% | 13.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 65.3% | 76.7% | -11.4% |
| Ireland | 2.8% | 0.6% | 2.2% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 3.1% | 0.6% | 2.5% |
| Portugal | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Spain | 2.2% | 0.4% | 1.8% |
| Lithuania | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 3.8% | 1.3% | 2.5% |
| Other EU countries | 3.8% | 1.5% | 2.3% |
| Turkey | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| North Africa | 1.3% | 0.1% | 1.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Middle East | 4.1% | 0.1% | 4.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 2.8% | 1.2% | 1.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 4.4% | 13.5% | -9.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 54.2% | 37.2% | 17.0% |
| Christian | 29.2% | 46.2% | -17.0% |
| Hindu | 2.5% | 1.7% | 0.8% |
| Jewish | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Muslim | 7.5% | 6.5% | 1.0% |
| Not answered | 5.6% | 6.0% | -0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Lime Street was 16626.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 2608.5% higher than the Brownlow Hill average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Lime Street has the highest crime rate of 83 local areas in Brownlow Hill and the highest crime rate of 1,559 local areas in Liverpool . It is also in the top 100 most dangerous local areas in England and Wales.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 6985.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 2.3%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 67% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 45 Lime Street, Liverpool, Merseyside Other, an established residential building | £31,884,091 | 2023-12-19 | £36,769,557 |
| 45 Lime Street, Liverpool, Merseyside Other, an established residential building | £17,100,000 | 2023-12-19 | £19,720,161 |
| 47 - 49 Lime Street, Liverpool, Merseyside Other, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2021-09-09 | £161,548 |
| 47 Lime Street, Liverpool, Merseyside Other, an established residential building | £212,500 | 2014-03-31 | £357,500 |
| 51 Lime Street, Liverpool, Merseyside Terraced, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2003-10-30 | £503,992 |
The percentage of student residents living in L1 1JQ 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 | 139 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 74 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 35 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Unemployed | 14 |
| Self-Employed | 11 |
| Other | 5 |
| Retired | 4 |
| Looking after home or family | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 24 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Education | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Transport and storage | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abercromby Nursery School Falkner Street , L8 7QA | 3out of 4 | 1,475 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Everton Nursery School and Family Centre Spencer Street , L6 2WF | 4out of 4 | 1,694 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chatham Place Nursery School 139 Earle Road , L7 6HD | 3out of 4 | 2,890 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Somerville Nursery School Brentwood Street , CH44 4BB | 3out of 4 | 3,949 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cambridge Nursery School Cambridge Road , Bootle L20 9LQ | 3out of 4 | 4,811 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pleasant Street Primary School Pleasant Street , L3 5TS | 3out of 4 | 523 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Cross Catholic Primary School Fontenoy Street , L3 2DU | 3out of 4 | 760 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Nicholas's Catholic Primary School Orthes Street , L3 5XF | 2out of 4 | 788 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Vincent de Paul Catholic Primary School St Vincent de Paul Catholic Primary School Pitt Street , L1 5BY | 4out of 4 | 844 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lipa Primary and High School Upper Duke Street , L1 7BT | 3out of 4 | 996 yd | Free schools | No | 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 | 1,471 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Studio School Liverpool 41 Greenland Street , L1 0BS | 3out of 4 | 1,471 yd | Studio schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Notre Dame Catholic College 180 Great Homer Street , L5 5AF | 2out of 4 | 2,283 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| North Liverpool Academy 120 Heyworth Street , L5 0SQ | 3out of 4 | 2,291 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Archbishop Blanch School 80 Earle Road , L7 6HQ | 3out of 4 | 2,807 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The City of Liverpool College Clarence Street , L3 5TP | - not rated | 579 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| LIPA Sixth Form College Mount Street , L1 9HF | - not rated | 1,058 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Liverpool Mathematics School Sir Alastair Pilkington Building , Back Bedford Street L69 7SH | - not rated | 1,127 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wirral Metropolitan College Conway Park Campus , Conway Park CH41 4NT | - not rated | 3,387 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hugh Baird College Balliol Road , L20 7EW | - not rated | 4,711 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | 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 | 5,114 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liverpool John Moores University Egerton Court , 2 Rodney Street L3 5UX | - not rated | 627 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Liverpool The Foundation Building , 765 Brownlow Hill L69 7ZX | - not rated | 994 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Liverpool Institute of Performing Arts Mount Street , L1 9HF | - not rated | 1,029 yd | Higher education institutions | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cities in Schools at Unit 302 Queens Dock Commercial Centre , Norkfolk Street L1 0BG | - not rated | 1,410 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Millstead School Iliad Street , L5 3LU | 4out of 4 | 1,492 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Premier Inn Liverpool City Centre (Lime Street) | Premier Inn, 4 Bolton Street | 7 yd | |
| Neopolitan | 57 - 61 Lime Street | 16 yd | |
| Neapolitan | 57 - 61 Lime Street | 16 yd | |
| Ruby Blues / Cotton Club | 4, Charlotte Row, 53 Great Charlotte Street | 75 yd | |
| Wetherspoons | Sir Richard John Blackler, 1 - 3, Charlotte Row, 53 Great Charlotte Street | 77 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crown Hotel | 43 Lime Street | 32 yd | |
| Mchales Irish American Bar | Basement To Ground Floors, 62 Lime Street | 61 yd | |
| The Vines | 81 - 87 Lime Street | 98 yd | |
| Rileys Sports Bar | 39 Bolton Street | 103 yd | |
| The Celtic Corner | The Celtic Corner, 47 Ranelagh Street | 107 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| KFC | 8B, Charlotte Row, 53 Great Charlotte Street | 75 yd | |
| KFC | 81, St Johns Square St Johns Precinct | 142 yd | |
| Subway | Kiosk 3, St Johns Square St Johns Precinct | 160 yd | |
| The Flavours | Pod 101, St Johns Market St Johns Precinct | 163 yd | |
| Ohannes Burger | 19 Cases Street | 180 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | 63 - 77 Lime Street | 56 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 12 Skelhorne Street | 68 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsburys Local Supermarket, 180 - 181, St Johns Precinct Elliot Street | 92 yd | |
| Aldi | Aldi Supermarket, 74 - 75, St Johns Way St Johns Precinct | 109 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsburys Local Supermarket, 8, Central Shopping Centre Ranelagh Street | 211 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Spindles Health & Leisure (Liverpool) (Closed) RANELAGH PLACE | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 179 yd |
| Pure Gym (Liverpool Central) PURE GYM PURE GYM RANELAGH STREET | health and fitness suite | 186 yd |
| Easygym (Liverpool) UNIT 18-19 UNIT 18-19 CLAYTON SQUARE SHOPPING CENTRE | health and fitness suite | 253 yd |
| Marriott Leisure Club (Liverpool City Centre) QUEEN SQUARE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 282 yd |
| Lifestyles Millennium MILLENNIUM HOUSE MILLENNIUM HOUSE VICTORIA STREET | health and fitness suite | 430 yd |
| B Two Fitness Centre (Closed) St. Nicholas Centre St. Nicholas Centre Great Orford Street | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 610 yd |
| Club Moativation (Liverpool) (Closed) Liverpool Moat House Hotel Liverpool Moat House Hotel Paradise Street | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 657 yd |
| Jd Gyms (Liverpool) DALE STREET | health and fitness suite | 794 yd |
| The Gym (Liverpool One) KENYONS STEPS | health and fitness suite | 874 yd |
| Clv Liverpool Gym LONDON ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 906 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 | 25.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 25.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 12.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 25.0% |
| 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 | 75.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.