Roscoe Street is in Liverpool and in Liverpool district. L1 2SX is located in the Canning electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Liverpool, Riverside. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Roscoe Street, Liverpool, L1 2SX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: L1 2TE, L1 2TQ, L1 2SU, L1 2TR, L1 9EF, L1 9ED, L1 2SP, L3 5SH, L3 5TB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding L1 2SX has a slightly higher male population, with 50.4% 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 | 50.4% | 49.6% | -0.8% | 51.0% | -1.4% |
| Male | 49.6% | 50.4% | 0.8% | 49.0% | 1.4% |
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 2SX, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 96.5% 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 | 92% | 96.5% | 4.5% | 37.9% | 58.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 2.7% | 2.7% | 0.0% | 44.2% | -41.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Divorced | 4% | 0.8% | -3.2% | 9.1% | -8.3% |
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 (96.1%) 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 | 58.7% | 64.2% | 5.5% | 48.4% | 15.8% |
| Good health | 29.6% | 31.9% | 2.3% | 33.6% | -1.7% |
| Fair health | 9.6% | 3.7% | -5.9% | 12.7% | -9.0% |
| Bad health | 1.7% | 0.2% | -1.5% | 4.0% | -3.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 2SX this area, 4.3% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 3.1% | 4.3% | 1.2% | 18.2% | -13.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 4.4% | 0.6% | -3.8% | 9.6% | -9.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.5% | 3.3% | -8.2% | 13.4% | -10.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 39.8% | 56.3% | 16.5% | 16.9% | 39.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 39.4% | 34.1% | -5.3% | 33.8% | 0.3% |
| Other | 1.8% | 1.4% | -0.4% | 2.8% | -1.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 68.7% 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 | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 1.3% | 10.1% | 8.8% | 0.7% | 9.4% |
| Indian | 4.3% | 0.8% | -3.5% | 3.1% | -2.3% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Other Asian | 0.9% | 0.8% | -0.1% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
| Black African | 1.7% | 4.7% | 3.0% | 2.5% | 2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 3.1% | 2.7% | 0.5% | 2.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 1% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.3% | 1% | -0.3% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 1% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 83.5% | 68.7% | -14.8% | 81.4% | -12.7% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Arab | 2.6% | 5.8% | 3.2% | 0.6% | 5.2% |
| Other | 1.3% | 1.7% | 0.4% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
In this area, 63.1% 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 | 86.1% | 63.1% | -23.0% | 83.2% | -20.1% |
| European Union | 1.3% | 12.4% | 11.1% | 6.1% | 6.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 1.7% | 4.9% | 3.2% | 2.7% | 2.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.8% | 16.5% | 8.7% | 5.6% | 10.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 2.3% | 1.9% | 1.3% | 1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 84.8% | 63.2% | -21.6% | 83.2% | -20.0% |
| 10+ Years | 4.3% | 5.4% | 1.1% | 9.8% | -4.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 7% | 1.9% | -5.1% | 2.9% | -1.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.2% | 8.2% | 6.0% | 2.2% | 6.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.7% | 21.2% | 19.5% | 1.9% | 19.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 67.8% | 76.7% | -8.9% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Germany | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Spain | 1.6% | 0.4% | 1.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 0.2% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| Romania | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 6.6% | 1.5% | 5.1% |
| Turkey | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| North Africa | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Middle East | 4.5% | 0.1% | 4.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 9% | 0.3% | 8.7% |
| Southern Asia | 0.8% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Central and South America | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| No passport held | 1.8% | 13.5% | -11.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.9% | 37.2% | 6.7% |
| Christian | 27.5% | 46.2% | -18.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 0.2% | 1.7% | -1.5% |
| Muslim | 7% | 6.5% | 0.5% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 19.9% | 6.0% | 13.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Roscoe Street was 576.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 6.0% lower than the Brownlow Hill average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Roscoe Street has the 13th highest crime rate of 83 local areas in Brownlow Hill and the 49th highest crime rate of 1,559 local areas in Liverpool .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 295.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 24.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Roscoe Street, Liverpool, Merseyside Other, an established residential building | £71,763,770 | 2024-12-13 | £77,817,775 |
| 13 - 15 Roscoe Street, Liverpool, Merseyside Other, an established residential building | £285,000 | 2021-02-18 | £352,476 |
| Roscoe Head P H, 24 Roscoe Street, Liverpool, Merseyside Other, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2020-11-13 | £467,757 |
| 2 Roscoe Street, Liverpool, Merseyside Other, an established residential building | £1,617,000 | 2019-11-08 | £2,289,416 |
| 2 Roscoe Street, Liverpool, Merseyside Other, an established residential building | £735,000 | 2019-11-08 | £1,040,644 |
L1 2SX area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
The percentage of student residents living in L1 2SX area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Student (economically inactive) | 314 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 89 |
| Full-Time Employee | 55 |
| Part-Time Employee | 19 |
| Self-Employed | 10 |
| Other | 2 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Looking after home or family | 1 |
| Retired | 0 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 27 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Education | 17 |
| Other | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Construction | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abercromby Nursery School Falkner Street , L8 7QA | 3out of 4 | 918 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Everton Nursery School and Family Centre Spencer Street , L6 2WF | 4out of 4 | 1,904 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chatham Place Nursery School 139 Earle Road , L7 6HD | 3out of 4 | 2,410 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Somerville Nursery School Brentwood Street , CH44 4BB | 3out of 4 | 4,394 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cambridge Nursery School Cambridge Road , Bootle L20 9LQ | 3out of 4 | 5,271 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 | 184 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Nicholas's Catholic Primary School Orthes Street , L3 5XF | 2out of 4 | 399 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lipa Primary and High School Upper Duke Street , L1 7BT | 3out of 4 | 476 yd | Free schools | No | 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 | 648 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School and Nursery Hall Lane , L7 8TQ | 3out of 4 | 1,283 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 1,057 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Studio School Liverpool 41 Greenland Street , L1 0BS | 3out of 4 | 1,057 yd | Studio schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Archbishop Blanch School 80 Earle Road , L7 6HQ | 3out of 4 | 2,319 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| The Belvedere Academy 17 Belvidere Road , Princes Park L8 3TF | 4out of 4 | 2,581 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| North Liverpool Academy 120 Heyworth Street , L5 0SQ | 3out of 4 | 2,610 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | 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 | 214 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| LIPA Sixth Form College Mount Street , L1 9HF | - not rated | 490 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 | 609 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wirral Metropolitan College Conway Park Campus , Conway Park CH41 4NT | - not rated | 3,547 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hugh Baird College Balliol Road , L20 7EW | - not rated | 5,209 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 | 4,554 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 | 159 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Liverpool Institute of Performing Arts Mount Street , L1 9HF | - not rated | 459 yd | Higher education institutions | No | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Liverpool The Foundation Building , 765 Brownlow Hill L69 7ZX | - not rated | 699 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cities in Schools at Unit 302 Queens Dock Commercial Centre , Norkfolk Street L1 0BG | - not rated | 1,123 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Progress Schools - Toxteth 115 Upper Warwick Street , Liverpool L8 8HD | - not rated | 1,483 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bao & Bap | 14 Rodney Street | 34 yd | |
| Cafe Porto | 14 Rodney Street | 34 yd | |
| Roski | 16 Rodney Street | 35 yd | |
| Free State Kitchen Limited | 2 Maryland Street | 78 yd | |
| THE SCHOLAR BAR | Unit 4, City Gate West, 9 Oldham Street | 83 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Roscoe Head | 24 Roscoe Street | 75 yd | |
| Mackenzies Whisky Bar | 32 Rodney Street | 83 yd | |
| Avenues | 2A Maryland Street | 101 yd | |
| Metrocola | 2 Leece Street | 120 yd | |
| The Dispensary | 87 Renshaw Street | 139 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nabzy's | 41 Leece Street | 81 yd | |
| Hot N Tender | 39 Leece Street | 81 yd | |
| Safi's Desserts | 62 Mount Pleasant | 123 yd | |
| Smashin burger | 62 Mount Pleasant | 123 yd | |
| Rice and Noodle Kitchen | Unit 4, Renshaw Street Food Market, 95 Renshaw Street | 135 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco Express Supermarket, 93 - 97 Bold Street | 204 yd | |
| Sida Chinese Supermarket | Sida Chinese Supermarket, 124 Bold Street | 212 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Express Supermarket, 170 Brownlow Hill | 430 yd | |
| The Co-operative Food Ltd | 2A Myrtle Street | 437 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsburys Local Supermarket, 8, Central Shopping Centre Ranelagh Street | 510 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| B Two Fitness Centre (Closed) St. Nicholas Centre St. Nicholas Centre Great Orford Street | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 353 yd |
| Spindles Health & Leisure (Liverpool) (Closed) RANELAGH PLACE | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 403 yd |
| Pure Gym (Liverpool Central) PURE GYM PURE GYM RANELAGH STREET | health and fitness suite | 436 yd |
| University Of Liverpool Sports Centre OXFORD STREET | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 541 yd |
| Easygym (Liverpool) UNIT 18-19 UNIT 18-19 CLAYTON SQUARE SHOPPING CENTRE | health and fitness suite | 603 yd |
| Marriott Leisure Club (Liverpool City Centre) QUEEN SQUARE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 854 yd |
| Club Moativation (Liverpool) (Closed) Liverpool Moat House Hotel Liverpool Moat House Hotel Paradise Street | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 921 yd |
| Lifestyles Millennium MILLENNIUM HOUSE MILLENNIUM HOUSE VICTORIA STREET | health and fitness suite | 984 yd |
| Clv Liverpool Gym LONDON ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,005 yd |
| St Margaret Of Antioch C Of E Primary School (Closed) Upper Hampton Street | grass pitches | 1,066 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 90.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 72.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 18.2% |
| 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 | 0.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.