L1 5BU is in Green Lanes, Liverpool and Liverpool district. L1 5BU 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 Green Lanes, Liverpool, L1 5BU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: L1 5AG, L1 5DA, L1 4JR, L1 5FD, L1 5BF, L1 5BG, L1 5FE, L1 5BW, L1 5HS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding L1 5BU 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 | 44.6% | 48.8% | 4.2% | 51.0% | -2.2% |
| Male | 55.4% | 51.2% | -4.2% | 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 5BU, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 77% 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 | 94.4% | 77% | -17.4% | 37.9% | 39.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 3.8% | 19.3% | 15.5% | 44.2% | -24.9% |
| Separated | 1.4% | 0.6% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Divorced | 0.5% | 3.1% | 2.6% | 9.1% | -6.0% |
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 (94.2%) 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 | 67.1% | 55.6% | -11.5% | 48.4% | 7.2% |
| Good health | 27.2% | 38.6% | 11.4% | 33.6% | 5.0% |
| Fair health | 4.2% | 5.8% | 1.6% | 12.7% | -6.9% |
| Bad health | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 4.0% | -4.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 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 5BU this area, 2.5% 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 63.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 1.9% | 2.5% | 0.6% | 18.2% | -15.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 5.2% | 3.7% | -1.5% | 9.6% | -5.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8% | 7.4% | -0.6% | 13.4% | -6.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.5% | 1.8% | 1.3% | 5.3% | -3.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 25.8% | 15.3% | -10.5% | 16.9% | -1.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 52.1% | 63.2% | 11.1% | 33.8% | 29.4% |
| Other | 6.6% | 6.1% | -0.5% | 2.8% | 3.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 79.7% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 2.3% | 5.8% | 3.5% | 0.7% | 5.1% |
| Indian | 3.8% | 1.2% | -2.6% | 3.1% | -1.9% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Other Asian | 2.3% | 0.6% | -1.7% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
| Black African | 2.3% | 1.7% | -0.6% | 2.5% | -0.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 1.2% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 0.6% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 82.6% | 79.7% | -2.9% | 81.4% | -1.7% |
| Roma | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 0.2% | 2.1% |
| Arab | 1.9% | 4.1% | 2.2% | 0.6% | 3.5% |
| Other | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
In this area, 64.5% 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 | 74.6% | 64.5% | -10.1% | 83.2% | -18.7% |
| European Union | 9.4% | 19.8% | 10.4% | 6.1% | 13.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.9% | 3.5% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 2.7% |
| Africa | 2.8% | 0.6% | -2.2% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.5% | 8.1% | 0.6% | 5.6% | 2.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.8% | 2.3% | -0.5% | 1.3% | 1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 1.2% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| British Overseas | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 73.2% | 65.3% | -7.9% | 83.2% | -17.9% |
| 10+ Years | 9.9% | 8.8% | -1.1% | 9.8% | -1.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 12.7% | 5.9% | -6.8% | 2.9% | 3.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.3% | 8.2% | 5.9% | 2.2% | 6.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.9% | 11.8% | 9.9% | 1.9% | 9.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 63.4% | 76.7% | -13.3% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Italy | 4.6% | 0.6% | 4.0% |
| Portugal | 2.3% | 0.5% | 1.8% |
| Spain | 4.6% | 0.4% | 4.2% |
| Poland | 2.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% |
| Romania | 2.3% | 0.9% | 1.4% |
| Other EU countries | 3.4% | 1.5% | 1.9% |
| Other Europe | 2.3% | 0.2% | 2.1% |
| North Africa | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Middle East | 3.4% | 0.1% | 3.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 2.9% | 0.3% | 2.6% |
| Southern Asia | 1.1% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
| Central and South America | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 3.4% | 13.5% | -10.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46.5% | 37.2% | 9.3% |
| Christian | 34.1% | 46.2% | -12.1% |
| Buddhist | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Jewish | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Muslim | 4.1% | 6.5% | -2.4% |
| Sikh | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other religion | 4.1% | 0.6% | 3.5% |
| Not answered | 8.8% | 6.0% | 2.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around L1 5BU was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Brownlow Hill average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes .

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apartment 19 Circle 109, 76 Henry Street, Liverpool, Merseyside Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £138,000 | 2025-02-03 | £146,585 |
| Apartment 70 Circle 109, 76 Henry Street, Liverpool, Merseyside Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £132,000 | 2024-06-07 | £149,070 |
| Apartment 52 Circle 109, 76 Henry Street, Liverpool, Merseyside Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £172,500 | 2024-06-03 | £194,808 |
| Apartment 39 Circle 109, 76 Henry Street, Liverpool, Merseyside Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £167,000 | 2024-05-03 | £190,098 |
| Apartment 41 Circle 109, 76 Henry Street, Liverpool, Merseyside Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2024-04-03 | £196,842 |
The percentage of student residents living in L1 5BU 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 | 82 |
| Part-Time Employee | 20 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 17 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Other | 6 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Retired | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 31 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 25 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Education | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abercromby Nursery School Falkner Street , L8 7QA | 3out of 4 | 1,267 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Everton Nursery School and Family Centre Spencer Street , L6 2WF | 4out of 4 | 2,330 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chatham Place Nursery School 139 Earle Road , L7 6HD | 3out of 4 | 2,824 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Somerville Nursery School Brentwood Street , CH44 4BB | 3out of 4 | 4,020 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 | 144 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lipa Primary and High School Upper Duke Street , L1 7BT | 3out of 4 | 521 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pleasant Street Primary School Pleasant Street , L3 5TS | 3out of 4 | 682 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Nicholas's Catholic Primary School Orthes Street , L3 5XF | 2out of 4 | 925 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Patrick's Catholic Primary School Upper Hill Street , L8 5UX | 4out of 4 | 1,292 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 | 791 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Studio School Liverpool 41 Greenland Street , L1 0BS | 3out of 4 | 791 yd | Studio schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Belvedere Academy 17 Belvidere Road , Princes Park L8 3TF | 4out of 4 | 2,644 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Archbishop Blanch School 80 Earle Road , L7 6HQ | 3out of 4 | 2,726 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| North Liverpool Academy 120 Heyworth Street , L5 0SQ | 3out of 4 | 2,978 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | 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 | 693 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The City of Liverpool College Clarence Street , L3 5TP | - not rated | 730 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 | 1,057 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wirral Metropolitan College Conway Park Campus , Conway Park CH41 4NT | - not rated | 3,030 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Birkenhead Sixth Form College Park Road West , Claughton CH43 8SQ | - not rated | 5,360 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 | 4,805 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Birkenhead High School Academy 86 Devonshire Place , CH43 1TY | 4out of 4 | 5,230 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liverpool Institute of Performing Arts Mount Street , L1 9HF | - not rated | 679 yd | Higher education institutions | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Liverpool John Moores University Egerton Court , 2 Rodney Street L3 5UX | - not rated | 686 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 | 705 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| University of Liverpool The Foundation Building , 765 Brownlow Hill L69 7ZX | - not rated | 1,226 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Progress Schools - Toxteth 115 Upper Warwick Street , Liverpool L8 8HD | - not rated | 1,529 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indian Tiffin Room | 130 Duke Street | 99 yd | |
| Il Forno | 132 Duke Street | 114 yd | |
| Sheba Lounge | 27 Parr Street | 124 yd | |
| Sapporo Teppanyaki | 134 Duke Street | 136 yd | |
| The Academy Restaurant | 82 Tradewind Square | 140 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Monro | 92 Duke Street | 84 yd | |
| El Bandito | 41B Slater Street | 129 yd | |
| Alma De Cuba | Alma Da Cuba Seel Street | 159 yd | |
| The Green Room | 78 Duke Street | 163 yd | |
| The Merchant | 40 - 42 Slater Street | 166 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kilos Trap kitchen | 27 Parr Street | 124 yd | |
| Mr Kebab | 22 Slater Street | 236 yd | |
| Loxbys | 52 Duke Street | 254 yd | |
| Cuoco | Unit 7, 5 - 9 Slater Street | 265 yd | |
| Moiim Korean Deli | 40 - 42 Berry Street | 268 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sida Chinese Supermarket | Sida Chinese Supermarket, 124 Bold Street | 315 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Express Supermarket, 93 - 97 Bold Street | 338 yd | |
| Chung Wah Supermarket | Chung Wah Supermarket Hardy Street | 399 yd | |
| TESCO | Cargo Building, 2 Grayson Street | 496 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsburys Local Supermarket, 8, Central Shopping Centre Ranelagh Street | 503 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Easygym (Liverpool) UNIT 18-19 UNIT 18-19 CLAYTON SQUARE SHOPPING CENTRE | health and fitness suite | 523 yd |
| Pure Gym (Liverpool Central) PURE GYM PURE GYM RANELAGH STREET | health and fitness suite | 526 yd |
| Club Moativation (Liverpool) (Closed) Liverpool Moat House Hotel Liverpool Moat House Hotel Paradise Street | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 568 yd |
| Spindles Health & Leisure (Liverpool) (Closed) RANELAGH PLACE | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 630 yd |
| The Gym (Liverpool One) KENYONS STEPS | health and fitness suite | 762 yd |
| B Two Fitness Centre (Closed) St. Nicholas Centre St. Nicholas Centre Great Orford Street | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 863 yd |
| Marriott Leisure Club (Liverpool City Centre) QUEEN SQUARE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 879 yd |
| Lifestyles Millennium MILLENNIUM HOUSE MILLENNIUM HOUSE VICTORIA STREET | health and fitness suite | 932 yd |
| Jd Gyms (Liverpool) DALE STREET | health and fitness suite | 1,037 yd |
| University Of Liverpool Sports Centre OXFORD STREET | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 1,053 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 | 81.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 81.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 81.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 80.9% |
| 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 | 18.1% |
| Median download speed | 50 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 151.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 130.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 900 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.