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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.

People

Gender

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).

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Female44.6%48.8%4.2% 51.0% -2.2%
Male55.4%51.2%-4.2% 49.0% 2.2%

Partnership Status

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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Single94.4%77%-17.4% 37.9% 39.1%
Married: Opposite sex3.8%19.3%15.5% 44.2% -24.9%
Separated1.4%0.6%-0.8% 2.2% -1.6%
Divorced0.5%3.1%2.6% 9.1% -6.0%

Health

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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health67.1%55.6%-11.5% 48.4% 7.2%
Good health27.2%38.6%11.4% 33.6% 5.0%
Fair health4.2%5.8%1.6% 12.7% -6.9%
Bad health0.9%0%-0.9% 4.0% -4.0%
Very bad health0.5%0%-0.5% 1.2% -1.2%

Education and Qualifications

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%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications1.9%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 Levels8%7.4%-0.6% 13.4% -6.0%
Apprenticeship0.5%1.8%1.3% 5.3% -3.5%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels25.8%15.3%-10.5% 16.9% -1.6%
Degree or Similar52.1%63.2%11.1% 33.8% 29.4%
Other6.6%6.1%-0.5% 2.8% 3.3%

Culture

Ethnic Group

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%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Chinese2.3%5.8%3.5% 0.7% 5.1%
Indian3.8%1.2%-2.6% 3.1% -1.9%
Pakistani0%0.6%0.6% 2.7% -2.1%
Other Asian2.3%0.6%-1.7% 1.6% -1.0%
Black African2.3%1.7%-0.6% 2.5% -0.8%
Black Caribbean1.4%0%-1.4% 1.0% -1.0%
Mixed White and Asian0.5%1.2%0.7% 0.8% 0.4%
Mixed White and African0.9%1.2%0.3% 0.4% 0.8%
Mixed Other0.9%0.6%-0.3% 0.8% -0.2%
White82.6%79.7%-2.9% 81.4% -1.7%
Roma0%2.3%2.3% 0.2% 2.1%
Arab1.9%4.1%2.2% 0.6% 3.5%
Other0.9%1.2%0.3% 1.6% -0.4%

Country of Birth

In this area, 64.5% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom74.6%64.5%-10.1% 83.2% -18.7%
European Union9.4%19.8%10.4% 6.1% 13.7%
Rest of Europe1.9%3.5%1.6% 0.8% 2.7%
Africa2.8%0.6%-2.2% 2.7% -2.1%
Middle East and Asia7.5%8.1%0.6% 5.6% 2.5%
The Americas and the Caribbean2.8%2.3%-0.5% 1.3% 1.0%
Oceania0.5%1.2%0.7% 0.3% 0.9%
British Overseas0.5%0%-0.5% 0.0% 0.0%

Length of Residence

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK73.2%65.3%-7.9% 83.2% -17.9%
10+ Years9.9%8.8%-1.1% 9.8% -1.0%
5-10 Years12.7%5.9%-6.8% 2.9% 3.0%
2-5 Years2.3%8.2%5.9% 2.2% 6.0%
Less than 2 years1.9%11.8%9.9% 1.9% 9.9%

Passport Held

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom63.4% 76.7% -13.3%
Ireland0.6% 0.6% 0.0%
Germany1.1% 0.2% 0.9%
Italy4.6% 0.6% 4.0%
Portugal2.3% 0.5% 1.8%
Spain4.6% 0.4% 4.2%
Poland2.3% 1.3% 1.0%
Romania2.3% 0.9% 1.4%
Other EU countries3.4% 1.5% 1.9%
Other Europe2.3% 0.2% 2.1%
North Africa0.6% 0.1% 0.5%
Middle East3.4% 0.1% 3.3%
Eastern Asia2.9% 0.3% 2.6%
Southern Asia1.1% 1.2% -0.1%
Central and South America1.1% 0.2% 0.9%
Oceania0.6% 0.1% 0.5%
No passport held3.4% 13.5% -10.1%

Religion

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No religion46.5% 37.2% 9.3%
Christian34.1% 46.2% -12.1%
Buddhist1.2% 0.5% 0.7%
Jewish0.6% 0.5% 0.1%
Muslim4.1% 6.5% -2.4%
Sikh0.6% 0.9% -0.3%
Other religion4.1% 0.6% 3.5%
Not answered8.8% 6.0% 2.8%

Safety

Is L1 5BU dangerous?

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 .



🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends 

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£40,300
Income Rank
4/10

Household Income in L1 5BU, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Property Prices

Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Liverpool.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Green Lanes, Liverpool, L1 5BU

Estimated Average Property Prices for L1 5BU

Average Price
£183,463
Semi-Detached
£236,083
Terraced
no sales
Detached
no sales
Flats/Maisonettes
£179,965
Other
£300,499

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales in L1 5BU

Address Sale Price Sale Date Price Estimate 2025
Apartment 19 Circle 109, 76 Henry Street, Liverpool, Merseyside
Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building
£138,0002025-02-03 £146,585
Apartment 70 Circle 109, 76 Henry Street, Liverpool, Merseyside
Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building
£132,0002024-06-07 £149,070
Apartment 52 Circle 109, 76 Henry Street, Liverpool, Merseyside
Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building
£172,5002024-06-03 £194,808
Apartment 39 Circle 109, 76 Henry Street, Liverpool, Merseyside
Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building
£167,0002024-05-03 £190,098
Apartment 41 Circle 109, 76 Henry Street, Liverpool, Merseyside
Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building
£170,0002024-04-03 £196,842
View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for L1 5BU

Employment

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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee82
Part-Time Employee20
Student (economically inactive)17
Self-Employed13
Full-Time Student (with or without job)9
Other6
Unemployed6
Looking after home or family5
Long-Term Sick or disabled3
Retired0

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles31
Accommodation and food service activities25
Professional, scientific and technical activities19
Human health and social work activities18
Education10
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security10
Financial and insurance activities8
Information and communication7
Manufacturing7
Administrative and support service activities6
Other4
Transport and storage3
Construction3
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply 1
Mining and quarrying1

Schools

Nursery

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

Primary

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

Secondary

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

16 plus

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

All-through

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

Not applicable

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.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Indian Tiffin Room130 Duke Street99 yd
Il Forno132 Duke Street114 yd
Sheba Lounge27 Parr Street124 yd
Sapporo Teppanyaki134 Duke Street136 yd
The Academy Restaurant82 Tradewind Square140 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
The Monro92 Duke Street84 yd
El Bandito41B Slater Street129 yd
Alma De CubaAlma Da Cuba Seel Street159 yd
The Green Room78 Duke Street163 yd
The Merchant40 - 42 Slater Street166 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Kilos Trap kitchen27 Parr Street124 yd
Mr Kebab22 Slater Street236 yd
Loxbys52 Duke Street254 yd
CuocoUnit 7, 5 - 9 Slater Street265 yd
Moiim Korean Deli40 - 42 Berry Street268 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Sida Chinese SupermarketSida Chinese Supermarket, 124 Bold Street315 yd
TescoTesco Express Supermarket, 93 - 97 Bold Street338 yd
Chung Wah SupermarketChung Wah Supermarket Hardy Street399 yd
TESCOCargo Building, 2 Grayson Street496 yd
Sainsbury'sSainsburys Local Supermarket, 8, Central Shopping Centre Ranelagh Street503 yd

Sport

Facility Name Sport Objects Distance
Easygym (Liverpool)
UNIT 18-19 UNIT 18-19 CLAYTON SQUARE SHOPPING CENTRE
health and fitness suite523 yd
Pure Gym (Liverpool Central)
PURE GYM PURE GYM RANELAGH STREET
health and fitness suite526 yd
Club Moativation (Liverpool) (Closed)
Liverpool Moat House Hotel Liverpool Moat House Hotel Paradise Street
health and fitness suite, swimming pool568 yd
Spindles Health & Leisure (Liverpool) (Closed)
RANELAGH PLACE
health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool630 yd
The Gym (Liverpool One)
KENYONS STEPS
health and fitness suite762 yd
B Two Fitness Centre (Closed)
St. Nicholas Centre St. Nicholas Centre Great Orford Street
artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite863 yd
Marriott Leisure Club (Liverpool City Centre)
QUEEN SQUARE
health and fitness suite, swimming pool879 yd
Lifestyles Millennium
MILLENNIUM HOUSE MILLENNIUM HOUSE VICTORIA STREET
health and fitness suite932 yd
Jd Gyms (Liverpool)
DALE STREET
health and fitness suite1,037 yd
University Of Liverpool Sports Centre
OXFORD STREET
health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool1,053 yd

This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s18.1%

Download Speed

Median download speed50 Mbit/s
Average download speed151.2 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed900 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed900 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed5 Mbit/s
Average upload speed130.9 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed900 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.