Cornwallis Street is in Liverpool and in Liverpool district. L1 5EL is located in the City Centre South electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Liverpool, Riverside. This postcode has been in use since 2002-05-01.
StreetScan combines information about Cornwallis Street, Liverpool, L1 5EL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: L1 5BB, L1 5DP, L1 5DR, L1 5FD, L1 5DN, L1 5BF, L1 4JX, L1 5BG, L1 4DA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding L1 5EL is primarily male, with 54.8% 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 | 40.9% | 45.2% | 4.3% | 51.0% | -5.8% |
| Male | 59.1% | 54.8% | -4.3% | 49.0% | 5.8% |
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 5EL, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 73.3% 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 | 63.4% | 73.3% | 9.9% | 37.9% | 35.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 20.2% | 12.8% | -7.4% | 44.2% | -31.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 1.2% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Divorced | 9.3% | 7.4% | -1.9% | 9.1% | -1.7% |
| Widowed | 4.9% | 4.9% | 0.0% | 6.1% | -1.2% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 47% | 46.5% | -0.5% | 48.4% | -1.9% |
| Good health | 25.8% | 28.3% | 2.5% | 33.6% | -5.3% |
| Fair health | 12.6% | 13.2% | 0.6% | 12.7% | 0.5% |
| Bad health | 11.1% | 9.3% | -1.8% | 4.0% | 5.3% |
| Very bad health | 3.5% | 2.7% | -0.8% | 1.2% | 1.5% |
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.
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 50.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 27.9% | 19.9% | -8.0% | 18.2% | 1.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.1% | 7.7% | 0.6% | 9.6% | -1.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 6.6% | 6.5% | -0.1% | 13.4% | -6.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.2% | 1.2% | -1.0% | 5.3% | -4.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 19.7% | 11.4% | -8.3% | 16.9% | -5.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 33.3% | 50.8% | 17.5% | 33.8% | 17.0% |
| Other | 3.3% | 2.4% | -0.9% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 70.9% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 6.6% | 13.2% | 6.6% | 0.7% | 12.5% |
| Indian | 1.5% | 2.3% | 0.8% | 3.1% | -0.8% |
| Pakistani | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 5% | 5.0% | 1.6% | 3.4% |
| Black African | 3% | 0.4% | -2.6% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 4% | 0% | -4.0% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 1% | 2.3% | 1.3% | 0.5% | 1.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 2.5% | 1.9% | -0.6% | 0.4% | 1.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2% | 1.6% | -0.4% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 2.5% | 0.4% | -2.1% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 71.7% | 70.9% | -0.8% | 81.4% | -10.5% |
| Arab | 3% | 0.4% | -2.6% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other | 1% | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
In this area, 75.2% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.2% | 75.2% | 3.0% | 83.2% | -8.0% |
| European Union | 9.1% | 10.1% | 1.0% | 6.1% | 4.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 5.6% | 0.4% | -5.2% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 8.6% | 13.6% | 5.0% | 5.6% | 8.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4% | 0% | -4.0% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 71.7% | 75.2% | 3.5% | 83.2% | -8.0% |
| 10+ Years | 7.1% | 11.2% | 4.1% | 9.8% | 1.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.6% | 7% | 0.4% | 2.9% | 4.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.5% | 3.1% | -0.4% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 11.1% | 3.5% | -7.6% | 1.9% | 1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71.5% | 76.7% | -5.2% |
| Ireland | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| France | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Spain | 2.7% | 0.4% | 2.3% |
| Other EU countries | 3.9% | 1.5% | 2.4% |
| Turkey | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Middle East | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Southern Asia | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
| South-East Asia | 3.9% | 0.2% | 3.7% |
| No passport held | 10.5% | 13.5% | -3.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 49.2% | 37.2% | 12.0% |
| Christian | 33.3% | 46.2% | -12.9% |
| Buddhist | 3.1% | 0.5% | 2.6% |
| Hindu | 1.9% | 1.7% | 0.2% |
| Muslim | 4.3% | 6.5% | -2.2% |
| Not answered | 8.1% | 6.0% | 2.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cornwallis Street was 307.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 39.6% lower than the City Centre North average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Cornwallis Street has the 19th highest crime rate of 48 local areas in City Centre North and the 141st highest crime rate of 1,559 local areas in Liverpool .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 73.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has stayed broadly stable by about 0.0%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 50% 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 6 9 Cornwallis Street, Liverpool, Merseyside Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2022-12-09 | £141,026 |
| Apartment 4 9 Cornwallis Street, Liverpool, Merseyside Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2022-10-28 | £146,234 |
| Apartment 28 9 Cornwallis Street, Liverpool, Merseyside Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £197,000 | 2022-07-27 | £225,820 |
| Apartment 37 9 Cornwallis Street, Liverpool, Merseyside Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2022-01-26 | £236,063 |
| Apartment 40 9 Cornwallis Street, Liverpool, Merseyside Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £222,000 | 2021-09-13 | £265,657 |
L1 5EL area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 107 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 32 |
| Retired | 26 |
| Part-Time Employee | 21 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Self-Employed | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Education | 13 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 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 | 1,110 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Everton Nursery School and Family Centre Spencer Street , L6 2WF | 4out of 4 | 2,368 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chatham Place Nursery School 139 Earle Road , L7 6HD | 3out of 4 | 2,672 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Somerville Nursery School Brentwood Street , CH44 4BB | 3out of 4 | 4,192 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 | 203 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lipa Primary and High School Upper Duke Street , L1 7BT | 3out of 4 | 345 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pleasant Street Primary School Pleasant Street , L3 5TS | 3out of 4 | 666 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Nicholas's Catholic Primary School Orthes Street , L3 5XF | 2out of 4 | 865 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Patrick's Catholic Primary School Upper Hill Street , L8 5UX | 4out of 4 | 1,117 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 | 654 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Studio School Liverpool 41 Greenland Street , L1 0BS | 3out of 4 | 654 yd | Studio schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Belvedere Academy 17 Belvidere Road , Princes Park L8 3TF | 4out of 4 | 2,463 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Archbishop Blanch School 80 Earle Road , L7 6HQ | 3out of 4 | 2,572 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Bellerive FCJ Catholic College 1 Aigburth Drive , Sefton Park L17 3AA | 3out of 4 | 2,835 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 | 528 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The City of Liverpool College Clarence Street , L3 5TP | - not rated | 702 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 | 936 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wirral Metropolitan College Conway Park Campus , Conway Park CH41 4NT | - not rated | 3,137 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 | 4,624 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Birkenhead High School Academy 86 Devonshire Place , CH43 1TY | 4out of 4 | 5,336 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 | 519 yd | Higher education institutions | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Liverpool John Moores University Egerton Court , 2 Rodney Street L3 5UX | - not rated | 640 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 | 643 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| University of Liverpool The Foundation Building , 765 Brownlow Hill L69 7ZX | - not rated | 1,167 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Progress Schools - Toxteth 115 Upper Warwick Street , Liverpool L8 8HD | - not rated | 1,347 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Christakis | 136 Duke Street | 58 yd | |
| Opa Opa Liverpool | 136 Duke Street | 58 yd | |
| Chilli Chilli Chinese Restaurant | 20 Nelson Street | 64 yd | |
| North Garden | 30 Nelson Street | 71 yd | |
| Jumbo City | 34 - 36 Nelson Street | 74 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berry & Rye | 48 Berry Street | 154 yd | |
| Royal Institution Bar | 24 Colquitt Street | 189 yd | |
| Blue Angel | 108 Seel Street | 193 yd | |
| The Oracle | Salt Dog Slims, 79 - 83 Seel Street | 210 yd | |
| Pogue Mahone | Pogue Mahone, 77 Seel Street | 213 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Big Burger Theory | 1 Sankey Street | 136 yd | |
| Pot Roast | Unit 3, 1 Sankey Street | 136 yd | |
| Southside25 | Unit 3, 1 Sankey Street | 136 yd | |
| Grams Nutrition | Unit 3, 1 Sankey Street | 136 yd | |
| Moiim Korean Deli | 40 - 42 Berry Street | 173 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sida Chinese Supermarket | Sida Chinese Supermarket, 124 Bold Street | 300 yd | |
| Chung Wah Supermarket | Chung Wah Supermarket Hardy Street | 314 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Express Supermarket, 93 - 97 Bold Street | 351 yd | |
| TESCO | Cargo Building, 2 Grayson Street | 602 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsburys Local Supermarket, 8, Central Shopping Centre Ranelagh Street | 631 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Pure Gym (Liverpool Central) PURE GYM PURE GYM RANELAGH STREET | health and fitness suite | 631 yd |
| Easygym (Liverpool) UNIT 18-19 UNIT 18-19 CLAYTON SQUARE SHOPPING CENTRE | health and fitness suite | 671 yd |
| Spindles Health & Leisure (Liverpool) (Closed) RANELAGH PLACE | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 707 yd |
| Club Moativation (Liverpool) (Closed) Liverpool Moat House Hotel Liverpool Moat House Hotel Paradise Street | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 752 yd |
| B Two Fitness Centre (Closed) St. Nicholas Centre St. Nicholas Centre Great Orford Street | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 841 yd |
| The Gym (Liverpool One) KENYONS STEPS | health and fitness suite | 941 yd |
| University Of Liverpool Sports Centre OXFORD STREET | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 969 yd |
| Marriott Leisure Club (Liverpool City Centre) QUEEN SQUARE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,022 yd |
| St Margaret Of Antioch C Of E Primary School (Closed) Upper Hampton Street | grass pitches | 1,070 yd |
| Lifestyles Millennium MILLENNIUM HOUSE MILLENNIUM HOUSE VICTORIA STREET | health and fitness suite | 1,091 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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 | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 50 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 163.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 144.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 900 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.