St James Road is in Liverpool and in Liverpool district. L1 7AY is located in the City Centre South electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Liverpool, Riverside. This postcode has been in use since 1997-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about St James Road, Liverpool, L1 7AY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: L8 1TD, L8 1TE, L1 7BP, L8 7LA, L1 7BJ, L8 1UW, L8 1YY, L8 7LH, L8 7LF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding L1 7AY has a female population much higher than UK average, with 56.5% of the population being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.7% | 56.5% | 4.8% | 51.0% | 5.5% |
| Male | 48.3% | 43.5% | -4.8% | 49.0% | -5.5% |
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 7AY, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 85.6% 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 | 77.3% | 85.6% | 8.3% | 37.9% | 47.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 10% | 5.8% | -4.2% | 44.2% | -38.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.5% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Separated | 1.2% | 0.5% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -1.7% |
| Divorced | 5.6% | 4.6% | -1.0% | 9.1% | -4.5% |
| Widowed | 5.4% | 2% | -3.4% | 6.1% | -4.1% |
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 (89%) 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 | 53.3% | 52% | -1.3% | 48.4% | 3.6% |
| Good health | 30.9% | 37% | 6.1% | 33.6% | 3.4% |
| Fair health | 10.4% | 6.5% | -3.9% | 12.7% | -6.2% |
| Bad health | 4.4% | 3.7% | -0.7% | 4.0% | -0.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0.8% | -0.1% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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 7AY this area, 4.6% 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 | 8.6% | 4.6% | -4.0% | 18.2% | -13.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 5.1% | 1.7% | -3.4% | 9.6% | -7.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.8% | 5.1% | -4.7% | 13.4% | -8.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.6% | 5.3% | -4.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 42.8% | 53.6% | 10.8% | 16.9% | 36.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 30.8% | 31.5% | 0.7% | 33.8% | -2.3% |
| Other | 2.7% | 2.6% | -0.1% | 2.8% | -0.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89% 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% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.1% | -0.9% |
| Chinese | 2.1% | 0.2% | -1.9% | 0.7% | -0.5% |
| Indian | 0.5% | 1% | 0.5% | 3.1% | -2.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.5% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.9% | 0.5% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
| Black African | 0.9% | 1% | 0.1% | 2.5% | -1.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.2% | 0.3% | -0.9% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0.9% | 0.5% | -0.4% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.6% | 2.1% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.9% | 0.5% | -0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.4% | 0.5% | -0.9% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.2% | 1.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| White | 88% | 89% | 1.0% | 81.4% | 7.6% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Arab | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
In this area, 86.1% 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 | 89.6% | 86.1% | -3.5% | 83.2% | 2.9% |
| European Union | 2.8% | 3.7% | 0.9% | 6.1% | -2.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.9% | 3.4% | 2.5% | 0.8% | 2.6% |
| Africa | 0.9% | 1.1% | 0.2% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.7% | 1.4% | -2.3% | 5.6% | -4.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.6% | 3.5% | 1.9% | 1.3% | 2.2% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 85.9% | 85.8% | -0.1% | 83.2% | 2.6% |
| 10+ Years | 3.9% | 4.2% | 0.3% | 9.8% | -5.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.8% | 0.5% | -2.3% | 2.9% | -2.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 2.4% | 1.7% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.7% | 7.2% | 0.5% | 1.9% | 5.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.9% | 76.7% | 6.2% |
| Ireland | 2.2% | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| France | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Italy | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Portugal | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Romania | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 0.8% | 1.5% | -0.7% |
| Turkey | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other Europe | 2.4% | 0.2% | 2.2% |
| North Africa | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Central and South America | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 4.8% | 13.5% | -8.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 55% | 37.2% | 17.8% |
| Christian | 34.2% | 46.2% | -12.0% |
| Buddhist | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Muslim | 2.9% | 6.5% | -3.6% |
| Sikh | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 6.7% | 6.0% | 0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around St James Road was 567.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 368.0% higher than the Canning average. The most reported crime type was Drugs.
St James Road has the highest crime rate of 30 local areas in Canning and the 53rd highest crime rate of 1,552 local areas in Liverpool .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 226.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -23.2%.
Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 96% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cathedral Garden Lodge St James Road, Liverpool, Merseyside Detached, an established residential building | £40,275 | 1997-09-05 | £196,137 |
L1 7AY area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 7AY 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) | 322 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 89 |
| Full-Time Employee | 53 |
| Part-Time Employee | 41 |
| Retired | 41 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 18 |
| Other | 8 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Other | 44 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 31 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Education | 18 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abercromby Nursery School Falkner Street , L8 7QA | 4out of 4 | 756 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chatham Place Nursery School 139 Earle Road , L7 6HD | 3out of 4 | 2,194 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Everton Nursery School and Family Centre Spencer Street , L6 2WF | 4out of 4 | 2,757 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Allenby Square Nursery School Elmshouse Road , L13 2BR | - not rated | 4,411 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Somerville Nursery School Brentwood Street , CH44 4BB | 3out of 4 | 4,871 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Patrick's Catholic Primary School Upper Hill Street , L8 5UX | 3out of 4 | 390 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Windsor Community Primary School Upper Hill Street , Toxteth L8 8JE | 2out of 4 | 473 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Patrick's RC Junior School South Chester Street , L8 5RA | - not rated | 477 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint Margaret of Antioch CofE (Aided) Primary School Upper Hampton Street , Princes Park L8 1TR | - not rated | 544 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 | 3out of 4 | 897 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 | 468 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Studio School Liverpool 41 Greenland Street , L1 0BS | 3out of 4 | 468 yd | Studio schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Nugent RC Boys' Comprehensive School Edmund Wing , Overbury Street L7 3HL | - not rated | 1,532 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| University Community School Mount Vernon Road , L7 3EA | - not rated | 1,624 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Belvedere Academy 17 Belvidere Road , Princes Park L8 3TF | - not rated | 1,704 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LIPA Sixth Form College 41 Upper Duke Street , L1 9DY | - not rated | 489 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 | 883 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The City of Liverpool College Clarence Street , L3 5TP | - not rated | 1,098 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wirral Metropolitan College Conway Park Campus , Conway Park CH41 4NT | - not rated | 3,552 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LIPA School Upper Duke Street , L1 7BT | - not rated | 492 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Liverpool College Queen's Drive , Mossley Hill L18 8BG | 4out of 4 | 3,911 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | 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 | 521 yd | Higher education institutions | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Elliott-Clarke School 63 Rodney Street , L1 9ER | - not rated | 531 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| An-Nur Primary School 34-36 Princes Road , L8 1TH | - not rated | 587 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Progress Schools - Liverpool 19 Back Canning Street , L8 7PB | - not rated | 588 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Toxteth Pupil Referral Unit 38 Princes Road , L8 1TH | - not rated | 596 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windsor House | 40 Upper Parliament Street | 100 yd | |
| Legacie Management & Lettings Ltd | 8 Crump Street | 366 yd | |
| R social | 70 Stanhope Street | 431 yd | |
| Nothing Cheesy | Cains Brewery Village, Cains Brewery Village Stanhope Street | 493 yd | |
| Dunstans Diner | Cains Brewery Village, Cains Brewery Village Stanhope Street | 493 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peter Kavanagh | 2 - 6 Egerton Street | 389 yd | |
| The Observatory | 35 - 39 Greenland Street | 442 yd | |
| Hangar 34 | The Garage, 34 Greenland Street | 474 yd | |
| Baltic Market | Baltic Market Stanhope Street | 489 yd | |
| Dockleaf Filter Bay | Dockleaf, Cains Brewery Village Stanhope Street | 493 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cityslice | 76 Upper Parliament Street | 270 yd | |
| Big Bite | 88 Upper Parliament Street | 301 yd | |
| Roger Smalley's Homeless Project | St Brides Church Percy Street | 336 yd | |
| Baltic Street Food | 9 Mann Street | 529 yd | |
| California Burrito’s / The Birria Truck / NYC Chopped Cheese / The Poutine Kitchen / Donut Factory / | 9 Mann Street | 529 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chung Wah Supermarket | Chung Wah Supermarket Hardy Street | 601 yd | |
| The Co-operative Food Ltd | 2A Myrtle Street | 743 yd | |
| Danny's News | 4 Myrtle Street | 776 yd | |
| Ejoy Asian Foods | 8 - 10 Myrtle Street | 787 yd | |
| Sida Chinese Supermarket | Sida Chinese Supermarket, 124 Bold Street | 851 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Margaret Of Antioch C Of E Primary School (Closed) Upper Hampton Street | grass pitches | 545 yd |
| Lifestyles Toxteth (Closed) Upper Hill Street | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 563 yd |
| Toxteth Firefit Hub TOXTETH FIRE FIT HUB TOXTETH FIRE FIT HUB UPPER WARWICK STREET | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 580 yd |
| Admiral Street Recreation Ground Admiral Street | grass pitches | 1,086 yd |
| University Of Liverpool Sports Centre OXFORD STREET | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 1,089 yd |
| Lifestyles Park Road STEBLE STREET | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,092 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 | 50.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 50.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 50.0% |
| 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.