Parliament Close is in Liverpool and in Liverpool district. L1 7BP is located in the City Centre South electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Liverpool, Riverside. This postcode has been in use since 1985-10-01.
StreetScan combines information about Parliament Close, Liverpool, L1 7BP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: L8 1TE, L1 7AY, L8 1YY, L8 1TD, L1 7BS, L1 7AG, L1 7BJ, L8 7LA, L8 1UW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around L1 7BP is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 57.6% | 50.9% | -6.7% | 51.0% | -0.1% |
| Male | 42.4% | 49.1% | 6.7% | 49.0% | 0.1% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 35.6% | 38.2% | 2.6% | 37.9% | 0.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 32.9% | 32.2% | -0.7% | 44.2% | -12.0% |
| Separated | 6.2% | 5.9% | -0.3% | 2.2% | 3.7% |
| Divorced | 11% | 11.2% | 0.2% | 9.1% | 2.1% |
| Widowed | 14.4% | 12.5% | -1.9% | 6.1% | 6.4% |
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 lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (61.7%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 32.8% | 29.1% | -3.7% | 48.4% | -19.3% |
| Good health | 24.9% | 32.6% | 7.7% | 33.6% | -1.0% |
| Fair health | 24.3% | 27.9% | 3.6% | 12.7% | 15.2% |
| Bad health | 14.1% | 8.1% | -6.0% | 4.0% | 4.1% |
| Very bad health | 4% | 2.3% | -1.7% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
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 7BP this area, 52.6% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 17.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 58.2% | 52.6% | -5.6% | 18.2% | 34.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.9% | 9.7% | 0.8% | 9.6% | 0.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.6% | 5.8% | -3.8% | 13.4% | -7.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% | 7.1% | 7.1% | 5.3% | 1.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.3% | 5.2% | -7.1% | 16.9% | -11.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 5.5% | 17.5% | 12.0% | 33.8% | -16.3% |
| Other | 5.5% | 1.9% | -3.6% | 2.8% | -0.9% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 51.4% 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 | 33.9% | 34.7% | 0.8% | 0.7% | 34.0% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 2.7% | -0.4% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
| Black African | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.6% | -0.5% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Other Black | 1.1% | 2.3% | 1.2% | 0.5% | 1.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 2.8% | 1.7% | -1.1% | 0.4% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 4.5% | 1.7% | -2.8% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| White | 55.4% | 51.4% | -4.0% | 81.4% | -30.0% |
| Arab | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 0.6% | 1.7% |
In this area, 60.3% 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 | 65.5% | 60.3% | -5.2% | 83.2% | -22.9% |
| European Union | 0% | 5.2% | 5.2% | 6.1% | -0.9% |
| Africa | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 32.2% | 34.5% | 2.3% | 5.6% | 28.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 65.5% | 60.3% | -5.2% | 83.2% | -22.9% |
| 10+ Years | 1.7% | 34.5% | 32.8% | 9.8% | 24.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.4% | 3.4% | 0.0% | 2.9% | 0.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.8% | 1.7% | -1.1% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 26.6% | 0% | -26.6% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.4% | 76.7% | -0.3% |
| Ireland | 4% | 0.6% | 3.4% |
| Other EU countries | 2.3% | 1.5% | 0.8% |
| Eastern Asia | 5.2% | 0.3% | 4.9% |
| South-East Asia | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 11.5% | 13.5% | -2.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 32.8% | 37.2% | -4.4% |
| Christian | 42.5% | 46.2% | -3.7% |
| Buddhist | 11.5% | 0.5% | 11.0% |
| Muslim | 4.6% | 6.5% | -1.9% |
| Other religion | 2.3% | 0.6% | 1.7% |
| Not answered | 6.3% | 6.0% | 0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Parliament Close was 85.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 28.9% lower than the Canning average. The most reported crime type was Drugs.
Parliament Close has the 13th lowest crime rate of 30 local areas in Canning and the 752nd highest crime rate of 1,559 local areas in Liverpool .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 30.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -70.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Parliament Close, Liverpool, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £149,950 | 2006-06-16 | £262,471 |
L1 7BP area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 9% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. High levels of unemployment lead to more frequent crime and reduce the quality of life in this area.
The percentage of retired residents living in L1 7BP area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 32% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 49 |
| Full-Time Employee | 19 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 18 |
| Part-Time Employee | 16 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Other | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Self-Employed | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Other | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 1 |
| Education | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abercromby Nursery School Falkner Street , L8 7QA | 3out of 4 | 909 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chatham Place Nursery School 139 Earle Road , L7 6HD | 3out of 4 | 2,391 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Everton Nursery School and Family Centre Spencer Street , L6 2WF | 4out of 4 | 2,762 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Somerville Nursery School Brentwood Street , CH44 4BB | 3out of 4 | 4,667 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lipa Primary and High School Upper Duke Street , L1 7BT | 3out of 4 | 419 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Patrick's Catholic Primary School Upper Hill Street , L8 5UX | 4out of 4 | 513 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Windsor Community Primary School Upper Hill Street , Toxteth L8 8JE | 4out of 4 | 662 yd | Community school | Yes | 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 | 716 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pleasant Street Primary School Pleasant Street , L3 5TS | 3out of 4 | 1,065 yd | Community 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 | 284 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Studio School Liverpool 41 Greenland Street , L1 0BS | 3out of 4 | 284 yd | Studio schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Belvedere Academy 17 Belvidere Road , Princes Park L8 3TF | 4out of 4 | 1,872 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Archbishop Blanch School 80 Earle Road , L7 6HQ | 3out of 4 | 2,283 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Bellerive FCJ Catholic College 1 Aigburth Drive , Sefton Park L17 3AA | 3out of 4 | 2,296 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 | 501 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 | 963 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The City of Liverpool College Clarence Street , L3 5TP | - not rated | 1,069 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wirral Metropolitan College Conway Park Campus , Conway Park CH41 4NT | - not rated | 3,350 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 | 4,115 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 | 527 yd | Higher education institutions | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cities in Schools at Unit 302 Queens Dock Commercial Centre , Norkfolk Street L1 0BG | - not rated | 595 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Progress Schools - Toxteth 115 Upper Warwick Street , Liverpool L8 8HD | - not rated | 769 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Liverpool John Moores University Egerton Court , 2 Rodney Street L3 5UX | - not rated | 984 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Princes School Selborne Street , L8 1YQ | 4out of 4 | 1,348 yd | Community special school | No | 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 | 209 yd | |
| Legacie Management & Lettings Ltd | 8 Crump Street | 264 yd | |
| R social | 70 Stanhope Street | 359 yd | |
| Nothing Cheesy | Cains Brewery Village, Cains Brewery Village Stanhope Street | 402 yd | |
| Dunstans Diner | Cains Brewery Village, Cains Brewery Village Stanhope Street | 402 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Observatory | 35 - 39 Greenland Street | 336 yd | |
| Hangar 34 | The Garage, 34 Greenland Street | 367 yd | |
| Dockleaf Filter Bay | Dockleaf, Cains Brewery Village Stanhope Street | 402 yd | |
| The Tank Room | Cains Brewery Village, Cains Brewery Village Stanhope Street | 402 yd | |
| Hippie Chic | Cains Brewery Village, Cains Brewery Village Stanhope Street | 402 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cityslice | 76 Upper Parliament Street | 377 yd | |
| Big Bite | 88 Upper Parliament Street | 408 yd | |
| Roger Smalley's Homeless Project | St Brides Church Percy Street | 408 yd | |
| Baltic Street Food | 9 Mann Street | 464 yd | |
| California Burrito’s / The Birria Truck / NYC Chopped Cheese / The Poutine Kitchen / Donut Factory / | 9 Mann Street | 464 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chung Wah Supermarket | Chung Wah Supermarket Hardy Street | 499 yd | |
| The Co-operative Food Ltd | 2A Myrtle Street | 784 yd | |
| Sida Chinese Supermarket | Sida Chinese Supermarket, 124 Bold Street | 812 yd | |
| Danny's News | 4 Myrtle Street | 832 yd | |
| Ejoy Asian Foods | 8 - 10 Myrtle Street | 844 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Margaret Of Antioch C Of E Primary School (Closed) Upper Hampton Street | grass pitches | 652 yd |
| Lifestyles Toxteth (Closed) Upper Hill Street | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 656 yd |
| Toxteth Firefit Hub TOXTETH FIRE FIT HUB TOXTETH FIRE FIT HUB UPPER WARWICK STREET | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 665 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 | 35 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 60.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 550 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 550 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 9.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 75 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.