Hurst Street is in Liverpool and in Liverpool district. L1 8DN 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 Hurst Street, Liverpool, L1 8DN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: L3 4BU, L3 4BW, L1 8DW, L1 8DX, L1 8DB, L1 8DE, L1 8DZ, L1 8DR, L1 8DG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding L1 8DN has a slightly higher male population, with 51.7% 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 | 40.7% | 48.3% | 7.6% | 51.0% | -2.7% |
| Male | 59.3% | 51.7% | -7.6% | 49.0% | 2.7% |
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 8DN, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 82.9% 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 | 86.6% | 82.9% | -3.7% | 37.9% | 45.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 8.6% | 6.8% | -1.8% | 44.2% | -37.4% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 1.4% | -0.2% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 3.2% | 4.8% | 1.6% | 9.1% | -4.3% |
| Widowed | 0% | 4.1% | 4.1% | 6.1% | -2.0% |
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 (91.9%) 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 | 60.8% | 59.7% | -1.1% | 48.4% | 11.3% |
| Good health | 29.6% | 32.2% | 2.6% | 33.6% | -1.4% |
| Fair health | 8.5% | 6% | -2.5% | 12.7% | -6.7% |
| Bad health | 0.5% | 2% | 1.5% | 4.0% | -2.0% |
| 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 8DN this area, 4.1% 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 73.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 3.2% | 4.1% | 0.9% | 18.2% | -14.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.1% | 0.7% | -7.4% | 9.6% | -8.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.8% | 6.2% | -4.6% | 13.4% | -7.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.2% | 1.4% | -1.8% | 5.3% | -3.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 17.2% | 12.3% | -4.9% | 16.9% | -4.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 48.4% | 73.3% | 24.9% | 33.8% | 39.5% |
| Other | 9.1% | 2.1% | -7.0% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 78.5% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 2.6% | 4.7% | 2.1% | 0.7% | 4.0% |
| Indian | 7.9% | 4.7% | -3.2% | 3.1% | 1.6% |
| Pakistani | 1.1% | 0.7% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Other Asian | 1.6% | 2.7% | 1.1% | 1.6% | 1.1% |
| Black African | 2.1% | 1.3% | -0.8% | 2.5% | -1.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 1.0% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.7% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 2.1% | 0% | -2.1% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 75.7% | 78.5% | 2.8% | 81.4% | -2.9% |
| Arab | 3.2% | 4.7% | 1.5% | 0.6% | 4.1% |
| Other | 0.5% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
In this area, 71.6% 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 | 61.4% | 71.6% | 10.2% | 83.2% | -11.6% |
| European Union | 11.1% | 10.1% | -1.0% | 6.1% | 4.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.1% | 0.7% | -1.4% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 3.7% | 1.4% | -2.3% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 15.9% | 11.5% | -4.4% | 5.6% | 5.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4.8% | 3.4% | -1.4% | 1.3% | 2.1% |
| Oceania | 1.1% | 0.7% | -0.4% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 60.8% | 71.1% | 10.3% | 83.2% | -12.1% |
| 10+ Years | 20.1% | 7.4% | -12.7% | 9.8% | -2.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 10.1% | 6.7% | -3.4% | 2.9% | 3.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.7% | 10.1% | 6.4% | 2.2% | 7.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.3% | 4.7% | -0.6% | 1.9% | 2.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.5% | 76.7% | -3.2% |
| Ireland | 4.8% | 0.6% | 4.2% |
| France | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Italy | 2% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| Spain | 2.7% | 0.4% | 2.3% |
| Poland | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 2.7% | 1.5% | 1.2% |
| Middle East | 4.8% | 0.1% | 4.7% |
| Southern Asia | 3.4% | 1.2% | 2.2% |
| No passport held | 4.1% | 13.5% | -9.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 57% | 37.2% | 19.8% |
| Christian | 26.8% | 46.2% | -19.4% |
| Buddhist | 3.4% | 0.5% | 2.9% |
| Hindu | 4% | 1.7% | 2.3% |
| Muslim | 2% | 6.5% | -4.5% |
| Not answered | 6.7% | 6.0% | 0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hurst Street was 238.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 53.1% lower than the City Centre North average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Hurst Street has the 23rd highest crime rate of 48 local areas in City Centre North and the 203rd highest crime rate of 1,559 local areas in Liverpool .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 109.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has stayed broadly stable by about 1.4%.

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 1 2 Hurst Street, Liverpool, Merseyside Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2025-02-17 | £116,843 |
| Apartment 12 2 Hurst Street, Liverpool, Merseyside Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £187,000 | 2024-05-10 | £212,864 |
| Apartment 7 2 Hurst Street, Liverpool, Merseyside Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2023-10-06 | £196,853 |
| Apartment 6 2 Hurst Street, Liverpool, Merseyside Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £225,250 | 2023-09-29 | £250,181 |
| Apartment 11 2 Hurst Street, Liverpool, Merseyside Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £188,000 | 2023-09-15 | £208,808 |
L1 8DN area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 14% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
The percentage of student residents living in L1 8DN 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 | 65 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 23 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Part-Time Employee | 10 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Retired | 1 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 29 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Education | 20 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 9 |
| Other | 9 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abercromby Nursery School Falkner Street , L8 7QA | 3out of 4 | 1,717 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Everton Nursery School and Family Centre Spencer Street , L6 2WF | 4out of 4 | 2,812 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chatham Place Nursery School 139 Earle Road , L7 6HD | 3out of 4 | 3,277 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Somerville Nursery School Brentwood Street , CH44 4BB | 3out of 4 | 3,686 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 | 433 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lipa Primary and High School Upper Duke Street , L1 7BT | 3out of 4 | 940 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pleasant Street Primary School Pleasant Street , L3 5TS | 3out of 4 | 1,223 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Patrick's Catholic Primary School Upper Hill Street , L8 5UX | 4out of 4 | 1,439 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Nicholas's Catholic Primary School Orthes Street , L3 5XF | 2out of 4 | 1,467 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 | 822 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Studio School Liverpool 41 Greenland Street , L1 0BS | 3out of 4 | 822 yd | Studio schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Belvedere Academy 17 Belvidere Road , Princes Park L8 3TF | 4out of 4 | 2,798 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Archbishop Blanch School 80 Earle Road , L7 6HQ | 3out of 4 | 3,174 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Bellerive FCJ Catholic College 1 Aigburth Drive , Sefton Park L17 3AA | 3out of 4 | 3,271 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 | 1,137 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The City of Liverpool College Clarence Street , L3 5TP | - not rated | 1,273 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 | 1,567 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wirral Metropolitan College Conway Park Campus , Conway Park CH41 4NT | - not rated | 2,505 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Birkenhead Sixth Form College Park Road West , Claughton CH43 8SQ | - not rated | 4,867 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birkenhead High School Academy 86 Devonshire Place , CH43 1TY | 4out of 4 | 4,704 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Liverpool College Queen's Drive , Mossley Hill L18 8BG | 3out of 4 | 5,096 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cities in Schools at Unit 302 Queens Dock Commercial Centre , Norkfolk Street L1 0BG | - not rated | 522 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Liverpool Institute of Performing Arts Mount Street , L1 9HF | - not rated | 1,134 yd | Higher education institutions | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Liverpool John Moores University Egerton Court , 2 Rodney Street L3 5UX | - not rated | 1,229 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Progress Schools - Toxteth 115 Upper Warwick Street , Liverpool L8 8HD | - not rated | 1,735 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Liverpool The Foundation Building , 765 Brownlow Hill L69 7ZX | - not rated | 1,768 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Baltic Fleet | 33 Wapping | 12 yd | |
| EastZeast | East2east, 23 Keel Wharf | 269 yd | |
| Pizza Express | Pizza Express Monarchs Quay | 287 yd | |
| Love Lane Brewery Bar and Kitchen | 62 - 64 Bridgewater Street | 323 yd | |
| Puffle Waffle | 35, Anchor Courtyard Salthouse Quay | 331 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Kitchen Street | 24 Kitchen Street | 353 yd | |
| Grosvenor Leo Casino | 44 Chaloner Street | 454 yd | |
| Duke Street Food & Drink Market | 46 Duke Street | 480 yd | |
| Alberts Schenke | 12 Hanover Street | 507 yd | |
| Down The Hatch | 62 Duke Street | 509 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| McDonalds | 69 Blundell Street | 292 yd | |
| KFC | Kfc, 7 Chaloner Street | 336 yd | |
| Subcity | The Artesian, 10 - 14 Jamaica Street | 377 yd | |
| Loxbys | 52 Duke Street | 503 yd | |
| Docklands Fish & Chips | 12, The Colonnades Gower Street | 547 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| TESCO | Cargo Building, 2 Grayson Street | 76 yd | |
| Chung Wah Supermarket | Chung Wah Supermarket Hardy Street | 491 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Express Supermarket, 19 Strand Street | 788 yd | |
| Sida Chinese Supermarket | Sida Chinese Supermarket, 124 Bold Street | 858 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Express Supermarket, 93 - 97 Bold Street | 879 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Club Moativation (Liverpool) (Closed) Liverpool Moat House Hotel Liverpool Moat House Hotel Paradise Street | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 615 yd |
| The Gym (Liverpool One) KENYONS STEPS | health and fitness suite | 635 yd |
| Easygym (Liverpool) UNIT 18-19 UNIT 18-19 CLAYTON SQUARE SHOPPING CENTRE | health and fitness suite | 882 yd |
| Pure Gym (Liverpool Central) PURE GYM PURE GYM RANELAGH STREET | health and fitness suite | 980 yd |
| Jd Gyms (Liverpool) DALE STREET | health and fitness suite | 1,068 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 | 15 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 13.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 16.16 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 16.16 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 1.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 1.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 1.28 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.