Hope Street is in Liverpool and in Liverpool district. L1 9AJ is located in the Canning electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Liverpool, Riverside. This postcode has been in use since 2016-05-01.
StreetScan combines information about Hope Street, Liverpool, L1 9AJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: L1 9RS, L1 9BG, L1 9BW, L1 9BZ, L1 9HD, L1 9BP, L1 9HB, L7 7EB, L8 7PE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding L1 9AJ is primarily male, with 53.5% 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 | 44.3% | 46.5% | 2.2% | 51.0% | -4.5% |
| Male | 55.7% | 53.5% | -2.2% | 49.0% | 4.5% |
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 9AJ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 76.1% 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 | 74% | 76.1% | 2.1% | 37.9% | 38.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 14.8% | 13.7% | -1.1% | 44.2% | -30.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 2% | 2.1% | 0.1% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 4.8% | 6% | 1.2% | 9.1% | -3.1% |
| Widowed | 3.6% | 1.3% | -2.3% | 6.1% | -4.8% |
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 (86.6%) 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 | 58.4% | 48.6% | -9.8% | 48.4% | 0.2% |
| Good health | 28.2% | 38% | 9.8% | 33.6% | 4.4% |
| Fair health | 9.9% | 11% | 1.1% | 12.7% | -1.7% |
| Bad health | 3.1% | 2.4% | -0.7% | 4.0% | -1.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 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 9AJ this area, 6% 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 66.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 5.6% | 6% | 0.4% | 18.2% | -12.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 3.6% | 2.6% | -1.0% | 9.6% | -7.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 6% | 7.3% | 1.3% | 13.4% | -6.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 5.3% | -5.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 31.6% | 17.9% | -13.7% | 16.9% | 1.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 47.2% | 66.2% | 19.0% | 33.8% | 32.4% |
| Other | 4.8% | 0% | -4.8% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 77.1% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 2.7% | 10.6% | 7.9% | 0.7% | 9.9% |
| Indian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Other Asian | 1.1% | 0.4% | -0.7% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black African | 1.1% | 3.3% | 2.2% | 2.5% | 0.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.0% | 0.2% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.3% | 2% | -0.3% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.9% | 0.8% | -1.1% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 1.9% | 0.8% | -1.1% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 86.3% | 77.1% | -9.2% | 81.4% | -4.3% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Arab | 1.5% | 1.2% | -0.3% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Other | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 75.4% 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 | 84.7% | 75.4% | -9.3% | 83.2% | -7.8% |
| European Union | 3.4% | 9% | 5.6% | 6.1% | 2.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 1.5% | 2% | 0.5% | 2.7% | -0.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.1% | 10.2% | 4.1% | 5.6% | 4.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.7% | 2% | -0.7% | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 0.0% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 83.2% | 76% | -7.2% | 83.2% | -7.2% |
| 10+ Years | 4.2% | 5% | 0.8% | 9.8% | -4.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.7% | 6.2% | 0.5% | 2.9% | 3.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.7% | 2.1% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.2% | 10.7% | 6.5% | 1.9% | 8.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78% | 76.7% | 1.3% |
| Ireland | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Germany | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Italy | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Spain | 4.1% | 0.4% | 3.7% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 1.7% | 1.5% | 0.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Eastern Asia | 7.1% | 0.3% | 6.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| No passport held | 3.7% | 13.5% | -9.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 56% | 37.2% | 18.8% |
| Christian | 28% | 46.2% | -18.2% |
| Jewish | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Muslim | 4.1% | 6.5% | -2.4% |
| Not answered | 10.7% | 6.0% | 4.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hope Street was 708.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 15.5% higher than the Brownlow Hill average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Hope Street has the 11th highest crime rate of 83 local areas in Brownlow Hill and the 38th highest crime rate of 1,559 local areas in Liverpool .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 171.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 9.4%.

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.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hahnemann Building, 42 Hope Street, Liverpool, Merseyside Other, an established residential building | £10,800,000 | 2017-09-28 | £15,104,156 |
L1 9AJ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 9AJ 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 | 90 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 50 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 23 |
| Retired | 17 |
| Part-Time Employee | 15 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 28 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Education | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Other | 18 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Construction | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abercromby Nursery School Falkner Street , L8 7QA | 3out of 4 | 637 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Everton Nursery School and Family Centre Spencer Street , L6 2WF | 4out of 4 | 2,111 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chatham Place Nursery School 139 Earle Road , L7 6HD | 3out of 4 | 2,183 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Somerville Nursery School Brentwood Street , CH44 4BB | 3out of 4 | 4,640 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| East Prescot Road Nursery School 86 East Prescot Road , L14 1PW | 4out of 4 | 5,397 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 | 266 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pleasant Street Primary School Pleasant Street , L3 5TS | 3out of 4 | 453 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Nicholas's Catholic Primary School Orthes Street , L3 5XF | 2out of 4 | 469 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 | 4out of 4 | 712 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Windsor Community Primary School Upper Hill Street , Toxteth L8 8JE | 4out of 4 | 1,039 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 | 875 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Studio School Liverpool 41 Greenland Street , L1 0BS | 3out of 4 | 875 yd | Studio schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Archbishop Blanch School 80 Earle Road , L7 6HQ | 3out of 4 | 2,085 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| The Belvedere Academy 17 Belvidere Road , Princes Park L8 3TF | 4out of 4 | 2,254 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Bellerive FCJ Catholic College 1 Aigburth Drive , Sefton Park L17 3AA | 3out of 4 | 2,516 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 | 174 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 | 427 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The City of Liverpool College Clarence Street , L3 5TP | - not rated | 438 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wirral Metropolitan College Conway Park Campus , Conway Park CH41 4NT | - not rated | 3,646 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 | 4,248 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 | 141 yd | Higher education institutions | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Liverpool John Moores University Egerton Court , 2 Rodney Street L3 5UX | - not rated | 352 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Liverpool The Foundation Building , 765 Brownlow Hill L69 7ZX | - not rated | 740 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 | 1,038 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Progress Schools - Toxteth 115 Upper Warwick Street , Liverpool L8 8HD | - not rated | 1,162 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liu Shi | 60 Hope Street | 45 yd | |
| 1931 | 40 Hope Street | 45 yd | |
| The Quarter | The Quarter, 7 - 15 Falkner Street | 52 yd | |
| Anti Social Bar | Federation House, 88 Hope Street | 69 yd | |
| Moose Coffee | Federation House, 88 Hope Street | 69 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ye Cracke | 13 Rice Street | 62 yd | |
| BEER ENGINE | 14 - 18 Hardman Street | 141 yd | |
| Hot Water Comedy Club | 45 Hardman Street | 148 yd | |
| Tom Thumb Bar | 4 Hardman Street | 186 yd | |
| The Fly In The Loaf | 13 Hardman Street | 195 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gemini Fast Foods | 20 Hardman Street | 131 yd | |
| Shiraz BBQ House | 47 Hardman Street | 147 yd | |
| Chatime | Unit 2, 29 Hope Street | 224 yd | |
| Philadelphia Cheesesteaks/ Jimmy Carters Sandwiched Inn | 7 Myrtle Street | 227 yd | |
| Original Eatwell | 2A Catharine Street | 242 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-operative Food Ltd | 2A Myrtle Street | 204 yd | |
| Danny's News | 4 Myrtle Street | 324 yd | |
| Ejoy Asian Foods | 8 - 10 Myrtle Street | 342 yd | |
| Sida Chinese Supermarket | Sida Chinese Supermarket, 124 Bold Street | 408 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Express Supermarket, 93 - 97 Bold Street | 448 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| University Of Liverpool Sports Centre OXFORD STREET | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 506 yd |
| B Two Fitness Centre (Closed) St. Nicholas Centre St. Nicholas Centre Great Orford Street | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 552 yd |
| Spindles Health & Leisure (Liverpool) (Closed) RANELAGH PLACE | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 731 yd |
| St Margaret Of Antioch C Of E Primary School (Closed) Upper Hampton Street | grass pitches | 739 yd |
| Pure Gym (Liverpool Central) PURE GYM PURE GYM RANELAGH STREET | health and fitness suite | 753 yd |
| Easygym (Liverpool) UNIT 18-19 UNIT 18-19 CLAYTON SQUARE SHOPPING CENTRE | health and fitness suite | 901 yd |
| Lifestyles Toxteth (Closed) Upper Hill Street | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 1,043 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 | 45.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 45.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 45.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 45.3% |
| 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.