Covent Garden is in Liverpool and in Liverpool district. L2 8UG is located in the City Centre North electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Liverpool, Riverside. This postcode has been in use since 1998-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Covent Garden, Liverpool, L2 8UG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: L2 8TX, L2 8XS, L3 9AG, L2 8TD, L2 8AA, L2 8AB, L2 8AD, L3 1BA, L3 1BH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding L2 8UG is primarily male, with 59.7% 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 | 35.8% | 40.3% | 4.5% | 51.0% | -10.7% |
| Male | 64.2% | 59.7% | -4.5% | 49.0% | 10.7% |
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 L2 8UG, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 65.4% 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 | 80.8% | 65.4% | -15.4% | 37.9% | 27.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 11% | 20.5% | 9.5% | 44.2% | -23.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 3.5% | 3.9% | 0.4% | 2.2% | 1.7% |
| Divorced | 2.3% | 7.9% | 5.6% | 9.1% | -1.2% |
| Widowed | 1.2% | 2.4% | 1.2% | 6.1% | -3.7% |
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 | 59.1% | 54.3% | -4.8% | 48.4% | 5.9% |
| Good health | 35.2% | 17.4% | -17.8% | 33.6% | -16.2% |
| Fair health | 4.5% | 18.8% | 14.3% | 12.7% | 6.1% |
| Bad health | 1.1% | 5.1% | 4.0% | 4.0% | 1.1% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 4.3% | 4.3% | 1.2% | 3.1% |
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.
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 49.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 4.7% | 26.4% | 21.7% | 18.2% | 8.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.7% | 0% | -8.7% | 9.6% | -9.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.9% | 4.7% | -5.2% | 13.4% | -8.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.6% | 3.9% | 3.3% | 5.3% | -1.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.9% | 14% | 4.1% | 16.9% | -2.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 60.5% | 49.6% | -10.9% | 33.8% | 15.8% |
| Other | 5.8% | 1.6% | -4.2% | 2.8% | -1.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 64.2% 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 | 1.7% | 7.3% | 5.6% | 0.7% | 6.6% |
| Indian | 3.4% | 5.1% | 1.7% | 3.1% | 2.0% |
| Pakistani | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 2.3% | 1.5% | -0.8% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
| Black African | 4% | 0% | -4.0% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.6% | 1.5% | 0.9% | 1.0% | 0.5% |
| Other Black | 1.1% | 0.7% | -0.4% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 2.2% | 1.6% | 0.4% | 1.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 5.8% | 5.2% | 0.9% | 4.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 2.2% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| White | 75% | 64.2% | -10.8% | 81.4% | -17.2% |
| Roma | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.2% | 2.0% |
| Arab | 7.4% | 2.9% | -4.5% | 0.6% | 2.3% |
| Other | 1.7% | 4.4% | 2.7% | 1.6% | 2.8% |
In this area, 50.4% 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 | 72.7% | 50.4% | -22.3% | 83.2% | -32.8% |
| European Union | 8% | 15.1% | 7.1% | 6.1% | 9.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 2.9% | 2.3% | 0.8% | 2.1% |
| Africa | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 13.6% | 16.5% | 2.9% | 5.6% | 10.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.4% | 13.7% | 10.3% | 1.3% | 12.4% |
| Oceania | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| British Overseas | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 71% | 50.7% | -20.3% | 83.2% | -32.5% |
| 10+ Years | 10.2% | 10.1% | -0.1% | 9.8% | 0.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 9.7% | 10.9% | 1.2% | 2.9% | 8.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.7% | 6.5% | 0.8% | 2.2% | 4.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.4% | 21.7% | 18.3% | 1.9% | 19.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 47.1% | 76.7% | -29.6% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| France | 3.6% | 0.3% | 3.3% |
| Italy | 7.2% | 0.6% | 6.6% |
| Portugal | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Spain | 4.3% | 0.4% | 3.9% |
| Lithuania | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Poland | 2.9% | 1.3% | 1.6% |
| Romania | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 1.4% | 1.5% | -0.1% |
| Turkey | 1.4% | 0.1% | 1.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 5.8% | 0.3% | 5.5% |
| Southern Asia | 5.1% | 1.2% | 3.9% |
| Central and South America | 5.8% | 0.2% | 5.6% |
| No passport held | 10.9% | 13.5% | -2.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 28.6% | 37.2% | -8.6% |
| Christian | 56.4% | 46.2% | 10.2% |
| Hindu | 2.9% | 1.7% | 1.2% |
| Jewish | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Muslim | 6.4% | 6.5% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 5% | 6.0% | -1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Covent Garden was 1785.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 225.8% higher than the City Centre North average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Covent Garden has the 5th highest crime rate of 46 local areas in City Centre North and the 13th highest crime rate of 1,552 local areas in Liverpool .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 1127.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -43.4%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 53% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mersey Chambers Covent Garden, Liverpool, Merseyside Other, an established residential building | £3,000,000 | 2016-09-23 | £4,146,471 |
| Full-Time Employee | 53 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 17 |
| Other | 17 |
| Part-Time Employee | 11 |
| Retired | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Self-Employed | 6 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 20 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 13 |
| Education | 11 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Other | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abercromby Nursery School Falkner Street , L8 7QA | 4out of 4 | 2,345 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Everton Nursery School and Family Centre Spencer Street , L6 2WF | 4out of 4 | 2,402 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Somerville Nursery School Brentwood Street , CH44 4BB | 3out of 4 | 2,970 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chatham Place Nursery School 139 Earle Road , L7 6HD | 3out of 4 | 3,841 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cambridge Nursery School Cambridge Road , Bootle L20 9LQ | 3out of 4 | 4,863 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holy Cross Catholic Primary School Fontenoy Street , L3 2DU | 3out of 4 | 954 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 | 1,208 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady of Reconciliation Catholic Primary School Eldon Place , L3 6HE | - not rated | 1,286 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady of Reconciliation RC Infant School Eldon Street , L3 6HE | - not rated | 1,337 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pleasant Street Primary School Pleasant Street , L3 5TS | 3out of 4 | 1,463 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Brigid's RC High School Silvester Street , L5 8SE | - not rated | 1,822 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Liverpool Life Sciences UTC 41 Greenland Street , L1 0BS | 3out of 4 | 1,860 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Studio School Liverpool 41 Greenland Street , L1 0BS | 3out of 4 | 1,860 yd | Studio schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Campion Catholic High School Prince Edwin Street , L5 3RW | - not rated | 1,968 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| University Community School Mount Vernon Road , L7 3EA | - not rated | 2,409 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The City of Liverpool College Clarence Street , L3 5TP | - not rated | 1,526 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| LIPA Sixth Form College 41 Upper Duke Street , L1 9DY | - not rated | 1,816 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 | 2,045 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wirral Metropolitan College Conway Park Campus , Conway Park CH41 4NT | - not rated | 2,588 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hugh Baird College Balliol Road , L20 7EW | - not rated | 4,641 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 | 1,670 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Birkenhead High School Academy 86 Devonshire Place , CH43 1TY | 3out of 4 | 4,695 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| City College Colquitt Centre , Colquitt Street L1 4DB | - not rated | 1,378 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| FORO College Trowbridge Street , L3 5NB | - not rated | 1,543 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Liverpool John Moores University Egerton Court , 2 Rodney Street L3 5UX | - not rated | 1,548 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 | 1,614 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Elliott-Clarke School 63 Rodney Street , L1 9ER | - not rated | 1,718 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ma Boyles Alehouse And Eatery | 2 Tower Gardens | 51 yd | |
| The Racquet Club | Hargreaves Building, 5 Chapel Street | 56 yd | |
| Pig and Whistle | 12 Covent Garden | 62 yd | |
| Bite | 3B Tower Gardens | 65 yd | |
| A Small Fish In a Big Pond Cafe | Cafe, 16 Water Street | 66 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Oriel Bar | 2 Oriel Close | 58 yd | |
| McGuffie's | 10 Castle Street | 177 yd | |
| The Bentley | 50 Brunswick Street | 179 yd | |
| Liberte (second floor and roof top) | Second Floor, 50 Brunswick Street | 179 yd | |
| Turmeaus Tobacconist | Turmeaus Old Hall Street | 208 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Capaldi's Bagel House | 1, The Arcade Rumford Street | 51 yd | |
| Porkys | 3A Chapel Street | 61 yd | |
| Out to Lunch | 2 Chapel Street | 154 yd | |
| The Express Sandwich Co | 40 Brunswick Street | 175 yd | |
| Philpotts | Philpotts Limited Exchange Passage East | 194 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| IB Daily Essentials | 40A Brunswick Street | 172 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Local | 42 Castle Street | 253 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsburys Local Supermarket Old Hall Street | 303 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Express Supermarket, 19 Strand Street | 385 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Express Supermarket, 11 Lord Street | 404 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Racquet Club CHAPEL STREET | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 60 yd |
| Harbour Club (Liverpool) ST. NICHOLAS PLACE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 232 yd |
| Jd Gyms (Liverpool) DALE STREET | health and fitness suite | 291 yd |
| The Ark Health And Fitness ARK GYMNASIUM ARK GYMNASIUM OLD HALL STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 540 yd |
| The Gym (Liverpool One) KENYONS STEPS | health and fitness suite | 545 yd |
| Club Moativation (Liverpool) (Closed) Liverpool Moat House Hotel Liverpool Moat House Hotel Paradise Street | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 688 yd |
| Lifestyles Millennium MILLENNIUM HOUSE MILLENNIUM HOUSE VICTORIA STREET | health and fitness suite | 701 yd |
| Marriott Leisure Club (Liverpool City Centre) QUEEN SQUARE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 862 yd |
| Easygym (Liverpool) UNIT 18-19 UNIT 18-19 CLAYTON SQUARE SHOPPING CENTRE | health and fitness suite | 943 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 100.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.