Fontenoy Street is in Liverpool and in Liverpool district. L3 2BE is located in the City Centre North electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Liverpool, Riverside. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Fontenoy Street, Liverpool, L3 2BE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: L3 2BP, L3 2ER, L3 2EP, L3 2AT, L3 2AP, L3 2BN, L3 2BT, L3 2BD, L3 2BL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around L3 2BE is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.5% | 50.4% | -0.1% | 51.0% | -0.6% |
| Male | 49.5% | 49.6% | 0.1% | 49.0% | 0.6% |
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 L3 2BE, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 46.4% 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 | 55% | 46.4% | -8.6% | 37.9% | 8.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 28.1% | 32% | 3.9% | 44.2% | -12.2% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 4% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 1.8% |
| Divorced | 7% | 4.8% | -2.2% | 9.1% | -4.3% |
| Widowed | 8.2% | 12.8% | 4.6% | 6.1% | 6.7% |
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.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (52.6%) 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 | 37.4% | 29.6% | -7.8% | 48.4% | -18.8% |
| Good health | 27.9% | 23% | -4.9% | 33.6% | -10.6% |
| Fair health | 17.9% | 23% | 5.1% | 12.7% | 10.3% |
| Bad health | 13.7% | 17.8% | 4.1% | 4.0% | 13.8% |
| Very bad health | 3.2% | 6.7% | 3.5% | 1.2% | 5.5% |
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 L3 2BE this area, 42.9% 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 16.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 49.7% | 42.9% | -6.8% | 18.2% | 24.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 4.7% | 10.3% | 5.6% | 9.6% | 0.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.6% | 9.5% | -5.1% | 13.4% | -3.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.3% | 5.6% | 3.3% | 5.3% | 0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.2% | 11.9% | 3.7% | 16.9% | -5.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.5% | 16.7% | -0.8% | 33.8% | -17.1% |
| Other | 2.9% | 3.2% | 0.3% | 2.8% | 0.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 88.9% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black African | 1.1% | 0.7% | -0.4% | 2.5% | -1.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.0% | 0.5% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| White | 95.8% | 88.9% | -6.9% | 81.4% | 7.5% |
| Arab | 1.6% | 2.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| Other | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 97% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 93.7% | 97% | 3.3% | 83.2% | 13.8% |
| European Union | 3.7% | 1.5% | -2.2% | 6.1% | -4.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.1% | 0.7% | -1.4% | 5.6% | -4.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.1% | 97% | 4.9% | 83.2% | 13.8% |
| 10+ Years | 2.6% | 2.2% | -0.4% | 9.8% | -7.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.7% | 0% | -3.7% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.9% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.9% | 76.7% | 9.2% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Middle East | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 12.6% | 13.5% | -0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 16.3% | 37.2% | -20.9% |
| Christian | 78.5% | 46.2% | 32.3% |
| Muslim | 0.7% | 6.5% | -5.8% |
| Not answered | 4.4% | 6.0% | -1.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Fontenoy Street was 245.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 61.5% lower than the Brownlow Hill average. The most reported crime type was Drugs.
Fontenoy Street has the 24th highest crime rate of 83 local areas in Brownlow Hill and the 203rd highest crime rate of 1,552 local areas in Liverpool .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 86.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -53.0%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 98% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 81 Fontenoy Street, Liverpool, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2025-01-10 | £157,557 |
| 73 Fontenoy Street, Liverpool, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2020-07-17 | £140,407 |
| 81 Fontenoy Street, Liverpool, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £147,500 | 2019-01-04 | £220,253 |
L3 2BE area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 retired residents living in L3 2BE area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 34% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 43 |
| Full-Time Employee | 25 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 18 |
| Part-Time Employee | 13 |
| Other | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Self-Employed | 4 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Education | 9 |
| Human health and social work activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Everton Nursery School and Family Centre Spencer Street , L6 2WF | 4out of 4 | 1,424 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abercromby Nursery School Falkner Street , L8 7QA | 4out of 4 | 2,122 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chatham Place Nursery School 139 Earle Road , L7 6HD | 3out of 4 | 3,390 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Somerville Nursery School Brentwood Street , CH44 4BB | 3out of 4 | 3,681 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cambridge Nursery School Cambridge Road , Bootle L20 9LQ | 3out of 4 | 4,123 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 | 64 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Goss RC Junior Mixed and Infant School Rose Place , L3 3AN | - not rated | 551 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady of Reconciliation RC Infant School Eldon Street , L3 6HE | - not rated | 639 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady of Reconciliation Catholic Primary School Eldon Place , L3 6HE | - not rated | 679 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Friary Catholic Primary School Bute Street , Off Fox Street L5 3LA | - not rated | 769 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Campion Catholic High School Prince Edwin Street , L5 3RW | - not rated | 977 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| St Brigid's RC High School Silvester Street , L5 8SE | - not rated | 1,137 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Notre Dame Catholic College 180 Great Homer Street , L5 5AF | - not rated | 1,634 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Notre Dame Catholic Academy 180 Great Homer Street , L5 5AF | 2out of 4 | 1,638 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady's Catholic High School Margaret Street , L6 2HN | - not rated | 1,719 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | 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 | 1,221 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 | 1,750 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| LIPA Sixth Form College 41 Upper Duke Street , L1 9DY | - not rated | 1,774 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wirral Metropolitan College Conway Park Campus , Conway Park CH41 4NT | - not rated | 3,583 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hugh Baird College Balliol Road , L20 7EW | - not rated | 3,996 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 | 1,724 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Millstead School Iliad Street , L5 3LU | 4out of 4 | 973 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| FORO College Trowbridge Street , L3 5NB | - not rated | 1,053 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Liverpool John Moores University Egerton Court , 2 Rodney Street L3 5UX | - not rated | 1,292 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City College Colquitt Centre , Colquitt Street L1 4DB | - not rated | 1,446 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Liverpool The Foundation Building , 765 Brownlow Hill L69 7ZX | - not rated | 1,463 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steaks & Shakes | Unit 3, 11 Byrom Street | 163 yd | |
| Waffles&Shakes Street | 11 Byrom Street | 163 yd | |
| Liverpool World Museum Cafe | World Museum Liverpool William Brown Street | 326 yd | |
| Ship and Mitre | 133 Dale Street | 326 yd | |
| Relish | Central Library William Brown Street | 346 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vauxhall Vaults | 29 - 31 Vauxhall Road | 370 yd | |
| The Dead Crafty Beer Company | 92 Dale Street | 434 yd | |
| Carlisi | 92 Dale Street | 434 yd | |
| Shenanigans | 77 Tithebarn Street | 464 yd | |
| Rose And Crown | Rose And Crown, 7 Cheapside | 477 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Famous 8 | 11 Byrom Street | 163 yd | |
| Marybone Takeaway | 4 Vauxhall Road | 335 yd | |
| Matars Fast Food | 17 Hatton Garden | 372 yd | |
| Crumbs | 103 Dale Street | 451 yd | |
| Pasta Evangelists | Offices, Crown Buildings, 57 - 59 Victoria Street | 459 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Liverpool (4451) | 4 Great Crosshall Street | 282 yd | |
| Tesco | 57 Dale Street | 581 yd | |
| Iceland Foods Ltd | 4 - 5 Brythen Street | 654 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsburys Local Supermarket, 180 - 181, St Johns Precinct Elliot Street | 738 yd | |
| Aldi | Aldi Supermarket, 74 - 75, St Johns Way St Johns Precinct | 754 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Lifestyles Millennium MILLENNIUM HOUSE MILLENNIUM HOUSE VICTORIA STREET | health and fitness suite | 543 yd |
| Marriott Leisure Club (Liverpool City Centre) QUEEN SQUARE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 563 yd |
| Our Lady Of Reconciliation Catholic Primary School (Closed) Eldon Place | grass pitches | 684 yd |
| Jd Gyms (Liverpool) DALE STREET | health and fitness suite | 804 yd |
| Easygym (Liverpool) UNIT 18-19 UNIT 18-19 CLAYTON SQUARE SHOPPING CENTRE | health and fitness suite | 919 yd |
| The Ark Health And Fitness ARK GYMNASIUM ARK GYMNASIUM OLD HALL STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 950 yd |
| Spindles Health & Leisure (Liverpool) (Closed) RANELAGH PLACE | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 957 yd |
| Pure Gym (Liverpool Central) PURE GYM PURE GYM RANELAGH STREET | health and fitness suite | 971 yd |
| The Racquet Club CHAPEL STREET | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 976 yd |
| Campion Catholic High School (Closed) Prince Edwin Street | health and fitness suite | 977 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 | 95.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 95.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 95.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 95.7% |
| 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 | 4.3% |
| Median download speed | 59.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 105.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.