Primrose Street is in Liverpool and in Liverpool district. L4 1RD is located in the Kirkdale West electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Liverpool, Riverside. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Primrose Street, Liverpool, L4 1RD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: L4 1RQ, L4 1RB, L5 7QP, L4 1RW, L4 1RA, L5 7QF, L4 1QY, L4 1RG, L4 1RJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding L4 1RD is primarily male, with 54.3% 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 | 53.3% | 45.7% | -7.6% | 51.0% | -5.3% |
| Male | 46.7% | 54.3% | 7.6% | 49.0% | 5.3% |
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 L4 1RD, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 62.2% 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 | 56.4% | 62.2% | 5.8% | 37.9% | 24.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 26.1% | 23.6% | -2.5% | 44.2% | -20.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 6.6% | 1.5% | -5.1% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 5.6% | 7.4% | 1.8% | 9.1% | -1.7% |
| Widowed | 5.3% | 4.7% | -0.6% | 6.1% | -1.4% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 40.9% | 51.8% | 10.9% | 48.4% | 3.4% |
| Good health | 30.6% | 32.4% | 1.8% | 33.6% | -1.2% |
| Fair health | 20.1% | 9.1% | -11.0% | 12.7% | -3.6% |
| Bad health | 7.7% | 4.9% | -2.8% | 4.0% | 0.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 1.7% | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
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.
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 17.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 43.2% | 27.9% | -15.3% | 18.2% | 9.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.5% | 23.8% | 7.3% | 9.6% | 14.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.2% | 13.5% | -0.7% | 13.4% | 0.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.7% | 4.1% | 2.4% | 5.3% | -1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.2% | 10% | -1.2% | 16.9% | -6.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 8.9% | 17.6% | 8.7% | 33.8% | -16.2% |
| Other | 4.3% | 3.2% | -1.1% | 2.8% | 0.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 69.9% 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 | 2.1% | 0.5% | -1.6% | 0.7% | -0.2% |
| Indian | 1.8% | 1.5% | -0.3% | 3.1% | -1.6% |
| Other Asian | 1.3% | 0.5% | -0.8% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
| Black African | 0.5% | 4.6% | 4.1% | 2.5% | 2.1% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 0.2% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.3% | 0.7% | -0.6% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| White | 90.5% | 69.9% | -20.6% | 81.4% | -11.5% |
| Roma | 0% | 4.2% | 4.2% | 0.2% | 4.0% |
| Arab | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Other | 1.8% | 13.2% | 11.4% | 1.6% | 11.6% |
In this area, 60.6% 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 | 93.1% | 60.6% | -32.5% | 83.2% | -22.6% |
| European Union | 1.8% | 13.9% | 12.1% | 6.1% | 7.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.8% | 1% | -0.8% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Africa | 0.5% | 4.2% | 3.7% | 2.7% | 1.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.6% | 14.4% | 11.8% | 5.6% | 8.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 5.6% | 5.6% | 1.3% | 4.3% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.9% | 60.3% | -32.6% | 83.2% | -22.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 9.2% | 8.9% | 9.8% | -0.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.1% | 8.8% | 6.7% | 2.9% | 5.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.4% | 13.1% | 9.7% | 2.2% | 10.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.3% | 8.5% | 7.2% | 1.9% | 6.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 52.9% | 76.7% | -23.8% |
| Ireland | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| France | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Germany | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 2.7% | 0.6% | 2.1% |
| Portugal | 11.7% | 0.5% | 11.2% |
| Spain | 1.2% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Lithuania | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Poland | 3.2% | 1.3% | 1.9% |
| Romania | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 5.1% | 1.5% | 3.6% |
| Other Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| North Africa | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| Middle East | 1% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Southern Asia | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
| Central and South America | 3.2% | 0.2% | 3.0% |
| No passport held | 11.7% | 13.5% | -1.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 21.8% | 37.2% | -15.4% |
| Christian | 70.3% | 46.2% | 24.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Hindu | 1.5% | 1.7% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 2.5% | 6.5% | -4.0% |
| Not answered | 3.7% | 6.0% | -2.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Primrose Street was 288.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 67.6% higher than the County average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Primrose Street has the 8th highest crime rate of 54 local areas in County and the 153rd highest crime rate of 1,559 local areas in Liverpool .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 140.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -16.9%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 97% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Primrose Street, Liverpool, Merseyside Terraced, an established residential building | £68,000 | 2024-05-09 | £77,076 |
| 6 Primrose Street, Liverpool, Merseyside Terraced, an established residential building | £67,000 | 2021-11-04 | £82,264 |
| 23 Primrose Street, Liverpool, Merseyside Terraced, an established residential building | £75,000 | 2021-01-29 | £99,733 |
| 14 Primrose Street, Liverpool, Merseyside Terraced, an established residential building | £60,000 | 2020-08-14 | £85,032 |
| 15 Primrose Street, Liverpool, Merseyside Terraced, an established residential building | £50,000 | 2018-05-11 | £82,305 |
| Full-Time Employee | 110 |
| Part-Time Employee | 46 |
| Retired | 37 |
| Self-Employed | 37 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 26 |
| Unemployed | 24 |
| Other | 21 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 21 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Education | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cambridge Nursery School Cambridge Road , Bootle L20 9LQ | 3out of 4 | 1,482 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Everton Nursery School and Family Centre Spencer Street , L6 2WF | 4out of 4 | 2,475 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenacre Community Nursery School Province Place , L20 6PJ | 3out of 4 | 3,340 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Somerville Nursery School Brentwood Street , CH44 4BB | 3out of 4 | 4,520 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abercromby Nursery School Falkner Street , L8 7QA | 3out of 4 | 4,549 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kirkdale St Lawrence CofE VA Primary School Fonthill Road , L4 1QD | 3out of 4 | 356 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's Catholic Primary School Fountains Road , Kirkdale L4 1UN | 4out of 4 | 605 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Francis de Sales Catholic Junior School Hale Road , L4 3RL | 4out of 4 | 1,320 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady Immaculate Catholic Primary School Northumberland Terrace , Everton L5 3QF | 3out of 4 | 1,352 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Francis de Sales Catholic Infant and Nursery School Margaret Road , Walton L4 3RX | 4out of 4 | 1,476 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Notre Dame Catholic College 180 Great Homer Street , L5 5AF | 2out of 4 | 1,221 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| North Liverpool Academy 120 Heyworth Street , L5 0SQ | 3out of 4 | 1,775 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hillside High School Breeze Hill , L20 9NU | 1out of 4 | 1,880 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Alsop High School Queens Drive , L4 6SH | - not rated | 2,201 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King's Leadership Academy Hawthornes Fernhill Road , L20 6AQ | 2out of 4 | 3,514 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hugh Baird College Balliol Road , L20 7EW | - not rated | 1,323 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The City of Liverpool College Clarence Street , L3 5TP | - not rated | 3,755 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 | 4,178 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| LIPA Sixth Form College Mount Street , L1 9HF | - not rated | 4,363 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Everton Free School 42 Spellow Lane , L4 4DF | 3out of 4 | 1,224 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Millstead School Iliad Street , L5 3LU | 4out of 4 | 2,078 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Liverpool Progressive School Rice Lane , Walton L9 1NR | - not rated | 2,321 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cavendish View School 99 Cavendish Drive , Walton L9 1NB | - not rated | 2,963 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Liverpool The Foundation Building , 765 Brownlow Hill L69 7ZX | - not rated | 3,744 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| U Bercika | 229 Stanley Road | 180 yd | |
| Brasenose Road Cafe | 51 - 53 Bankhall Street | 532 yd | |
| Powerleague Group Plc | Pitz Super Soccer Football Courts Whittle Street | 676 yd | |
| Sandhills Cafe | 45 Sandhills Lane | 713 yd | |
| Rotunda Cafe Bistro | 107 Great Mersey Street | 752 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saddle Inn | 86 Fountains Road | 475 yd | |
| The Medlock Hotel | 8 Rumney Road | 565 yd | |
| The Phoenix | 48 Foley Street | 591 yd | |
| Liverpool Brewing Company | 39 Brasenose Road | 658 yd | |
| New Halfway House | 65 Walton Road | 797 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Torino's Fast Food | 249 Stanley Road | 115 yd | |
| The Cooking Pot | 239 Stanley Road | 145 yd | |
| Peri Peri Fusion Grill | 237 Stanley Road | 149 yd | |
| Kit Siu Kitchen | 227 Stanley Road | 185 yd | |
| Tims to Go | 84 Melrose Road | 258 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland | Iceland Foods, 162 - 200 Walton Road | 926 yd | |
| Aldi | Aldi Supermarket, 2 Salop Street | 950 yd | |
| Farmfoods Freezer Centre | 222 - 228 Walton Road | 974 yd | |
| Food Plus | 50-56 Stanley Road | 1,072 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kirkdale Community Centre THE GORDON THE GORDON STANLEY ROAD | health and fitness suite | 48 yd |
| St Johns Catholic Primary School FOUNTAINS ROAD | 534 yd | |
| William Collins Playing Fields LAMBETH ROAD | grass pitches | 574 yd |
| Westminster Road Swimming Baths (Closed) Westminster Road | swimming pool | 635 yd |
| Powerleague (Liverpool) WHITTLE STREET | artificial grass pitch | 678 yd |
| Universal Fitness Studio (Closed) Walton Road | health and fitness suite | 1,004 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 | 94.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 94.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 94.4% |
| 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 | 68.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 77.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.