Buckingham Street is in Liverpool and in Liverpool district. L5 5HA is located in the Vauxhall electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Liverpool, Walton. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Buckingham Street, Liverpool, L5 5HA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: L5 3LQ, L5 3BB, L5 3BA, L5 5AA, L5 3PH, L5 5BE, L5 3NW, L5 3SH, L5 5BP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding L5 5HA has a slightly higher male population, with 50.3% 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 | 45.3% | 49.7% | 4.4% | 51.0% | -1.3% |
| Male | 54.7% | 50.3% | -4.4% | 49.0% | 1.3% |
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 L5 5HA, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 59.9% 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 | 61.3% | 59.9% | -1.4% | 37.9% | 22.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 19.9% | 22.9% | 3.0% | 44.2% | -21.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 3.9% | 3.7% | -0.2% | 2.2% | 1.5% |
| Divorced | 7.6% | 9.6% | 2.0% | 9.1% | 0.5% |
| Widowed | 7% | 3.4% | -3.6% | 6.1% | -2.7% |
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 (66.1%) 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 | 44.9% | 36.2% | -8.7% | 48.4% | -12.2% |
| Good health | 28.4% | 29.9% | 1.5% | 33.6% | -3.7% |
| Fair health | 13.7% | 13.2% | -0.5% | 12.7% | 0.5% |
| Bad health | 9.4% | 9.8% | 0.4% | 4.0% | 5.8% |
| Very bad health | 3.6% | 10.8% | 7.2% | 1.2% | 9.6% |
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 L5 5HA this area, 30.1% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 36.9% | 30.1% | -6.8% | 18.2% | 11.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.5% | 5.4% | -6.1% | 9.6% | -4.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.9% | 8.8% | -2.1% | 13.4% | -4.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 1% | 4.3% | 3.3% | 5.3% | -1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.6% | 11.6% | 3.0% | 16.9% | -5.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 26.8% | 38.1% | 11.3% | 33.8% | 4.3% |
| Other | 4.3% | 1.7% | -2.6% | 2.8% | -1.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 80.9% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 2.5% | 2.9% | 0.4% | 0.7% | 2.2% |
| Indian | 1.4% | 6.1% | 4.7% | 3.1% | 3.0% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 1.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 1.6% | 1.2% | 2.5% | -0.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.0% | -0.2% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 0.5% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.5% | -0.2% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 86.7% | 80.9% | -5.8% | 81.4% | -0.5% |
| Arab | 3.9% | 2.4% | -1.5% | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| Other | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
In this area, 72% 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 | 80.5% | 72% | -8.5% | 83.2% | -11.2% |
| European Union | 9.9% | 11.1% | 1.2% | 6.1% | 5.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 0.2% | 2.6% | 2.4% | 2.7% | -0.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 8.3% | 10.6% | 2.3% | 5.6% | 5.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 2.1% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.8% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 79.8% | 72% | -7.8% | 83.2% | -11.2% |
| 10+ Years | 6.6% | 4.7% | -1.9% | 9.8% | -5.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.2% | 7.4% | 2.2% | 2.9% | 4.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.6% | 9.2% | 2.6% | 2.2% | 7.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 2% | 6.6% | 4.6% | 1.9% | 4.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 63% | 76.7% | -13.7% |
| Ireland | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| France | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Portugal | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Spain | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Lithuania | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Poland | 2.4% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Romania | 1.9% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 3.2% | 1.5% | 1.7% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Middle East | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Southern Asia | 5.3% | 1.2% | 4.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 13.5% | 13.5% | 0.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.3% | 37.2% | 3.1% |
| Christian | 41.6% | 46.2% | -4.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Hindu | 4.5% | 1.7% | 2.8% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 7.4% | 6.5% | 0.9% |
| Not answered | 5.3% | 6.0% | -0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Buckingham Street was 330.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 46.1% lower than the Brownlow Hill average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Buckingham Street has the 20th highest crime rate of 83 local areas in Brownlow Hill and the 127th highest crime rate of 1,559 local areas in Liverpool .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 153.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -42.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Buckingham Street, Liverpool, Merseyside Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £50,000 | 2007-11-18 | £65,367 |
| 14 Buckingham Street, Liverpool, Merseyside Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £50,000 | 2005-11-23 | £72,080 |
| 14B Buckingham Street, Liverpool, Merseyside Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £50,000 | 2005-11-23 | £72,080 |
| 14A Buckingham Street, Liverpool, Merseyside Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £50,000 | 2005-11-23 | £72,080 |
| 22B Buckingham Street, Liverpool, Merseyside Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £50,000 | 2005-11-18 | £72,080 |
| Full-Time Employee | 128 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 72 |
| Retired | 38 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Looking after home or family | 18 |
| Unemployed | 14 |
| Other | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 35 |
| Human health and social work activities | 34 |
| Education | 23 |
| Transport and storage | 17 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 17 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 16 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 15 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 13 |
| Other | 11 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| 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 | 1,182 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cambridge Nursery School Cambridge Road , Bootle L20 9LQ | 3out of 4 | 2,719 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abercromby Nursery School Falkner Street , L8 7QA | 3out of 4 | 3,179 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chatham Place Nursery School 139 Earle Road , L7 6HD | 3out of 4 | 4,018 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Somerville Nursery School Brentwood Street , CH44 4BB | 3out of 4 | 4,327 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Our Lady Immaculate Catholic Primary School Northumberland Terrace , Everton L5 3QF | 3out of 4 | 458 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Beacon Church of England Primary School Heyworth Street , L5 3QG | 4out of 4 | 514 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Faith Primary School Prince Edwin St , L5 3LW | 3out of 4 | 760 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Trinity Catholic Primary School Titchfield Street , Vauxhall L5 8UT | 1out of 4 | 849 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's Catholic Primary School Fountains Road , Kirkdale L4 1UN | 4out of 4 | 1,158 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 | 183 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| North Liverpool Academy 120 Heyworth Street , L5 0SQ | 3out of 4 | 749 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Academy of St Francis of Assisi Gardners Drive , Kensington L6 7UR | 3out of 4 | 2,631 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Alsop High School Queens Drive , L4 6SH | - not rated | 2,977 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hillside High School Breeze Hill , L20 9NU | 1out of 4 | 2,992 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 2,407 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hugh Baird College Balliol Road , L20 7EW | - not rated | 2,682 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 | 2,811 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| LIPA Sixth Form College Mount Street , L1 9HF | - not rated | 3,018 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wirral Metropolitan College Conway Park Campus , Conway Park CH41 4NT | - not rated | 4,836 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | 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 | 707 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Everton Free School 42 Spellow Lane , L4 4DF | 3out of 4 | 1,816 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Liverpool The Foundation Building , 765 Brownlow Hill L69 7ZX | - not rated | 2,373 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Liverpool John Moores University Egerton Court , 2 Rodney Street L3 5UX | - not rated | 2,492 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harmonize Academy AP Free School 7 Phillimore Road , Kensington L6 6DL | 4out of 4 | 2,741 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costa | 24 Jennifer Avenue | 165 yd | |
| Super Wok | 12 Jennifer Avenue | 202 yd | |
| McDonalds | Mcdonalds, 28 Jennifer Avenue | 309 yd | |
| tim hortons | Tim Hortons, 3 Jennifer Avenue | 371 yd | |
| Epsy | Epsom Street Play Centre Goodwood Street | 539 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| One Flew Over The Throsles Nes | 344 Scotland Road | 375 yd | |
| Shrewsbury House Youth Club | 31 - 39 Langrove Street | 416 yd | |
| The Crown Vaults | 25 Kirkdale Road | 465 yd | |
| Mere Bank | 178 Heyworth Street | 534 yd | |
| Our Lady Immaculate Church | Our Lady Immaculate Church York Terrace | 548 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greggs | 144 Great Homer Street | 160 yd | |
| The Good Catch | 10 Jennifer Avenue | 207 yd | |
| Domino's | 6 Jennifer Avenue | 218 yd | |
| Subway | 2 Jennifer Avenue | 230 yd | |
| KFC | Kfc, 30 Jennifer Avenue | 325 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home Bargains | 116 Great Homer Street | 168 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsburys, 26 Jennifer Avenue | 180 yd | |
| B&M Retail Ltd | 114 Great Homer Street | 220 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Lifestyles Everton Park GREAT HOMER STREET | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 63 yd |
| The Gym (Liverpool Great Homer Street) Great Homer Street | health and fitness suite | 218 yd |
| Notre Dame Catholic College GREAT HOMER STREET | 232 yd | |
| Everton Park ZANTE CLOSE | grass pitches | 238 yd |
| Shrewsbury House Youth Centre 31-39 31-39 LANGROVE STREET | health and fitness suite | 420 yd |
| Albion House Sports Centre (Closed) Albion Street | health and fitness suite | 494 yd |
| North Liverpool Academy HEYWORTH STREET | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 639 yd |
| Campion Catholic High School (Closed) Prince Edwin Street | health and fitness suite | 672 yd |
| Powerleague (Liverpool) WHITTLE STREET | artificial grass pitch | 747 yd |
| William Ralph Dean Playing Fields (Closed) Hamilton Road | grass pitches | 781 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 116.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.