Swindon Street is in Liverpool and in Liverpool district. L5 7RB 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 Swindon Street, Liverpool, L5 7RB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: L5 7QY, L5 7RP, L5 7RA, L5 7RL, L5 7RR, L5 7QB, L5 7RW, L5 7RN, L4 1SD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding L5 7RB has a slightly higher male population, with 51.3% 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 | 48.1% | 48.7% | 0.6% | 51.0% | -2.3% |
| Male | 51.9% | 51.3% | -0.6% | 49.0% | 2.3% |
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 7RB, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 53.4% 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 | 57.1% | 53.4% | -3.7% | 37.9% | 15.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 19.9% | 24.7% | 4.8% | 44.2% | -19.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Separated | 5.6% | 5.7% | 0.1% | 2.2% | 3.5% |
| Divorced | 12.4% | 10.5% | -1.9% | 9.1% | 1.4% |
| Widowed | 4.9% | 5.3% | 0.4% | 6.1% | -0.8% |
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 lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (69.9%) 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 | 34.2% | 42.7% | 8.5% | 48.4% | -5.7% |
| Good health | 27.1% | 27.2% | 0.1% | 33.6% | -6.4% |
| Fair health | 21.9% | 21.4% | -0.5% | 12.7% | 8.7% |
| Bad health | 11.6% | 6.8% | -4.8% | 4.0% | 2.8% |
| Very bad health | 5.2% | 1.9% | -3.3% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
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 7RB this area, 28.4% 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 | 37.6% | 28.4% | -9.2% | 18.2% | 10.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.7% | 9.6% | -5.1% | 9.6% | 0.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.4% | 14.8% | -0.6% | 13.4% | 1.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 3% | 5.2% | 2.2% | 5.3% | -0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.3% | 14.8% | 6.5% | 16.9% | -2.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 12.8% | 23.6% | 10.8% | 33.8% | -10.2% |
| Other | 8.3% | 3.6% | -4.7% | 2.8% | 0.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 73% 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 | 1.3% | 0.3% | -1.0% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 2.7% | -0.1% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
| Black African | 7.1% | 9% | 1.9% | 2.5% | 6.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.6% | 0.3% | -1.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.5% | 0% | -3.5% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 83.5% | 73% | -10.5% | 81.4% | -8.4% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Arab | 1% | 4.2% | 3.2% | 0.6% | 3.6% |
| Other | 0.6% | 4.5% | 3.9% | 1.6% | 2.9% |
In this area, 66.5% 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 | 87.4% | 66.5% | -20.9% | 83.2% | -16.7% |
| European Union | 5.8% | 14.2% | 8.4% | 6.1% | 8.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 4.5% | 5.8% | 1.3% | 2.7% | 3.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.6% | 11.9% | 10.3% | 5.6% | 6.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 87.1% | 66.9% | -20.2% | 83.2% | -16.3% |
| 10+ Years | 1.3% | 10.4% | 9.1% | 9.8% | 0.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.5% | 6.2% | -0.3% | 2.9% | 3.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.6% | 8.1% | 5.5% | 2.2% | 5.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.6% | 8.4% | 5.8% | 1.9% | 6.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 50.3% | 76.7% | -26.4% |
| Ireland | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Italy | 6.1% | 0.6% | 5.5% |
| Lithuania | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Poland | 3.8% | 1.3% | 2.5% |
| Romania | 2.6% | 0.9% | 1.7% |
| Other EU countries | 5.4% | 1.5% | 3.9% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 2.9% | 1.2% | 1.7% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 24% | 13.5% | 10.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 20% | 37.2% | -17.2% |
| Christian | 69.7% | 46.2% | 23.5% |
| Muslim | 7.7% | 6.5% | 1.2% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 2.3% | 6.0% | -3.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Swindon Street was 165.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 3.6% lower than the County average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Swindon Street has the 26th highest crime rate of 54 local areas in County and the 360th highest crime rate of 1,559 local areas in Liverpool .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 66.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -33.0%.

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 Swindon Street, Liverpool, Merseyside Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £168,000 | 2024-12-19 | £182,173 |
| Flat 1 11 Swindon Street, Liverpool, Merseyside Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £25,500 | 2024-10-01 | £27,916 |
| Flat 9 11 Swindon Street, Liverpool, Merseyside Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £37,000 | 2024-08-06 | £41,255 |
| Flat 11 11 Swindon Street, Liverpool, Merseyside Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £42,500 | 2024-06-10 | £47,996 |
| Flat 6 11 Swindon Street, Liverpool, Merseyside Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £40,500 | 2024-04-25 | £46,895 |
L5 7RB area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 8% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. High levels of unemployment lead to more frequent crime and reduce the quality of life in this area.
| Full-Time Employee | 61 |
| Retired | 40 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 30 |
| Looking after home or family | 28 |
| Part-Time Employee | 22 |
| Unemployed | 20 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Other | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Other | 9 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Education | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cambridge Nursery School Cambridge Road , Bootle L20 9LQ | 3out of 4 | 1,891 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Everton Nursery School and Family Centre Spencer Street , L6 2WF | 4out of 4 | 2,261 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenacre Community Nursery School Province Place , L20 6PJ | 3out of 4 | 3,730 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Somerville Nursery School Brentwood Street , CH44 4BB | 3out of 4 | 4,177 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abercromby Nursery School Falkner Street , L8 7QA | 3out of 4 | 4,238 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 | 733 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's Catholic Primary School Fountains Road , Kirkdale L4 1UN | 4out of 4 | 778 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady Immaculate Catholic Primary School Northumberland Terrace , Everton L5 3QF | 3out of 4 | 1,205 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Beacon Church of England Primary School Heyworth Street , L5 3QG | 4out of 4 | 1,371 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Trinity Catholic Primary School Titchfield Street , Vauxhall L5 8UT | 1out of 4 | 1,480 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 | 981 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| North Liverpool Academy 120 Heyworth Street , L5 0SQ | 3out of 4 | 1,641 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hillside High School Breeze Hill , L20 9NU | 1out of 4 | 2,289 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Alsop High School Queens Drive , L4 6SH | - not rated | 2,571 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Academy of St Francis of Assisi Gardners Drive , Kensington L6 7UR | 3out of 4 | 3,583 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | 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 | 1,690 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The City of Liverpool College Clarence Street , L3 5TP | - not rated | 3,419 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 | 3,864 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| LIPA Sixth Form College Mount Street , L1 9HF | - not rated | 4,021 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wirral Metropolitan College Conway Park Campus , Conway Park CH41 4NT | - not rated | 5,208 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | 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 | 1,521 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Millstead School Iliad Street , L5 3LU | 4out of 4 | 1,790 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Liverpool Progressive School Rice Lane , Walton L9 1NR | - not rated | 2,717 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cavendish View School 99 Cavendish Drive , Walton L9 1NB | - not rated | 3,339 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Liverpool The Foundation Building , 765 Brownlow Hill L69 7ZX | - not rated | 3,444 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 | 232 yd | |
| Sandhills Cafe | 45 Sandhills Lane | 440 yd | |
| Rotunda Cafe Bistro | 107 Great Mersey Street | 451 yd | |
| Powerleague Group Plc | Pitz Super Soccer Football Courts Whittle Street | 575 yd | |
| tim hortons | Tim Hortons, 3 Jennifer Avenue | 735 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Phoenix | 48 Foley Street | 576 yd | |
| The Crown Vaults | 25 Kirkdale Road | 632 yd | |
| Saddle Inn | 86 Fountains Road | 658 yd | |
| Liverpool Brewing Company | 39 Brasenose Road | 901 yd | |
| New Halfway House | 65 Walton Road | 918 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stanley’s Takeaway | 154 Stanley Road | 222 yd | |
| Kit Siu Kitchen | 227 Stanley Road | 227 yd | |
| Peri Peri Fusion Grill | 237 Stanley Road | 262 yd | |
| The Cooking Pot | 239 Stanley Road | 266 yd | |
| Torino's Fast Food | 249 Stanley Road | 301 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| W H Lung Supermarket | W H Lung Building Blackstone Street | 1,041 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsburys, 26 Jennifer Avenue | 1,085 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| William Collins Playing Fields LAMBETH ROAD | grass pitches | 179 yd |
| Kirkdale Community Centre THE GORDON THE GORDON STANLEY ROAD | health and fitness suite | 364 yd |
| Powerleague (Liverpool) WHITTLE STREET | artificial grass pitch | 577 yd |
| Westminster Road Swimming Baths (Closed) Westminster Road | swimming pool | 754 yd |
| St Johns Catholic Primary School FOUNTAINS ROAD | 757 yd | |
| Notre Dame Catholic College GREAT HOMER STREET | 876 yd | |
| Everton Park ZANTE CLOSE | grass pitches | 962 yd |
| Lifestyles Everton Park GREAT HOMER STREET | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 1,038 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 | 37.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 104.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 9.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.