Great Howard Street is in Liverpool and in Liverpool district. L5 9SD is located in the Waterfront 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 Great Howard Street, Liverpool, L5 9SD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: L5 9TZ, L5 9TY, L5 9TN, L5 9SY, L5 9UZ, L5 9UU, L3 0AN, L5 9UB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding L5 9SD, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.5% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.8% | 53.5% | 1.7% | 51.0% | 2.5% |
| Male | 48.2% | 46.5% | -1.7% | 49.0% | -2.5% |
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 9SD, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 66.8% 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 | 64.6% | 66.8% | 2.2% | 37.9% | 28.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 18.9% | 18.1% | -0.8% | 44.2% | -26.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 4.7% | 3.2% | -1.5% | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| Divorced | 8.3% | 6.1% | -2.2% | 9.1% | -3.0% |
| Widowed | 2.9% | 5.2% | 2.3% | 6.1% | -0.9% |
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 | 47.5% | 39.6% | -7.9% | 48.4% | -8.8% |
| Good health | 30.2% | 32.7% | 2.5% | 33.6% | -0.9% |
| Fair health | 12.2% | 13.8% | 1.6% | 12.7% | 1.1% |
| Bad health | 9.6% | 10.2% | 0.6% | 4.0% | 6.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 3.6% | 3.1% | 1.2% | 2.4% |
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 9SD this area, 31.2% 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 | 32.7% | 31.2% | -1.5% | 18.2% | 13.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15% | 6.7% | -8.3% | 9.6% | -2.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13% | 7.9% | -5.1% | 13.4% | -5.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.5% | 6.1% | 4.6% | 5.3% | 0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.1% | 17.2% | 5.1% | 16.9% | 0.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 23.3% | 28.9% | 5.6% | 33.8% | -4.9% |
| Other | 2.4% | 2% | -0.4% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89.3% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
| Black African | 2.3% | 0.5% | -1.8% | 2.5% | -2.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.0% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.8% | 0.5% | -0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 95.2% | 89.3% | -5.9% | 81.4% | 7.9% |
| Arab | 0% | 4.6% | 4.6% | 0.6% | 4.0% |
| Other | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
In this area, 83.9% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 94.4% | 83.9% | -10.5% | 83.2% | 0.7% |
| European Union | 1.8% | 5.4% | 3.6% | 6.1% | -0.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Africa | 2.5% | 1.8% | -0.7% | 2.7% | -0.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 6.1% | 6.1% | 5.6% | 0.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 1.5% | 1.0% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.4% | 84.3% | -9.1% | 83.2% | 1.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 5.4% | 5.1% | 9.8% | -4.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.8% | 4.1% | 2.3% | 2.9% | 1.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.8% | 4.6% | 2.8% | 2.2% | 2.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.8% | 1.5% | -1.3% | 1.9% | -0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.5% | 76.7% | 2.8% |
| Ireland | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Spain | 1% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Poland | 1.5% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 1.3% | 1.5% | -0.2% |
| North Africa | 1.8% | 0.1% | 1.7% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Middle East | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 9.2% | 13.5% | -4.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 27.6% | 37.2% | -9.6% |
| Christian | 60.9% | 46.2% | 14.7% |
| Muslim | 6.1% | 6.5% | -0.4% |
| Sikh | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 3.8% | 6.0% | -2.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Great Howard Street was 803.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 373.4% higher than the County average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Great Howard Street has the 3rd highest crime rate of 54 local areas in County and the 33rd highest crime rate of 1,552 local areas in Liverpool .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 360.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -45.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unit 4 Great Howard Street, Liverpool, Merseyside Other, an established residential building | £600,000 | 2014-09-29 | £889,714 |
L5 9SD area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 115 |
| Retired | 48 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 47 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Other | 23 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 22 |
| Looking after home or family | 20 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 36 |
| Education | 19 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Other | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| 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 | 2,440 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cambridge Nursery School Cambridge Road , Bootle L20 9LQ | 3out of 4 | 2,935 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Somerville Nursery School Brentwood Street , CH44 4BB | 3out of 4 | 3,090 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abercromby Nursery School Falkner Street , L8 7QA | 4out of 4 | 3,903 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenacre Community Nursery School Province Place , L20 6PJ | 3out of 4 | 4,650 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Alban's RC Junior Mixed and Infant School Athol Street , L5 9UQ | - not rated | 431 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Gerard's Catholic Primary School Boundary Street , L5 2QD | - not rated | 941 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Gerard's RC Junior School Boundary Street , L5 2QD | - not rated | 941 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady and St Nicholas CofE School Blenheim Street , L5 8UY | - not rated | 950 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Trinity Catholic Academy Titchfield Street , Vauxhall L5 8UT | - not rated | 1,009 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 844 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Notre Dame Catholic Academy 180 Great Homer Street , L5 5AF | 2out of 4 | 1,425 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Notre Dame Catholic College 180 Great Homer Street , L5 5AF | - not rated | 1,438 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Campion Catholic High School Prince Edwin Street , L5 3RW | - not rated | 1,832 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| North Liverpool Academy 120 Heyworth Street , L5 0SQ | 3out of 4 | 2,144 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 | 2,601 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The City of Liverpool College Clarence Street , L3 5TP | - not rated | 3,005 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 | 3,527 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| LIPA Sixth Form College 41 Upper Duke Street , L1 9DY | - not rated | 3,550 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wirral Metropolitan College Conway Park Campus , Conway Park CH41 4NT | - not rated | 4,125 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 | 3,481 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rotunda Independent School for Excellent 107-115 Great Mersey Street , Kirkdale L5 2PL | - not rated | 1,236 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Millstead School Iliad Street , L5 3LU | 4out of 4 | 1,802 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Everton Free School & Football College 42 Spellow Lane , L4 4DF | 4out of 4 | 2,619 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mill Road Pupil Referral Unit, Ipors Centre Mill Road , L6 2AS | - not rated | 2,719 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Phoenix Pupil Referral Unit Mill Road , L6 2AS | - not rated | 2,719 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| SANS CAFE | 3 Lightbody Street | 248 yd | |
| Stanleys | 1 - 3 Dublin Street | 548 yd | |
| Georgies Sandwich Bar and Grill | 3 Glegg Street | 553 yd | |
| The Shed Kitchen @ Murphy's Distillery | 8 Regent Road | 696 yd | |
| Ten Streets Social | Unit 1 A, 8 Regent Road | 696 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Bramley Moore | 32 - 34 Regent Road | 150 yd | |
| Meraki Liverpool | 3 Dickson Street | 601 yd | |
| The Castle | 260 Vauxhall Road | 799 yd | |
| Eldonian Village Hall | Eldonian Village Hall Burlington Street | 838 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subway | Unit 4, 209 Great Howard Street | 298 yd | |
| Heritage Fish & Chips | Unit 3, 209 Great Howard Street | 298 yd | |
| Greggs | 121 Great Howard Street | 836 yd | |
| Vaughn's Sandwich Bar | 119 Latimer Street | 850 yd | |
| Annie Mac's | 202 Vauxhall Road | 961 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| W H Lung Supermarket | W H Lung Building Blackstone Street | 146 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Titanic Hotel REGENT ROAD | health and fitness suite | 266 yd |
| Megacentre (Liverpool) (Closed) Vauxhall Road | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 768 yd |
| William Collins Playing Fields LAMBETH ROAD | grass pitches | 1,079 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 | 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 | 0.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.