Erskine Street is in Liverpool and in Liverpool district. L6 1AL is located in the Brownlow Hill electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Liverpool, Riverside. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Erskine Street, Liverpool, L6 1AL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: L6 1HE, L6 1LS, L6 1LU, L6 1HD, L6 1EA, L6 1HH, L3 8DD, L6 1HF, L7 8UE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding L6 1AL is primarily male, with 58.8% 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 | 59.6% | 41.2% | -18.4% | 51.0% | -9.8% |
| Male | 40.4% | 58.8% | 18.4% | 49.0% | 9.8% |
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 L6 1AL, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 84.9% 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 | 98.5% | 84.9% | -13.6% | 37.9% | 47.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 0.7% | 14.4% | 13.7% | 44.2% | -29.8% |
| Separated | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Divorced | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 9.1% | -9.1% |
| Widowed | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 6.1% | -5.4% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (96.6%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 66.9% | 72.3% | 5.4% | 48.4% | 23.9% |
| Good health | 30.8% | 24.3% | -6.5% | 33.6% | -9.3% |
| Fair health | 2.1% | 3.4% | 1.3% | 12.7% | -9.3% |
| Bad health | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 4.0% | -4.0% |
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 L6 1AL this area, 3.6% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 52.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 1% | 3.6% | 2.6% | 18.2% | -14.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 2.3% | 0% | -2.3% | 9.6% | -9.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.2% | 4.3% | -4.9% | 13.4% | -9.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.2% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 5.3% | -4.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 72.8% | 31.7% | -41.1% | 16.9% | 14.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 8.9% | 52.5% | 43.6% | 33.8% | 18.7% |
| Other | 5.7% | 7.2% | 1.5% | 2.8% | 4.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 22.3% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.8% | 0.7% | -1.1% | 1.1% | -0.4% |
| Chinese | 7.2% | 25% | 17.8% | 0.7% | 24.3% |
| Indian | 9.5% | 8.8% | -0.7% | 3.1% | 5.7% |
| Pakistani | 11.1% | 10.1% | -1.0% | 2.7% | 7.4% |
| Other Asian | 3.1% | 5.4% | 2.3% | 1.6% | 3.8% |
| Black African | 2.9% | 4.1% | 1.2% | 2.5% | 1.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.8% | 2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.7% | -0.1% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 2% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| White | 56.3% | 22.3% | -34.0% | 81.4% | -59.1% |
| Arab | 2.8% | 4.7% | 1.9% | 0.6% | 4.1% |
| Other | 1% | 14.2% | 13.2% | 1.6% | 12.6% |
In this area, just 36.2% of residents were born in the United Kingdom, meaning that the majority of residents originate from outside the UK.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.3% | 36.2% | -40.1% | 83.2% | -47.0% |
| European Union | 3.9% | 7.4% | 3.5% | 6.1% | 1.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 1% | 2% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| Africa | 2.9% | 6.7% | 3.8% | 2.7% | 4.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 15.1% | 45% | 29.9% | 5.6% | 39.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 2% | 1.2% | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 36.2% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 12.8% of residents have lived in the UK for 10 years or more.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 75.6% | 36.5% | -39.1% | 83.2% | -46.7% |
| 10+ Years | 11.3% | 12.8% | 1.5% | 9.8% | 3.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.4% | 6.1% | 2.7% | 2.9% | 3.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.9% | 27% | 23.1% | 2.2% | 24.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.7% | 17.6% | 11.9% | 1.9% | 15.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 49% | 76.7% | -27.7% |
| Ireland | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Italy | 2.7% | 0.6% | 2.1% |
| Portugal | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Spain | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Lithuania | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 2% | 1.5% | 0.5% |
| Turkey | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Middle East | 2% | 0.1% | 1.9% |
| Eastern Asia | 17.4% | 0.3% | 17.1% |
| Southern Asia | 3.4% | 1.2% | 2.2% |
| South-East Asia | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Central and South America | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| No passport held | 14.1% | 13.5% | 0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44.6% | 37.2% | 7.4% |
| Christian | 17.6% | 46.2% | -28.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Hindu | 5.4% | 1.7% | 3.7% |
| Jewish | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Muslim | 23.6% | 6.5% | 17.1% |
| Sikh | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 5.4% | 6.0% | -0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Erskine Street was 898.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 46.3% higher than the Brownlow Hill average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Erskine Street has the 9th highest crime rate of 83 local areas in Brownlow Hill and the 26th highest crime rate of 1,559 local areas in Liverpool .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 377.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -55.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Erskine Street, Liverpool, Merseyside Terraced, an established residential building | £15,000 | 1996-08-21 | £84,075 |
L6 1AL area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 student residents living in L6 1AL area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Student (economically inactive) | 77 |
| Full-Time Employee | 23 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 22 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Self-Employed | 4 |
| Other | 1 |
| Retired | 1 |
| Part-Time Employee | 1 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 64 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 44 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Education | 9 |
| Other | 9 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 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 | 739 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abercromby Nursery School Falkner Street , L8 7QA | 3out of 4 | 1,569 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chatham Place Nursery School 139 Earle Road , L7 6HD | 3out of 4 | 2,467 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cambridge Nursery School Cambridge Road , Bootle L20 9LQ | 3out of 4 | 4,277 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Somerville Nursery School Brentwood Street , CH44 4BB | 3out of 4 | 4,755 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School and Nursery Hall Lane , L7 8TQ | 3out of 4 | 737 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Faith Primary School Prince Edwin St , L5 3LW | 3out of 4 | 894 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Nicholas's Catholic Primary School Orthes Street , L3 5XF | 2out of 4 | 915 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pleasant Street Primary School Pleasant Street , L3 5TS | 3out of 4 | 986 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Cross Catholic Primary School Fontenoy Street , L3 2DU | 3out of 4 | 1,141 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Liverpool Academy 120 Heyworth Street , L5 0SQ | 3out of 4 | 1,491 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Notre Dame Catholic College 180 Great Homer Street , L5 5AF | 2out of 4 | 1,784 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Academy of St Francis of Assisi Gardners Drive , Kensington L6 7UR | 3out of 4 | 1,890 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Liverpool Life Sciences UTC 41 Greenland Street , L1 0BS | 3out of 4 | 2,219 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Studio School Liverpool 41 Greenland Street , L1 0BS | 3out of 4 | 2,219 yd | Studio schools | 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 | 966 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 | 1,220 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| LIPA Sixth Form College Mount Street , L1 9HF | - not rated | 1,537 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hugh Baird College Balliol Road , L20 7EW | - not rated | 4,303 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wirral Metropolitan College Conway Park Campus , Conway Park CH41 4NT | - not rated | 4,428 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liverpool College Queen's Drive , Mossley Hill L18 8BG | 3out of 4 | 4,919 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Liverpool The Foundation Building , 765 Brownlow Hill L69 7ZX | - not rated | 756 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Millstead School Iliad Street , L5 3LU | 4out of 4 | 931 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Liverpool John Moores University Egerton Court , 2 Rodney Street L3 5UX | - not rated | 1,047 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Marydale Lodge Sch Care of: Nugent Care , 99 Edge Lane L7 2PE | - not rated | 1,293 yd | Secure units | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Liverpool Institute of Performing Arts Mount Street , L1 9HF | - not rated | 1,506 yd | Higher education institutions | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starbucks | Prospect Point, 2A Prescot Street | 184 yd | |
| Torino | Accelerator, 1 Daulby Street | 240 yd | |
| The Cornerstone Cafe | The Cornerstone Cafe, The Cornerstone, 17 Shaw Street | 249 yd | |
| Campus | 194 London Road | 260 yd | |
| Linda McCartney cafe | Royal Liverpool University Hospital Prescot Street | 313 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Old Fort | 37 Prescot Street | 143 yd | |
| HopScotch Whisky Bar | 68 - 74 Kempston Street | 266 yd | |
| The Post Office | Former 2 Great Newton Street | 424 yd | |
| The Bullring Bar | Bullring Bar, 14 Pembroke Place | 439 yd | |
| Infinity Shisha Lounge | First Floor, 53 London Road | 679 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Butty Bunker | 17 Prescot Street | 130 yd | |
| Liang Ji Wraps | 5 Prescot Street | 133 yd | |
| Papa Johns | Papa Johns, 1A Prescot Street | 136 yd | |
| Big Bowl | 29 Prescot Street | 147 yd | |
| Subway | Unit C Prescot Street | 203 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| SIDA Chinese Supermarket | Sida Chinese Supermarket, 188 - 192 London Road | 273 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Express Supermarket, 91 - 93 London Road | 479 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Express Supermarket, 170 Brownlow Hill | 773 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 12 Skelhorne Street | 984 yd | |
| Lidl | 63 - 77 Lime Street | 1,061 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Clv Liverpool Gym LONDON ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 165 yd |
| Central Youth Club WALKER STREET | artificial grass pitch | 442 yd |
| Our Lady'S Rc High School (Closed) Margaret Street | grass pitches | 808 yd |
| B Two Fitness Centre (Closed) St. Nicholas Centre St. Nicholas Centre Great Orford Street | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 831 yd |
| University Of Liverpool Sports Centre OXFORD STREET | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 977 yd |
| Campion Catholic High School (Closed) Prince Edwin Street | health and fitness suite | 979 yd |
| Spindles Health & Leisure (Liverpool) (Closed) RANELAGH PLACE | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 1,020 yd |
| Jubilee Sports Bank JUBILEE DRIVE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,072 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.