Royston Street is in Liverpool and in Liverpool district. L7 1PY is located in the Edge Hill electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Liverpool, Wavertree. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Royston Street, Liverpool, L7 1PY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: L7 1AB, L7 1AA, L7 1PU, L7 1AH, L7 1QG, L7 1QB, L7 1AG, L7 1QE, L7 2PD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding L7 1PY, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.9% 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 | 52.9% | 53.9% | 1.0% | 51.0% | 2.9% |
| Male | 47.1% | 46.1% | -1.0% | 49.0% | -2.9% |
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 L7 1PY, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 42.9% 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 | 57.5% | 42.9% | -14.6% | 37.9% | 5.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 23.5% | 45.2% | 21.7% | 44.2% | 1.0% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 2.2% | -0.3% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 8% | 5.6% | -2.4% | 9.1% | -3.5% |
| Widowed | 8.5% | 4.1% | -4.4% | 6.1% | -2.0% |
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 (86.7%) 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 | 33.5% | 53.1% | 19.6% | 48.4% | 4.7% |
| Good health | 31.2% | 33.6% | 2.4% | 33.6% | 0.0% |
| Fair health | 24.9% | 8.9% | -16.0% | 12.7% | -3.8% |
| Bad health | 9.5% | 3.3% | -6.2% | 4.0% | -0.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 1.1% | 0.2% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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 high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 46.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 42% | 20.8% | -21.2% | 18.2% | 2.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.5% | 4.3% | -7.2% | 9.6% | -5.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.5% | 7.8% | -3.7% | 13.4% | -5.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.5% | 4.3% | -0.2% | 5.3% | -1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10% | 13.9% | 3.9% | 16.9% | -3.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 13.5% | 46.3% | 32.8% | 33.8% | 12.5% |
| Other | 7% | 2.6% | -4.4% | 2.8% | -0.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 46% 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 | 0.9% | 0.4% | -0.5% | 1.1% | -0.7% |
| Chinese | 2.3% | 22.4% | 20.1% | 0.7% | 21.7% |
| Indian | 0.5% | 6.7% | 6.2% | 3.1% | 3.6% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 3.2% | 3.2% | 2.7% | 0.5% |
| Other Asian | 3.2% | 4.6% | 1.4% | 1.6% | 3.0% |
| Black African | 3.2% | 4.6% | 1.4% | 2.5% | 2.1% |
| Other Black | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.3% | 0% | -2.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| White | 81.9% | 46% | -35.9% | 81.4% | -35.4% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Arab | 2.3% | 2.6% | 0.3% | 0.6% | 2.0% |
| Other | 1.4% | 5.5% | 4.1% | 1.6% | 3.9% |
In this area, just 48.5% 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 | 74.2% | 48.5% | -25.7% | 83.2% | -34.7% |
| European Union | 13.1% | 10.2% | -2.9% | 6.1% | 4.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.9% | 1.9% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Africa | 4.5% | 3.4% | -1.1% | 2.7% | 0.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.2% | 34.7% | 27.5% | 5.6% | 29.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 48.5% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 23.6% 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 | 74.2% | 48.2% | -26.0% | 83.2% | -35.0% |
| 10+ Years | 3.2% | 23.6% | 20.4% | 9.8% | 13.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 7.7% | 10.2% | 2.5% | 2.9% | 7.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 9.5% | 12.3% | 2.8% | 2.2% | 10.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.4% | 5.8% | 0.4% | 1.9% | 3.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 63.1% | 76.7% | -13.6% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Italy | 2.6% | 0.6% | 2.0% |
| Portugal | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Spain | 1.9% | 0.4% | 1.5% |
| Lithuania | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 3% | 1.3% | 1.7% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 1.6% | 1.5% | 0.1% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Middle East | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 9.9% | 0.3% | 9.6% |
| Southern Asia | 3.3% | 1.2% | 2.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 8.7% | 13.5% | -4.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 32% | 37.2% | -5.2% |
| Christian | 41% | 46.2% | -5.2% |
| Buddhist | 3% | 0.5% | 2.5% |
| Hindu | 7% | 1.7% | 5.3% |
| Muslim | 10.9% | 6.5% | 4.4% |
| Not answered | 6.1% | 6.0% | 0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Royston Street was 96.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 84.8% lower than the Brownlow Hill average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Royston Street has the 28th lowest crime rate of 83 local areas in Brownlow Hill and the 658th highest crime rate of 1,552 local areas in Liverpool .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 42.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -76.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 34 Royston Street, Liverpool, Merseyside Terraced, an established residential building | £41,000 | 2003-07-31 | £145,720 |
| 14 Royston Street, Liverpool, Merseyside Terraced, an established residential building | £21,000 | 1999-09-01 | £104,625 |
| 54 Royston Street, Liverpool, Merseyside Terraced, an established residential building | £18,000 | 1995-04-21 | £104,083 |
L7 1PY 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 L7 1PY area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 175 |
| Part-Time Employee | 66 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 55 |
| Self-Employed | 43 |
| Retired | 41 |
| Looking after home or family | 22 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 19 |
| Other | 15 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Human health and social work activities | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Education | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abercromby Nursery School Falkner Street , L8 7QA | 4out of 4 | 1,193 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chatham Place Nursery School 139 Earle Road , L7 6HD | 3out of 4 | 1,229 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Everton Nursery School and Family Centre Spencer Street , L6 2WF | 4out of 4 | 1,635 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Allenby Square Nursery School Elmshouse Road , L13 2BR | - not rated | 2,650 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| East Prescot Road Nursery School 86 East Prescot Road , L14 1PW | 4out of 4 | 3,852 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kensington Primary School Brae Street , L7 2QG | 3out of 4 | 384 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kensington Infants' School Brae Street , L7 2QG | - not rated | 392 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kensington Junior School Brae Street , L7 2QG | - not rated | 392 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne's Catholic Primary School Overbury Street , L7 3HJ | 3out of 4 | 397 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne's RC Infants' School Overbury Street , L7 3HJ | - not rated | 397 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University Community School Mount Vernon Road , L7 3EA | - not rated | 525 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Nugent RC Boys' Comprehensive School Edmund Wing , Overbury Street L7 3HL | - not rated | 556 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Archbishop Blanch CofE High School 80 Earle Road , L7 6HQ | - not rated | 1,200 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Archbishop Blanch CofE High School 80 Earle Road , L7 6HQ | 4out of 4 | 1,200 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Our Lady's Catholic High School Margaret Street , L6 2HN | - not rated | 1,410 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Liverpool Mathematics School Sir Alastair Pilkington Building , Back Bedford Street L69 7SH | - not rated | 1,141 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The City of Liverpool College Clarence Street , L3 5TP | - not rated | 1,466 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| LIPA Sixth Form College 41 Upper Duke Street , L1 9DY | - not rated | 1,625 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wirral Metropolitan College Conway Park Campus , Conway Park CH41 4NT | - not rated | 5,181 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hugh Baird College Balliol Road , L20 7EW | - not rated | 5,348 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 | 1,809 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Liverpool College Queen's Drive , Mossley Hill L18 8BG | 4out of 4 | 3,727 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marydale Lodge Sch Care of: Nugent Care , 99 Edge Lane L7 2PE | - not rated | 134 yd | Secure units | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Christian Fellowship School Overbury Street , Edge Hill L7 3HL | - not rated | 479 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harmonize Academy AP Free School 7 Phillimore Road , Kensington L6 6DL | 4out of 4 | 925 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Liverpool The Foundation Building , 765 Brownlow Hill L69 7ZX | - not rated | 967 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kelso Independent School 69 Kelso Road , Fairfield L6 3AG | - not rated | 1,103 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Boy Cookery School CIC | 7 Overbury Street | 394 yd | |
| Kitchen Crew | 8 Durning Road | 471 yd | |
| Omdur cafe and takeaway | 96 Holt Road | 479 yd | |
| All Nations Cafe | 4 Tunnel Road | 484 yd | |
| Novotel Liverpool Paddington Village | 3 Paddington Village | 538 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Bears Paw | The Bears Paw Irvine Street | 288 yd | |
| Liver Vaults | 59 Gilead Street | 505 yd | |
| Vinebrook | 159 - 161 Kensington | 674 yd | |
| The Kensington | 189 Kensington | 718 yd | |
| The Old Fort | 37 Prescot Street | 1,045 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salt and Vinegar | 56 Durning Road | 382 yd | |
| Curry kiing Ltd | 54 Durning Road | 387 yd | |
| Tonys Fish & Chips | 86 Holt Road | 511 yd | |
| Holt Sandwich Bar | 51 Holt Road | 570 yd | |
| Kilos trap kitchen | 33 Holt Road | 616 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home Bargains | 20 - 22 Wavertree Retail Park | 624 yd | |
| Iceland Foods Ltd | 1 Wavertree Retail Park | 762 yd | |
| Lidl Uk | Lidl Supermarket, 306 Kensington | 806 yd | |
| Iceland | 2 Prescot Road | 947 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Jubilee Sports Bank JUBILEE DRIVE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 460 yd |
| Wavertree Botanical Park Playing Fields BOTANIC ROAD | grass pitches | 731 yd |
| Central Youth Club WALKER STREET | artificial grass pitch | 945 yd |
| University Of Liverpool Sports Centre OXFORD STREET | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 1,016 yd |
| New Park Primary School (Closed) 100 Boaler Street | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,041 yd |
| New Park Primary School BOALER STREET | artificial grass pitch | 1,053 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.