Plimsoll Street is in Liverpool and in Liverpool district. L7 1QA 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 Plimsoll Street, Liverpool, L7 1QA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: L7 1PT, L7 1QQ, L7 1RH, L7 1QR, L7 1RB, L7 5NB, L7 1QS, L7 1QT, L7 1RE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding L7 1QA, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.8% 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 | 42.9% | 52.8% | 9.9% | 51.0% | 1.8% |
| Male | 57.1% | 47.2% | -9.9% | 49.0% | -1.8% |
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 L7 1QA, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 57.7% 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 | 58.8% | 57.7% | -1.1% | 37.9% | 19.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 13.9% | 31.6% | 17.7% | 44.2% | -12.6% |
| Separated | 3.4% | 1.6% | -1.8% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 13% | 5.7% | -7.3% | 9.1% | -3.4% |
| Widowed | 10.9% | 3.4% | -7.5% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 30.2% | 51% | 20.8% | 48.4% | 2.6% |
| Good health | 23.3% | 31.7% | 8.4% | 33.6% | -1.9% |
| Fair health | 24.5% | 11.1% | -13.4% | 12.7% | -1.6% |
| Bad health | 17.1% | 5.1% | -12.0% | 4.0% | 1.1% |
| Very bad health | 4.9% | 1.1% | -3.8% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 50.8% | 20.7% | -30.1% | 18.2% | 2.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.4% | 4.5% | -3.9% | 9.6% | -5.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8.4% | 7.6% | -0.8% | 13.4% | -5.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.9% | 2.4% | -0.5% | 5.3% | -2.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 18.1% | 27% | 8.9% | 16.9% | 10.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 6.3% | 33.6% | 27.3% | 33.8% | -0.2% |
| Other | 5% | 4.2% | -0.8% | 2.8% | 1.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 56.1% 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 | 1.2% | 20.7% | 19.5% | 0.7% | 20.0% |
| Indian | 0.8% | 3.8% | 3.0% | 3.1% | 0.7% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 1.6% | 1.1% |
| Black African | 4.1% | 3.8% | -0.3% | 2.5% | 1.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% | -0.8% |
| Other Black | 2.9% | 0.7% | -2.2% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 2.4% | 1.3% | -1.1% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.2% | 2.4% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 1.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| White | 84.9% | 56.1% | -28.8% | 81.4% | -25.3% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Arab | 2.4% | 2.4% | 0.0% | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| Other | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
In this area, 64.5% 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 | 90.2% | 64.5% | -25.7% | 83.2% | -18.7% |
| European Union | 0.8% | 9.3% | 8.5% | 6.1% | 3.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| Africa | 4.1% | 3.1% | -1.0% | 2.7% | 0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.1% | 20.8% | 16.7% | 5.6% | 15.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.2% | -0.6% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89.8% | 64.5% | -25.3% | 83.2% | -18.7% |
| 10+ Years | 2% | 25.3% | 23.3% | 9.8% | 15.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.8% | 5.5% | 4.7% | 2.9% | 2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.4% | 3.8% | 1.4% | 2.2% | 1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.9% | 0.9% | -4.0% | 1.9% | -1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.1% | 76.7% | 1.4% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| France | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Italy | 3.1% | 0.6% | 2.5% |
| Portugal | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Lithuania | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Poland | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 2.4% | 1.5% | 0.9% |
| North Africa | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Middle East | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 3.8% | 0.3% | 3.5% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 7.3% | 13.5% | -6.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.6% | 37.2% | 2.4% |
| Christian | 36.9% | 46.2% | -9.3% |
| Buddhist | 2.7% | 0.5% | 2.2% |
| Hindu | 2.7% | 1.7% | 1.0% |
| Muslim | 4.7% | 6.5% | -1.8% |
| Not answered | 13.6% | 6.0% | 7.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Plimsoll Street was 73.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 88.5% lower than the Brownlow Hill average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Plimsoll Street has the 17th lowest crime rate of 83 local areas in Brownlow Hill and the 716th lowest crime rate of 1,552 local areas in Liverpool .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 40.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -74.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Plimsoll Street, Liverpool, Merseyside Terraced, an established residential building | £16,500 | 2003-07-10 | £58,643 |
| 10 Plimsoll Street, Liverpool, Merseyside Terraced, an established residential building | £10,000 | 2003-07-09 | £35,541 |
| 43 Plimsoll Street, Liverpool, Merseyside Terraced, an established residential building | £9,000 | 2003-04-10 | £33,258 |
| 11 Plimsoll Street, Liverpool, Merseyside Terraced, an established residential building | £18,250 | 2003-03-06 | £69,512 |
| 13 Plimsoll Street, Liverpool, Merseyside Terraced, an established residential building | £21,500 | 2002-10-01 | £86,000 |
L7 1QA 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.
The percentage of student residents living in L7 1QA 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 | 112 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 97 |
| Part-Time Employee | 51 |
| Retired | 36 |
| Looking after home or family | 25 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 20 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 17 |
| Self-Employed | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Human health and social work activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Education | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Construction | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chatham Place Nursery School 139 Earle Road , L7 6HD | 3out of 4 | 1,000 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abercromby Nursery School Falkner Street , L8 7QA | 4out of 4 | 1,335 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Everton Nursery School and Family Centre Spencer Street , L6 2WF | 4out of 4 | 1,871 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Allenby Square Nursery School Elmshouse Road , L13 2BR | - not rated | 2,403 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 | 3,618 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 | 355 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kensington Infants' School Brae Street , L7 2QG | - not rated | 355 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kensington Junior School Brae Street , L7 2QG | - not rated | 355 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne's Catholic Primary School Overbury Street , L7 3HJ | 3out of 4 | 439 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne's RC Infants' School Overbury Street , L7 3HJ | - not rated | 439 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nugent RC Boys' Comprehensive School Edmund Wing , Overbury Street L7 3HL | - not rated | 585 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| University Community School Mount Vernon Road , L7 3EA | - not rated | 807 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Archbishop Blanch CofE High School 80 Earle Road , L7 6HQ | - not rated | 990 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Archbishop Blanch CofE High School 80 Earle Road , L7 6HQ | 4out of 4 | 990 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| The Academy of St Francis of Assisi Gardners Drive , Kensington L6 7UR | - not rated | 1,421 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | 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 | 1,352 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The City of Liverpool College Clarence Street , L3 5TP | - not rated | 1,726 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| LIPA Sixth Form College 41 Upper Duke Street , L1 9DY | - not rated | 1,824 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wirral Metropolitan College Conway Park Campus , Conway Park CH41 4NT | - not rated | 5,418 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 | 2,014 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Liverpool College Queen's Drive , Mossley Hill L18 8BG | 4out of 4 | 3,501 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 | 286 yd | Secure units | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Christian Fellowship School Overbury Street , Edge Hill L7 3HL | - not rated | 494 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harmonize Academy AP Free School 7 Phillimore Road , Kensington L6 6DL | 4out of 4 | 876 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kelso Independent School 69 Kelso Road , Fairfield L6 3AG | - not rated | 1,049 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Princes School Selborne Street , L8 1YQ | - not rated | 1,213 yd | Community 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen Crew | 8 Durning Road | 212 yd | |
| All Nations Cafe | 4 Tunnel Road | 269 yd | |
| Omdur cafe and takeaway | 96 Holt Road | 417 yd | |
| Mr Boy Cookery School CIC | 7 Overbury Street | 436 yd | |
| Hindu Cultural Organisation | 253 Edge Lane | 446 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liver Vaults | 59 Gilead Street | 540 yd | |
| The Bears Paw | The Bears Paw Irvine Street | 564 yd | |
| The Kensington | 189 Kensington | 763 yd | |
| Vinebrook | 159 - 161 Kensington | 766 yd | |
| The Boundary Pub | 2A Smithdown Road | 927 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salt and Vinegar | 56 Durning Road | 100 yd | |
| Curry kiing Ltd | 54 Durning Road | 100 yd | |
| Tonys Fish & Chips | 86 Holt Road | 454 yd | |
| Holt Sandwich Bar | 51 Holt Road | 504 yd | |
| Kilos trap kitchen | 33 Holt Road | 560 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home Bargains | 20 - 22 Wavertree Retail Park | 377 yd | |
| Iceland Foods Ltd | 1 Wavertree Retail Park | 485 yd | |
| Lidl Uk | Lidl Supermarket, 306 Kensington | 758 yd | |
| Iceland | 2 Prescot Road | 844 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Wavertree Botanical Park Playing Fields BOTANIC ROAD | grass pitches | 445 yd |
| Jubilee Sports Bank JUBILEE DRIVE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 590 yd |
| Archbishop Blanch C Of E High School EARLE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 1,045 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.