Kensington is in Liverpool and in Liverpool district. L7 2RF is located in the Kensington & Fairfield electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Liverpool, Wavertree. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Kensington, Liverpool, L7 2RF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: L7 2GB, L6 6BS, L7 2RL, L6 9JG, L7 2QN, L7 2PW, L6 6BU, L6 6BY, L7 2QS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding L7 2RF, 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 2RF, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 47.6% 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 | 48.5% | 47.6% | -0.9% | 37.9% | 9.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 35.4% | 38.9% | 3.5% | 44.2% | -5.3% |
| Separated | 3.9% | 4% | 0.1% | 2.2% | 1.8% |
| Divorced | 6.2% | 6% | -0.2% | 9.1% | -3.1% |
| Widowed | 5.9% | 3.5% | -2.4% | 6.1% | -2.6% |
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 | 47.6% | 48.6% | 1.0% | 48.4% | 0.2% |
| Good health | 29.5% | 32.1% | 2.6% | 33.6% | -1.5% |
| Fair health | 15.4% | 10.5% | -4.9% | 12.7% | -2.2% |
| Bad health | 5.9% | 5.5% | -0.4% | 4.0% | 1.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 3.2% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 2.0% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 39% | 26.6% | -12.4% | 18.2% | 8.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.5% | 7.9% | -4.6% | 9.6% | -1.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.1% | 9.1% | -3.0% | 13.4% | -4.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.3% | 5% | 3.7% | 5.3% | -0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.1% | 15.2% | 3.1% | 16.9% | -1.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 17% | 33.3% | 16.3% | 33.8% | -0.5% |
| Other | 5.9% | 2.9% | -3.0% | 2.8% | 0.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 54.8% 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 | 6.8% | 9.4% | 2.6% | 0.7% | 8.7% |
| Indian | 7.6% | 7.3% | -0.3% | 3.1% | 4.2% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Other Asian | 0.2% | 2.1% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 0.5% |
| Black African | 14.9% | 10.5% | -4.4% | 2.5% | 8.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | -0.2% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 1% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.7% | 3.1% | 1.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 1.5% | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.2% | 1.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| White | 64.6% | 54.8% | -9.8% | 81.4% | -26.6% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 0.7% | 4% | 3.3% | 0.6% | 3.4% |
| Other | 0% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 1.6% | 1.1% |
In this area, 64% 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 | 71.5% | 64% | -7.5% | 83.2% | -19.2% |
| European Union | 2.9% | 9.7% | 6.8% | 6.1% | 3.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.2% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 11.2% | 9.9% | -1.3% | 2.7% | 7.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 12.9% | 14.4% | 1.5% | 5.6% | 8.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 1.5% | 1.0% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 71.5% | 63.9% | -7.6% | 83.2% | -19.3% |
| 10+ Years | 3.9% | 24.3% | 20.4% | 9.8% | 14.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.9% | 4.5% | -1.4% | 2.9% | 1.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 12% | 4.5% | -7.5% | 2.2% | 2.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.8% | 2.8% | -4.0% | 1.9% | 0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71.5% | 76.7% | -5.2% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| France | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Portugal | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Spain | 1.8% | 0.4% | 1.4% |
| Poland | 4.4% | 1.3% | 3.1% |
| Romania | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 2.1% | 1.5% | 0.6% |
| Other Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| North Africa | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Middle East | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Southern Asia | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
| South-East Asia | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 11.5% | 13.5% | -2.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 22.5% | 37.2% | -14.7% |
| Christian | 58% | 46.2% | 11.8% |
| Buddhist | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Muslim | 13.3% | 6.5% | 6.8% |
| Not answered | 4.7% | 6.0% | -1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Kensington was 86.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 36.1% lower than the Everton East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Kensington has the 13th lowest crime rate of 52 local areas in Everton East and the 729th highest crime rate of 1,552 local areas in Liverpool .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 49.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -85.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 185 Kensington, Liverpool, Merseyside Terraced, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2026-03-06 | £130,000 |
| 205 Kensington, Liverpool, Merseyside Other, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2025-10-10 | £249,427 |
| 187 Kensington, Liverpool, Merseyside Other, an established residential building | £695,000 | 2025-08-15 | £669,833 |
| 167 Kensington, Liverpool, Merseyside Other, an established residential building | £75,000 | 2023-10-10 | £76,549 |
| 199A Kensington, Liverpool, Merseyside Other, an established residential building | £27,500 | 2023-01-13 | £28,545 |
The percentage of student residents living in L7 2RF 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 | 128 |
| Part-Time Employee | 69 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 59 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 54 |
| Retired | 48 |
| Looking after home or family | 37 |
| Self-Employed | 29 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 24 |
| Unemployed | 20 |
| Other | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 29 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 16 |
| Education | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Other | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| 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 | 1,372 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chatham Place Nursery School 139 Earle Road , L7 6HD | 3out of 4 | 1,703 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abercromby Nursery School Falkner Street , L8 7QA | 4out of 4 | 1,894 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Allenby Square Nursery School Elmshouse Road , L13 2BR | - not rated | 2,321 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 | 3,439 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 | 406 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kensington Infants' School Brae Street , L7 2QG | - not rated | 406 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kensington Junior School Brae Street , L7 2QG | - not rated | 406 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| New Park Primary School 100 Boaler Street , L6 9EU | - not rated | 436 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Butler County Infant School Butler Street , L6 9EU | - not rated | 436 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Academy of St Francis of Assisi Gardners Drive , Kensington L6 7UR | - not rated | 723 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Academy of St Francis of Assisi Gardners Drive , Kensington L6 7UR | 2out of 4 | 723 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| University Community School Mount Vernon Road , L7 3EA | - not rated | 1,035 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady's Catholic High School Margaret Street , L6 2HN | - not rated | 1,044 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Nugent RC Boys' Comprehensive School Edmund Wing , Overbury Street L7 3HL | - not rated | 1,274 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Boys | 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 | 1,773 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The City of Liverpool College Clarence Street , L3 5TP | - not rated | 1,956 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| LIPA Sixth Form College 41 Upper Duke Street , L1 9DY | - not rated | 2,258 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hugh Baird College Balliol Road , L20 7EW | - not rated | 4,926 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 | 2,424 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Liverpool College Queen's Drive , Mossley Hill L18 8BG | 4out of 4 | 4,164 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harmonize Academy AP Free School 7 Phillimore Road , Kensington L6 6DL | 4out of 4 | 285 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kelso Independent School 69 Kelso Road , Fairfield L6 3AG | - not rated | 433 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Marydale Lodge Sch Care of: Nugent Care , 99 Edge Lane L7 2PE | - not rated | 595 yd | Secure units | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Balmoral Independent School 41 Balmoral Road , Newsham Park L6 8ND | - not rated | 753 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Christian Fellowship School Overbury Street , Edge Hill L7 3HL | - not rated | 1,190 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Picture Drome - Akshaya | 286 Kensington | 162 yd | |
| Mcdonalds Restaurant | 314 Kensington | 205 yd | |
| ASK Your Local Pantry | 300 Kensington | 221 yd | |
| Capaldis | 261 Kensington | 245 yd | |
| The Molly Cafe | 168 Molyneux Road | 258 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Kensington | 189 Kensington | 28 yd | |
| Vinebrook | 159 - 161 Kensington | 151 yd | |
| Liver Vaults | 59 Gilead Street | 228 yd | |
| SIR WALTER RALEIGH | 144 Boaler Street | 491 yd | |
| Newsham Park Hotel | 108 Boaler Street | 503 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Happy Yu | 203 Kensington | 23 yd | |
| UK FRIED CHICKEN | 217 Kensington | 73 yd | |
| Caspian Fast Food | 221 Kensington | 85 yd | |
| Yang sing takeaway ltd | 229 Kensington | 117 yd | |
| Ge Ez Ethiopian Restaurant and Coffee | 296 - 298 Kensington | 222 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl Uk | Lidl Supermarket, 306 Kensington | 221 yd | |
| Iceland | 2 Prescot Road | 418 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Jubilee Sports Bank JUBILEE DRIVE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 311 yd |
| New Park Primary School (Closed) 100 Boaler Street | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 438 yd |
| St Philip'S Church Hall Sheil Road | 464 yd | |
| New Park Primary School BOALER STREET | artificial grass pitch | 472 yd |
| St Michaels Catholic Primary School GUION STREET | grass pitches | 683 yd |
| The Academy Of St Francis Of Assisi GARDNERS DRIVE | 713 yd | |
| Central Youth Club WALKER STREET | artificial grass pitch | 866 yd |
| Wavertree Botanical Park Playing Fields BOTANIC ROAD | grass pitches | 926 yd |
| Our Lady'S Rc High School (Closed) Margaret Street | grass pitches | 1,041 yd |
| Newsham Park Playing Fields GARDNER'S DRIVE | grass pitches | 1,074 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 | 83.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 83.7% |
| 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% |
| Median download speed | 77.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 108.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 13.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.