Myrtle Street is in Liverpool and in Liverpool district. L7 7DP is located in the Canning electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Liverpool, Riverside. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Myrtle Street, Liverpool, L7 7DP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: L7 7DA, L7 7EL, L8 7SD, L8 7NL, L7 7DN, L7 7BA, L8 7AD, L8 7AE, L7 7DL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding L7 7DP, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.2% 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 | 43.5% | 53.2% | 9.7% | 51.0% | 2.2% |
| Male | 56.5% | 46.8% | -9.7% | 49.0% | -2.2% |
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 7DP, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 93.9% 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 | 96.7% | 93.9% | -2.8% | 37.9% | 56.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 2.3% | 3.6% | 1.3% | 44.2% | -40.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Separated | 0.2% | 0.9% | 0.7% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Divorced | 0.5% | 1.1% | 0.6% | 9.1% | -8.0% |
| Widowed | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 6.1% | -5.9% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (93.1%) 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 | 61.1% | 44% | -17.1% | 48.4% | -4.4% |
| Good health | 34.5% | 49.1% | 14.6% | 33.6% | 15.5% |
| Fair health | 3.7% | 6% | 2.3% | 12.7% | -6.7% |
| Bad health | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 4.0% | -3.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 0.4% | -0.1% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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 L7 7DP this area, 3.4% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 5.6% | 3.4% | -2.2% | 18.2% | -14.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 1.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% | 9.6% | -8.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 6.1% | 6.3% | 0.2% | 13.4% | -7.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 5.3% | -4.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 48.1% | 64% | 15.9% | 16.9% | 47.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 23.8% | 23.6% | -0.2% | 33.8% | -10.2% |
| Other | 15% | 0.9% | -14.1% | 2.8% | -1.9% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 77.4% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 26.2% | 3.7% | -22.5% | 0.7% | 3.0% |
| Indian | 2.3% | 1.9% | -0.4% | 3.1% | -1.2% |
| Pakistani | 0.2% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Other Asian | 2.8% | 0.9% | -1.9% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
| Black African | 1.2% | 6% | 4.8% | 2.5% | 3.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.5% | 3% | 2.5% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.1% | 1.1% | -1.0% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 0.6% | -0.1% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 2.4% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| White | 60.9% | 77.4% | 16.5% | 81.4% | -4.0% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Other | 1.6% | 0.6% | -1.0% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
In this area, 81% 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 | 60.2% | 81% | 20.8% | 83.2% | -2.2% |
| European Union | 2.5% | 3.7% | 1.2% | 6.1% | -2.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.1% | 3.7% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 2.9% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 1.7% | 1.0% | 2.7% | -1.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 31.3% | 5.6% | -25.7% | 5.6% | 0.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.8% | 4.3% | 1.5% | 1.3% | 3.0% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 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 | 60.2% | 80.5% | 20.3% | 83.2% | -2.7% |
| 10+ Years | 31.5% | 6.7% | -24.8% | 9.8% | -3.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.9% | 1.5% | -2.4% | 2.9% | -1.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 3% | 1.7% | -1.3% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.4% | 9.7% | 8.3% | 1.9% | 7.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.7% | 76.7% | 10.0% |
| Ireland | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Portugal | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Spain | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 0.9% | 1.5% | -0.6% |
| Other Europe | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| North Africa | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| South-East Asia | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Central and South America | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 2.4% | 13.5% | -11.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 49.5% | 37.2% | 12.3% |
| Christian | 27.2% | 46.2% | -19.0% |
| Buddhist | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Hindu | 0.9% | 1.7% | -0.8% |
| Muslim | 6% | 6.5% | -0.5% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 14.3% | 6.0% | 8.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Myrtle Street was 25.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 79.3% lower than the Canning average. The most reported crime type was Drugs.
Myrtle Street has the lowest crime rate of 30 local areas in Canning and the 214th lowest crime rate of 1,552 local areas in Liverpool .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 7.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -81.5%.
Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 96% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Myrtle Street, Liverpool, Merseyside Terraced, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2025-07-15 | £383,593 |
| 10A Myrtle Street, Liverpool, Merseyside Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2013-11-26 | £382,743 |
| 6 Myrtle Street, Liverpool, Merseyside Terraced, an established residential building | £80,000 | 2002-09-30 | £312,168 |
| 12 Myrtle Street, Liverpool, Merseyside Terraced, an established residential building | £25,000 | 1996-03-29 | £144,560 |
| 4A Myrtle Street, Liverpool, Merseyside Terraced, an established residential building | £25,000 | 1995-01-30 | £142,347 |
L7 7DP area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 7DP 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) | 274 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 87 |
| Full-Time Employee | 41 |
| Part-Time Employee | 15 |
| Self-Employed | 6 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Retired | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Other | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 33 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 22 |
| Education | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Other | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 1 |
| 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 | 266 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chatham Place Nursery School 139 Earle Road , L7 6HD | 3out of 4 | 1,765 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Everton Nursery School and Family Centre Spencer Street , L6 2WF | 4out of 4 | 2,060 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Allenby Square Nursery School Elmshouse Road , L13 2BR | - not rated | 3,780 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 | 5,004 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Nicholas's Catholic Primary School Orthes Street , L3 5XF | - not rated | 499 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Nicholas RC Infant School Brownlow Hill , L3 5RF | - not rated | 598 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Nicholas Catholic Academy Orthes Street , L3 5XF | - not rated | 601 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint Margaret of Antioch CofE (Aided) Primary School Upper Hampton Street , Princes Park L8 1TR | - not rated | 625 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Saviour's CofE Junior Mixed and Infant School Crown Street , L8 7SA | - not rated | 683 yd | Voluntary controlled 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 | 850 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Nugent RC Boys' Comprehensive School Edmund Wing , Overbury Street L7 3HL | - not rated | 903 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Liverpool Life Sciences UTC 41 Greenland Street , L1 0BS | 3out of 4 | 1,146 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Studio School Liverpool 41 Greenland Street , L1 0BS | 3out of 4 | 1,146 yd | Studio schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Archbishop Blanch CofE High School 80 Earle Road , L7 6HQ | - not rated | 1,669 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | 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 | 133 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| LIPA Sixth Form College 41 Upper Duke Street , L1 9DY | - not rated | 431 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The City of Liverpool College Clarence Street , L3 5TP | - not rated | 642 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wirral Metropolitan College Conway Park Campus , Conway Park CH41 4NT | - not rated | 4,054 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 | 625 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Liverpool College Queen's Drive , Mossley Hill L18 8BG | 4out of 4 | 3,902 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Liverpool Children's Hospital School Myrtle Street , L7 7DG | - not rated | 138 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Liverpool Institute of Performing Arts Mount Street , L1 9HF | - not rated | 425 yd | Higher education institutions | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Elliott-Clarke School 63 Rodney Street , L1 9ER | - not rated | 508 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Liverpool John Moores University Egerton Court , 2 Rodney Street L3 5UX | - not rated | 585 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Liverpool The Foundation Building , 765 Brownlow Hill L69 7ZX | - not rated | 604 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kimos Cafe | 6 Myrtle Street | 7 yd | |
| Mr Zhangs Kitchen | 8 - 10 Myrtle Street | 18 yd | |
| Yogee Treats | 109 Mulberry Street | 23 yd | |
| Happy Lemon | 1A Myrtle Parade | 63 yd | |
| Caffe Nero | 2C Myrtle Street | 76 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Caledonia | 22 Caledonia Street | 95 yd | |
| Art School Cellars | 2A Myrtle Street | 130 yd | |
| The Cambridge | 51 - 57 Mulberry Street | 184 yd | |
| The Casa | 29 Hope Street | 284 yd | |
| The Font Bar | 1 Arrad Street | 306 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| A Sushi Bar | 12 Myrtle Street | 28 yd | |
| Greggs | 2B Catharine Street | 81 yd | |
| Original Eatwell | 2A Catharine Street | 84 yd | |
| KFC | Former 4 Myrtle Parade | 110 yd | |
| Philadelphia Cheesesteaks/ Jimmy Carters Sandwiched Inn | 7 Myrtle Street | 131 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Danny's News | 4 Myrtle Street | 2 yd | |
| Ejoy Asian Foods | 8 - 10 Myrtle Street | 18 yd | |
| The Co-operative Food Ltd | 2A Myrtle Street | 130 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Express Supermarket, 170 Brownlow Hill | 606 yd | |
| Sida Chinese Supermarket | Sida Chinese Supermarket, 124 Bold Street | 709 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| University Of Liverpool Sports Centre OXFORD STREET | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 342 yd |
| B Two Fitness Centre (Closed) St. Nicholas Centre St. Nicholas Centre Great Orford Street | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 600 yd |
| St Margaret Of Antioch C Of E Primary School (Closed) Upper Hampton Street | grass pitches | 621 yd |
| Spindles Health & Leisure (Liverpool) (Closed) RANELAGH PLACE | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 937 yd |
| Pure Gym (Liverpool Central) PURE GYM PURE GYM RANELAGH STREET | health and fitness suite | 996 yd |
| Lifestyles Toxteth (Closed) Upper Hill Street | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 1,007 yd |
| Toxteth Firefit Hub TOXTETH FIRE FIT HUB TOXTETH FIRE FIT HUB UPPER WARWICK STREET | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 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 | 33.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 25.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 25.0% |
| 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 | 36.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 32.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 64.41 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 64.41 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 7.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 7.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.