Renfrew Street is in Liverpool and in Liverpool district. L7 8RB is located in the Kensington & Fairfield electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Liverpool, Riverside. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Renfrew Street, Liverpool, L7 8RB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: L7 8RD, L7 8RR, L7 8RJ, L7 8TD, L7 8RS, L7 8RA, L7 8RQ, L7 8XB, L7 8RG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding L7 8RB, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.9% 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 | 49% | 52.9% | 3.9% | 51.0% | 1.9% |
| Male | 51% | 47.1% | -3.9% | 49.0% | -1.9% |
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 8RB, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 74.2% 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 | 58.3% | 74.2% | 15.9% | 37.9% | 36.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 29% | 15.6% | -13.4% | 44.2% | -28.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 2% | 2.5% | 0.5% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Divorced | 5.7% | 4.3% | -1.4% | 9.1% | -4.8% |
| Widowed | 4.6% | 2.8% | -1.8% | 6.1% | -3.3% |
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 | 42% | 47.1% | 5.1% | 48.4% | -1.3% |
| Good health | 36.3% | 34.8% | -1.5% | 33.6% | 1.2% |
| Fair health | 13.2% | 11.4% | -1.8% | 12.7% | -1.3% |
| Bad health | 7.2% | 4.7% | -2.5% | 4.0% | 0.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 1.9% | 0.7% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
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 | 22.1% | 24.8% | 2.7% | 18.2% | 6.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.9% | 10.1% | -0.8% | 9.6% | 0.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8% | 7.7% | -0.3% | 13.4% | -5.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.1% | 3.1% | 2.0% | 5.3% | -2.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 19% | 22.1% | 3.1% | 16.9% | 5.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 29.6% | 30.7% | 1.1% | 33.8% | -3.1% |
| Other | 9.2% | 1.5% | -7.7% | 2.8% | -1.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 69.9% 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 | 4.5% | 1.4% | -3.1% | 0.7% | 0.7% |
| Indian | 14.4% | 3.9% | -10.5% | 3.1% | 0.8% |
| Pakistani | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 6.2% | 2% | -4.2% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
| Black African | 4% | 5.6% | 1.6% | 2.5% | 3.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | -0.2% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.2% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.2% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 0.6% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| White | 65.4% | 69.9% | 4.5% | 81.4% | -11.5% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Arab | 1.2% | 9% | 7.8% | 0.6% | 8.4% |
| Other | 1% | 3.1% | 2.1% | 1.6% | 1.5% |
In this area, 70.3% 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 | 71.4% | 70.3% | -1.1% | 83.2% | -12.9% |
| European Union | 3.7% | 10.9% | 7.2% | 6.1% | 4.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 2.5% | 2.0% | 0.8% | 1.7% |
| Africa | 2.7% | 4.2% | 1.5% | 2.7% | 1.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 21.4% | 10.1% | -11.3% | 5.6% | 4.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| 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 | 70.4% | 70.3% | -0.1% | 83.2% | -12.9% |
| 10+ Years | 10.7% | 9.2% | -1.5% | 9.8% | -0.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 5% | 6.4% | 1.4% | 2.9% | 3.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 11.4% | 5% | -6.4% | 2.2% | 2.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.5% | 9% | 6.5% | 1.9% | 7.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 61% | 76.7% | -15.7% |
| Ireland | 3.1% | 0.6% | 2.5% |
| Italy | 2% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| Portugal | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Spain | 3.7% | 0.4% | 3.3% |
| Poland | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Romania | 2.8% | 0.9% | 1.9% |
| Other EU countries | 1.7% | 1.5% | 0.2% |
| Turkey | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North Africa | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Middle East | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 2.8% | 1.2% | 1.6% |
| No passport held | 16.4% | 13.5% | 2.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34.7% | 37.2% | -2.5% |
| Christian | 34.2% | 46.2% | -12.0% |
| Hindu | 2.8% | 1.7% | 1.1% |
| Muslim | 11.6% | 6.5% | 5.1% |
| Other religion | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 15.5% | 6.0% | 9.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Renfrew Street was 928.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 45.7% higher than the Brownlow Hill average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Renfrew Street has the 10th highest crime rate of 83 local areas in Brownlow Hill and the 28th highest crime rate of 1,552 local areas in Liverpool .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 644.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -70.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Renfrew Street, Liverpool, Merseyside Terraced, an established residential building | £118,000 | 2022-03-18 | £141,296 |
| 19 Renfrew Street, Liverpool, Merseyside Terraced, an established residential building | £70,000 | 2019-10-03 | £104,021 |
| 21 Renfrew Street, Liverpool, Merseyside Terraced, an established residential building | £67,500 | 2019-10-03 | £100,306 |
| 9 Renfrew Street, Liverpool, Merseyside Terraced, an established residential building | £77,000 | 2018-11-30 | £115,655 |
| 14 Renfrew Street, Liverpool, Merseyside Terraced, an established residential building | £75,000 | 2018-11-30 | £112,651 |
L7 8RB 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 8RB 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 | 81 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 63 |
| Part-Time Employee | 50 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 36 |
| Retired | 32 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 20 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Other | 11 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Human health and social work activities | 60 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 33 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 22 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Education | 8 |
| Other | 8 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 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 | 1,052 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abercromby Nursery School Falkner Street , L8 7QA | 4out of 4 | 1,356 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chatham Place Nursery School 139 Earle Road , L7 6HD | 3out of 4 | 1,831 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Allenby Square Nursery School Elmshouse Road , L13 2BR | - not rated | 3,037 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 | 4,186 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 | 178 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sacred Heart RC Infant School Hall Lane , L7 8TQ | - not rated | 178 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rathbone Junior Mixed and Infant School Albany Road , L7 8RL | - not rated | 188 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kensington Primary School Brae Street , L7 2QG | 3out of 4 | 733 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kensington Infants' School Brae Street , L7 2QG | - not rated | 744 yd | Community school | Yes | 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 | 408 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady's Catholic High School Margaret Street , L6 2HN | - not rated | 884 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Nugent RC Boys' Comprehensive School Edmund Wing , Overbury Street L7 3HL | - not rated | 1,029 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| The Academy of St Francis of Assisi Gardners Drive , Kensington L6 7UR | - not rated | 1,407 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 | 1,407 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 | 1,129 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The City of Liverpool College Clarence Street , L3 5TP | - not rated | 1,210 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| LIPA Sixth Form College 41 Upper Duke Street , L1 9DY | - not rated | 1,589 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hugh Baird College Balliol Road , L20 7EW | - not rated | 4,775 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wirral Metropolitan College Conway Park Campus , Conway Park CH41 4NT | - not rated | 4,918 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 | 1,734 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Liverpool College Queen's Drive , Mossley Hill L18 8BG | 4out of 4 | 4,323 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 | 596 yd | Secure units | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Liverpool The Foundation Building , 765 Brownlow Hill L69 7ZX | - not rated | 733 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Christian Fellowship School Overbury Street , Edge Hill L7 3HL | - not rated | 984 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| FORO College Trowbridge Street , L3 5NB | - not rated | 1,033 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harmonize Academy AP Free School 7 Phillimore Road , Kensington L6 6DL | 4out of 4 | 1,045 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Novotel Liverpool Paddington Village | 3 Paddington Village | 378 yd | |
| Starbucks | 160 Kensington | 390 yd | |
| Linda McCartney cafe | Royal Liverpool University Hospital Prescot Street | 394 yd | |
| Bistro @ The Royal | Royal Liverpool University Hospital Prescot Street | 394 yd | |
| Royal Liverpool University Hospital | Royal Liverpool University Hospital Prescot Street | 394 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Bears Paw | The Bears Paw Irvine Street | 470 yd | |
| The Old Fort | 37 Prescot Street | 483 yd | |
| Vinebrook | 159 - 161 Kensington | 618 yd | |
| Liver Vaults | 59 Gilead Street | 673 yd | |
| The Kensington | 189 Kensington | 735 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza city | 52 Kensington | 122 yd | |
| Amma Samayal | 62 Kensington | 129 yd | |
| Wing Lee | 71 Kensington | 243 yd | |
| Yum | 63 - 67 Kensington | 248 yd | |
| Pizza Hut | Pizza Hut Prescot Street | 359 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| SIDA Chinese Supermarket | Sida Chinese Supermarket, 188 - 192 London Road | 728 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Express Supermarket, 170 Brownlow Hill | 935 yd | |
| Lidl Uk | Lidl Supermarket, 306 Kensington | 961 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Express Supermarket, 91 - 93 London Road | 987 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Central Youth Club WALKER STREET | artificial grass pitch | 356 yd |
| Jubilee Sports Bank JUBILEE DRIVE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 494 yd |
| Clv Liverpool Gym LONDON ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 643 yd |
| New Park Primary School BOALER STREET | artificial grass pitch | 772 yd |
| New Park Primary School (Closed) 100 Boaler Street | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 787 yd |
| Our Lady'S Rc High School (Closed) Margaret Street | grass pitches | 880 yd |
| University Of Liverpool Sports Centre OXFORD STREET | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 930 yd |
| B Two Fitness Centre (Closed) St. Nicholas Centre St. Nicholas Centre Great Orford Street | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 1,016 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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% |
| Median download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 113.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.