Irvine Street is in Liverpool and in Liverpool district. L7 8SZ is located in the Canning electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Liverpool, Wavertree. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Irvine Street, Liverpool, L7 8SZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: L7 8SY, L7 3ES, L7 8TS, L7 8TT, L7 1PQ, L7 8TU, L7 1QX, L7 2PA, L7 8SX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding L7 8SZ has a slightly higher male population, with 51.5% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 46.4% | 48.5% | 2.1% | 51.0% | -2.5% |
| Male | 53.6% | 51.5% | -2.1% | 49.0% | 2.5% |
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 8SZ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 84.6% 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 | 71% | 84.6% | 13.6% | 37.9% | 46.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 17.5% | 9.2% | -8.3% | 44.2% | -35.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2.1% | 0.9% | -1.2% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Divorced | 3.9% | 2.8% | -1.1% | 9.1% | -6.3% |
| Widowed | 5.1% | 2.4% | -2.7% | 6.1% | -3.7% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (86%) 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 | 43.6% | 53.5% | 9.9% | 48.4% | 5.1% |
| Good health | 35.2% | 32.5% | -2.7% | 33.6% | -1.1% |
| Fair health | 13.7% | 10.2% | -3.5% | 12.7% | -2.5% |
| Bad health | 4.7% | 3.4% | -1.3% | 4.0% | -0.6% |
| Very bad health | 2.8% | 0.5% | -2.3% | 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.
In the area around L7 8SZ this area, 7.3% 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 | 21.1% | 7.3% | -13.8% | 18.2% | -10.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 4.5% | 2.8% | -1.7% | 9.6% | -6.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8.5% | 4.5% | -4.0% | 13.4% | -8.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.9% | 2.8% | 1.9% | 5.3% | -2.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 40.5% | 53.6% | 13.1% | 16.9% | 36.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 19% | 27.7% | 8.7% | 33.8% | -6.1% |
| Other | 5.4% | 1.2% | -4.2% | 2.8% | -1.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 66.2% 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% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.1% | -0.4% |
| Chinese | 1.7% | 13.5% | 11.8% | 0.7% | 12.8% |
| Indian | 2.5% | 1.8% | -0.7% | 3.1% | -1.3% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 5.6% | 5.3% | 2.7% | 2.9% |
| Other Asian | 5% | 2.9% | -2.1% | 1.6% | 1.3% |
| Black African | 6.7% | 3.6% | -3.1% | 2.5% | 1.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.2% | -0.1% | 1.0% | -0.8% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 0.2% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.4% | 1.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 77.9% | 66.2% | -11.7% | 81.4% | -15.2% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Other | 2.5% | 0% | -2.5% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 77.2% 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 | 76.5% | 77.2% | 0.7% | 83.2% | -6.0% |
| European Union | 5.9% | 2.7% | -3.2% | 6.1% | -3.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 5% | 2.9% | -2.1% | 2.7% | 0.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 10.1% | 16.9% | 6.8% | 5.6% | 11.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0.2% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 75.4% | 77.2% | 1.8% | 83.2% | -6.0% |
| 10+ Years | 6.7% | 5.6% | -1.1% | 9.8% | -4.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 9.8% | 4.5% | -5.3% | 2.9% | 1.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.5% | 3.6% | -0.9% | 2.2% | 1.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.6% | 9% | 5.4% | 1.9% | 7.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.6% | 76.7% | -1.1% |
| Ireland | 2.7% | 0.6% | 2.1% |
| Italy | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Romania | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Eastern Asia | 8.1% | 0.3% | 7.8% |
| Southern Asia | 1.1% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 8.8% | 13.5% | -4.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 51.1% | 37.2% | 13.9% |
| Christian | 29.4% | 46.2% | -16.8% |
| Buddhist | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Hindu | 0.9% | 1.7% | -0.8% |
| Jewish | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 6.6% | 6.5% | 0.1% |
| Sikh | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Other religion | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 8.8% | 6.0% | 2.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Irvine Street was 214.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 65.0% lower than the Brownlow Hill average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Irvine Street has the 29th highest crime rate of 83 local areas in Brownlow Hill and the 243rd highest crime rate of 1,559 local areas in Liverpool .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 92.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -20.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 62B Bears Paw Irvine Street, Liverpool, Merseyside Other, an established residential building | £302,950 | 2015-09-18 | £470,890 |
L7 8SZ 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 8SZ 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) | 243 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 69 |
| Full-Time Employee | 29 |
| Retired | 27 |
| Part-Time Employee | 19 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Other | 4 |
| Self-Employed | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 35 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 14 |
| Education | 13 |
| Other | 8 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abercromby Nursery School Falkner Street , L8 7QA | 3out of 4 | 981 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Everton Nursery School and Family Centre Spencer Street , L6 2WF | 4out of 4 | 1,457 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chatham Place Nursery School 139 Earle Road , L7 6HD | 3out of 4 | 1,500 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| East Prescot Road Nursery School 86 East Prescot Road , L14 1PW | 4out of 4 | 4,221 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cambridge Nursery School Cambridge Road , Bootle L20 9LQ | 3out of 4 | 5,087 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 | 266 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne's Catholic Primary School Overbury Street , L7 3HJ | 2out of 4 | 524 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kensington Primary School Brae Street , L7 2QG | 3out of 4 | 713 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Nicholas's Catholic Primary School Orthes Street , L3 5XF | 2out of 4 | 872 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Smithdown Primary School Chatsworth Drive , L7 6LJ | 3out of 4 | 1,007 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Archbishop Blanch School 80 Earle Road , L7 6HQ | 3out of 4 | 1,449 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| The Academy of St Francis of Assisi Gardners Drive , Kensington L6 7UR | 3out of 4 | 1,658 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Liverpool Life Sciences UTC 41 Greenland Street , L1 0BS | 3out of 4 | 2,058 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Studio School Liverpool 41 Greenland Street , L1 0BS | 3out of 4 | 2,058 yd | Studio schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| North Liverpool Academy 120 Heyworth Street , L5 0SQ | 3out of 4 | 2,242 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 | 831 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The City of Liverpool College Clarence Street , L3 5TP | - not rated | 1,091 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| LIPA Sixth Form College Mount Street , L1 9HF | - not rated | 1,317 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wirral Metropolitan College Conway Park Campus , Conway Park CH41 4NT | - not rated | 4,817 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hugh Baird College Balliol Road , L20 7EW | - not rated | 5,175 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liverpool College Queen's Drive , Mossley Hill L18 8BG | 3out of 4 | 3,960 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 | 470 yd | Secure units | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Liverpool The Foundation Building , 765 Brownlow Hill L69 7ZX | - not rated | 587 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Christian Fellowship School Overbury Street , Edge Hill L7 3HL | - not rated | 595 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Liverpool John Moores University Egerton Court , 2 Rodney Street L3 5UX | - not rated | 1,113 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Princes School Selborne Street , L8 1YQ | 4out of 4 | 1,188 yd | Community special school | 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 | 262 yd | |
| Mr Boy Cookery School CIC | 7 Overbury Street | 438 yd | |
| Starbucks | 160 Kensington | 662 yd | |
| Dave’s Botanical Coffee Shop | 2 Jubilee Drive | 662 yd | |
| Linda McCartney cafe | Royal Liverpool University Hospital Prescot Street | 667 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Bears Paw | The Bears Paw Irvine Street | 2 yd | |
| Liver Vaults | 59 Gilead Street | 705 yd | |
| Vinebrook | 159 - 161 Kensington | 806 yd | |
| The Old Fort | 37 Prescot Street | 826 yd | |
| The Cambridge | 51 - 57 Mulberry Street | 855 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subway | Subway, Crown Place, 200 Brownlow Hill | 466 yd | |
| Oven Door Bakery | Oven Door Bakery, Alsop Arcade Brownlow Hill | 548 yd | |
| Amma Samayal | 62 Kensington | 588 yd | |
| Pizza city | 52 Kensington | 589 yd | |
| Wing Lee | 71 Kensington | 645 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home Bargains | 20 - 22 Wavertree Retail Park | 846 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Express Supermarket, 170 Brownlow Hill | 914 yd | |
| Ejoy Asian Foods | 8 - 10 Myrtle Street | 948 yd | |
| Danny's News | 4 Myrtle Street | 962 yd | |
| SIDA Chinese Supermarket | Sida Chinese Supermarket, 188 - 192 London Road | 977 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Jubilee Sports Bank JUBILEE DRIVE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 593 yd |
| University Of Liverpool Sports Centre OXFORD STREET | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 741 yd |
| Central Youth Club WALKER STREET | artificial grass pitch | 828 yd |
| Clv Liverpool Gym LONDON ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 937 yd |
| B Two Fitness Centre (Closed) St. Nicholas Centre St. Nicholas Centre Great Orford Street | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 990 yd |
| Wavertree Botanical Park Playing Fields BOTANIC ROAD | grass pitches | 1,009 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 | 66.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 66.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 66.7% |
| 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 | 33.3% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.