Prescot Street is in Liverpool and in Liverpool district. L7 8UH is located in the Brownlow Hill electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Liverpool, Riverside. This postcode has been in use since 2012-09-01.
StreetScan combines information about Prescot Street, Liverpool, L7 8UH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: L6 1BS, L6 1EG, L6 1LS, L6 1LU, L7 8UE, L6 1EN, L6 1HD, L6 1HF, L6 1AL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around L7 8UH is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.9% | 51.1% | -3.8% | 51.0% | 0.1% |
| Male | 45.1% | 48.9% | 3.8% | 49.0% | -0.1% |
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 8UH, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 85.5% 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 | 97.4% | 85.5% | -11.9% | 37.9% | 47.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 1.2% | 10% | 8.8% | 44.2% | -34.2% |
| Separated | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 2.2% | -1.7% |
| Divorced | 1% | 2.3% | 1.3% | 9.1% | -6.8% |
| Widowed | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 6.1% | -4.4% |
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 | 64.4% | 51.9% | -12.5% | 48.4% | 3.5% |
| Good health | 31.5% | 34.1% | 2.6% | 33.6% | 0.5% |
| Fair health | 3.1% | 9.6% | 6.5% | 12.7% | -3.1% |
| Bad health | 0.7% | 3.4% | 2.7% | 4.0% | -0.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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 | 0.9% | 17.7% | 16.8% | 18.2% | -0.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 3.1% | 4.1% | 1.0% | 9.6% | -5.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11% | 5.7% | -5.3% | 13.4% | -7.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.2% | 2.7% | 2.5% | 5.3% | -2.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 51% | 39.7% | -11.3% | 16.9% | 22.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 25.2% | 24.5% | -0.7% | 33.8% | -9.3% |
| Other | 8.7% | 5.7% | -3.0% | 2.8% | 2.9% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 48% 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 | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 1.1% | -0.7% |
| Chinese | 18.7% | 28.1% | 9.4% | 0.7% | 27.4% |
| Indian | 5.1% | 4.7% | -0.4% | 3.1% | 1.6% |
| Pakistani | 3.4% | 2.2% | -1.2% | 2.7% | -0.5% |
| Other Asian | 4.6% | 5.9% | 1.3% | 1.6% | 4.3% |
| Black African | 1.9% | 2% | 0.1% | 2.5% | -0.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0.2% | -0.1% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 0.2% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.4% | 0.6% | -0.8% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 0.3% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 60.8% | 48% | -12.8% | 81.4% | -33.4% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Arab | 0.5% | 3.6% | 3.1% | 0.6% | 3.0% |
| Other | 0.9% | 2.2% | 1.3% | 1.6% | 0.6% |
In this area, 51% 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 | 64.7% | 51% | -13.7% | 83.2% | -32.2% |
| European Union | 3.7% | 6.2% | 2.5% | 6.1% | 0.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Africa | 3.2% | 4.1% | 0.9% | 2.7% | 1.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 26.6% | 36.6% | 10.0% | 5.6% | 31.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.4% | 1.2% | -0.2% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 64.1% | 51% | -13.1% | 83.2% | -32.2% |
| 10+ Years | 27.1% | 7.7% | -19.4% | 9.8% | -2.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.6% | 5.1% | 2.5% | 2.9% | 2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.4% | 4.7% | 1.3% | 2.2% | 2.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.9% | 31.4% | 28.5% | 1.9% | 29.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 60.3% | 76.7% | -16.4% |
| Ireland | 3.6% | 0.6% | 3.0% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Germany | 0.1% | 0.2% | -0.1% |
| Italy | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Romania | 1.9% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.9% | 1.5% | -0.6% |
| Other Europe | 0.1% | 0.2% | -0.1% |
| North Africa | 1% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.1% | 0.2% | -0.1% |
| Middle East | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Eastern Asia | 17.3% | 0.3% | 17.0% |
| Southern Asia | 1.4% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
| South-East Asia | 2.1% | 0.2% | 1.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Central and South America | 0.1% | 0.2% | -0.1% |
| No passport held | 6.4% | 13.5% | -7.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.9% | 37.2% | 5.7% |
| Christian | 27.3% | 46.2% | -18.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 3.1% | 1.7% | 1.4% |
| Muslim | 9.1% | 6.5% | 2.6% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 16.2% | 6.0% | 10.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Prescot Street was 88.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 85.6% lower than the Brownlow Hill average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Prescot Street has the 19th lowest crime rate of 83 local areas in Brownlow Hill and the 724th highest crime rate of 1,559 local areas in Liverpool .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 34.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -14.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apartment 510 61 Prescot Street, Liverpool, Merseyside Other, an established residential building | £6,400,000 | 2015-12-09 | £9,872,527 |
L7 8UH 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 8UH 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) | 485 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 115 |
| Full-Time Employee | 91 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 33 |
| Retired | 31 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Looking after home or family | 20 |
| Other | 19 |
| Unemployed | 17 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 46 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 28 |
| Human health and social work activities | 6 |
| Other | 6 |
| Education | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Transport and storage | 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 | 809 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abercromby Nursery School Falkner Street , L8 7QA | 3out of 4 | 1,445 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chatham Place Nursery School 139 Earle Road , L7 6HD | 3out of 4 | 2,218 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cambridge Nursery School Cambridge Road , Bootle L20 9LQ | 3out of 4 | 4,425 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| East Prescot Road Nursery School 86 East Prescot Road , L14 1PW | 4out of 4 | 4,579 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 | 480 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Nicholas's Catholic Primary School Orthes Street , L3 5XF | 2out of 4 | 890 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| New Park Primary School 100 Boaler Street , L6 9EU | 4out of 4 | 1,029 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pleasant Street Primary School Pleasant Street , L3 5TS | 3out of 4 | 1,037 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Faith Primary School Prince Edwin St , L5 3LW | 3out of 4 | 1,122 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Liverpool Academy 120 Heyworth Street , L5 0SQ | 3out of 4 | 1,599 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Academy of St Francis of Assisi Gardners Drive , Kensington L6 7UR | 3out of 4 | 1,694 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Notre Dame Catholic College 180 Great Homer Street , L5 5AF | 2out of 4 | 1,975 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Archbishop Blanch School 80 Earle Road , L7 6HQ | 3out of 4 | 2,172 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Liverpool Life Sciences UTC 41 Greenland Street , L1 0BS | 3out of 4 | 2,230 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The City of Liverpool College Clarence Street , L3 5TP | - not rated | 1,001 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Liverpool Mathematics School Sir Alastair Pilkington Building , Back Bedford Street L69 7SH | - not rated | 1,128 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| LIPA Sixth Form College Mount Street , L1 9HF | - not rated | 1,511 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hugh Baird College Balliol Road , L20 7EW | - not rated | 4,481 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wirral Metropolitan College Conway Park Campus , Conway Park CH41 4NT | - not rated | 4,602 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 | 4,686 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Liverpool The Foundation Building , 765 Brownlow Hill L69 7ZX | - not rated | 657 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Marydale Lodge Sch Care of: Nugent Care , 99 Edge Lane L7 2PE | - not rated | 1,026 yd | Secure units | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Liverpool John Moores University Egerton Court , 2 Rodney Street L3 5UX | - not rated | 1,072 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Millstead School Iliad Street , L5 3LU | 4out of 4 | 1,147 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Christian Fellowship School Overbury Street , Edge Hill L7 3HL | - not rated | 1,319 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starbucks | Prospect Point, 2A Prescot Street | 103 yd | |
| Linda McCartney cafe | Royal Liverpool University Hospital Prescot Street | 178 yd | |
| Bistro @ The Royal | Royal Liverpool University Hospital Prescot Street | 178 yd | |
| Royal Liverpool University Hospital | Royal Liverpool University Hospital Prescot Street | 178 yd | |
| Torino | Accelerator, 1 Daulby Street | 306 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Old Fort | 37 Prescot Street | 156 yd | |
| HopScotch Whisky Bar | 68 - 74 Kempston Street | 481 yd | |
| The Post Office | Former 2 Great Newton Street | 550 yd | |
| The Bullring Bar | Bullring Bar, 14 Pembroke Place | 572 yd | |
| The Bears Paw | The Bears Paw Irvine Street | 724 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza Hut | Pizza Hut Prescot Street | 25 yd | |
| Subway | Unit C Prescot Street | 74 yd | |
| Big Bowl | 29 Prescot Street | 166 yd | |
| The Butty Bunker | 17 Prescot Street | 229 yd | |
| Liang Ji Wraps | 5 Prescot Street | 262 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| SIDA Chinese Supermarket | Sida Chinese Supermarket, 188 - 192 London Road | 429 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Express Supermarket, 91 - 93 London Road | 683 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Express Supermarket, 170 Brownlow Hill | 788 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Central Youth Club WALKER STREET | artificial grass pitch | 281 yd |
| Clv Liverpool Gym LONDON ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 327 yd |
| Our Lady'S Rc High School (Closed) Margaret Street | grass pitches | 792 yd |
| Jubilee Sports Bank JUBILEE DRIVE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 813 yd |
| B Two Fitness Centre (Closed) St. Nicholas Centre St. Nicholas Centre Great Orford Street | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 862 yd |
| University Of Liverpool Sports Centre OXFORD STREET | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 902 yd |
| New Park Primary School BOALER STREET | artificial grass pitch | 925 yd |
| New Park Primary School (Closed) 100 Boaler Street | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 953 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.