Wendell Street is in Liverpool and in Liverpool district. L8 0RG is located in the Arundel electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Liverpool, Wavertree. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Wendell Street, Liverpool, L8 0RG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: L8 0RJ, L8 0RQ, L8 0RE, L8 0RH, L8 0RD, L8 0RF, L8 0RA, L8 0RB, L7 4JQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding L8 0RG is primarily male, with 54.5% of the population 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 | 47.9% | 45.5% | -2.4% | 51.0% | -5.5% |
| Male | 52.1% | 54.5% | 2.4% | 49.0% | 5.5% |
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 L8 0RG, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 57.4% 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 | 64.9% | 57.4% | -7.5% | 37.9% | 19.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 21.3% | 29.7% | 8.4% | 44.2% | -14.5% |
| Separated | 5.4% | 4.1% | -1.3% | 2.2% | 1.9% |
| Divorced | 5.9% | 6.1% | 0.2% | 9.1% | -3.0% |
| Widowed | 2.5% | 2.7% | 0.2% | 6.1% | -3.4% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 40.1% | 48.8% | 8.7% | 48.4% | 0.4% |
| Good health | 33.1% | 29.4% | -3.7% | 33.6% | -4.2% |
| Fair health | 16.7% | 13.3% | -3.4% | 12.7% | 0.6% |
| Bad health | 8.2% | 8.1% | -0.1% | 4.0% | 4.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.9% | 0.5% | -1.4% | 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 L8 0RG this area, 35.6% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 19.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 39.1% | 35.6% | -3.5% | 18.2% | 17.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.9% | 13.7% | 0.8% | 9.6% | 4.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.4% | 6.2% | -6.2% | 13.4% | -7.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.5% | 7.5% | 7.0% | 5.3% | 2.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 5.9% | 11.6% | 5.7% | 16.9% | -5.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 18.3% | 19.9% | 1.6% | 33.8% | -13.9% |
| Other | 10.9% | 5.5% | -5.4% | 2.8% | 2.7% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 33.2% 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 | 1.2% | 3.8% | 2.6% | 1.1% | 2.7% |
| Chinese | 2.3% | 3.3% | 1.0% | 0.7% | 2.6% |
| Indian | 4.3% | 6.2% | 1.9% | 3.1% | 3.1% |
| Pakistani | 3.5% | 0.5% | -3.0% | 2.7% | -2.2% |
| Other Asian | 5.4% | 15.6% | 10.2% | 1.6% | 14.0% |
| Black African | 11.7% | 11.4% | -0.3% | 2.5% | 8.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.1% | 0.5% | -2.6% | 1.0% | -0.5% |
| Other Black | 3.1% | 0% | -3.1% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.7% | 0% | -2.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 2.7% | 0% | -2.7% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.9% | 4.3% | 2.4% | 0.9% | 3.4% |
| Mixed Other | 3.1% | 1.9% | -1.2% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| White | 40.1% | 33.2% | -6.9% | 81.4% | -48.2% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 1.2% | 1.9% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 1.8% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Arab | 8.2% | 4.7% | -3.5% | 0.6% | 4.1% |
| Other | 5.4% | 12.3% | 6.9% | 1.6% | 10.7% |
In this area, just 37% of residents were born in the United Kingdom, meaning that the majority of residents originate from outside the UK.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 54.1% | 37% | -17.1% | 83.2% | -46.2% |
| European Union | 14.8% | 19.4% | 4.6% | 6.1% | 13.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| Africa | 7% | 9.5% | 2.5% | 2.7% | 6.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 22.2% | 31.3% | 9.1% | 5.6% | 25.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.9% | 0.5% | -1.4% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 37% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 19% of residents have lived in the UK for 10 years or more.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 53.7% | 37% | -16.7% | 83.2% | -46.2% |
| 10+ Years | 3.5% | 19% | 15.5% | 9.8% | 9.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 13.2% | 10% | -3.2% | 2.9% | 7.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 14.8% | 19.4% | 4.6% | 2.2% | 17.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 14.8% | 14.7% | -0.1% | 1.9% | 12.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 51.2% | 76.7% | -25.5% |
| Italy | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Spain | 1.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% |
| Poland | 4.3% | 1.3% | 3.0% |
| Romania | 4.8% | 0.9% | 3.9% |
| Other EU countries | 10% | 1.5% | 8.5% |
| Turkey | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Other Europe | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| North Africa | 1.9% | 0.1% | 1.8% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Middle East | 1.4% | 0.1% | 1.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 5.3% | 1.2% | 4.1% |
| No passport held | 14.4% | 13.5% | 0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 13.6% | 37.2% | -23.6% |
| Christian | 43.5% | 46.2% | -2.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Hindu | 7% | 1.7% | 5.3% |
| Muslim | 30.4% | 6.5% | 23.9% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 4.2% | 6.0% | -1.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Wendell Street was 126.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 3.7% higher than the Arundel average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Wendell Street has the 30th highest crime rate of 76 local areas in Arundel and the 498th highest crime rate of 1,552 local areas in Liverpool .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 75.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -42.7%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 99% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 73 Wendell Street, Liverpool, Merseyside Terraced, an established residential building | £78,000 | 2025-05-12 | £82,253 |
| 17 Wendell Street, Liverpool, Merseyside Terraced, an established residential building | £52,000 | 2024-12-06 | £56,886 |
| 35 Wendell Street, Liverpool, Merseyside Terraced, an established residential building | £60,000 | 2023-10-17 | £67,250 |
| 27 Wendell Street, Liverpool, Merseyside Terraced, an established residential building | £72,000 | 2023-03-24 | £83,403 |
| 49 Wendell Street, Liverpool, Merseyside Terraced, an established residential building | £77,500 | 2022-09-16 | £86,524 |
L8 0RG area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 9% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. High levels of unemployment lead to more frequent crime and reduce the quality of life in this area.
The percentage of student residents living in L8 0RG 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) | 26 |
| Part-Time Employee | 22 |
| Other | 20 |
| Full-Time Employee | 17 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Self-Employed | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Retired | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Education | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Other | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Construction | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chatham Place Nursery School 139 Earle Road , L7 6HD | 3out of 4 | 400 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abercromby Nursery School Falkner Street , L8 7QA | 4out of 4 | 1,403 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Allenby Square Nursery School Elmshouse Road , L13 2BR | - not rated | 2,745 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Everton Nursery School and Family Centre Spencer Street , L6 2WF | 4out of 4 | 3,029 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| East Prescot Road Nursery School 86 East Prescot Road , L14 1PW | 4out of 4 | 3,951 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earle Primary School Earle Road , L7 6HQ | - not rated | 372 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tiber County Primary School Lodge Lane , L8 0TP | - not rated | 450 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tiber Street Junior School Lodge Lane , Toxteth L8 0TP | - not rated | 450 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tiber Street Infant School Lodge Lane , Toxteth L8 0TP | - not rated | 450 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dove Street Infant School Dove Street , L8 0TU | - not rated | 466 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Archbishop Blanch CofE High School 80 Earle Road , L7 6HQ | - not rated | 318 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Archbishop Blanch CofE High School 80 Earle Road , L7 6HQ | 4out of 4 | 318 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Nugent RC Boys' Comprehensive School Edmund Wing , Overbury Street L7 3HL | - not rated | 982 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| St Hilda's Church of England High School Croxteth Drive , Sefton Park L17 3AL | 3out of 4 | 1,052 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bellerive FCJ Catholic College Windermere Terrace , Sefton Park L8 3SB | - not rated | 1,159 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 | 1,704 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| LIPA Sixth Form College 41 Upper Duke Street , L1 9DY | - not rated | 1,973 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The City of Liverpool College Clarence Street , L3 5TP | - not rated | 2,247 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 | 2,158 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Liverpool College Queen's Drive , Mossley Hill L18 8BG | 4out of 4 | 2,368 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elimu Academy Dove Street , Toxteth L8 0TU | - not rated | 466 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Princes School Selborne Street , L8 1YQ | - not rated | 813 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Princes School Selborne Street , L8 1YQ | 4out of 4 | 813 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Christian Fellowship School Overbury Street , Edge Hill L7 3HL | - not rated | 1,003 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Toxteth Pupil Referral Unit 38 Princes Road , L8 1TH | - not rated | 1,388 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| A & A Takeaway Cafe | 74 Smithdown Road | 136 yd | |
| Chicksters | 54 Smithdown Road | 188 yd | |
| The Coffee Lodge | 57 Lodge Lane | 279 yd | |
| Taj Syrian Restaurant | 45 Lodge Lane | 281 yd | |
| Broasters /Nayaab Afghan Cuisine | 77 Lodge Lane | 293 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Boundary Pub | 2A Smithdown Road | 395 yd | |
| Chaplins Bar | 145 Lodge Lane | 491 yd | |
| The Ashdale | 17 Lawrence Road | 609 yd | |
| Willow Bank | 329 Smithdown Road | 914 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blingz | 94 Smithdown Road | 109 yd | |
| Real Taste | 106 - 118 Smithdown Road | 127 yd | |
| Raggas | 58 Smithdown Road | 184 yd | |
| Fritto | 149 Smithdown Road | 282 yd | |
| Sham | 43 Lodge Lane | 283 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-Operative Retail Services | 35 Lawrence Road | 732 yd | |
| Asda | Asda Supermarket, 126 Smithdown Road | 755 yd | |
| Aldi | Aldi Supermarket, 281 Smithdown Road | 767 yd | |
| Granby Supermarket | 81 - 83 Granby Street | 883 yd | |
| Home Bargains | 20 - 22 Wavertree Retail Park | 886 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Archbishop Blanch C Of E High School EARLE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 248 yd |
| Unity Youth And Community Centre DOVE STREET | health and fitness suite | 465 yd |
| Tiber Football Centre Tiber Street | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 556 yd |
| Tiber Park (Closed) Coltart Road | grass pitches | 556 yd |
| The Methodist Centre BEACONSFIELD STREET | 969 yd | |
| St Hildas Church Of England High School (Closed) Croxteth Drive | 1,010 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 | 93.5% |
| 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 | 78.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 86.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.