Upper Stanhope Street is in Liverpool and in Liverpool district. L8 1UW is located in the Toxteth electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Liverpool, Riverside. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Upper Stanhope Street, Liverpool, L8 1UW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: L8 1XF, L8 1XE, L8 1TD, L8 1YW, L8 1YP, L8 1XN, L1 7AY, L8 7LA, L8 1TE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding L8 1UW is primarily male, with 56.1% 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 | 47.2% | 43.9% | -3.3% | 51.0% | -7.1% |
| Male | 52.8% | 56.1% | 3.3% | 49.0% | 7.1% |
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 L8 1UW, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 68.7% 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 | 69.3% | 68.7% | -0.6% | 37.9% | 30.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 17.7% | 20.9% | 3.2% | 44.2% | -23.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.1% | 1.3% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 1.8% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 4.3% | 3.6% | -0.7% | 9.1% | -5.5% |
| Widowed | 4.7% | 3.6% | -1.1% | 6.1% | -2.5% |
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 (86.9%) 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 | 46.8% | 51.4% | 4.6% | 48.4% | 3.0% |
| Good health | 37.2% | 35.5% | -1.7% | 33.6% | 1.9% |
| Fair health | 9.2% | 8% | -1.2% | 12.7% | -4.7% |
| Bad health | 5.7% | 4.3% | -1.4% | 4.0% | 0.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 0.9% | -0.2% | 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.
This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 48.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 19.3% | 15.1% | -4.2% | 18.2% | -3.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.9% | 5% | -2.9% | 9.6% | -4.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.4% | 5.8% | -5.6% | 13.4% | -7.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.8% | 5.4% | 4.6% | 5.3% | 0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.4% | 20.1% | 8.7% | 16.9% | 3.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 42.5% | 48.6% | 6.1% | 33.8% | 14.8% |
| Other | 6.7% | 0% | -6.7% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 63.2% 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% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.1% | -0.2% |
| Chinese | 3.5% | 0.9% | -2.6% | 0.7% | 0.2% |
| Indian | 0.7% | 1.8% | 1.1% | 3.1% | -1.3% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 2.5% | 3.7% | 1.2% | 1.6% | 2.1% |
| Black African | 2.5% | 6.7% | 4.2% | 2.5% | 4.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.0% | 0.5% |
| Other Black | 2.8% | 1.2% | -1.6% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.1% | 3.7% | 2.6% | 0.8% | 2.9% |
| Mixed White and African | 2.8% | 1.2% | -1.6% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.9% | 2.1% | -1.8% | 0.9% | 1.2% |
| Mixed Other | 2.5% | 1.5% | -1.0% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| White | 65.2% | 63.2% | -2.0% | 81.4% | -18.2% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 7.1% | 2.8% | -4.3% | 0.6% | 2.2% |
| Other | 5.3% | 8% | 2.7% | 1.6% | 6.4% |
In this area, 68.3% 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 | 74.1% | 68.3% | -5.8% | 83.2% | -14.9% |
| European Union | 3.5% | 13.2% | 9.7% | 6.1% | 7.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.4% | 0.3% | -1.1% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 4.6% | 6.8% | 2.2% | 2.7% | 4.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 13.8% | 9.5% | -4.3% | 5.6% | 3.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.5% | 1.8% | -0.7% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 72.3% | 68.3% | -4.0% | 83.2% | -14.9% |
| 10+ Years | 7.4% | 12% | 4.6% | 9.8% | 2.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.5% | 9.8% | 6.3% | 2.9% | 6.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.2% | 6.2% | -2.0% | 2.2% | 4.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.5% | 3.7% | -4.8% | 1.9% | 1.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 67.6% | 76.7% | -9.1% |
| Ireland | 5.8% | 0.6% | 5.2% |
| Italy | 2.4% | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Lithuania | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Poland | 2.8% | 1.3% | 1.5% |
| Romania | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 1.8% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
| South-East Asia | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 11.6% | 13.5% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.7% | 37.2% | -0.5% |
| Christian | 39.8% | 46.2% | -6.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Hindu | 2.1% | 1.7% | 0.4% |
| Muslim | 15.6% | 6.5% | 9.1% |
| Not answered | 4.9% | 6.0% | -1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Upper Stanhope Street was 249.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 105.6% higher than the Canning average. The most reported crime type was Drugs.
Upper Stanhope Street has the 8th highest crime rate of 30 local areas in Canning and the 198th highest crime rate of 1,552 local areas in Liverpool .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 92.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -65.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 80 Upper Stanhope Street, Liverpool, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £128,500 | 2019-06-14 | £192,925 |
| 70 Upper Stanhope Street, Liverpool, Merseyside Terraced, an established residential building | £86,000 | 2018-07-12 | £132,017 |
The percentage of student residents living in L8 1UW 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 | 108 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 25 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 25 |
| Retired | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Education | 22 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 15 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Other | 12 |
| Information and communication | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abercromby Nursery School Falkner Street , L8 7QA | 4out of 4 | 771 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chatham Place Nursery School 139 Earle Road , L7 6HD | 3out of 4 | 2,122 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Everton Nursery School and Family Centre Spencer Street , L6 2WF | 4out of 4 | 2,865 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Allenby Square Nursery School Elmshouse Road , L13 2BR | - not rated | 4,377 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Somerville Nursery School Brentwood Street , CH44 4BB | 3out of 4 | 5,013 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Patrick's Catholic Primary School Upper Hill Street , L8 5UX | 3out of 4 | 254 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Windsor Community Primary School Upper Hill Street , Toxteth L8 8JE | 2out of 4 | 315 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Patrick's RC Junior School South Chester Street , L8 5RA | - not rated | 361 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint Margaret of Antioch CofE (Aided) Primary School Upper Hampton Street , Princes Park L8 1TR | - not rated | 473 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Malachy's Catholic Primary School Park Street , L8 6XJ | - not rated | 877 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liverpool Life Sciences UTC 41 Greenland Street , L1 0BS | 3out of 4 | 561 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Studio School Liverpool 41 Greenland Street , L1 0BS | 3out of 4 | 561 yd | Studio schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Nugent RC Boys' Comprehensive School Edmund Wing , Overbury Street L7 3HL | - not rated | 1,521 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| The Belvedere Academy 17 Belvidere Road , Princes Park L8 3TF | - not rated | 1,543 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| University Community School Mount Vernon Road , L7 3EA | - not rated | 1,683 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LIPA Sixth Form College 41 Upper Duke Street , L1 9DY | - not rated | 620 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Liverpool Mathematics School Sir Alastair Pilkington Building , Back Bedford Street L69 7SH | - not rated | 961 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The City of Liverpool College Clarence Street , L3 5TP | - not rated | 1,232 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wirral Metropolitan College Conway Park Campus , Conway Park CH41 4NT | - not rated | 3,648 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 | 647 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Liverpool College Queen's Drive , Mossley Hill L18 8BG | 4out of 4 | 3,767 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Progress Schools - Liverpool 19 Back Canning Street , L8 7PB | - not rated | 428 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| An-Nur Primary School 34-36 Princes Road , L8 1TH | - not rated | 466 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Toxteth Pupil Referral Unit 38 Princes Road , L8 1TH | - not rated | 473 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Level 3 Toxteth Tabernacle , Park Road L8 8AN | - not rated | 557 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Liverpool Institute of Performing Arts Mount Street , L1 9HF | - not rated | 652 yd | Higher education institutions | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windsor House | 40 Upper Parliament Street | 113 yd | |
| Squash | 112 - 114 Windsor Street | 395 yd | |
| Legacie Management & Lettings Ltd | 8 Crump Street | 460 yd | |
| R social | 70 Stanhope Street | 462 yd | |
| Nothing Cheesy | Cains Brewery Village, Cains Brewery Village Stanhope Street | 554 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peter Kavanagh | 2 - 6 Egerton Street | 375 yd | |
| Baltic Market | Baltic Market Stanhope Street | 531 yd | |
| The Observatory | 35 - 39 Greenland Street | 544 yd | |
| Dockleaf Filter Bay | Dockleaf, Cains Brewery Village Stanhope Street | 554 yd | |
| The Tank Room | Cains Brewery Village, Cains Brewery Village Stanhope Street | 554 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cityslice | 76 Upper Parliament Street | 236 yd | |
| Big Bite | 88 Upper Parliament Street | 262 yd | |
| Roger Smalley's Homeless Project | St Brides Church Percy Street | 399 yd | |
| The kebab shop | 119 Windsor Street | 532 yd | |
| Baltic Street Food | 9 Mann Street | 540 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chung Wah Supermarket | Chung Wah Supermarket Hardy Street | 748 yd | |
| The Co-operative Food Ltd | 2A Myrtle Street | 832 yd | |
| Danny's News | 4 Myrtle Street | 842 yd | |
| Ejoy Asian Foods | 8 - 10 Myrtle Street | 851 yd | |
| Granby Supermarket | 81 - 83 Granby Street | 980 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Lifestyles Toxteth (Closed) Upper Hill Street | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 407 yd |
| Toxteth Firefit Hub TOXTETH FIRE FIT HUB TOXTETH FIRE FIT HUB UPPER WARWICK STREET | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 420 yd |
| St Margaret Of Antioch C Of E Primary School (Closed) Upper Hampton Street | grass pitches | 475 yd |
| Admiral Street Recreation Ground Admiral Street | grass pitches | 927 yd |
| Lifestyles Park Road STEBLE STREET | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 951 yd |
| The Methodist Centre BEACONSFIELD STREET | 984 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 | 95.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 95.2% |
| 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 163.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.