Bowood Street is in Liverpool and in Liverpool district. L8 4RT is located in the Dingle electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Liverpool, Riverside. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Bowood Street, Liverpool, L8 4RT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: L8 4RS, L8 4RU, L8 4RX, L8 9UX, L8 4QX, L8 4SF, L8 4SA, L8 9UU, L8 4UP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding L8 4RT has a female population much higher than UK average, with 56.2% of the population 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 | 54.9% | 56.2% | 1.3% | 51.0% | 5.2% |
| Male | 45.1% | 43.8% | -1.3% | 49.0% | -5.2% |
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 4RT, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 66.3% 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 | 55.9% | 66.3% | 10.4% | 37.9% | 28.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 24.2% | 13.8% | -10.4% | 44.2% | -30.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 1.4% | 2.8% | 1.4% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Divorced | 11.8% | 9.9% | -1.9% | 9.1% | 0.8% |
| Widowed | 5.7% | 6.1% | 0.4% | 6.1% | 0.0% |
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 | 43% | 40.6% | -2.4% | 48.4% | -7.8% |
| Good health | 32.4% | 35.8% | 3.4% | 33.6% | 2.2% |
| Fair health | 12.3% | 13.2% | 0.9% | 12.7% | 0.5% |
| Bad health | 11.1% | 8% | -3.1% | 4.0% | 4.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 2.4% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.2% |
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 | 39.8% | 25.7% | -14.1% | 18.2% | 7.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.4% | 8.9% | -1.5% | 9.6% | -0.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.6% | 12.8% | -2.8% | 13.4% | -0.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.8% | 5.6% | 2.8% | 5.3% | 0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.5% | 11.7% | 2.2% | 16.9% | -5.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.5% | 28.5% | 11.0% | 33.8% | -5.3% |
| Other | 4.3% | 6.7% | 2.4% | 2.8% | 3.9% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 86.7% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.1% | -0.6% |
| Chinese | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.8% | 2.4% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% | -0.5% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 2.4% | 2.0% | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.6% | 1% | -0.6% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| White | 91.8% | 86.7% | -5.1% | 81.4% | 5.3% |
| Arab | 2.5% | 1.4% | -1.1% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Other | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 1.6% | 0.8% |
In this area, 90.5% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.5% | 90.5% | 4.0% | 83.2% | 7.3% |
| European Union | 6.1% | 5.2% | -0.9% | 6.1% | -0.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.7% | 4.3% | 0.6% | 5.6% | -1.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 86.1% | 90% | 3.9% | 83.2% | 6.8% |
| 10+ Years | 7% | 3.3% | -3.7% | 9.8% | -6.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.9% | 2.8% | -0.1% | 2.9% | -0.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.5% | 2.8% | 0.3% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.6% | 0.9% | -0.7% | 1.9% | -1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.7% | 76.7% | 0.0% |
| Ireland | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Germany | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| Poland | 1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 1% | 1.5% | -0.5% |
| Middle East | 1% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| South-East Asia | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| No passport held | 15.7% | 13.5% | 2.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.3% | 37.2% | 3.1% |
| Christian | 48.8% | 46.2% | 2.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Sikh | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Other religion | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Not answered | 8.1% | 6.0% | 2.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bowood Street was 32.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 74.9% lower than the Dingle average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Bowood Street has the 9th lowest crime rate of 58 local areas in Dingle and the 304th lowest crime rate of 1,552 local areas in Liverpool .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 27.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -81.0%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 70% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Bowood Street, Liverpool, Merseyside Terraced, an established residential building | £115,000 | 2025-07-15 | £117,635 |
| 32 Bowood Street, Liverpool, Merseyside Terraced, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2025-04-04 | £143,208 |
| 35 Bowood Street, Liverpool, Merseyside Terraced, an established residential building | £115,000 | 2025-02-13 | £121,075 |
| 13 Bowood Street, Liverpool, Merseyside Terraced, an established residential building | £128,000 | 2025-02-04 | £134,762 |
| 1 Bowood Street, Liverpool, Merseyside Terraced, an established residential building | £135,500 | 2024-12-02 | £144,984 |
| Full-Time Employee | 59 |
| Retired | 31 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Other | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Self-Employed | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Education | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Other | 1 |
| Transport and storage | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abercromby Nursery School Falkner Street , L8 7QA | 4out of 4 | 2,350 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chatham Place Nursery School 139 Earle Road , L7 6HD | 3out of 4 | 2,941 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Everton Nursery School and Family Centre Spencer Street , L6 2WF | 4out of 4 | 4,582 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Allenby Square Nursery School Elmshouse Road , L13 2BR | - not rated | 5,279 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Cleopas' Church of England Junior Mixed and Infant School Beresford Road , L8 4RP | - not rated | 240 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Cleopas' Church of England Primary Academy Beresford Road , L8 4RP | 3out of 4 | 240 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkhill Primary School Parkhill Road , L8 4TF | - not rated | 384 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Finbar's Catholic Primary School South Hill Road , L8 9RY | 3out of 4 | 509 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Finbar's Infant School South Hill Road , L8 9RY | - not rated | 509 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| King's Leadership Academy, Liverpool Dingle Vale , L8 9SJ | 3out of 4 | 794 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Shorefields School Dingle Vale , L8 9SJ | - not rated | 794 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Belvedere Academy 17 Belvidere Road , Princes Park L8 3TF | - not rated | 999 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Bellerive FCJ Catholic College Windermere Terrace , Sefton Park L8 3SB | - not rated | 1,614 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Bellerive FCJ Catholic College 1 Aigburth Drive , Sefton Park L17 3AA | 3out of 4 | 1,690 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | 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 | 2,367 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 | 2,654 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The City of Liverpool College Clarence Street , L3 5TP | - not rated | 2,978 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wirral Metropolitan College Conway Park Campus , Conway Park CH41 4NT | - not rated | 4,160 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 | 2,366 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Liverpool College Queen's Drive , Mossley Hill L18 8BG | 4out of 4 | 3,251 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenways School Dingle Lane , L8 9UB | - not rated | 520 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King's Leadership Phoenix Academy 4 Enterprise Way , L13 1FB | - not rated | 718 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Watergate South School Upper Essex Street , L8 6QB | - not rated | 826 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| MGL Academy 26 Century Buildings , Tower Street L3 4BJ | - not rated | 890 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Belvedere Preparatory School 23 Belvidere Road , Princes Park L8 3TF | - not rated | 999 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Cleopas | St Cleopas Church, 400 Mill Street | 345 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | Unit 1, 137 Sefton Street | 381 yd | |
| Team Sport Liverpool | North Harrington Building, 182 Sefton Street | 545 yd | |
| Kunafa House | 300 Park Road | 589 yd | |
| Bounce House Inflatable Theme Park | 1 - 2, Glacier Building Harrington Road | 592 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Herculaneum Bridge | 30 Herculaneum Road | 324 yd | |
| The Anglesea | 34 - 36 Beresford Road | 514 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elite Treatz | 90 Cockburn Street | 101 yd | |
| Venezia Pizza | 92 Cockburn Street | 104 yd | |
| Sweet Selection - Pizza King | 460 Mill Street | 268 yd | |
| Dingle Takeaway | 473 Mill Street | 306 yd | |
| Golden Lion | 421 Mill Street | 358 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco Superstore, 215 Park Road | 691 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Nuffield Health (Liverpool) RIVERSIDE DRIVE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 156 yd |
| Kings' Leadership Academy Liverpool DINGLE VALE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 718 yd |
| Lifestyles Park Road STEBLE STREET | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 798 yd |
| Belvedere Community Activity Centre (The Belve) 89-91 89-91 MILES STREET | 828 yd | |
| Pure Gym (Liverpool Brunswick) Sefton Street | health and fitness suite | 950 yd |
| Admiral Street Recreation Ground Admiral Street | grass pitches | 985 yd |
| The Belvedere Academy BELVIDERE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 1,007 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 | 48.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 110 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.