Back Sandon Street is in Liverpool and in Liverpool district. L8 7GA is located in the Canning electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Liverpool, Riverside. This postcode has been in use since 2002-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Back Sandon Street, Liverpool, L8 7GA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: L8 7PA, L8 7NR, L8 7NT, L8 7NW, L8 7LW, L8 7LS, L8 7NS, L8 7SQ, L8 7NB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding L8 7GA is primarily male, with 57.3% 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 | 35.7% | 42.7% | 7.0% | 51.0% | -8.3% |
| Male | 64.3% | 57.3% | -7.0% | 49.0% | 8.3% |
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 7GA, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 69.4% 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 | 80.3% | 69.4% | -10.9% | 37.9% | 31.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 8% | 13.1% | 5.1% | 44.2% | -31.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 2.4% | 0.1% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 7% | 9.6% | 2.6% | 9.1% | 0.5% |
| Widowed | 2% | 3.4% | 1.4% | 6.1% | -2.7% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 42% | 44.9% | 2.9% | 48.4% | -3.5% |
| Good health | 34.5% | 31.6% | -2.9% | 33.6% | -2.0% |
| Fair health | 14.7% | 17.3% | 2.6% | 12.7% | 4.6% |
| Bad health | 6.6% | 5.1% | -1.5% | 4.0% | 1.1% |
| Very bad health | 2.1% | 1% | -1.1% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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.
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 52.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 15.4% | 10.4% | -5.0% | 18.2% | -7.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.4% | 5.2% | -4.2% | 9.6% | -4.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.7% | 6.3% | -5.4% | 13.4% | -7.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.3% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 5.3% | -3.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 19.7% | 21.9% | 2.2% | 16.9% | 5.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 39.5% | 52.8% | 13.3% | 33.8% | 19.0% |
| Other | 4% | 1.7% | -2.3% | 2.8% | -1.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 74.9% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 2.7% | 4.1% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 3.4% |
| Indian | 0.6% | 1% | 0.4% | 3.1% | -2.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 1.2% | 6.9% | 5.7% | 1.6% | 5.3% |
| Black African | 3.9% | 4.5% | 0.6% | 2.5% | 2.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 1.0% | -0.3% |
| Other Black | 2.7% | 0.3% | -2.4% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.1% | 0.3% | -1.8% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 6% | 1.7% | -4.3% | 0.4% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3% | 0.7% | -2.3% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 3% | 0.7% | -2.3% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 69.7% | 74.9% | 5.2% | 81.4% | -6.5% |
| Arab | 3.6% | 1.4% | -2.2% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Other | 0.6% | 2.7% | 2.1% | 1.6% | 1.1% |
In this area, 73.6% 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 | 85.9% | 73.6% | -12.3% | 83.2% | -9.6% |
| European Union | 1.2% | 4.8% | 3.6% | 6.1% | -1.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 4.2% | 2.4% | -1.8% | 2.7% | -0.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.2% | 14.7% | 7.5% | 5.6% | 9.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 2.1% | 1.2% | 1.3% | 0.8% |
| Oceania | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 85% | 73.9% | -11.1% | 83.2% | -9.3% |
| 10+ Years | 4.5% | 13.7% | 9.2% | 9.8% | 3.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.4% | 6.5% | 4.1% | 2.9% | 3.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.1% | 4.1% | 2.0% | 2.2% | 1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 6% | 1.7% | -4.3% | 1.9% | -0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.9% | 76.7% | 3.2% |
| Ireland | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Italy | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 2% | 0.4% | 1.6% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Romania | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 1% | 1.5% | -0.5% |
| Turkey | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Middle East | 1% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Oceania | 1% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| No passport held | 8.9% | 13.5% | -4.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 53.1% | 37.2% | 15.9% |
| Christian | 33.2% | 46.2% | -13.0% |
| Buddhist | 2.7% | 0.5% | 2.2% |
| Muslim | 3.4% | 6.5% | -3.1% |
| Sikh | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Other religion | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Not answered | 5.1% | 6.0% | -0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Back Sandon Street was 87.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 28.1% lower than the Canning average. The most reported crime type was Drugs.
Back Sandon Street has the 11th lowest crime rate of 30 local areas in Canning and the 724th highest crime rate of 1,552 local areas in Liverpool .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 38.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -67.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Garden House, 7 Back Sandon Street, Liverpool, Merseyside Terraced, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2020-07-10 | £434,241 |
| The Garden House, 7 Back Sandon Street, Liverpool, Merseyside Other, an established residential building | £1,550 | 2020-05-12 | £2,019 |
| The Coach House Back Sandon Street, Liverpool, Merseyside Detached, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2010-08-06 | £469,037 |
| The Garden House, 7 Back Sandon Street, Liverpool, Merseyside Terraced, an established residential building | £249,990 | 2003-11-21 | £745,959 |
| The Coach House Back Sandon Street, Liverpool, Merseyside Detached, an established residential building | £105,000 | 2002-11-15 | £349,785 |
L8 7GA area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 L8 7GA 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 | 101 |
| Retired | 34 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 31 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Other | 25 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 22 |
| Part-Time Employee | 16 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 15 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Human health and social work activities | 28 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Education | 22 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Other | 11 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Real estate activities | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Construction | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abercromby Nursery School Falkner Street , L8 7QA | 4out of 4 | 146 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chatham Place Nursery School 139 Earle Road , L7 6HD | 3out of 4 | 1,591 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Everton Nursery School and Family Centre Spencer Street , L6 2WF | 4out of 4 | 2,395 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Allenby Square Nursery School Elmshouse Road , L13 2BR | - not rated | 3,760 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| East Prescot Road Nursery School 86 East Prescot Road , L14 1PW | 4out of 4 | 4,993 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saint Margaret of Antioch CofE (Aided) Primary School Upper Hampton Street , Princes Park L8 1TR | - not rated | 278 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Saviour's CofE Junior Mixed and Infant School Crown Street , L8 7SA | - not rated | 492 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Windsor Community Primary School Upper Hill Street , Toxteth L8 8JE | 2out of 4 | 668 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Granby Junior Mixed and Infant School Granby Street , L8 2TU | - not rated | 693 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsley Community School Eversley Street , L8 2TG | 3out of 4 | 733 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nugent RC Boys' Comprehensive School Edmund Wing , Overbury Street L7 3HL | - not rated | 880 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| University Community School Mount Vernon Road , L7 3EA | - not rated | 1,095 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Liverpool Life Sciences UTC 41 Greenland Street , L1 0BS | 3out of 4 | 1,106 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Studio School Liverpool 41 Greenland Street , L1 0BS | 3out of 4 | 1,106 yd | Studio schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Archbishop Blanch CofE High School 80 Earle Road , L7 6HQ | - not rated | 1,487 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 | 496 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| LIPA Sixth Form College 41 Upper Duke Street , L1 9DY | - not rated | 579 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The City of Liverpool College Clarence Street , L3 5TP | - not rated | 994 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wirral Metropolitan College Conway Park Campus , Conway Park CH41 4NT | - not rated | 4,149 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 | 761 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Liverpool College Queen's Drive , Mossley Hill L18 8BG | 4out of 4 | 3,580 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Liverpool Children's Hospital School Myrtle Street , L7 7DG | - not rated | 471 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| An-Nur Primary School 34-36 Princes Road , L8 1TH | - not rated | 478 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Toxteth Pupil Referral Unit 38 Princes Road , L8 1TH | - not rated | 491 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Princes School Selborne Street , L8 1YQ | - not rated | 585 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Princes School Selborne Street , L8 1YQ | 4out of 4 | 585 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| JIDONG CHATHAM ST SHOP LTD | 149 Chatham Street | 300 yd | |
| 92 Degrees Coffee | 36 Myrtle Street | 317 yd | |
| Hee Kee Express | Kiosk D, 1 Myrtle Parade | 317 yd | |
| Chaiiwala | 3 Myrtle Parade | 317 yd | |
| Sweet Time Bakery | 2 Myrtle Parade | 319 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peter Kavanagh | 2 - 6 Egerton Street | 272 yd | |
| The Caledonia | 22 Caledonia Street | 388 yd | |
| Art School Cellars | 2A Myrtle Street | 462 yd | |
| The Cambridge | 51 - 57 Mulberry Street | 545 yd | |
| Ye Cracke | 13 Rice Street | 621 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| KFC | Former 4 Myrtle Parade | 316 yd | |
| Roger Smalley's Homeless Project | St Brides Church Percy Street | 358 yd | |
| A Sushi Bar | 12 Myrtle Street | 361 yd | |
| Big Bite | 88 Upper Parliament Street | 385 yd | |
| Original Eatwell | 2A Catharine Street | 395 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ejoy Asian Foods | 8 - 10 Myrtle Street | 365 yd | |
| Danny's News | 4 Myrtle Street | 371 yd | |
| The Co-operative Food Ltd | 2A Myrtle Street | 462 yd | |
| Granby Supermarket | 81 - 83 Granby Street | 691 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Express Supermarket, 170 Brownlow Hill | 974 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Margaret Of Antioch C Of E Primary School (Closed) Upper Hampton Street | grass pitches | 274 yd |
| Lifestyles Toxteth (Closed) Upper Hill Street | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 685 yd |
| University Of Liverpool Sports Centre OXFORD STREET | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 688 yd |
| Toxteth Firefit Hub TOXTETH FIRE FIT HUB TOXTETH FIRE FIT HUB UPPER WARWICK STREET | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 765 yd |
| The Methodist Centre BEACONSFIELD STREET | 828 yd | |
| B Two Fitness Centre (Closed) St. Nicholas Centre St. Nicholas Centre Great Orford Street | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 969 yd |
| Unity Youth And Community Centre DOVE STREET | health and fitness suite | 1,005 yd |
| Tiber Park (Closed) Coltart Road | grass pitches | 1,091 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 | 100.0% |
| 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.