Upper Parliament Street is in Liverpool and in Liverpool district. L8 7LF 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 Parliament Street, Liverpool, L8 7LF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: L8 7LH, L8 7LA, L8 1XB, L1 7BJ, L8 7LR, L8 7LN, L8 1XE, L8 1UW, L8 1UN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding L8 7LF has a slightly higher male population, with 51.5% of residents 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 | 55.8% | 48.5% | -7.3% | 51.0% | -2.5% |
| Male | 44.2% | 51.5% | 7.3% | 49.0% | 2.5% |
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 7LF, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 71.7% 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 | 62.3% | 71.7% | 9.4% | 37.9% | 33.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 16.6% | 16.6% | 0.0% | 44.2% | -27.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 3% | 3.6% | 0.6% | 2.2% | 1.4% |
| Divorced | 10.1% | 5.5% | -4.6% | 9.1% | -3.6% |
| Widowed | 8% | 2% | -6.0% | 6.1% | -4.1% |
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 lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (68.8%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 37.3% | 40.3% | 3.0% | 48.4% | -8.1% |
| Good health | 32.1% | 28.5% | -3.6% | 33.6% | -5.1% |
| Fair health | 16.5% | 13.4% | -3.1% | 12.7% | 0.7% |
| Bad health | 10.8% | 13.4% | 2.6% | 4.0% | 9.4% |
| Very bad health | 3.2% | 4.3% | 1.1% | 1.2% | 3.1% |
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 | 35.2% | 21.5% | -13.7% | 18.2% | 3.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 5% | 15.6% | 10.6% | 9.6% | 6.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9% | 12.1% | 3.1% | 13.4% | -1.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.5% | 2% | 0.5% | 5.3% | -3.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 23.1% | 17.3% | -5.8% | 16.9% | 0.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.6% | 30.6% | 9.0% | 33.8% | -3.2% |
| Other | 4.5% | 1% | -3.5% | 2.8% | -1.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 53.7% 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% | 1.6% | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.5% |
| Chinese | 2.4% | 1.6% | -0.8% | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Indian | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 3.6% | 7.4% | 3.8% | 2.7% | 4.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 3.7% | 3.3% | 1.6% | 2.1% |
| Black African | 6.4% | 10.1% | 3.7% | 2.5% | 7.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 2% | 1.9% | -0.1% | 1.0% | 0.9% |
| Other Black | 8.8% | 3.7% | -5.1% | 0.5% | 3.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 0.5% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 7.6% | 2.1% | -5.5% | 0.4% | 1.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 6.4% | 1.3% | -5.1% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 1.6% | 4.5% | 2.9% | 0.8% | 3.7% |
| White | 54.6% | 53.7% | -0.9% | 81.4% | -27.7% |
| Arab | 1.6% | 2.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Other | 0.8% | 5.6% | 4.8% | 1.6% | 4.0% |
In this area, 76.1% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.9% | 76.1% | 2.2% | 83.2% | -7.1% |
| European Union | 6% | 4.6% | -1.4% | 6.1% | -1.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 11.6% | 6.4% | -5.2% | 2.7% | 3.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.2% | 11% | 5.8% | 5.6% | 5.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.2% | 1.3% | -1.9% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 73.1% | 76.1% | 3.0% | 83.2% | -7.1% |
| 10+ Years | 2% | 12.9% | 10.9% | 9.8% | 3.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.6% | 7.5% | 5.9% | 2.9% | 4.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.8% | 1.9% | -4.9% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 16.5% | 1.6% | -14.9% | 1.9% | -0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.4% | 76.7% | 3.7% |
| France | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Lithuania | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 1.3% | 1.5% | -0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 12.6% | 13.5% | -0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34.3% | 37.2% | -2.9% |
| Christian | 31.9% | 46.2% | -14.3% |
| Hindu | 1.6% | 1.7% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 26.5% | 6.5% | 20.0% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 4.8% | 6.0% | -1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Upper Parliament Street was 150.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 25.4% higher than the Canning average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Upper Parliament Street has the 14th highest crime rate of 30 local areas in Canning and the 408th highest crime rate of 1,559 local areas in Liverpool .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 105.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -36.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 46 Upper Parliament Street, Liverpool, Merseyside Terraced, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2017-04-21 | £457,489 |
| 48 Upper Parliament Street, Liverpool, Merseyside Terraced, an established residential building | £315,000 | 2009-11-17 | £583,766 |
| 60 Upper Parliament Street, Liverpool, Merseyside Terraced, an established residential building | £30,000 | 2000-02-05 | £157,397 |
| 50 Upper Parliament Street, Liverpool, Merseyside Terraced, an established residential building | £57,500 | 1997-04-11 | £328,694 |
L8 7LF 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 7LF 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) | 85 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 63 |
| Full-Time Employee | 45 |
| Retired | 22 |
| Other | 22 |
| Looking after home or family | 20 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 19 |
| Part-Time Employee | 13 |
| Self-Employed | 9 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Other | 8 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 8 |
| Education | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Construction | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abercromby Nursery School Falkner Street , L8 7QA | 3out of 4 | 634 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chatham Place Nursery School 139 Earle Road , L7 6HD | 3out of 4 | 2,072 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Everton Nursery School and Family Centre Spencer Street , L6 2WF | 4out of 4 | 2,687 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Somerville Nursery School Brentwood Street , CH44 4BB | 3out of 4 | 4,957 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 | 4out of 4 | 433 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Windsor Community Primary School Upper Hill Street , Toxteth L8 8JE | 4out of 4 | 437 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lipa Primary and High School Upper Duke Street , L1 7BT | 3out of 4 | 501 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Vincent de Paul Catholic Primary School St Vincent de Paul Catholic Primary School Pitt Street , L1 5BY | 4out of 4 | 963 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Nicholas's Catholic Primary School Orthes Street , L3 5XF | 2out of 4 | 1,042 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 | 591 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Studio School Liverpool 41 Greenland Street , L1 0BS | 3out of 4 | 591 yd | Studio schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Belvedere Academy 17 Belvidere Road , Princes Park L8 3TF | 4out of 4 | 1,675 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Archbishop Blanch School 80 Earle Road , L7 6HQ | 3out of 4 | 1,963 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Bellerive FCJ Catholic College 1 Aigburth Drive , Sefton Park L17 3AA | 3out of 4 | 2,031 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LIPA Sixth Form College Mount Street , L1 9HF | - not rated | 448 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 | 788 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The City of Liverpool College Clarence Street , L3 5TP | - not rated | 1,058 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wirral Metropolitan College Conway Park Campus , Conway Park CH41 4NT | - not rated | 3,671 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 | 3,833 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liverpool Institute of Performing Arts Mount Street , L1 9HF | - not rated | 480 yd | Higher education institutions | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Progress Schools - Toxteth 115 Upper Warwick Street , Liverpool L8 8HD | - not rated | 559 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cities in Schools at Unit 302 Queens Dock Commercial Centre , Norkfolk Street L1 0BG | - not rated | 916 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Liverpool John Moores University Egerton Court , 2 Rodney Street L3 5UX | - not rated | 972 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Princes School Selborne Street , L8 1YQ | 4out of 4 | 1,028 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windsor House | 40 Upper Parliament Street | 118 yd | |
| Blackburne Arms | 24 Catharine Street | 486 yd | |
| Squash | 112 - 114 Windsor Street | 488 yd | |
| Legacie Management & Lettings Ltd | 8 Crump Street | 578 yd | |
| Liu Shi | 60 Hope Street | 584 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peter Kavanagh | 2 - 6 Egerton Street | 192 yd | |
| The Caledonia | 22 Caledonia Street | 610 yd | |
| Ye Cracke | 13 Rice Street | 631 yd | |
| The Observatory | 35 - 39 Greenland Street | 655 yd | |
| Art School Cellars | 2A Myrtle Street | 668 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cityslice | 76 Upper Parliament Street | 58 yd | |
| Big Bite | 88 Upper Parliament Street | 89 yd | |
| Roger Smalley's Homeless Project | St Brides Church Percy Street | 235 yd | |
| The kebab shop | 119 Windsor Street | 610 yd | |
| Original Eatwell | 2A Catharine Street | 625 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Danny's News | 4 Myrtle Street | 666 yd | |
| The Co-operative Food Ltd | 2A Myrtle Street | 668 yd | |
| Ejoy Asian Foods | 8 - 10 Myrtle Street | 673 yd | |
| Chung Wah Supermarket | Chung Wah Supermarket Hardy Street | 792 yd | |
| Granby Supermarket | 81 - 83 Granby Street | 884 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Margaret Of Antioch C Of E Primary School (Closed) Upper Hampton Street | grass pitches | 331 yd |
| Lifestyles Toxteth (Closed) Upper Hill Street | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 438 yd |
| Toxteth Firefit Hub TOXTETH FIRE FIT HUB TOXTETH FIRE FIT HUB UPPER WARWICK STREET | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 483 yd |
| The Methodist Centre BEACONSFIELD STREET | 924 yd | |
| University Of Liverpool Sports Centre OXFORD STREET | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 1,000 yd |
| Admiral Street Recreation Ground Admiral Street | grass pitches | 1,012 yd |
| Lifestyles Park Road STEBLE STREET | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,089 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 | 21.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 21.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 1.9% |
| 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 | 44.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 44.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 64.67 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 64.67 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.