Upper Parliament Street is in Liverpool and in Liverpool district. L8 7LQ is located in the Princes Park electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Liverpool, Riverside. This postcode has been in use since 2007-03-01.
StreetScan combines information about Upper Parliament Street, Liverpool, L8 7LQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: L8 1TN, L8 1TL, L8 7LG, L8 1TG, L8 7LY, L8 1UN, L8 1XB, L8 7LS, L8 7LR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around L8 7LQ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 43.3% | 50.1% | 6.8% | 51.0% | -0.9% |
| Male | 56.7% | 49.9% | -6.8% | 49.0% | 0.9% |
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 7LQ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 65.9% 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 | 68% | 65.9% | -2.1% | 37.9% | 28.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 16.3% | 16.5% | 0.2% | 44.2% | -27.7% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 4.3% | 1.9% | 2.2% | 2.1% |
| Divorced | 8% | 8.7% | 0.7% | 9.1% | -0.4% |
| Widowed | 5.3% | 4.6% | -0.7% | 6.1% | -1.5% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 42.3% | 45.6% | 3.3% | 48.4% | -2.8% |
| Good health | 33.1% | 33.9% | 0.8% | 33.6% | 0.3% |
| Fair health | 15.6% | 13.3% | -2.3% | 12.7% | 0.6% |
| Bad health | 7.8% | 5.6% | -2.2% | 4.0% | 1.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 1.6% | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
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 | 27.5% | 22% | -5.5% | 18.2% | 3.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.6% | 8.4% | -0.2% | 9.6% | -1.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.4% | 8.4% | -4.0% | 13.4% | -5.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.1% | 3.5% | 1.4% | 5.3% | -1.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.3% | 20.5% | 7.2% | 16.9% | 3.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 28.7% | 35.3% | 6.6% | 33.8% | 1.5% |
| Other | 7.4% | 2% | -5.4% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 37.3% 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 | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 10.2% | 4.9% | -5.3% | 0.7% | 4.2% |
| Indian | 0.2% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 3.1% | -2.4% |
| Pakistani | 0.5% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Other Asian | 3.9% | 7.2% | 3.3% | 1.6% | 5.6% |
| Black African | 6.6% | 17.5% | 10.9% | 2.5% | 15.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.7% | 0.7% | -1.0% | 1.0% | -0.3% |
| Other Black | 7.8% | 2.8% | -5.0% | 0.5% | 2.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 3.9% | 2.8% | -1.1% | 0.8% | 2.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 4.4% | 3.7% | -0.7% | 0.4% | 3.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 4.1% | 2.6% | -1.5% | 0.9% | 1.7% |
| Mixed Other | 2.4% | 1.4% | -1.0% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| White | 41.4% | 37.3% | -4.1% | 81.4% | -44.1% |
| Arab | 6.3% | 11.9% | 5.6% | 0.6% | 11.3% |
| Other | 5.8% | 5.8% | 0.0% | 1.6% | 4.2% |
In this area, 64.3% 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 | 66.9% | 64.3% | -2.6% | 83.2% | -18.9% |
| European Union | 3.9% | 5.3% | 1.4% | 6.1% | -0.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.5% | 0.2% | -1.3% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Africa | 12.4% | 8.6% | -3.8% | 2.7% | 5.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 14.1% | 18.3% | 4.2% | 5.6% | 12.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1% | 3.2% | 2.2% | 1.3% | 1.9% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 66.7% | 64.1% | -2.6% | 83.2% | -19.1% |
| 10+ Years | 1.2% | 19.9% | 18.7% | 9.8% | 10.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 7.3% | 7.2% | -0.1% | 2.9% | 4.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 11.7% | 4.9% | -6.8% | 2.2% | 2.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 13.1% | 3.9% | -9.2% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.1% | 76.7% | 0.4% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| France | 2.1% | 0.3% | 1.8% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Spain | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 2.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 2.5% | 1.5% | 1.0% |
| North Africa | 1.4% | 0.1% | 1.3% |
| Middle East | 1.4% | 0.1% | 1.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Southern Asia | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
| South-East Asia | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Central and South America | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| No passport held | 7.4% | 13.5% | -6.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 29.8% | 37.2% | -7.4% |
| Christian | 20.5% | 46.2% | -25.7% |
| Buddhist | 2.6% | 0.5% | 2.1% |
| Muslim | 36.6% | 6.5% | 30.1% |
| Not answered | 10.5% | 6.0% | 4.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Upper Parliament Street was 91.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 24.2% lower than the Canning average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Upper Parliament Street has the 12th lowest crime rate of 30 local areas in Canning and the 685th highest crime rate of 1,552 local areas in Liverpool .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 44.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -68.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 22 Catherine House, 96 - 98 Upper Parliament Street, Liverpool, Merseyside Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £67,000 | 2024-07-08 | £67,916 |
| Flat 32 Catherine House, 96 - 98 Upper Parliament Street, Liverpool, Merseyside Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £95,000 | 2024-06-07 | £97,345 |
| Flat 16 Catherine House, 96 - 98 Upper Parliament Street, Liverpool, Merseyside Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2023-10-18 | £183,717 |
| Flat 8 Catherine House, 96 - 98 Upper Parliament Street, Liverpool, Merseyside Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £158,000 | 2023-08-23 | £164,333 |
| Flat 4 Catherine House, 96 - 98 Upper Parliament Street, Liverpool, Merseyside Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £118,000 | 2019-01-11 | £149,553 |
The percentage of student residents living in L8 7LQ 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 | 65 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 58 |
| Part-Time Employee | 56 |
| Retired | 34 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 28 |
| Unemployed | 23 |
| Looking after home or family | 23 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 17 |
| Other | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 23 |
| Education | 22 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Other | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| 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 | 406 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chatham Place Nursery School 139 Earle Road , L7 6HD | 3out of 4 | 1,733 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Everton Nursery School and Family Centre Spencer Street , L6 2WF | 4out of 4 | 2,630 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Allenby Square Nursery School Elmshouse Road , L13 2BR | - not rated | 3,968 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 | 5,201 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 | 98 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Windsor Community Primary School Upper Hill Street , Toxteth L8 8JE | 2out of 4 | 408 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Patrick's Catholic Primary School Upper Hill Street , L8 5UX | 3out of 4 | 589 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Granby Junior Mixed and Infant School Granby Street , L8 2TU | - not rated | 669 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Saviour's CofE Junior Mixed and Infant School Crown Street , L8 7SA | - not rated | 683 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Not Applicable | 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 | 928 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Studio School Liverpool 41 Greenland Street , L1 0BS | 3out of 4 | 928 yd | Studio schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Nugent RC Boys' Comprehensive School Edmund Wing , Overbury Street L7 3HL | - not rated | 1,115 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| University Community School Mount Vernon Road , L7 3EA | - not rated | 1,354 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Belvedere Academy 17 Belvidere Road , Princes Park L8 3TF | - not rated | 1,530 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | 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 | 596 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 | 705 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The City of Liverpool College Clarence Street , L3 5TP | - not rated | 1,132 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wirral Metropolitan College Conway Park Campus , Conway Park CH41 4NT | - not rated | 4,010 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 | 735 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Liverpool College Queen's Drive , Mossley Hill L18 8BG | 4out of 4 | 3,551 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| An-Nur Primary School 34-36 Princes Road , L8 1TH | - not rated | 267 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Toxteth Pupil Referral Unit 38 Princes Road , L8 1TH | - not rated | 281 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Progress Schools - Liverpool 19 Back Canning Street , L8 7PB | - not rated | 511 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Liverpool Institute of Performing Arts Mount Street , L1 9HF | - not rated | 622 yd | Higher education institutions | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Royal Liverpool Children's Hospital School Myrtle Street , L7 7DG | - not rated | 632 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | 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 | 366 yd | |
| Blackburne Arms | 24 Catharine Street | 451 yd | |
| Sedpraiz Naija Kitchen | Crawford House Upper Warwick Street | 509 yd | |
| Liverpool Women's Hospital - OCS Group Ltd, Crown Street, Liverpool, L8 7SS | Liverpool Womens Hospital Crown Street | 523 yd | |
| Crawford House Community Partnership | 2 Gwent Street | 531 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peter Kavanagh | 2 - 6 Egerton Street | 108 yd | |
| The Caledonia | 22 Caledonia Street | 553 yd | |
| Art School Cellars | 2A Myrtle Street | 624 yd | |
| Ye Cracke | 13 Rice Street | 688 yd | |
| The Cambridge | 51 - 57 Mulberry Street | 756 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Big Bite | 88 Upper Parliament Street | 160 yd | |
| Cityslice | 76 Upper Parliament Street | 191 yd | |
| Roger Smalley's Homeless Project | St Brides Church Percy Street | 293 yd | |
| Sedpraiz Nigeria Kitchen | Crawford House Upper Warwick Street | 509 yd | |
| KFC | Former 4 Myrtle Parade | 553 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Danny's News | 4 Myrtle Street | 574 yd | |
| Ejoy Asian Foods | 8 - 10 Myrtle Street | 575 yd | |
| The Co-operative Food Ltd | 2A Myrtle Street | 624 yd | |
| Granby Supermarket | 81 - 83 Granby Street | 668 yd | |
| Chung Wah Supermarket | Chung Wah Supermarket Hardy Street | 1,013 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Margaret Of Antioch C Of E Primary School (Closed) Upper Hampton Street | grass pitches | 97 yd |
| Lifestyles Toxteth (Closed) Upper Hill Street | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 436 yd |
| Toxteth Firefit Hub TOXTETH FIRE FIT HUB TOXTETH FIRE FIT HUB UPPER WARWICK STREET | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 512 yd |
| The Methodist Centre BEACONSFIELD STREET | 744 yd | |
| University Of Liverpool Sports Centre OXFORD STREET | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 912 yd |
| Admiral Street Recreation Ground Admiral Street | grass pitches | 1,015 yd |
| Unity Youth And Community Centre DOVE STREET | health and fitness suite | 1,052 yd |
| Tiber Park (Closed) Coltart Road | grass pitches | 1,093 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 | 15.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 62.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 55.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 75.53 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 75.53 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.