Canning Street is in Liverpool and in Liverpool district. L8 7NR is located in the Canning electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Liverpool, Riverside. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Canning Street, Liverpool, L8 7NR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: L8 7LW, L8 7GA, L8 7NW, L8 7PA, L8 7NT, L8 7LS, L8 7SQ, L8 7NS, L8 7QA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding L8 7NR 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 | 40.3% | 42.7% | 2.4% | 51.0% | -8.3% |
| Male | 59.7% | 57.3% | -2.4% | 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 7NR, 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 | 68.4% | 69.4% | 1.0% | 37.9% | 31.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 13.7% | 13.1% | -0.6% | 44.2% | -31.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.3% | 1.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 3.6% | 2.4% | -1.2% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 7.8% | 9.6% | 1.8% | 9.1% | 0.5% |
| Widowed | 5.2% | 3.4% | -1.8% | 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 | 38.5% | 44.9% | 6.4% | 48.4% | -3.5% |
| Good health | 34.2% | 31.6% | -2.6% | 33.6% | -2.0% |
| Fair health | 19.7% | 17.3% | -2.4% | 12.7% | 4.6% |
| Bad health | 5.2% | 5.1% | -0.1% | 4.0% | 1.1% |
| Very bad health | 2.4% | 1% | -1.4% | 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 | 17.9% | 10.4% | -7.5% | 18.2% | -7.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.8% | 5.2% | -2.6% | 9.6% | -4.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.1% | 6.3% | -3.8% | 13.4% | -7.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 5.3% | -3.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 18.6% | 21.9% | 3.3% | 16.9% | 5.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 38.1% | 52.8% | 14.7% | 33.8% | 19.0% |
| Other | 7.5% | 1.7% | -5.8% | 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 | 6.4% | 4.1% | -2.3% | 0.7% | 3.4% |
| Indian | 2.1% | 1% | -1.1% | 3.1% | -2.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.6% | 6.9% | 6.3% | 1.6% | 5.3% |
| Black African | 4.5% | 4.5% | 0.0% | 2.5% | 2.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.1% | 0.7% | -1.4% | 1.0% | -0.3% |
| Other Black | 2.4% | 0.3% | -2.1% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.2% | 1.7% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.7% | 0.7% | -2.0% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 3.3% | 0.7% | -2.6% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 66.4% | 74.9% | 8.5% | 81.4% | -6.5% |
| Arab | 3% | 1.4% | -1.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Other | 3.9% | 2.7% | -1.2% | 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 | 76.4% | 73.6% | -2.8% | 83.2% | -9.6% |
| European Union | 1.8% | 4.8% | 3.0% | 6.1% | -1.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 4.5% | 2.4% | -2.1% | 2.7% | -0.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 12.1% | 14.7% | 2.6% | 5.6% | 9.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3% | 2.1% | -0.9% | 1.3% | 0.8% |
| Oceania | 1.8% | 1.7% | -0.1% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 76.1% | 73.9% | -2.2% | 83.2% | -9.3% |
| 10+ Years | 6.4% | 13.7% | 7.3% | 9.8% | 3.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.8% | 6.5% | 4.7% | 2.9% | 3.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.9% | 4.1% | 0.2% | 2.2% | 1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 11.8% | 1.7% | -10.1% | 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 Canning Street was 83.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 30.4% lower than the Canning average. The most reported crime type was Drugs.
Canning Street has the 12th lowest crime rate of 30 local areas in Canning and the 763rd highest crime rate of 1,559 local areas in Liverpool .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 20.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -45.6%.

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 3 78 Canning Street, Liverpool, Merseyside Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2024-10-28 | £269,693 |
| Flat 1 80 Canning Street, Liverpool, Merseyside Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2023-03-31 | £219,864 |
| Flat E 76 Canning Street, Liverpool, Merseyside Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2023-03-03 | £248,052 |
| Flat D 76 Canning Street, Liverpool, Merseyside Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £255,000 | 2022-10-28 | £281,578 |
| 68 Canning Street, Liverpool, Merseyside Terraced, an established residential building | £600,000 | 2022-06-17 | £705,629 |
L8 7NR 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 7NR 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 | 27 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Education | 19 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 18 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 14 |
| Information and communication | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abercromby Nursery School Falkner Street , L8 7QA | 3out of 4 | 204 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chatham Place Nursery School 139 Earle Road , L7 6HD | 3out of 4 | 1,731 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Everton Nursery School and Family Centre Spencer Street , L6 2WF | 4out of 4 | 2,364 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| East Prescot Road Nursery School 86 East Prescot Road , L14 1PW | 4out of 4 | 5,109 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Somerville Nursery School Brentwood Street , CH44 4BB | 3out of 4 | 5,147 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lipa Primary and High School Upper Duke Street , L1 7BT | 3out of 4 | 617 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Windsor Community Primary School Upper Hill Street , Toxteth L8 8JE | 4out of 4 | 667 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Nicholas's Catholic Primary School Orthes Street , L3 5XF | 2out of 4 | 785 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Patrick's Catholic Primary School Upper Hill Street , L8 5UX | 4out of 4 | 805 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsley Community School Eversley Street , L8 2TG | 3out of 4 | 869 yd | Community 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 | 990 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Studio School Liverpool 41 Greenland Street , L1 0BS | 3out of 4 | 990 yd | Studio schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Archbishop Blanch School 80 Earle Road , L7 6HQ | 3out of 4 | 1,627 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| The Belvedere Academy 17 Belvidere Road , Princes Park L8 3TF | 4out of 4 | 1,784 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Bellerive FCJ Catholic College 1 Aigburth Drive , Sefton Park L17 3AA | 3out of 4 | 1,989 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 | 435 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 | 438 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The City of Liverpool College Clarence Street , L3 5TP | - not rated | 888 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wirral Metropolitan College Conway Park Campus , Conway Park CH41 4NT | - not rated | 4,014 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 | 3,714 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 | 452 yd | Higher education institutions | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Princes School Selborne Street , L8 1YQ | 4out of 4 | 729 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Progress Schools - Toxteth 115 Upper Warwick Street , Liverpool L8 8HD | - not rated | 775 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Liverpool John Moores University Egerton Court , 2 Rodney Street L3 5UX | - not rated | 816 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Liverpool The Foundation Building , 765 Brownlow Hill L69 7ZX | - not rated | 908 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blackburne Arms | 24 Catharine Street | 302 yd | |
| JIDONG CHATHAM ST SHOP LTD | 149 Chatham Street | 307 yd | |
| Chaiiwala | 3 Myrtle Parade | 313 yd | |
| Hee Kee Express | Kiosk D, 1 Myrtle Parade | 313 yd | |
| Happy Lemon | 1A Myrtle Parade | 313 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peter Kavanagh | 2 - 6 Egerton Street | 241 yd | |
| The Caledonia | 22 Caledonia Street | 363 yd | |
| Art School Cellars | 2A Myrtle Street | 437 yd | |
| The Cambridge | 51 - 57 Mulberry Street | 533 yd | |
| Ye Cracke | 13 Rice Street | 584 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| KFC | Former 4 Myrtle Parade | 313 yd | |
| Roger Smalley's Homeless Project | St Brides Church Percy Street | 315 yd | |
| A Sushi Bar | 12 Myrtle Street | 348 yd | |
| Big Bite | 88 Upper Parliament Street | 355 yd | |
| Original Eatwell | 2A Catharine Street | 370 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ejoy Asian Foods | 8 - 10 Myrtle Street | 351 yd | |
| Danny's News | 4 Myrtle Street | 355 yd | |
| The Co-operative Food Ltd | 2A Myrtle Street | 437 yd | |
| Granby Supermarket | 81 - 83 Granby Street | 724 yd | |
| Sida Chinese Supermarket | Sida Chinese Supermarket, 124 Bold Street | 939 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Margaret Of Antioch C Of E Primary School (Closed) Upper Hampton Street | grass pitches | 273 yd |
| Lifestyles Toxteth (Closed) Upper Hill Street | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 678 yd |
| University Of Liverpool Sports Centre OXFORD STREET | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 681 yd |
| Toxteth Firefit Hub TOXTETH FIRE FIT HUB TOXTETH FIRE FIT HUB UPPER WARWICK STREET | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 756 yd |
| The Methodist Centre BEACONSFIELD STREET | 855 yd | |
| B Two Fitness Centre (Closed) St. Nicholas Centre St. Nicholas Centre Great Orford Street | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 950 yd |
| Unity Youth And Community Centre DOVE STREET | health and fitness suite | 1,045 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 | 70.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 70.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 70.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 59.3% |
| 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 | 29.6% |
| Median download speed | 17.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 39 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 1.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 7.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.