Falkner Square is in Liverpool and in Liverpool district. L8 7NY 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 Falkner Square, Liverpool, L8 7NY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: L7 7AL, L8 7NZ, L8 7ND, L8 7NS, L8 7NB, L8 7NT, L8 7PA, L8 7GA, L8 7SU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding L8 7NY is primarily male, with 55.9% 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 | 37% | 44.1% | 7.1% | 51.0% | -6.9% |
| Male | 63% | 55.9% | -7.1% | 49.0% | 6.9% |
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 7NY, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 86.2% 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 | 72.3% | 86.2% | 13.9% | 37.9% | 48.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 17.3% | 7.3% | -10.0% | 44.2% | -36.9% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 2.4% | 0.1% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 7.5% | 3.3% | -4.2% | 9.1% | -5.8% |
| Widowed | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 6.1% | -5.3% |
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 (70.3%) 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 | 49.2% | 42.2% | -7.0% | 48.4% | -6.2% |
| Good health | 28.6% | 28.1% | -0.5% | 33.6% | -5.5% |
| Fair health | 14.8% | 16.4% | 1.6% | 12.7% | 3.7% |
| Bad health | 4.8% | 10.9% | 6.1% | 4.0% | 6.9% |
| Very bad health | 2.6% | 2.3% | -0.3% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
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 | 14.5% | 11.3% | -3.2% | 18.2% | -6.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.1% | 5.6% | -2.5% | 9.6% | -4.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.9% | 6.5% | -7.4% | 13.4% | -6.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 5.3% | -3.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15% | 25% | 10.0% | 16.9% | 8.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 35.8% | 42.7% | 6.9% | 33.8% | 8.9% |
| Other | 12.7% | 7.3% | -5.4% | 2.8% | 4.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 63.3% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 10.6% | 7% | -3.6% | 0.7% | 6.3% |
| Indian | 2.6% | 0.8% | -1.8% | 3.1% | -2.3% |
| Pakistani | 1.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Other Asian | 5.3% | 1.6% | -3.7% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
| Black African | 6.3% | 8.6% | 2.3% | 2.5% | 6.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.2% | 0.8% | -2.4% | 1.0% | -0.2% |
| Other Black | 1.6% | 2.3% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 1.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.1% | 1.6% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.6% | 0.8% | -1.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 2.6% | 0% | -2.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 47.6% | 63.3% | 15.7% | 81.4% | -18.1% |
| Arab | 11.1% | 4.7% | -6.4% | 0.6% | 4.1% |
| Other | 2.6% | 7.8% | 5.2% | 1.6% | 6.2% |
In this area, 57% 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 | 56.1% | 57% | 0.9% | 83.2% | -26.2% |
| European Union | 3.7% | 9.4% | 5.7% | 6.1% | 3.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 8.5% | 11.7% | 3.2% | 2.7% | 9.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 29.6% | 20.3% | -9.3% | 5.6% | 14.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 54.5% | 56.2% | 1.7% | 83.2% | -27.0% |
| 10+ Years | 17.5% | 15.4% | -2.1% | 9.8% | 5.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 10.1% | 12.3% | 2.2% | 2.9% | 9.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 9.5% | 12.3% | 2.8% | 2.2% | 10.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.5% | 3.8% | -4.7% | 1.9% | 1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 63.8% | 76.7% | -12.9% |
| Italy | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Spain | 4.6% | 0.4% | 4.2% |
| Poland | 2.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% |
| Romania | 2.3% | 0.9% | 1.4% |
| Other EU countries | 2.3% | 1.5% | 0.8% |
| North Africa | 1.5% | 0.1% | 1.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Middle East | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Eastern Asia | 3.8% | 0.3% | 3.5% |
| South-East Asia | 3.1% | 0.2% | 2.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 12.3% | 13.5% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38% | 37.2% | 0.8% |
| Christian | 31% | 46.2% | -15.2% |
| Buddhist | 4.7% | 0.5% | 4.2% |
| Jewish | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Muslim | 18.6% | 6.5% | 12.1% |
| Sikh | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 5.4% | 6.0% | -0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Falkner Square was 676.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 6.1% higher than the Brownlow Hill average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Falkner Square has the 13th highest crime rate of 83 local areas in Brownlow Hill and the 41st highest crime rate of 1,552 local areas in Liverpool .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 295.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -75.1%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 98% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24C Falkner Square, Liverpool, Merseyside Terraced, an established residential building | £462,500 | 2015-09-28 | £798,994 |
| 21C Falkner Square, Liverpool, Merseyside Terraced, an established residential building | £515,000 | 2015-07-20 | £906,530 |
| 19D Falkner Square, Liverpool, Merseyside Terraced, an established residential building | £430,000 | 2015-06-10 | £760,507 |
| 24B Falkner Square, Liverpool, Merseyside Terraced, an established residential building | £253,000 | 1995-06-07 | £1,447,938 |
| 18 Falkner Square, Liverpool, Merseyside Terraced, a newly built property | £51,500 | 1995-03-30 | £297,793 |
L8 7NY area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 9% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. High levels of unemployment lead to more frequent crime and reduce the quality of life in this area.
The percentage of student residents living in L8 7NY 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 | 31 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 26 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 15 |
| Part-Time Employee | 12 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Self-Employed | 7 |
| Retired | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Education | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Construction | 2 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 1 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abercromby Nursery School Falkner Street , L8 7QA | 4out of 4 | 207 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chatham Place Nursery School 139 Earle Road , L7 6HD | 3out of 4 | 1,384 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Everton Nursery School and Family Centre Spencer Street , L6 2WF | 4out of 4 | 2,376 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Allenby Square Nursery School Elmshouse Road , L13 2BR | - not rated | 3,559 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 | 4,792 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Saviour's CofE Junior Mixed and Infant School Crown Street , L8 7SA | - not rated | 283 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint Margaret of Antioch CofE (Aided) Primary School Upper Hampton Street , Princes Park L8 1TR | - not rated | 389 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Granby Junior Mixed and Infant School Granby Street , L8 2TU | - not rated | 588 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsley Community School Eversley Street , L8 2TG | 3out of 4 | 598 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bernard's RC Junior Mixed and Infant School Kingsley Road , L8 2TY | - not rated | 712 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 694 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| University Community School Mount Vernon Road , L7 3EA | - not rated | 1,022 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Archbishop Blanch CofE High School 80 Earle Road , L7 6HQ | - not rated | 1,281 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Archbishop Blanch CofE High School 80 Earle Road , L7 6HQ | 4out of 4 | 1,281 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Liverpool Life Sciences UTC 41 Greenland Street , L1 0BS | 3out of 4 | 1,311 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | 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 | 571 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| LIPA Sixth Form College 41 Upper Duke Street , L1 9DY | - not rated | 771 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The City of Liverpool College Clarence Street , L3 5TP | - not rated | 1,110 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wirral Metropolitan College Conway Park Campus , Conway Park CH41 4NT | - not rated | 4,358 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 | 960 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Liverpool College Queen's Drive , Mossley Hill L18 8BG | 4out of 4 | 3,433 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Princes School Selborne Street , L8 1YQ | - not rated | 404 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Princes School Selborne Street , L8 1YQ | 4out of 4 | 404 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| An-Nur Primary School 34-36 Princes Road , L8 1TH | - not rated | 554 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Toxteth Pupil Referral Unit 38 Princes Road , L8 1TH | - not rated | 564 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Royal Liverpool Children's Hospital School Myrtle Street , L7 7DG | - not rated | 598 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liverpool Women's Hospital - OCS Group Ltd, Crown Street, Liverpool, L8 7SS | Liverpool Womens Hospital Crown Street | 117 yd | |
| JIDONG CHATHAM ST SHOP LTD | 149 Chatham Street | 318 yd | |
| 92 Degrees Coffee | 36 Myrtle Street | 321 yd | |
| Subway | Vine Court, 35 Myrtle Street | 346 yd | |
| Hee Kee Express | Kiosk D, 1 Myrtle Parade | 378 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peter Kavanagh | 2 - 6 Egerton Street | 464 yd | |
| The Caledonia | 22 Caledonia Street | 523 yd | |
| Art School Cellars | 2A Myrtle Street | 589 yd | |
| The Cambridge | 51 - 57 Mulberry Street | 610 yd | |
| The Font Bar | 1 Arrad Street | 751 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| KFC | Former 4 Myrtle Parade | 376 yd | |
| Trivia Sweets | 41 Granby Street | 383 yd | |
| Sammies | 59 Granby Street | 444 yd | |
| A Sushi Bar | 12 Myrtle Street | 450 yd | |
| Original Eatwell | 2A Catharine Street | 524 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ejoy Asian Foods | 8 - 10 Myrtle Street | 458 yd | |
| Danny's News | 4 Myrtle Street | 470 yd | |
| Granby Supermarket | 81 - 83 Granby Street | 586 yd | |
| The Co-operative Food Ltd | 2A Myrtle Street | 589 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Express Supermarket, 170 Brownlow Hill | 1,040 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Margaret Of Antioch C Of E Primary School (Closed) Upper Hampton Street | grass pitches | 386 yd |
| University Of Liverpool Sports Centre OXFORD STREET | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 722 yd |
| The Methodist Centre BEACONSFIELD STREET | 758 yd | |
| Lifestyles Toxteth (Closed) Upper Hill Street | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 783 yd |
| Unity Youth And Community Centre DOVE STREET | health and fitness suite | 837 yd |
| Toxteth Firefit Hub TOXTETH FIRE FIT HUB TOXTETH FIRE FIT HUB UPPER WARWICK STREET | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 867 yd |
| Tiber Park (Closed) Coltart Road | grass pitches | 947 yd |
| Tiber Football Centre Tiber Street | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 962 yd |
| B Two Fitness Centre (Closed) St. Nicholas Centre St. Nicholas Centre Great Orford Street | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 1,050 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 | 3.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 3.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 3.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 3.6% |
| 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 | 96.4% |
| Median download speed | 12 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 12.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 14.05 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 14.05 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 1.22 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.