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Chinatown, St James & Georgian Quarter

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About

Chinatown sits along Nelson Street and the surrounding streets of Berry Street and Crosshall Street, marked by the ornamental Chinese arch that frames the main entrance on Nelson. The neighbourhood grew around sailors and dockworkers in the 19th century and today houses restaurants, bakeries, supermarkets and community organisations linked to one of the oldest Chinese communities in Europe. Streets here are compact and pedestrian-friendly, and the area stages seasonal events around the arch and community centres that serve local residents and students alike.

The Georgian Quarter extends west and north from the edge of Chinatown, centred on Rodney Street, Abercromby Square and Hope Street. Long rows of 19th-century townhouses have been adapted for use as medical and legal practices, student housing and small businesses. St James sits between these pockets, made up of residential terraces, small green plots and churchyards that break the street grid. Together the three areas form a mix of domestic, commercial and community uses with short walking distances between cafés, offices and specialist shops.

Area overview

On average Chinatown, St James & Georgian Quarter has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 144 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 49.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Chinatown, St James & Georgian Quarter is £39,628 per year. There are 6 schools in Chinatown, St James & Georgian Quarter: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 2 secondary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good). Chinatown, St James & Georgian Quarter is home to around 9,557 people, with a population density of about 8,694.5 per km2.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
144
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
49.6%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Chinatown, St James & Georgian Quarter Population
9,557
Population density
8,694.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
53.36(+44%)
Drugs
37.46(+888%)
Anti-social behaviour
14.02(-25%)
Public order
12.56(+24%)
Criminal damage and arson
11.41(+27%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,211
54.54%
Chinese
654
6.84%
Other White
625
6.54%
African
605
6.33%
Arab
386
4.04%
Total population: 9,555

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
3,303
38.2%
Level 3 (A level)
2,640
30.53%
No qualifications
1,282
14.83%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
584
6.75%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
445
5.15%
Total 16+ residents: 8,647

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
1,883
44.91%
Private landlord or letting agency
1,556
37.11%
Owns with a mortgage
243
5.8%
Social rents from council
212
5.06%
Owns outright
169
4.03%
Total households: 4,193

Property prices in Chinatown, St James & Georgian Quarter

Based on 40 recent sales, the median property price is £147,500 in Chinatown, St James & Georgian Quarter area, with individual transactions ranging from £20,000 up to £870,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Chinatown, St James & Georgian Quarter in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Chinatown, St James & Georgian Quarter over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Flats37£140,000
Terraced3£698,000

10 years median price trend in Chinatown, St James & Georgian Quarter

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Chinatown, St James & Georgian Quarter.

All postcodes in Chinatown, St James & Georgian Quarter

L10BS

Greenland Street

L15ES

Grenville Street South

L85RW

Parliament Street

L87NS

Sandon Street

L88JE

Carter Street

L15EQ

Prince Albert Mews

L15FA

Cornwallis Street

L17BL

Gambier Terrace

L19DB

Hope Street

L77EA

Hope Street

L81XH

Carter Street

L87LF

Upper Parliament Street

L87NH

Catharine Street

L87PH

Hope Way

L87PU

Falkner Street

L88AJ

Celtic Street

L15DP

Bailey Street

L15EB

Nelson Street

L81TL

Upper Hampton Street

L81XE

Windsor Street

L87JY

Princes Park

L87NN

Canning Street

L10BU

City Centre South

L77EN

Falkner Street

L87NW

Canning Street

L87TA

Canning Street

L88EN

Upper Hill Street

L10AF

Jamaica Street

L10BN

Brick Street

L17BR

Cathedral Close

L17BY

St James Road

L81SU

Alex Close

L87PE

Blackburne Place

L10AB

St James Street

L77DP

Myrtle Street

L88AP

Madelaine Street

L10DY

Blundell Street

L85XJ

Brindley Street

L87PP

Back St Bride Street

L19BB

Rice Street

L10BE

Norfolk Street

L17AY

St James Road

L10DG

Crump Street

L15EA

Great George Street

L15EF

Grenville Street South

L81UW

Upper Stanhope Street

L19BW

Hope Street

L87PZ

Falkner Street

L87SR

Morpeth Street

L88AF

North Hill Street

L88LX

Pomfret Street

L19BT

Hope Street

L77EP

Falkner Street

L77EL

Myrtle Parade

L81ST

Gibson Road

L81UY

Carter Street

L87NP

Canning Street

L10AG

Watkinson Street

L10AN

Blundell Street

L10AS

Bridgewater Street

L19BP

Hope Street

L81TG

Princes Road

L87PJ

Blackburne Terrace

L10AL

Greenland Street

L10AT

Bridgewater Street

L17BS

Alfred Mews

L87NA

Little Catharine Street

L87PA

Falkner Square

L10AD

Greenland Street

L15DN

Nelson Street

L15HA

St James Street

L77EU

Bedford Street South

L81TN

Markden Mews

L87LH

Parliament Place

L87NR

Canning Street

L87SQ

Sir Howard Way

L10BL

Norfolk Street

L81XN

Grey Street

L15EE

City Centre South

L81SY

Gibson Road

L10BP

Jordan Street

L15AB

Duncan Street

L19BR

Hope Street

L81TH

Princes Road

L15EG

Hardy Street

L81XB

Berkley Street

L10AA

Jamaica Street

L10DW

Greenland Street

L15JR

Grenville Street South

L19DZ

Hope Street

L81UN

Upper Stanhope Street

L87LN

Huskisson Street

L87NE

Catharine Street

L87SF

Upper Parliament Street

L88LH

Madelaine Street

L81TS

Parkway

L81UR

St James Place

L85RU

Ashwell Street

L15JP

Hardy Street

L87LG

Upper Parliament Street

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.