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L1 5DY

Upper Pitt Street

City Centre South

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Overview

Postcode L1 5DY is located in a major urban area, within the City Centre South ward of Liverpool in the North West region, and forms part of the Chinatown, St James & Georgian Quarter area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 153.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.4× the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Chinatown, St James & Georgian Quarter is £39,628 per year. The nearest station is Liverpool Central, about 0.5 miles away. There are 8 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest small park is St. Luke's Gardens.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
154
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
59.3%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

7/10

Chinatown, St James & Georgian Quarter has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,875 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 6% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Chinatown, St James & Georgian Quarter has a very high crime rate, with approximately 153.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

59.3%

Approximately 59.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 50.0% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in Chinatown, St James & Georgian Quarter is £39,628 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 262 ft away from L1 5DY.

Flood risk

No risk

Chinatown, St James & Georgian Quarter near L1 5DY has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Liverpool Central located about 0.5 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for L1 5DY
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.5 mi

Liverpool Central

N/A

Walking directions to Liverpool Central
0.7 mi

Liverpool Lime Street

N/A

Walking directions to Liverpool Lime Street
0.7 mi

Liverpool James Street

N/A

Walking directions to Liverpool James Street

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for L1 5DY
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miSt. Luke's GardensSmallWalking directions to St. Luke's Gardens
0.5 miRoscoe GardensSmallWalking directions to Roscoe Gardens

Area Profile

Population
286
Population density
5,702.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Drugs
76.43(+1860%)
Violence and sexual offences
33.67(-10%)
Public order
12.74(+26%)
Anti-social behaviour
8.19(-54%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.19(-9%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
166
58.25%
Chinese
55
19.3%
Other White
15
5.26%
African
9
3.16%
Other Black
6
2.11%
Total population: 285

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
89
37.39%
Level 4+ (Degree)
72
30.25%
Level 3 (A level)
34
14.29%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
17
7.14%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
12
5.04%
Total 16+ residents: 238

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
77
57.04%
Private landlord or letting agency
22
16.3%
Shared ownership
13
9.63%
Owns outright
10
7.41%
Owns with a mortgage
7
5.19%
Total households: 135

Property prices in City Centre South

Median price£140,000
Price per sq ft£231
Sales (last 12 months)65
Typical range (middle 50%)£94K – £195K

Based on 65 recent sales, the median property price is £140,000 (about £231 per square foot) in City Centre South area, with individual transactions ranging from £22,000 up to £340,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in City Centre South over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Terraced1£296,100£270
Flats64£137,500£229

10-year price trendmedian sale price in City Centre South

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in City Centre South.
YearFlats
2016£69,840
2017£72,100
2018£87,950
2019£92,950
2020£126,475
2021£154,000
2022£154,000
2023£167,475
2024£164,000
2025£152,352
2026£140,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in City Centre South.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in City Centre South.
YearFlats
2016£223
2017£232
2018£259
2019£243
2020£208
2021£232
2022£291
2023£313
2024£241
2025£378
2026£237
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in City Centre South.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for City Centre South in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near L1 5DY.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near L1 5DY
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
23 Apr 2025101, Upper Frederick Street, Liverpool, L1 5EHSemi-DetachedFreehold£235,700
13 Feb 2025Unit 44, Libertas, 40 - 50, St James Street, Liverpool, L1 0ABFlatsLeasehold£52,000
28 Jan 2026Apartment 24, 48A, Nelson Street, Liverpool, L1 5DNFlatsLeasehold£140,000
15 Dec 2025Apartment 20, 48A, Nelson Street, Liverpool, L1 5DNFlatsLeasehold£145,000
03 Jun 2025Apartment 6, 48A, Nelson Street, Liverpool, L1 5DNFlatsLeasehold£135,000

Schools

In the L1 5DY postcode area, located within Chinatown, St James & Georgian Quarter, there are 8 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for L1 5DY
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miAll-throughLipa Primary and High SchoolFree schools

Good

0.2 miPrimarySt Vincent de Paul Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Outstanding

0.2 miSecondaryThe Studio School LiverpoolStudio schools

Good

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of L1 5DY

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for L1 5DY
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miChung WahNelson Street, Liverpool, L1 5EBWalking directions to Chung Wah
0.1 miGo Local46 St James Street, Liverpool, L1 5HAWalking directions to Go Local
0.1 miL1 Mini MarketGreat George Street, Liverpool, L1 5EAWalking directions to L1 Mini Market
0.2 miBaltic ExpressLiverpool, L1 0BUWalking directions to Baltic Express
0.2 miEuro WinesBack Knight Street, Liverpool, L1 4JQWalking directions to Euro Wines

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Liverpool district (2025-26).

Band A£1,698
Band B£1,981
Band C£2,264
Band D£2,546
Band E£3,112
Band F£3,678
Band G£4,244
Band H£5,093

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for L1 5DY, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Angela Coleman

City Centre South - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Elizabeth Hayden

City Centre South - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Hetty Wood

City Centre South - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Kim Johnson

Liverpool Riverside - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth WestUKD
DistrictLiverpoolE08000012
Parliamentary ConstituencyLiverpool RiversideE14001338
WardCity Centre SouthE05015289
ParishLiverpool, unparished areaE43000166
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Chinatown, St James & Georgian QuarterE02001383
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Liverpool 037GE01034402
Police ForceMerseyside
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about L1 5DY

Is L1 5DY (Chinatown, St James & Georgian Quarter) safe?

The area around L1 5DY records about 154 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across North West as a whole the rate is about 109 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, drugs and anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near L1 5DY?

The median sale price around L1 5DY in Chinatown, St James & Georgian Quarter is £140,000 (about £231 per square foot) based on 65 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near L1 5DY?

There are 20 schools close to L1 5DY, including Lipa Primary and High School (Good), St Vincent de Paul Catholic Primary School (Outstanding) and The Studio School Liverpool (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to L1 5DY?

The closest station to L1 5DY is Liverpool Central, about 763 m away.

How deprived is the area around L1 5DY?

L1 5DY scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,875 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents L1 5DY (Chinatown, St James & Georgian Quarter) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Liverpool Riverside covering L1 5DY is Kim Johnson (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Angela Coleman (Labour Party), Elizabeth Hayden (Labour Party) and Hetty Wood (Labour Party).

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.