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L1 7BZ

City Centre South

Liverpool

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Overview

Postcode L1 7BZ 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 157.4 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 0.6 miles away. There are 8 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest small park is Falkner Square Gardens.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
157
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
53.5%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

8/10

Chinatown, St James & Georgian Quarter has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,299 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 10% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Chinatown, St James & Georgian Quarter has a very high crime rate, with approximately 157.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

53.5%

Approximately 53.5% 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

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 328 ft away from L1 7BZ.

Flood risk

No risk

Chinatown, St James & Georgian Quarter near L1 7BZ 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 0.6 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for L1 7BZ
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.6 mi

Liverpool Central

N/A

Walking directions to Liverpool Central
0.7 mi

Liverpool Lime Street

N/A

Walking directions to Liverpool Lime Street
0.9 mi

Liverpool James Street

N/A

Walking directions to Liverpool James Street

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for L1 7BZ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miFalkner Square GardensSmallWalking directions to Falkner Square Gardens
0.3 miSt. Luke's GardensSmallWalking directions to St. Luke's Gardens

Area Profile

Population
626
Population density
4,864 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
62.79(+68%)
Drugs
36.5(+836%)
Anti-social behaviour
20.02(+12%)
Public order
20.02(+98%)
Shoplifting
11.77(+104%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
501
79.9%
Other White
45
7.18%
White and Asian (mixed)
13
2.07%
Irish
12
1.91%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
8
1.28%
Total population: 627

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 3 (A level)
325
53.63%
Level 4+ (Degree)
191
31.52%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
31
5.12%
No qualifications
28
4.62%
Other
16
2.64%
Total 16+ residents: 606

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
75
52.82%
Private landlord or letting agency
31
21.83%
Other forms of private rent
21
14.79%
Owns outright
11
7.75%
Owns with a mortgage
3
2.11%
Total households: 142

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 43 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near L1 7BZ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near L1 7BZ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
05 Feb 202621, Alfred Mews, Liverpool, L1 7BSTerracedFreehold£296,100
22 Oct 20256E, Upper Parliament Street, Liverpool, L8 1TEFlatsLeasehold£145,000
02 Oct 20258F, Upper Parliament Street, Liverpool, L8 1TEFlatsLeasehold£120,000
01 May 202661C, Hope Street, Liverpool, L1 7BJFlatsLeasehold£277,500
31 Oct 202561B, Hope Street, Liverpool, L1 7BJFlatsLeasehold£200,000

Schools

In the L1 7BZ 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 7BZ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miAll-throughLipa Primary and High SchoolFree schools

Good

0.2 mi16 plusLIPA Sixth Form CollegeFree schools 16 to 19

Outstanding

0.2 miSecondaryLiverpool Life Sciences UTCUniversity technical college

Good

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of L1 7BZ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for L1 7BZ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miL1 Mini MarketGreat George Street, Liverpool, L1 5EAWalking directions to L1 Mini Market
0.2 miAsda55 Parliament Street, Liverpool, L8 5AQWalking directions to Asda
0.2 miChung WahNelson Street, Liverpool, L1 5EBWalking directions to Chung Wah
0.2 miGo Local46 St James Street, Liverpool, L1 5HAWalking directions to Go Local
0.3 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 7BZ, 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 037AE01006514
Police ForceMerseyside
Postcode Introduced1999-06-01

Frequently asked questions about L1 7BZ

Is L1 7BZ (Chinatown, St James & Georgian Quarter) safe?

The area around L1 7BZ records about 157 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 7BZ?

The median sale price around L1 7BZ 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 7BZ?

There are 20 schools close to L1 7BZ, including Lipa Primary and High School (Good), LIPA Sixth Form College (Outstanding) and Liverpool Life Sciences UTC (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to L1 7BZ?

The closest station to L1 7BZ is Liverpool Central, about 929 m away.

How deprived is the area around L1 7BZ?

L1 7BZ scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 3,299 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents L1 7BZ (Chinatown, St James & Georgian Quarter) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Liverpool Riverside covering L1 7BZ 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.