Area Information for Empress Road, Kensington, Liverpool, L7 8SE

Empress Road in Kensington is in the North West region of England. The postcode is within the Kensington & Fairfield ward/electoral division, which is in the constituency of Liverpool Riverside. This page combines information for the address Empress Road, Kensington, Liverpool, L7 8SE, and the neighbourhood in which it resides. If you wish, you can also view information for the whole of L7 here. For more details on the exact area these statistics cover, please see the map below and click "Show Census Area Covered" immediately below the map.

For information about recent house sales in this postcode, please view our property sales page for L7 8SE.

Basic Information

Area Type Urban
Local Authority Liverpool
Ward Kensington & Fairfield
Constituency Liverpool Riverside * Note that some postcodes straddle constituency boundaries. To check your exact constituency by house number or name, use the TheyWorkForYou website at this link.
Region North West
Country England

Housing Summary

There has been a total of 87 property sales in Empress Road, L7 8SE since the beginning of 1995.

You can view those sale prices and dates, as well as details of the types of housing and level of occupancy in this area on the Housing tab, simply click here

The most common type of housing in the area immediately surrounding this street is terraced houses, with the most common tenure being private rental. We also have information on housing tenure, occupancy and more on our Housing tab.

Policing & Crime Summary

We have information on the local policing neighbourhood (Kensington and Fairfield), and the Merseyside Police force area, which is available on the Crime tab of this page.

We also hold details of the latest crimes committed in February 2025, when 149 crimes were reported within half a mile of L7 8SE.

Nearby Services

StreetCheck lists many nearby services, for instance railway stations, GPs and schools. Here is just a selection...

More details and a full list are available on the Nearby tab

Broadband Summary

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About the Demographic Information

The information on housing, people, culture, employment and education that is displayed about Empress Road, Kensington, Liverpool, L7 8SE is based on the last census performed in the UK in 2021. They are performed once every 10 years. Our website shows 2021 data for England, Wales and Northern Ireland. For Scotland, 2022 data is shown (the Scottish census was performed a year later than the rest of the UK). Please note: census information may include figures for adjacent streets and postcodes. The figures are therefore representative of the local area, not a specific street address or row of houses.

The census collection is designed so that each group of postcodes should contain at least 100 people (50 in Scotland). This is done to preserve the anonymity of the people in that area, as some postcodes cover a very small area, sometimes a single building. You can see the area covered by the census statistics by clicking "Show Census Area Covered" below the map above.

Nearby Locations

Our information is available for almost all UK postcodes. Why not take a look at some of these other postcodes in the immediate vicinity of Empress Road, Kensington, Liverpool, L7 8SE:

Albert Edward Road, Liverpool, L7 8RZ
Adelaide Road, Kensington, Liverpool, L7 8SQ
Saxony Road, Liverpool, L7 8RU
Edinburgh Road, Kensington, Liverpool, L7 8RF
Connaught Road, Liverpool, L7 8RW
Leopold Road, Kensington, Liverpool, L7 8SR

Alternatively, click here to view demographic information about L7 as a whole.

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House Prices

We have found 87 property sales in Empress Road since the beginning of 1995.

Our data comes directly from the Land Registry, and is updated monthly. It does not include commercial sales, or sales of land without property.


Housing Types Embed This

The area containing Empress Road, Kensington, Liverpool consists predominantly of terraced housing, which is common in suburban and inner-city areas. Please note that the figures may include adjacent streets - see the Summary tab for an explanation and map of the area that these figures cover.

Housing Types
Detached 4
Semi-Detached 5
Terraced 119
Flat (Purpose-Built) 2
Flat (Converted) 0
Total 130
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Housing Tenure Embed This Back to Top

The area containing Empress Road, Kensington, Liverpool contains a higher-than-average level of rented housing (excluding social housing) - 66% of household spaces. This contrasts with the national average of just over 19.5%.

Housing Tenure
Owned Outright 21
Owned with Mortgage 5
Shared Ownership 1
Rented: From Council 1
Rented: Other Social 16
Rented: Private Landlord inc. letting agents 84
Rented: Other 1
Rent Free 0
Total 129

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This data lists the total number of residents normally resident within each household. The figures do not record under- or over-occupancy.

Housing Occupancy
One Person 20
Two People 23
Three People 27
Four People 37
Five People 10
Six People 11
Seven People 2
8+ People 0
Total 130

Household Composition Embed This Back to Top

The area containing Empress Road, Kensington, Liverpool consists predominantly of households that are not single-person or single-family units, an unusually high level for an area. These households are commonly house shares or Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMO).

Household Composition
1 Person Household 19
Family Household 31
Other Household 79
Total 129

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Household deprivation was measured against four dimensions for the 2021 census - employment, education, health/disability, and overcrowding.

Household Deprivation
Not Deprived 57
Deprived In One Dimension 48
Deprived In Two Dimensions 19
Deprived In Three Dimensions 6
Deprived In Four Dimensions 0
Total 130

Gender Embed This

Across the UK as a whole, the gender split is roughly 49% male, 51% female. The local area around L7 8SE however is predominantly male (56%). This can be caused by a number of factors, but amongst the most common are: areas associated with nearby higher education, areas that contain large establishments such as boarding schools, and areas with younger populations (females on average live longer than males, so are more likely to be found in retirement areas).

Gender
Male 240
Female 185
Total 425

Age Groups Embed This Back to Top

Across the UK as a whole, the median age is 40.7 years. This section of the Kensington & Fairfield ward has a very large concentration of residents that are aged 20-30. This is most commonly seen in inner-city areas that have good entertainment facilities (bars, clubs, theatres etc.) that appeal to this younger demographic.

This type of distribution is also common in the vicinity of higher education facilities, in particular universities.

Age Groups
0-4 3
5-9 6
10-14 9
15-19 39
20-24 262
25-29 28
30-34 10
35-39 10
40-44 8
45-49 9
50-54 6
55-59 7
60-64 7
65-69 4
70-74 7
75-79 4
80-84 2
85+ 4
Total 425

Relationship Status Embed This Back to Top

In the immediate vicinity of L7 8SE there is a large concentration of residents that are single - 84% of the resident population. On average, around 37.9% of census respondents were single. Areas with large single populations are often in built-up areas, with good entertainment facilities. It is also common to see a younger population in these areas.

Figures for relationship status do not include those aged under 16, or those family members aged 16-18 who are in full-time education. Following the Civil Partnership Act that came into force in 2019, census figures for 2021 no longer categorise same sex relationships as a separate category. Civil partnerships are now included within the figures for the other categories (Married, Divorced and so forth).

Relationship Status
Single 355
Married 34
Separated 3
Divorced 7
Widowed 6
Total 405

Health Embed This Back to Top

Health in the UK is strongly tied to age as you would expect, but the affluence of a neighbourhood also has strong influence, with deprived areas often showing poorer standards of health.

Overall, the UK considers itself to be healthy - 81.7% of residents rated their health as Very Good or Good. The full breakdown is as follows for the United Kingdom: 48.4% Very Good, 33.3% Good, 12.9% Fair, 4.2% Bad and 1.3% Very Bad.

It is notable that the number of residents reporting Very Good or Good health increased in 2021/22 compared to the previous census, despite an aging UK population. This may have been influenced by how people perceived their health against the backdrop of the pandemic.

Health
Very Good 227
Good 151
Fair 36
Bad 6
Very Bad 5
Total 425

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At the time of the 2021 census, across the UK 18.2% of residents had no qualification, 10.3% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.2% had 5+ GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS-Levels, 16.6% had 2+ A-Levels, 33.6% had a degree (or similar professional qualification), and 5.6% had an apprenticeship.

The qualification levels are based on current qualification names. The former Ordinary Levels (O-Levels) and CSEs will be included in the GCSE figures. Former Higher School Certificates (HSCs) will be counted as A-Levels.

Highest Qualification Level Achieved
Degree or above, or Similar e.g. professional qualification (accountancy etc) 80
Apprenticeship 9
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels 259
5+ GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels 14
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 10
No GCSEs or Equivalent 30
Other 5
Total 407

Ethnic Group Embed This

As whole, the UK population claims itself as approximately 83% white, with this area being 81% white.

As a country with a diverse population, the UK is home to other sizable ethnic groups, with mixed ethnicity (2.7%), Indian (2.9%) and Pakistani (2.6%) being the largest groups reported.

There is considerable division of ethnicities within the UK, with ethnically diverse addresses uncommon outside of urban areas.

Ethnic Group
White 345
Mixed Ethnicity 19
Indian 13
Pakistani 4
Bangladeshi 2
Chinese 4
Other Asian 7
Black African 14
Arab 10
Other 9
Total 427

Country of Birth Embed This Back to Top

At the time of the 2021/22 census, approximately 84% of the resident population of the United Kingdom were born in the UK. The other major groups were 6.7% from European countries, 5.2% from Middle Eastern or Asian countries, 2.5% from African countries, and 1.6% from the rest of the world.

Country of Birth
United Kingdom 357
European Union 23
Rest of Europe 5
Africa 9
Middle East and Asia 24
The Americas (North, Central and South America, and the Caribbean) 7
Total 425

Length of Residence Embed This Back to Top

At the time of the 2021/22 census, approximately 83.8% of the resident population of the United Kingdom were born in the UK. Some 9.4% have resided in the UK for 10 years plus, 2.8% for 5-10 years, 2.2% for 2-5 years, and 1.8% for less than two years.

The length of time a person has been resident in the UK has been calculated from the time a resident most recently arrived in the UK (excluding holidays/short stays outside the UK). However, residents that were born in the UK but emigrated and then later returned will still be counted as "Born in the United Kingdom".

Length of Residence
Born in The United Kingdom 357
10+ Years 23
5-10 Years 5
2-5 Years 10
Less Than 2 Years 29
Total 424

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Note that an individual may hold one or more passports. The data may include people living in adjacent addresses to L7 8SE.

Passport(s) Held
None 33
United Kingdom 326
Republic of Ireland 23
European Union 24
Rest of Europe 3
African Countries 4
Middle East or Asia 10
Central and South America 4

Religion Embed This Back to Top

The largest religious group in England and Wales are Christians - 46.2% of residents. However, a sizeable portion of the population (37.2%) claim to have no religion, which has increased substantially from the 25.1% reported in the 2011 census. Some 6.5% identify themselves as Muslim, 1.7% Hindu, 0.9% Sikh, 0.5% Buddhist, 0.5% Jewish, and 0.6% as other religions, while the remaining 6% did not state their religious views.

Religion
No Religion 209
Christian 145
Buddhist 0
Hindu 11
Jewish 0
Muslim 17
Sikh 3
Other Religion 3
Not Stated 37
Total 425

Economic Activity Embed This

This address within the Kensington & Fairfield ward showed a higher-than-average concentration of student residents - 73% of the resident population. On average, around 8% of census respondents were students. Male residents were slightly less likely than women to be students. The figures for students include both working and full-time studying students.

Figures for economic activity do not include those aged under 16, or those family members aged 16-18 who are in full-time education. The data was correct as of the 2021/22 census, which was a period of depressed economic activity.

The 2021 census occurred during period of depressed economic activity due to the COVID-19 pandemic. As a result, care should be taken in interpreting figures relating to labour market participation.

Economic Activity
Full-Time Employee 35
Part-Time Employee (defined as 30 hours or less per week) 26
Self Employed (No Subordinates) 6
Self Employed (With Subordinates) 1
Unemployed 8
Full-Time Student (with or without job) 297
Retired 17
Looking After Home or Family 4
Long-Term Sick or Disabled 9
Other 2
Total 405

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This data is based on resident aged 16+ on census day 2021/22, who were in employment. The categories used are taken from the Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) 2020.

Occupation Group
Managers, Directors and Senior Officials 7
Professional Occupations 14
Associate Professional Occupations 20
Administrative and Secretarial Occupations 9
Skilled Trades Occupations 5
Caring, Leisure and Other Service Occupations 18
Sales and Customer Service Occupations 25
Process, Plant and Machine Operatives 5
Elementary Occupations 28
Total 131

Socio-Economic Classification Embed This Back to Top

Classifications are assigned based on an algorithm created by the National Statistics Agency, called the Socio-economic Classification (NS-SEC).

Socio-Economic Classification
Large Employer or Higher Managerial/Professional 3
Supervisory, or Lower Managerial/Administrative/Professional 20
Intermediate Occupation e.g. clerical, sales, technical, engineering occupations 20
Own Account Worker/Small Employer 9
Lower Technical or Supervisory Occupation 6
Routine Occupation e.g. sales, service, production, operative, agricultural occupations 16
Semi-Routine Occupation 21
Never Worked or Long-Term Unemployed 11
Full-time Student 297
Total 403

Empress Road, Kensington, Liverpool, L7 8SE is within the Kensington and Fairfield policing neighbourhood, under the Merseyside Police force area. For non-urgent queries, contact 101. For emergency assistance, please contact 999. In February 2025, 149 crimes were reported within half a mile of L7 8SE.


Neighbourhood Team

Crime: Click here to view 149 crimes committed near Empress Road
Neighbourhood Team Address Kensington and Fairfield
Force Website: https://www.merseyside.police.uk/

Data courtesy of police.uk. See our Data Sources page for more information.

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Below are the details of the closest services to Kensington. All distances are straight-line distances, please consult the map of the facility to check the exact location. You can also view these details on our interactive services map for L7 8SE.

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Listed here are the 20 closest railway stations to Empress Road, Kensington, Liverpool, L7 8SE. The nearest railway station is Edge Hill, approximately 0.6 miles away.

Name Approximate Distance*
Edge Hill 0.6 miles
Liverpool Lime Street 0.9 miles
Liverpool Central 1 mile
Moorfields 1.3 miles
Wavertree Technology Park 1.4 miles
Liverpool James Street 1.5 miles
Sandhills 2 miles
Brunswick 2.1 miles
Bank Hall 2.3 miles
St Michaels 2.4 miles
Kirkdale 2.4 miles
Birkenhead Hamilton Square 2.6 miles
Broad Green 2.6 miles
Mossley Hill 2.7 miles
Conway Park 2.9 miles
Birkenhead Central 3 miles
Green Lane 3.1 miles
Bootle Oriel Road 3.1 miles
Walton (Merseyside) 3.2 miles
Rice Lane 3.3 miles

Nearest Primary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest primary schools to Empress Road, Kensington, Liverpool, L7 8SE. The nearest is Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School and Nursery, approximately 290 yards away.

Nearest Secondary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest secondary schools to Empress Road, Kensington, Liverpool, L7 8SE. The nearest is Harmonize Academy AP Free School, approximately half a mile away.

Name Approximate Distance* Last Ofsted Inspection
Harmonize Academy AP Free School half a mile March 2015
    
The Academy of St Francis of Assisi 0.7 miles April 2024
    
Archbishop Blanch CofE High School 0.9 miles February 2020
    
LIPA School (All Through) 1 mile March 2024
    
North Liverpool Academy 1.1 miles May 2017
    
King's Leadership Phoenix Academy 1.2 miles September 2022
    
Liverpool Life Sciences UTC 1.4 miles January 2016
    
The Studio School Liverpool 1.4 miles May 2015
    
Notre Dame Catholic Academy 1.4 miles May 2022
    
St Hilda's Church of England High School 1.6 miles November 2015
    

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Listed here are the 10 closest GPs (General Practitioners) to Empress Road, Kensington, Liverpool, L7 8SE. The nearest is Brownlow Health at Kensington, approximately 480 yards away. Please consult the NHS Choices website to check if the facility is currently accepting new NHS patients.

Nearest Dentists Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest dentists to Empress Road, Kensington, Liverpool, L7 8SE. The nearest is Walker & Dunn, approximately 570 yards away. Please consult the NHS Choices website to check if the facility is currently accepting new NHS patients.

Nearest Hospitals Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest hospitals to Empress Road, Kensington, Liverpool, L7 8SE. The nearest is Royal Liverpool University Hospital, approximately 600 yards away.

Nearest Opticians Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest opticians to Empress Road, Kensington, Liverpool, L7 8SE. The nearest is Jonathan Kay, approximately 0.6 miles away.

* Distances are measured in a straight line from the given postcode. Please consult the facility's map page or your preferred route finding/GPS app for driving directions.


 

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Broadband in L7 8SE

This postcode has support for gigabit broadband at one or more premises. Gigabit broadband is the latest high-speed standard, meaning fixed line broadband at a potential speed of 1,000Mbps or more - more than enough for even the most demanding household gaming, video calling, video and internet browsing needs. Note that occasionally some properties in a postcode may still not be eligible due to conditions on the ground, or the building structure. If you wish to enquire about a specific property in this postcode, contact the major suppliers, for instance Virgin Media, BT Broadband and Plusnet. For more information on Superfast Broadband, see the OpenReach website.

Broadband data is based on information provided by the major fixed internet service providers in the UK, including Virgin Media and BT. It does not include providers of satellite internet.

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Gigabit (1,000Mbps+) Internet Available? Yes
Ultrafast (300Mbps+) Broadband Available? Yes
Superfast (30Mbps+) Broadband Available? Yes
Maximum Download Speed Available 1000Mbps+

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Supplier Customer Rating
Plusnet 76.2%
Zen Internet 75.8%
Post Office 74%
EE Broadband 73.4%
NOW TV 70.8%
Vodafone 70%
Sky Digital 69.2%
BT Broadband 67.4%
Virgin Media 67.4%
TalkTalk 65.2%
 

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