Back Commutation Row Liverpool
1 address across 1 postcode (L3), about 50 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 23600281.
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band A; Band D in Liverpool costs £2,674 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 40% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Liverpool Lime Street, about 250 m away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, St John's Garden, is about 170 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 20.2 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.9 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 26 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 1 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Brownlow At Marybone, about 690 m (0.4 miles) away, with 7 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 1,940 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 19% of households owned their home and 13% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 980 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often drugs.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
No certificates found for addresses on this street.
Council tax
What each band costs in Liverpool in 2026-27: Band D £2,674 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,782 | £2,079 | £2,377 | £2,674 | £3,268 | £3,862 | £4,456 | £5,347 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band A (45% of about 1,610 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): The Liverpool (Anfield, Central, Greenbank, Kensington and Fairfield, Picton, Princess Park, Riverside, Tuebrook and Stoneycroft and Wavertree wards and parts of Kirkdale and Church wards) (Article 4(1)) Direction 2020.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Kempston Street Car Park, l3 8ng (270 m)
- Land To North East Junction Oldham Place / Back Renshaw Street (720 m (0.4 miles))
- Poets Place, Liverpool, L5 3SP (780 m (0.5 miles))
- Land at Blackstock Street, Bevington Bush and Paul Street, Liverpool, L3 6EP (860 m (0.5 miles))
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 30 September 2026.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 1 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's address is about 26 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| L3 8HR | 40% | 40% | 40% | 60% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Liverpool Lime Street 14 million journeys in 2024–25 | 250 m |
| Liverpool Central 15 million journeys in 2024–25 | 550 m (0.3 miles) | |
| Moorfields 6.6 million journeys in 2024–25 | 760 m (0.5 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 17 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 85 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Islington Liverpool | 70 m |
| Bus or coach station | Queen Square Bus Station Liverpool | 300 m |
| Ferry terminal | Gerry Marsden Ferry Terminal Liverpool | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
| Car parks | 8 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest 13 Fraser Street Parking | 60 m |
| EV charging points | 14 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Shell Recharge Charging Station | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Liverpool John Lennon Airport LPL | 11.9 km (7.4 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 7 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Brownlow At Marybone | 690 m (0.4 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 10 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Kays (Chemists) | 410 m (0.3 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 11 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Pall Mall Dental Clinic | 830 m (0.5 miles) |
| Hospital | Royal Liverpool Dental Hospital | 720 m (0.4 miles) |
| Police station | St Anne Street Police Station | 550 m (0.3 miles) |
| Cash machines | 8 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Snax 24 - Islington Road 827 Cashzone | 520 m (0.3 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 6 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest St John's Garden 1.3 ha | 170 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Whitley Gardens 7.4 ha | 790 m (0.5 miles) |
| Play area | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 390 m² | 640 m (0.4 miles) |
| Playing field | Unnamed 3.0 ha | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Allotments | Everton Community Garden 890 m² | 940 m (0.6 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 6 parks and gardens, 12 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Wellington Column, a listed building (Grade II*), 70 m west. 329 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 8 of them Grade I and 32 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Wellington Column | Listed building, Grade II* | 70 m west |
| Steble Fountain | Listed building, Grade II* | 90 m west |
| Sessions House | Listed building, Grade II* | 100 m north-west |
| Walker Art Gallery | Listed building, Grade II* | 140 m north-west |
| St James's Gardens (Formerly St James's Cemetery) | Registered park or garden, Grade I | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) south |
| Edge Hill Engine Station, Liverpool & Manchester Railway | Scheduled monument | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) south-east |
| Wavertree Botanic Garden and Park | Registered park or garden, Grade II* | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Wapping Basin | Lake or reservoir | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) south-west |
| Stanley Dock | Lake or reservoir | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) north-west |
| Collingwood Dock | Lake or reservoir | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) north-west |
| Trafalgar Dock | Lake or reservoir | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) north-west |
| South Ferry Basin | Tidal water | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) south |
| Priory Wood | Wood | 4.2 km (2.6 miles) south |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 20.2 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.9 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 11.6 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; nitrogen dioxide and PM2.5 are above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 75 dB or more | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 0 | 1 |
1 of the street's 1 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Liverpool: see them on the Liverpool page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holy Cross Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 540 m (0.3 miles) | No published inspection |
| Pleasant Street Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 620 m (0.4 miles) | Good (Feb 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| The City of Liverpool College | 16 plus | 16–99 | 650 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Nicholas Catholic Academy Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 670 m (0.4 miles) | No overall grade (Jan 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Faith Primary Academy Church of England/Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Report card (Jan 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Strong standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| St Vincent de Paul Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Good (May 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| University of Liverpool Mathematics School | 16 plus | 16–19 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| LIPA School | All-through | 4–16 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | No overall grade (Jun 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Inadequate; Behaviour and attitudes: Inadequate; Personal development: Inadequate; Leadership and management: Inadequate |
| LIPA Sixth Form College | 16 plus | 14–19 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School and Nursery Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Everton Nursery School and Family Centre | Nursery | 2–5 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| The Trinity Catholic Academy Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No overall grade (Mar 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vicolo Lounge L3 8HR | Pub/bar/nightclub | 50 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Go Local/Star News L3 8HR | Retailers - other | 60 m | 4 Good | 5 Nov 2025 |
| Paru Grill L3 5NF | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 60 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 7 May 2026 |
| The butty box L3 8HR | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 80 m | 5 Very good | 5 Nov 2025 |
| International Food Store L3 5NF | Retailers - other | 90 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 6 May 2026 |
| Lazeez Charcoal Grill L3 5NF | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 100 m | 1 Major improvement necessary | 21 Jul 2026 |
| Ma Egerton's Stage Door L1 1JA | Pub/bar/nightclub | 100 m | 4 Good | 19 Sep 2019 |
| Unite The Union L3 8EF | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 110 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 23 Jan 2020 |
| Marmarise Food Store L3 8HY | Retailers - other | 110 m | 1 Major improvement necessary | 10 Mar 2026 |
| Tarab Lounge Liverpool L3 8HY | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 110 m | 5 Very good | 14 Jul 2026 |
| Salvation Army Ann Fowler Hostel L3 8JX | Other catering premises | 120 m | 5 Very good | 14 Dec 2020 |
| O2 Academy L3 5UF | Other catering premises | 120 m | 5 Very good | 22 Oct 2026 |
| Shawrma L3 5NF | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 120 m | 4 Good | 8 Aug 2023 |
| The North Western (Wetherspoons) L1 1RJ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 120 m | 5 Very good | 12 Oct 2023 |
| Chicking L3 8HY | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 130 m | Awaiting inspection |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Drugs | 361 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 216 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 141 |
| Public order | 78 |
| Other theft | 65 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 41 |
| Shoplifting | 12 |
| Theft from the person | 11 |
| Bicycle theft | 11 |
| Burglary | 11 |
| Possession of weapons | 11 |
| Robbery | 10 |
| Other crime | 10 |
| Vehicle crime | 2 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Parking Area (198); On or near Camden Street (153); On or near Commutation Row (111); On or near Back Commutation Row (74); On or near Theatre/Concert Hall (57).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 20 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | under 1% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | under 1% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 19% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 6% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 3% | 1% |
| Social rented | 21% | 17% |
| Private rented | 58% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 19% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 44% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | under 1% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | under 1% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 15% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 28% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 8% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 24% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 29% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 54% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 29% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 13% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 2% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | under 1% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 90% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 5 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
- Food hygiene ratings Infinity Shisha Lounge (restaurant/cafe/canteen, L3 8HY) is no longer listed; it was rated 5 Very good found 31 October 2026
- Food hygiene ratings Crispy Cod & The Famous Sotos Greek Taverna (takeaway/sandwich shop, L3 8JH) is no longer listed; it was rated 4 Good found 31 October 2026
- Food hygiene ratings The Central (pub/bar/nightclub, L1 1JP) is no longer listed; it was rated 5 Very good found 31 October 2026
- Food hygiene ratings The Central (pub/bar/nightclub, L1 1JP) newly listed: 5 Very good (rated 8 October 2026) found 31 October 2026
- Food hygiene ratings O2 Academy (other catering premises, L3 5UF) re-inspected, still 5 Very good (rated 22 October 2026) found 31 October 2026
Postcodes on this street
- L3 8HR: 1 address of 86 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Islington · Pudsey Street · Camden Street · Mill Lane · Hotham Street · Fraser Street · Islington · Wilde Street · Back Bridport Street · Lord Nelson Street · Bridport Street · Cuerden Street
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.