Cathedral Close Liverpool
18 addresses across 1 postcode (L1), about 20 m long. USRN 23605748.
- Energy: 17 homes have an energy certificate (C: 15, D: 2).
- 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 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Liverpool Central, about 850 m (0.5 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 250 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 14.0 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.7 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 35 to 39 m above sea level.
- Noise: None of its addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is St. James' Health Centre, about 300 m away, with 6 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 630 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 10% of households owned their home and 32% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 101 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
17 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 94 m². Most common: House, mid-terrace (12); House, end-terrace (5). Built: 1983-1990 (10); 1976-1982 (7). Tenure at assessment: rented (private) (16); owner-occupied (1).
Each home's certificates and sales (5 addresses)
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 (71% of about 1,240 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)
- Land Between Bridgewater Street / Simpson Street / Watkinson Street (500 m (0.3 miles))
- Land To North East Junction Oldham Place / Back Renshaw Street (660 m (0.4 miles))
- Land Bordered By Kings Dock Street, Sparling Street & Wapping, Liverpool, L1 8LE (680 m (0.4 miles))
- Land Adjacent To The Keel, Kings Parade / Halftide Wharf Kings Dock (890 m (0.6 miles))
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 31 October 2026.
Flood risk
No address in this street's postcodes is in an area at high, medium or low risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. The rest are in areas at very low risk: less than a 0.1% (1 in 1,000) chance a year.
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 18 addresses are between 35 m and 39 m above sea level (37 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| L1 7BR | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Liverpool Central 15 million journeys in 2024–25 | 850 m (0.5 miles) |
| Liverpool Lime Street 14 million journeys in 2024–25 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | |
| Liverpool James Street 3.1 million journeys in 2024–25 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 12 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 63 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest St James Street Liverpool | 100 m |
| Bus or coach station | Liverpool ONE Bus Station | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Gerry Marsden Ferry Terminal Liverpool | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) |
| Car parks | 6 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Parking Group | 390 m |
| EV charging points | 19 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest ubitricity | 350 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Liverpool John Lennon Airport LPL | 10.9 km (6.7 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 6 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest St. James' Health Centre | 300 m |
| Pharmacies | 11 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Euro Chemist | 460 m (0.3 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 7 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Liverpool Smile Studio | 240 m |
| Hospital | Liverpool Women's Hospital | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Police station | Merseyside Police | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Cash machines | 6 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest BT Kiosk jct Duke Street / Nelson Street- Liverpool Cashzone | 240 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 9 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 3,730 m² | 250 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Unnamed 6,640 m² | 520 m (0.3 miles) |
| Play area | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 330 m² | 270 m |
| Playing field | Admiral Park 9,850 m² | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Allotments | Unnamed 630 m² | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 9 parks and gardens, 3.4 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Anglican Cathedral Church of Christ, a listed building (Grade I), 110 m east. 401 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 7 of them Grade I and 26 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Anglican Cathedral Church of Christ | Listed building, Grade I | 110 m east |
| St James's Gardens (Formerly St James's Cemetery) | Registered park or garden, Grade I | 180 m east |
| The Oratory | Listed building, Grade I | 190 m north-east |
| Roman Catholic Church of Saint Vincent de Paul | Listed building, Grade II* | 280 m west |
| Nos. 1-10, GAMBIER TERRACE and No. 2, CANNING STREET | Listed building, Grade II* | 280 m east |
| Edge Hill Engine Station, Liverpool & Manchester Railway | Scheduled monument | 1.6 km (1 mile) east |
| Princes Park, Liverpool | Registered park or garden, Grade II* | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) south-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Wapping Basin | Lake or reservoir | 950 m (0.6 miles) west |
| South Ferry Basin | Tidal water | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) south-west |
| The Lake | Lake or reservoir | 2 km (1.2 miles) south-east |
| The Princess Dock | Lake or reservoir | 2.5 km (1.6 miles) west |
| Priory Wood | Wood | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) south-east |
| Devil's Bank | Wetland | 4 km (2.5 miles) south |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 14.0 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.7 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 10.7 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Under 55 | 18 | 18 |
None of the street's 18 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic or railways.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LIPA School | All-through | 4–16 | 190 m | 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 | 280 m | No published inspection |
| Liverpool Life Sciences UTC | Secondary | 14–19 | 400 m (0.2 miles) | No published inspection |
| The Studio School Liverpool | Secondary | 14–19 | 400 m (0.2 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Vincent de Paul Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 560 m (0.3 miles) | Good (May 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Patrick's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 630 m (0.4 miles) | Good (Nov 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Windsor Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 710 m (0.4 miles) | Report card (Apr 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Needs attention; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Needs attention; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| University of Liverpool Mathematics School | 16 plus | 16–19 | 730 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| Abercromby Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | 740 m (0.5 miles) | Outstanding (Mar 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Pleasant Street Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 780 m (0.5 miles) | Good (Feb 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| The City of Liverpool College | 16 plus | 16–99 | 790 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Nicholas Catholic Academy Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 860 m (0.5 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 |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mellors Catering Services L1 7AY | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 150 m | 5 Very good | 6 Jun 2024 |
| L1 Mini Market L1 5EA | Retailers - other | 210 m | 5 Very good | 28 Jan 2025 |
| The Big Burger Theory L1 5EA | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 210 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Pot Roast L1 5EA | Other catering premises | 210 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Grams Nutrition L1 5EA | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 210 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Southside25 L1 5EA | Other catering premises | 210 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Chick Shack L1 5EA | Other catering premises | 210 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Muse L1 5EA | Other catering premises | 210 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| FORK AND BUN L1 5EA | Other catering premises | 210 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| CraveSlice L1 5EA | Other catering premises | 210 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Fratello burger and Dessert L1 5EA | Other catering premises | 210 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| SOUTH INDIAN KITCHEN / KARA CHUTNEY L1 5EA | Other catering premises | 210 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Smash Lab L1 5EA | Other catering premises | 210 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Spice express L1 5EA | Other catering premises | 210 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Taste of Korea L1 5EA | Other catering premises | 210 m | Awaiting inspection |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Drugs | 33 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 31 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 10 |
| Public order | 7 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 6 |
| Other theft | 6 |
| Burglary | 2 |
| Possession of weapons | 2 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Lady Chapel Close (20); On or near Hardy Street (14); On or near Upper Duke Street (12); On or near Duncan Street (9); On or near Arch View Crescent (9).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 22 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 3% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 8% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 10% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 8% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 54% | 17% |
| Private rented | 37% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 27% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 22% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 7% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 3% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 37% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 24% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 4% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 33% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 66% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 24% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 32% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 5% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | under 1% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 93% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 3 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 Butter Chicken Factory (other catering premises, L8 5XJ) is no longer listed; it was rated Awaiting inspection found 31 October 2026
- Food hygiene ratings Ghetto Golf (other catering premises, L8 5XJ) is no longer listed; it was rated 5 Very good found 31 October 2026
- Food hygiene ratings Roger Smalley's Homeless Project (other catering premises, L8 7LT) is no longer listed; it was rated 1 Major improvement necessary found 31 October 2026
- Food hygiene ratings Pogue Mahone (pub/bar/nightclub, L1 4BB) now 5 Very good, was Awaiting inspection (rated 1 September 2026) found 31 October 2026
- Food hygiene ratings Petit Cafe Du Coin (pub/bar/nightclub, L1 4JQ) now 5 Very good, was 3 Generally satisfactory (rated 23 October 2026) found 31 October 2026
Postcodes on this street
- L1 7BR: 18 addresses of 22 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Dean Dillistone Court · Dean Patey Court Liverpool John Moores University · Lady Chapel Close · Great George Street · Alfred Mews · Cathedral Gate · Raffles Street · Upper Pitt Street · Cookson Street · St James Road · Pine Mews · Hardy 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.