Kensington
Liverpool 030 · 5 sub-areas · 10,692 residents
Liverpool 030 is a densely populated inner-city neighbourhood within Liverpool, home to around 10,700 people. A typical two-bedroom flat lets for about £820 a month — well under the UK median of around £1,200 for a 2-bed — though rents rose around 6% last year. The area stands out for its young demographic and very high private-rental rate, with nearly half of all households renting privately.
Kensington is a mid-density neighbourhood of Liverpool in the North West region. It sits between busier and quieter parts of the local authority and isn't dominated by a single use — there's a mix of workplaces, housing and local services. The population skews young, with a high concentration of 18- to 34-year-olds; the rental market is active and turnover is high — people move through rather than stay.
Overview
What's it like to live in Kensington?
4 parks and 5 playgrounds are within five minutes' walk, so greenspace is reliably close at hand; Recorded crime is higher than the national norm — common for built-up urban areas, but worth weighing if you're looking for a quieter base; Public transport is genuinely strong; most errands and a fair share of social life don't need a car; rents are below the national norm, with a typical home letting at around £893 a month; gigabit broadband is effectively universal.
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Figures are aggregated across 5 sub-areas — population-weighted means for rates, sums for counts. Sources cited beneath each section.
Kensington in Liverpool
Living in Kensington
Liverpool 030 is one of Liverpool's more densely settled inner neighbourhoods, and it wears that clearly. Roughly four in ten residents are aged 18 to 34, giving the area an unmistakably youthful character — student households, young professionals, and newer arrivals all mixed together. Greenspace is closer than you might expect in this kind of urban setting: the nearest park or green area is only about 270 metres away on average, and just over half of residents are within a comfortable walk of open space.
On cost, this is one of the more accessible parts of Liverpool. A one-bedroom runs around £670 a month, a two-bedroom about £820, and a three-bedroom just under £950. Those figures sit well below the UK national median for equivalent properties, and the median home sale price of roughly £156,000 means the deposit hurdle is relatively low — around two and a half years of saving at a typical local salary. Council tax (Band D) comes to about £2,670 a year.
Ownership here is low — only around one in four households owns their home. Nearly half rent privately, and a further quarter are in social housing. That tenure mix, combined with a rent-to-take-home ratio of around 45%, tells you this is an area where a lot of people are stretching their income to stay. Rents did rise by around 6% in the past year, which is a meaningful squeeze when earnings aren't keeping pace.
The nearest mainline rail station is roughly 1.2 km away — about a 15-minute walk — putting central Liverpool and onward connections within easy reach. Around 23% of residents use public transport to get to work, and 36% drive. For more detail on how the neighbourhood breaks down street by street, see the sub-areas list below.
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Frequently asked
- Is Liverpool 030 a nice place to live?
- It depends on your priorities. Rents are low, greenspace is close, and it has a young, lively demographic. The trade-off is a high crime rate — roughly double the national average — and below-average school quality nearby. It suits renters who want affordability and urban energy more than quiet and polish.
- What is the rent in Liverpool 030?
- A one-bedroom flat runs around £670 a month, a two-bedroom about £820, and a three-bedroom just under £950. These figures are estimates scaled from city-level data using local sale prices. Rents rose around 6% in the past year, so expect some movement on new lets.
- Is Liverpool 030 safe?
- Crime runs high here — around 158 incidents per 1,000 residents a year, roughly double the UK national average. The area sits in the most deprived decile nationally, which correlates with elevated crime. It's not uniform across every street, so it's worth visiting the specific roads you're considering before committing.
- What's the commute from Liverpool 030 to Liverpool city centre?
- The nearest mainline rail station is about 1.2 km away — roughly a 15-minute walk. From there, the city centre is a short hop. Around 23% of residents commute by public transport, and 35% drive. Broadband is full gigabit coverage, making working from home a reliable option.
- Who lives in Liverpool 030?
- Mostly young renters — around 41% of residents are aged 18 to 34, which is unusually high. Nearly half rent privately and about a quarter are in social housing. Owner-occupiers are rare at around 24%. It's a mixed, transient population with a significant share born outside the UK.
- What schools are near Liverpool 030?
- There are 149 schools within 2 km, so proximity isn't the issue — quality is. Only around 29% of nearby schools are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted, well below the national figure of roughly 89%. The nearest Outstanding school is about 1.5 km away. Checking individual Ofsted reports before choosing an address is strongly advisable.
- How affordable is buying a home in Liverpool 030?
- The median sale price is around £156,000 — low by UK standards. On a typical local salary, you'd need roughly two and a half years of saving to reach a deposit, which is one of the more achievable timelines in the country. That said, the area has a high private-rental rate, suggesting many residents aren't yet in a position to buy.