The ECHO has spoken to a number of businesses in one of the city's most bustling student areas on what they bring to the table and how much of an impact the cost of living crisis is really having.
Liverpool's city centre economy has blossomed thanks to the city's student population, but after living in halls for their first year, a lot of students flock to Smithdown Road to rent private house shares with their friends or classmates.
The move has created a diverse community of locals and students mixing in traditional pubs, trendy bars and up and coming restaurants that have popped up along the stretch which runs from Toxteth through to Wavertree.
