Vanilla Close is in Liverpool and in Liverpool district. L11 1BF is located in the Norris Green electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Liverpool, West Derby. This postcode has been in use since 2017-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Vanilla Close, Liverpool, L11 1BF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: L11 1AQ, L11 1AL, L11 1HY, L11 2ZA, L11 1DX, L11 1AW, L11 1EB, L11 1AA, L11 1AG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around L11 1BF is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48% | 50.2% | 2.2% | 51.0% | -0.8% |
| Male | 52% | 49.8% | -2.2% | 49.0% | 0.8% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around L11 1BF, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 47% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 31% | 47% | 16.0% | 37.9% | 9.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 36.8% | 37.7% | 0.9% | 44.2% | -6.5% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 2.7% | 0.4% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Divorced | 9.2% | 6.3% | -2.9% | 9.1% | -2.8% |
| Widowed | 20.7% | 6.3% | -14.4% | 6.1% | 0.2% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (86.3%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 34.3% | 55.8% | 21.5% | 48.4% | 7.4% |
| Good health | 25.5% | 30.5% | 5.0% | 33.6% | -3.1% |
| Fair health | 25.5% | 9.3% | -16.2% | 12.7% | -3.4% |
| Bad health | 10.8% | 2.6% | -8.2% | 4.0% | -1.4% |
| Very bad health | 3.9% | 1.8% | -2.1% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 56.3% | 20% | -36.3% | 18.2% | 1.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.6% | 10.1% | -2.5% | 9.6% | 0.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.3% | 10.4% | 0.1% | 13.4% | -3.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.3% | 2.7% | 0.4% | 5.3% | -2.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.2% | 16.4% | 7.2% | 16.9% | -0.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 6.9% | 38.8% | 31.9% | 33.8% | 5.0% |
| Other | 2.3% | 1.5% | -0.8% | 2.8% | -1.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 72.8% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 2.9% | 11.3% | 8.4% | 0.7% | 10.6% |
| Indian | 0% | 7.1% | 7.1% | 3.1% | 4.0% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 3.3% | 3.3% | 1.6% | 1.7% |
| Black African | 2.9% | 3.1% | 0.2% | 2.5% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| White | 94.1% | 72.8% | -21.3% | 81.4% | -8.6% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
In this area, 75.4% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 98% | 75.4% | -22.6% | 83.2% | -7.8% |
| European Union | 0% | 5.8% | 5.8% | 6.1% | -0.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Africa | 2% | 2.2% | 0.2% | 2.7% | -0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 15.3% | 15.3% | 5.6% | 9.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98% | 75.4% | -22.6% | 83.2% | -7.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 12.2% | 12.2% | 9.8% | 2.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 1% | 6% | 5.0% | 2.9% | 3.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 5.3% | 5.3% | 2.2% | 3.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.9% | -0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.9% | 76.7% | 0.2% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Italy | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Portugal | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Lithuania | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 2.6% | 1.3% | 1.3% |
| Romania | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 1.1% | 1.5% | -0.4% |
| Turkey | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Other Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Southern Asia | 1.3% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 2.4% | 0.2% | 2.2% |
| No passport held | 7.7% | 13.5% | -5.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 32.9% | 37.2% | -4.3% |
| Christian | 55.4% | 46.2% | 9.2% |
| Buddhist | 2.2% | 0.5% | 1.7% |
| Hindu | 3.3% | 1.7% | 1.6% |
| Jewish | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 1.5% | 6.5% | -5.0% |
| Not answered | 4.4% | 6.0% | -1.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Vanilla Close was 90.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 11.9% higher than the Norris Green average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Vanilla Close has the 10th highest crime rate of 26 local areas in Norris Green and the 700th highest crime rate of 1,552 local areas in Liverpool .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 48.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -73.4%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 85% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Vanilla Close, Liverpool, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2024-09-30 | £303,356 |
| 4 Vanilla Close, Liverpool, Merseyside Detached, an established residential building | £165,800 | 2021-06-30 | £206,461 |
| 1 Vanilla Close, Liverpool, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2020-04-08 | £284,748 |
| 1 Vanilla Close, Liverpool, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £184,995 | 2017-04-28 | £318,180 |
| 3 Vanilla Close, Liverpool, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £134,995 | 2017-03-17 | £234,323 |
L11 1BF area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 155 |
| Part-Time Employee | 56 |
| Retired | 34 |
| Looking after home or family | 24 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Other | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Human health and social work activities | 8 |
| Education | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ellergreen Nursery School and Childcare Centre Ellergreen Road , Norris Green L11 2RY | 4out of 4 | 501 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| East Prescot Road Nursery School 86 East Prescot Road , L14 1PW | 4out of 4 | 3,290 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Allenby Square Nursery School Elmshouse Road , L13 2BR | - not rated | 3,597 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Everton Nursery School and Family Centre Spencer Street , L6 2WF | 4out of 4 | 4,314 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cambridge Nursery School Cambridge Road , Bootle L20 9LQ | 3out of 4 | 4,426 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broad Square Junior School Broad Square , L11 1BS | - not rated | 373 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Broad Square Infant School Broad Square , Norris Green L11 1BS | - not rated | 373 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Broad Square Community Primary School Broad Square , L11 1BS | 3out of 4 | 373 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Monksdown Community Infant School Monksdown Road , L11 1HH | - not rated | 442 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Monksdown Primary School Monksdown Road , L11 1HH | 3out of 4 | 442 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| De La Salle Humanities College Carr Lane East , L11 4SG | - not rated | 1,286 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Dixons Croxteth Academy Carr Lane East , Croxteth L11 4SG | 1out of 4 | 1,286 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The De La Salle Academy Carr Lane East , Croxteth L11 4SG | - not rated | 1,286 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| St John Bosco Arts College Storrington Avenue , L11 9DQ | 3out of 4 | 1,446 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Holly Lodge Girls' College 140 Mill Lane , West Derby L12 7LE | - not rated | 1,543 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hugh Baird College Balliol Road , L20 7EW | - not rated | 4,996 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acorn Nursery School Lowerson Road , L11 8LW | - not rated | 821 yd | Miscellaneous | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Margaret Beavan School Almonds Green , L12 5HP | - not rated | 928 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Millbrook College Bankfield Centre , Bankfield Road L13 0BQ | - not rated | 1,842 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ernest Cookson School Bankfield Road , West Derby L13 0BQ | - not rated | 1,878 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Redbridge High School 179 Long Lane , Norris Green L9 6AD | 4out of 4 | 1,963 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Safis Desserts | 1 Broad Lane Precinct | 479 yd | |
| Subway | 26 Lorenzo Drive | 509 yd | |
| Sector8 | 2, Broadway Market Broad Lane | 515 yd | |
| MB Cafe 62 | 62 Muirhead Avenue East | 613 yd | |
| Noya Concept | 90 Muirhead Avenue East | 615 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sir Thomas Norris | 4 Broad Lane Precinct | 447 yd | |
| Broadway Country Club | The Broadway Country Club Broad Lane | 607 yd | |
| Evergreen Sports & Social Club | 170 Parthenon Drive | 667 yd | |
| Lowlands West Derby Community Centre | 13 Haymans Green | 1,061 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| caprinos pizza | 6 Broad Lane Precinct | 432 yd | |
| Pearl Garden | 89 - 91 Broad Lane | 516 yd | |
| Britannia Fast Food Liverpool | 2 Carr Lane | 549 yd | |
| Beijing Palace | 80 Muirhead Avenue East | 612 yd | |
| DANNY'S LIVERPOOL LTD | 70 Muirhead Avenue East | 613 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi | 40 Lorenzo Drive | 409 yd | |
| Iceland Foods Ltd | 3 Broad Lane Precinct | 465 yd | |
| B&M Bargains | 32 Hornspit Lane | 628 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Lifestyles Ellergreen SITE OF FRONT 2 ELLERGREEN ROAD SITE OF FRONT 2 ELLERGREEN ROAD ELLERGREEN ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 524 yd |
| Dwerry House Playing Field (Closed) Carr Lane | grass pitches | 591 yd |
| Norris Green Youth Centre TOWNSEND AVENUE | 839 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 265.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 22.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.