Sovereign Hey is in Liverpool and in Liverpool district. L11 4TY is located in the Croxteth electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Liverpool, West Derby. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Sovereign Hey, Liverpool, L11 4TY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: L11 4RW, L11 4TR, L11 4RP, L11 4RG, L11 4RJ, L11 4RT, L11 4RA, L11 4TT, L11 4TG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding L11 4TY, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 55.8% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 56.3% | 55.8% | -0.5% | 51.0% | 4.8% |
| Male | 43.7% | 44.2% | 0.5% | 49.0% | -4.8% |
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 4TY, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 50.5% 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 | 57.2% | 50.5% | -6.7% | 37.9% | 12.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 26% | 34.3% | 8.3% | 44.2% | -9.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Separated | 4.8% | 3% | -1.8% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Divorced | 6.6% | 7.1% | 0.5% | 9.1% | -2.0% |
| Widowed | 5.4% | 3.3% | -2.1% | 6.1% | -2.8% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 49.9% | 51.4% | 1.5% | 48.4% | 3.0% |
| Good health | 29.2% | 31.4% | 2.2% | 33.6% | -2.2% |
| Fair health | 13.6% | 9.5% | -4.1% | 12.7% | -3.2% |
| Bad health | 5.7% | 5.8% | 0.1% | 4.0% | 1.8% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 1.8% | 0.3% | 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 | 39.2% | 25.2% | -14.0% | 18.2% | 7.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15% | 11.1% | -3.9% | 9.6% | 1.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.3% | 13.1% | -2.2% | 13.4% | -0.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.7% | 6% | 3.3% | 5.3% | 0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.9% | 14.9% | 5.0% | 16.9% | -2.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.9% | 26.4% | 10.5% | 33.8% | -7.4% |
| Other | 2.1% | 3.3% | 1.2% | 2.8% | 0.5% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 81.9% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 1.3% | 1% | -0.3% | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Indian | 2% | 1.2% | -0.8% | 3.1% | -1.9% |
| Pakistani | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
| Black African | 0.9% | 10.1% | 9.2% | 2.5% | 7.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 2.2% | 0.2% | -2.0% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 1.8% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| White | 89.9% | 81.9% | -8.0% | 81.4% | 0.5% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0.2% | 1.3% | 1.1% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
In this area, 69.7% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 91.2% | 69.7% | -21.5% | 83.2% | -13.5% |
| European Union | 4% | 20% | 16.0% | 6.1% | 13.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Africa | 1.3% | 6.5% | 5.2% | 2.7% | 3.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.6% | 1.8% | -0.8% | 5.6% | -3.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 1.8% | 1.1% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.3% | 69.9% | -20.4% | 83.2% | -13.3% |
| 10+ Years | 1.1% | 9.7% | 8.6% | 9.8% | -0.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.1% | 9.7% | 6.6% | 2.9% | 6.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.3% | 5.8% | 2.5% | 2.2% | 3.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.2% | 4.8% | 2.6% | 1.9% | 2.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 51% | 76.7% | -25.7% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Italy | 3.3% | 0.6% | 2.7% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 3.7% | 0.4% | 3.3% |
| Lithuania | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Poland | 11.2% | 1.3% | 9.9% |
| Romania | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 3.3% | 1.5% | 1.8% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.2% | 1.2% | -1.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 21.2% | 13.5% | 7.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 24.1% | 37.2% | -13.1% |
| Christian | 64.1% | 46.2% | 17.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Muslim | 4.7% | 6.5% | -1.8% |
| Not answered | 6.6% | 6.0% | 0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Sovereign Hey was 112.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 11.4% higher than the Croxteth average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Sovereign Hey has the 9th highest crime rate of 50 local areas in Croxteth and the 568th highest crime rate of 1,552 local areas in Liverpool .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 56.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -76.4%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 86% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Sovereign Hey, Liverpool, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £77,500 | 2019-07-29 | £116,456 |
| 7 Sovereign Hey, Liverpool, Merseyside Terraced, an established residential building | £63,500 | 2019-05-08 | £102,917 |
| 6 Sovereign Hey, Liverpool, Merseyside Terraced, an established residential building | £62,000 | 2017-04-20 | £108,334 |
| 7 Sovereign Hey, Liverpool, Merseyside Terraced, an established residential building | £65,000 | 2016-03-14 | £119,045 |
| 7 Sovereign Hey, Liverpool, Merseyside Terraced, an established residential building | £44,500 | 2014-12-03 | £82,426 |
| Full-Time Employee | 133 |
| Part-Time Employee | 63 |
| Looking after home or family | 48 |
| Retired | 35 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 31 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Other | 25 |
| Unemployed | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Human health and social work activities | 31 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Transport and storage | 14 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Education | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| 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 | 1,570 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| East Prescot Road Nursery School 86 East Prescot Road , L14 1PW | 4out of 4 | 4,265 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Allenby Square Nursery School Elmshouse Road , L13 2BR | - not rated | 4,994 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stonebridge Lane County Primary School Stonebridge Lane , L11 9AY | - not rated | 614 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Croxteth Community Primary School Moss Way , L11 0BP | - not rated | 700 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Croxteth County Junior School Moss Way , L11 0BP | - not rated | 700 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Croxteth County Infant School Mossway , L11 0BP | - not rated | 700 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Croxteth Community Primary School Moss Way , L11 0BP | 3out of 4 | 700 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 641 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Dixons Croxteth Academy Carr Lane East , Croxteth L11 4SG | 1out of 4 | 641 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The De La Salle Academy Carr Lane East , Croxteth L11 4SG | - not rated | 641 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| St John Bosco Arts College Storrington Avenue , L11 9DQ | 3out of 4 | 811 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Croxteth Community Comprehensive School Parkstile Lane , Croxteth L11 0BD | - not rated | 842 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Margaret Beavan School Almonds Green , L12 5HP | - not rated | 2,300 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Redbridge High School 179 Long Lane , Norris Green L9 6AD | 4out of 4 | 2,339 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bank View High School 177 Long Lane , L9 6AD | - not rated | 2,348 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bluebell Park School Cawthorne Walk , Southdene L32 3XP | 3out of 4 | 2,564 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Springfield/Elms Federation At Bluebell Park Cawthorne Walks , Southdene L32 3XP | - not rated | 2,564 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 51 Signature B & G Ltd | 6 - 7 Hebden Parade | 229 yd | |
| The Kiosk | 24 Carr Lane East | 249 yd | |
| Marlei Munchies | 4 Hebden Parade | 258 yd | |
| Elite Pizza | 57 Moss Way | 761 yd | |
| Mo's kitchen | 37 Moss Way | 768 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abbey Road Wine Bar | 126 Stonebridge Lane | 219 yd | |
| Our Lady Queen Of Martyrs Parochial | Our Lady Queen Of Martyrs Social Club Stonebridge Lane | 250 yd | |
| Sefton Arms | 120 Carr Lane East | 594 yd | |
| The Lobster | 46 Moss Way | 736 yd | |
| The Western Approaches | 169 Lower House Lane | 838 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizzaland | 122 - 124 Stonebridge Lane | 222 yd | |
| Bennetts Off Licence & General Store | Bennetts, 124 Stonebridge Lane | 225 yd | |
| Oriental Supper Bar | 39 Moss Way | 770 yd | |
| Oriental | 235 Lower House Lane | 815 yd | |
| Boras Grill | 221 Lower House Lane | 824 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Carr Lane East CARR LANE EAST | grass pitches | 536 yd |
| Croxteth Sports And Wellbeing Centre ALTCROSS ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 636 yd |
| De La Salle Academy CARR LANE EAST | grass pitches, swimming pool, tennis courts | 638 yd |
| Croxteth Primary School (Closed) Moss Way | grass pitches | 698 yd |
| St John Bosco Arts College STORRINGTON AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 775 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 | 209.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 22.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.