Townsend Avenue is in Norris Green, Liverpool and in Liverpool district. L11 5AF is located in the Norris Green electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Liverpool, Walton. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Townsend Avenue, Norris Green, Liverpool, L11 5AF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: L11 5BS, L11 7AA, L11 5AA, L11 7DU, L11 5AN, L11 7BE, L11 1DQ, L11 7AH, L11 1HX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding L11 5AF is primarily male, with 54.2% of the population being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.5% | 45.8% | -3.7% | 51.0% | -5.2% |
| Male | 50.5% | 54.2% | 3.7% | 49.0% | 5.2% |
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 5AF, 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 | 43.6% | 50.5% | 6.9% | 37.9% | 12.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 29.7% | 31.4% | 1.7% | 44.2% | -12.8% |
| Separated | 7.3% | 5.3% | -2.0% | 2.2% | 3.1% |
| Divorced | 6.1% | 5.3% | -0.8% | 9.1% | -3.8% |
| Widowed | 13.3% | 7.4% | -5.9% | 6.1% | 1.3% |
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 | 39.4% | 42.3% | 2.9% | 48.4% | -6.1% |
| Good health | 35.1% | 35% | -0.1% | 33.6% | 1.4% |
| Fair health | 15.9% | 13.1% | -2.8% | 12.7% | 0.4% |
| Bad health | 6.7% | 7.3% | 0.6% | 4.0% | 3.3% |
| Very bad health | 2.9% | 2.3% | -0.6% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
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.
In the area around L11 5AF this area, 32.3% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 38.8% | 32.3% | -6.5% | 18.2% | 14.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.4% | 12.7% | -3.7% | 9.6% | 3.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.8% | 12.7% | -3.1% | 13.4% | -0.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.8% | 4.2% | 2.4% | 5.3% | -1.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.5% | 13.8% | 2.3% | 16.9% | -3.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 12.7% | 24.3% | 11.6% | 33.8% | -9.5% |
| Other | 3% | 0% | -3.0% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.7% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Asian | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 1.6% | 0.7% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 2.5% | -1.3% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 99% | 92.7% | -6.3% | 81.4% | 11.3% |
| Arab | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 0.6% | 1.7% |
| Other | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 90.4% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 98.1% | 90.4% | -7.7% | 83.2% | 7.2% |
| European Union | 1.4% | 4.2% | 2.8% | 6.1% | -1.9% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 5.6% | -2.5% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 1.5% | 1.0% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.1% | 90.1% | -8.0% | 83.2% | 6.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 9.5% | 9.5% | 9.8% | -0.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70.4% | 76.7% | -6.3% |
| Ireland | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Poland | 4.6% | 1.3% | 3.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 22.3% | 13.5% | 8.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 30.4% | 37.2% | -6.8% |
| Christian | 59.2% | 46.2% | 13.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 2.3% | 6.5% | -4.2% |
| Not answered | 7.7% | 6.0% | 1.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Townsend Avenue was 215.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 123.2% higher than the Clubmoor East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Townsend Avenue has the 6th highest crime rate of 73 local areas in Clubmoor East and the 242nd highest crime rate of 1,559 local areas in Liverpool .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 138.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -23.2%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 90% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 140 Townsend Avenue, Liverpool, Merseyside Other, an established residential building | £40,000 | 2020-10-26 | £53,458 |
| Norgreen Centurion Club Townsend Avenue, Liverpool, Merseyside Detached, an established residential building | £116,123 | 2004-03-08 | £282,712 |
| Norgreen Centurion Club Townsend Avenue, Liverpool, Merseyside Detached, an established residential building | £64,548 | 1999-08-04 | £282,365 |
L11 5AF area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 54 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 32 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Retired | 25 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Self-Employed | 11 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Education | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 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 | 949 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cambridge Nursery School Cambridge Road , Bootle L20 9LQ | 3out of 4 | 3,533 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Everton Nursery School and Family Centre Spencer Street , L6 2WF | 4out of 4 | 4,007 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| East Prescot Road Nursery School 86 East Prescot Road , L14 1PW | 4out of 4 | 4,037 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenacre Community Nursery School Province Place , L20 6PJ | 3out of 4 | 4,437 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leamington Community Primary School Leamington Road , Norris Green L11 7BT | 3out of 4 | 416 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wellesbourne Community Primary School Abbotsford Road , L11 5BA | 3out of 4 | 470 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Teresa of Lisieux Catholic Primary School Utting Avenue East , Norris Green L11 1DB | 3out of 4 | 793 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthew's Catholic Primary School Queens Drive , Walton L4 8UA | 4out of 4 | 893 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Broad Square Community Primary School Broad Square , L11 1BS | 3out of 4 | 948 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St John Bosco Arts College Storrington Avenue , L11 9DQ | 3out of 4 | 1,759 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| The De La Salle Academy Carr Lane East , Croxteth L11 4SG | 1out of 4 | 1,901 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Holly Lodge Girls' College 140 Mill Lane , West Derby L12 7LE | 2out of 4 | 2,177 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Alsop High School Queens Drive , L4 6SH | - not rated | 2,271 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| West Derby School 364 West Derby Rd , L13 7HQ | 2out of 4 | 2,355 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hugh Baird College Balliol Road , L20 7EW | - not rated | 4,118 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Redbridge High School 179 Long Lane , Norris Green L9 6AD | 4out of 4 | 1,401 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bank View High School 177 Long Lane , L9 6AD | 4out of 4 | 1,422 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Peregrinate School 14 Swinderby Drive , Melling L31 1JW | - not rated | 1,751 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| New Heights High School 1a Dyson Hall Drive , Fazakerley L9 7HA | 3out of 4 | 1,815 yd | Pupil referral unit | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Birtenshaw School Merseyside 82 Higher Lane , Liverpool L9 7AB | - not rated | 1,881 yd | Other independent 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The cove | 299 Utting Avenue | 228 yd | |
| Subway | 26 Lorenzo Drive | 357 yd | |
| Lynns Diner | 46 Broad Lane | 421 yd | |
| Sector8 | 2, Broadway Market Broad Lane | 422 yd | |
| The New Broadway | 38 New Hall Lane | 436 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evergreen Sports & Social Club | 170 Parthenon Drive | 190 yd | |
| Broadway Country Club | The Broadway Country Club Broad Lane | 423 yd | |
| Sir Thomas Norris | 4 Broad Lane Precinct | 450 yd | |
| Our Lady of Sorrows Parochial Centre | Our Lady Of Sorrows Parish Club Pirrie Road | 1,043 yd | |
| Farmers Arms Hotel | 1 Larkhill Lane | 1,070 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHICOLAND | 10 Broadway | 215 yd | |
| Poundbakery | 27 - 29 Broadway | 269 yd | |
| Broadway Fish Bar | 55 Broadway | 373 yd | |
| AJ | 42 Broad Lane | 412 yd | |
| Pearl Garden | 89 - 91 Broad Lane | 429 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland Foods Ltd | 3 Broad Lane Precinct | 424 yd | |
| Aldi | 40 Lorenzo Drive | 439 yd | |
| Asda | Asda Supermarket Utting Avenue | 660 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Norris Green Youth Centre TOWNSEND AVENUE | 4 yd | |
| Lifestyles Ellergreen SITE OF FRONT 2 ELLERGREEN ROAD SITE OF FRONT 2 ELLERGREEN ROAD ELLERGREEN ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 828 yd |
| Dwerry House Playing Field (Closed) Carr Lane | grass pitches | 888 yd |
| Scargreen Recreation Ground SCARGREEN AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 930 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 | 57.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 57.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 57.1% |
| 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.