Brookside is in West Derby, Liverpool and in Liverpool district. L12 0BA is located in the Yew Tree electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Liverpool, West Derby. This postcode has been in use since 1983-03-01.
StreetScan combines information about Brookside, West Derby, Liverpool, L12 0BA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: L12 0AG, L12 0LS, L12 0HX, L12 0HZ, L12 0AL, L12 0AF, L12 0SX, L12 6RS, L12 6RB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around L12 0BA is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.7% | 50.5% | 2.8% | 51.0% | -0.5% |
| Male | 52.3% | 49.5% | -2.8% | 49.0% | 0.5% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 35.8% | 33.8% | -2.0% | 37.9% | -4.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 52.8% | 48.6% | -4.2% | 44.2% | 4.4% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 2.5% | 0.2% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Divorced | 5.9% | 7.7% | 1.8% | 9.1% | -1.4% |
| Widowed | 3.3% | 7.4% | 4.1% | 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.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (69.8%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 37.7% | 40.1% | 2.4% | 48.4% | -8.3% |
| Good health | 34.6% | 29.7% | -4.9% | 33.6% | -3.9% |
| Fair health | 17.4% | 19.5% | 2.1% | 12.7% | 6.8% |
| Bad health | 8.9% | 9.4% | 0.5% | 4.0% | 5.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 1.3% | -0.1% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
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 L12 0BA this area, 33.1% 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 | 30.6% | 33.1% | 2.5% | 18.2% | 14.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14% | 7.1% | -6.9% | 9.6% | -2.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.7% | 10.7% | -4.0% | 13.4% | -2.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.5% | 6.1% | 0.6% | 5.3% | 0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.1% | 15% | 4.9% | 16.9% | -1.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.8% | 25.8% | 5.0% | 33.8% | -8.0% |
| Other | 4.2% | 2.1% | -2.1% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 82.9% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 5.4% | 10.4% | 5.0% | 0.7% | 9.7% |
| Indian | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
| Black African | 2% | 2.1% | 0.1% | 2.5% | -0.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| White | 88.3% | 82.9% | -5.4% | 81.4% | 1.5% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
In this area, 88.5% 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 | 90.9% | 88.5% | -2.4% | 83.2% | 5.3% |
| European Union | 1.4% | 1.8% | 0.4% | 6.1% | -4.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 2% | 1.3% | -0.7% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.1% | 7.8% | 2.7% | 5.6% | 2.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.9% | 88.3% | -2.6% | 83.2% | 5.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 7.3% | 7.3% | 9.8% | -2.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 2.9% | -2.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.6% | 2.9% | 0.3% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.3% | 1% | -5.3% | 1.9% | -0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88.3% | 76.7% | 11.6% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Poland | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Other EU countries | 0.5% | 1.5% | -1.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| No passport held | 9.1% | 13.5% | -4.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 20.6% | 37.2% | -16.6% |
| Christian | 71.1% | 46.2% | 24.9% |
| Buddhist | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Not answered | 7% | 6.0% | 1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Brookside was 61.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 34.2% higher than the Croxteth Country Park average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Brookside has the 8th highest crime rate of 17 local areas in Croxteth Country Park and the 611th lowest crime rate of 1,552 local areas in Liverpool .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 36.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -72.7%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 64% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Brookside, Liverpool, Merseyside Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £58,000 | 2026-02-23 | £58,000 |
| 29 Brookside, Liverpool, Merseyside Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £51,000 | 2024-04-04 | £53,581 |
| 27 Brookside, Liverpool, Merseyside Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £35,000 | 2024-03-14 | £37,034 |
| 33 Brookside, Liverpool, Merseyside Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £70,000 | 2023-04-27 | £72,806 |
| 3 Brookside, Liverpool, Merseyside Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £70,000 | 2023-02-03 | £72,515 |
L12 0BA 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.
| Retired | 88 |
| Full-Time Employee | 88 |
| Self-Employed | 34 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 34 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Other | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Education | 16 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| 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 | 2,845 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| East Prescot Road Nursery School 86 East Prescot Road , L14 1PW | 4out of 4 | 3,208 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Allenby Square Nursery School Elmshouse Road , L13 2BR | - not rated | 4,290 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mab Lane County Junior School Mab Lane , L12 6QL | - not rated | 657 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mab Lane Junior Mixed and Infant School Mab Lane , L12 6QL | 3out of 4 | 657 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mab Lane Infant School Mab Lane , West Derby L12 6QL | - not rated | 657 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Albert's Catholic Primary School Steers Croft , Stockbridge Village L28 8AJ | 3out of 4 | 729 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Nine Tree Primary School Hollow Croft , Stockbridge Village L28 4ED | - not rated | 1,042 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stockbridge Village School Little Moss Hey , Stockbridge Village L28 5RL | - not rated | 1,639 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dovecot Comprehensive School Fincham Road , L14 9NJ | - not rated | 1,648 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Edmund of Canterbury Catholic High School Lordens Road , L14 8UD | - not rated | 1,843 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Broughton Hall Catholic High School Yew Tree Lane , West Derby L12 9HJ | 3out of 4 | 1,879 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Christ The King Catholic and Church of England (VA) Centre for Learning Stockbridge Lane , Huyton L36 3SD | - not rated | 1,879 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Knowsley Community College Rupert Road , Roby L36 9TD | - not rated | 3,843 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meadow Park School Haswell Drive , Stockbridge Village L28 1RX | 3out of 4 | 1,418 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Vincent's School - A Specialist School for Sensory Impairment and Other Needs Yew Tree Lane , West Derby L12 9HN | 2out of 4 | 1,526 yd | Non-maintained special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| NexGen Academy Dovecot MAC , Back of Dovecot Place L14 9BA | - not rated | 2,432 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Margaret Beavan School Almonds Green , L12 5HP | - not rated | 2,483 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Alder Hey Children's Hospital School Eaton Road , L12 2AP | - not rated | 2,487 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Deysbrook | 235 Deysbrook Lane | 708 yd | |
| Old Riding School Cafe | Old Riding School Cafe Croxteth Hall Lane | 793 yd | |
| Les Christabelles Cove | Unit 4, Deysbrook Parade Deysbrook Lane | 803 yd | |
| Croxteth Farm Cafe | Cafe, Croxteth Park Farm Croxteth Hall Lane | 818 yd | |
| Deysbrook Community Cafe | Deysbrook Village Centre, 2 Deysbrook Way | 924 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Ploughman | 44-45 Marled Hey, Stockbridge Village | 862 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza Perfect | 70 Baycliff Road | 633 yd | |
| Yo Sushi | Tesco Supermarket Deysbrook Lane | 760 yd | |
| Panda | Unit 1, Deysbrook Parade Deysbrook Lane | 803 yd | |
| Papa Johns | Unit 3, Deysbrook Parade Deysbrook Lane | 803 yd | |
| The Village Chippy | 1 The Croft, Stockbridge Village | 1,009 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco Supermarket Deysbrook Lane | 760 yd | |
| Nisa Stockbridge Village | Parrys Supermarket, 17 The Croft | 1,018 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mab Lane Playing Fields (Closed) Mab Lane | grass pitches | 991 yd |
| Mab Lane Youth Centre CROXDALE ROAD WEST | 1,012 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 | 97.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 97.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 97.7% |
| 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 | 60 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 109.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 550 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 550 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 14.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 75 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.