Woodpecker Close is in Liverpool and in Liverpool district. L12 0NY is located in the Yew Tree electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Liverpool, West Derby. This postcode has been in use since 1991-09-01.
StreetScan combines information about Woodpecker Close, Liverpool, L12 0NY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: L12 0LT, L12 0NX, L12 0AJ, L12 0NU, L12 0NZ, L12 0LR, L12 0AL, L12 0RH, L12 0LS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding L12 0NY has a slightly higher male population, with 50.9% of residents 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 | 51.2% | 49.1% | -2.1% | 51.0% | -1.9% |
| Male | 48.8% | 50.9% | 2.1% | 49.0% | 1.9% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of L12 0NY there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 53.3% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 37.1% | 40.2% | 3.1% | 37.9% | 2.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 53.3% | 53.3% | 0.0% | 44.2% | 9.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 1.5% | -0.1% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 6.6% | 3.8% | -2.8% | 9.1% | -5.3% |
| Widowed | 1.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% | 6.1% | -5.2% |
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 (88.1%) 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 | 58.1% | 53.7% | -4.4% | 48.4% | 5.3% |
| Good health | 29% | 34.4% | 5.4% | 33.6% | 0.8% |
| Fair health | 9.8% | 7.2% | -2.6% | 12.7% | -5.5% |
| Bad health | 1.8% | 2.8% | 1.0% | 4.0% | -1.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 1.8% | 0.5% | 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 | 14.6% | 16.3% | 1.7% | 18.2% | -1.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.4% | 9.5% | -8.9% | 9.6% | -0.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.8% | 11.2% | -8.6% | 13.4% | -2.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.7% | 7.1% | 2.4% | 5.3% | 1.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.4% | 20.1% | 9.7% | 16.9% | 3.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 28% | 32.8% | 4.8% | 33.8% | -1.0% |
| Other | 4.1% | 3% | -1.1% | 2.8% | 0.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89.3% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 5.1% | 5.3% | 0.2% | 0.7% | 4.6% |
| Indian | 2.7% | 0.5% | -2.2% | 3.1% | -2.6% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 0.9% | 0.5% | -0.4% | 2.5% | -2.0% |
| Other Black | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.8% | -0.1% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 89.1% | 89.3% | 0.2% | 81.4% | 7.9% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 93.7% 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 | 93.1% | 93.7% | 0.6% | 83.2% | 10.5% |
| European Union | 1.3% | 1.5% | 0.2% | 6.1% | -4.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0.9% | 0.8% | -0.1% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.4% | 3.6% | -0.8% | 5.6% | -2.0% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.1% | 93.9% | 0.8% | 83.2% | 10.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4.8% | 4.8% | 9.8% | -5.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.7% | 0.5% | -0.2% | 2.9% | -2.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.1% | 0.3% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.1% | 0.5% | -4.6% | 1.9% | -1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 94.9% | 76.7% | 18.2% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 3.1% | 13.5% | -10.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 25.7% | 37.2% | -11.5% |
| Christian | 67.9% | 46.2% | 21.7% |
| Muslim | 1% | 6.5% | -5.5% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Not answered | 5.1% | 6.0% | -0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Woodpecker Close was 20.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 56.6% lower than the Croxteth Country Park average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Woodpecker Close has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 17 local areas in Croxteth Country Park and the 163rd lowest crime rate of 1,559 local areas in Liverpool .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 13.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -60.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Woodpecker Close, Liverpool, Merseyside Detached, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2024-12-03 | £259,697 |
| 3 Woodpecker Close, Liverpool, Merseyside Detached, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2020-06-22 | £260,423 |
| 11 Woodpecker Close, Liverpool, Merseyside Detached, an established residential building | £237,500 | 2019-05-31 | £362,188 |
| 2 Woodpecker Close, Liverpool, Merseyside Detached, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2015-11-24 | £371,631 |
| 10 Woodpecker Close, Liverpool, Merseyside Detached, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2013-08-16 | £311,289 |
L12 0NY 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 | 121 |
| Retired | 61 |
| Part-Time Employee | 54 |
| Self-Employed | 39 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Other | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Human health and social work activities | 51 |
| Manufacturing | 29 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 25 |
| Construction | 25 |
| Education | 21 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 18 |
| Other | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 2,968 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| East Prescot Road Nursery School 86 East Prescot Road , L14 1PW | 4out of 4 | 3,606 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Albert's Catholic Primary School Steers Croft , Stockbridge Village L28 8AJ | 3out of 4 | 630 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Emmaus Church of England and Catholic Primary School Fir Tree Drive South , Croxteth Park L12 0JE | 4out of 4 | 864 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mab Lane Junior Mixed and Infant School Mab Lane , L12 6QL | 3out of 4 | 955 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stockbridge Village Primary School The Withens , L28 1AB | 3out of 4 | 1,192 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Brigid's Catholic Primary School Waterpark Drive , Stockbridge Village L28 7RE | 2out of 4 | 1,241 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The De La Salle Academy Carr Lane East , Croxteth L11 4SG | 1out of 4 | 2,140 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Broughton Hall Catholic High School Yew Tree Lane , West Derby L12 9HJ | 2out of 4 | 2,265 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Cardinal Heenan Catholic High School Honeysgreen Lane , L12 9HZ | 2out of 4 | 2,402 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| St John Bosco Arts College Storrington Avenue , L11 9DQ | 3out of 4 | 2,638 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| St Edward's College Sandfield Park , L12 1LF | 4out of 4 | 3,103 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 1,348 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 | 4out of 4 | 1,900 yd | Non-maintained special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| NexGen Academy Dovecot Multi Activity Centre , Back of Dovecot Place L14 9BA | - not rated | 2,756 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Hospital and Home Tuition Team at Sandfield Park School Sandfield Walk , West Derby L12 1LH | - not rated | 3,208 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Sandfield Park School South Drive , Sandfield Park L12 1LH | 3out of 4 | 3,208 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shinos Coffee Lounge | 9 Langley Close | 947 yd | |
| Old Riding School Cafe | Old Riding School Cafe Croxteth Hall Lane | 1,022 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Ploughman | 44-45 Marled Hey, Stockbridge Village | 885 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lins Takeaway | 7 Langley Close | 954 yd | |
| 24 Karat Dessert Bar | 5 Langley Close | 964 yd | |
| The Village Chippy | 1 The Croft, Stockbridge Village | 984 yd | |
| Subway | 3 The Croft, Stockbridge Village | 984 yd | |
| Pizza Perfect | 70 Baycliff Road | 1,001 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nisa Stockbridge Village | Parrys Supermarket, 17 The Croft | 987 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Emmaus C Of E And Catholic Primary School FIR TREE DRIVE SOUTH | grass pitches | 905 yd |
| Rhys Jones Centre RHYS JONES SPORTS PITCHES RHYS JONES SPORTS PITCHES LANGLEY CLOSE | artificial grass pitch | 1,016 yd |
| Heatwaves Leisure Centre (Closed) Waterpark Drive | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,063 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 | 200 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 350.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 25 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 29.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 75 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.