Meadow Lane is in West Derby, Liverpool and in Liverpool district. L12 5EA is located in the West Derby Muirhead 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 Meadow Lane, West Derby, Liverpool, L12 5EA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: L12 5LS, L12 5EG, L12 5EJ, L12 5EU, L12 5EL, L12 5EF, L12 5JA, L12 5EE, L12 5HX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around L12 5EA is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.3% | 50.3% | -2.0% | 51.0% | -0.7% |
| Male | 47.7% | 49.7% | 2.0% | 49.0% | 0.7% |
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 | 32% | 38.2% | 6.2% | 37.9% | 0.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 50% | 44.6% | -5.4% | 44.2% | 0.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 3.3% | 1.8% | -1.5% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 7.1% | 8.9% | 1.8% | 9.1% | -0.2% |
| Widowed | 7.7% | 5.8% | -1.9% | 6.1% | -0.3% |
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 | 52.3% | 45.9% | -6.4% | 48.4% | -2.5% |
| Good health | 28.6% | 35.1% | 6.5% | 33.6% | 1.5% |
| Fair health | 12.5% | 13.5% | 1.0% | 12.7% | 0.8% |
| Bad health | 5.6% | 3.5% | -2.1% | 4.0% | -0.5% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 1.9% | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
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 | 21% | 17.2% | -3.8% | 18.2% | -1.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.3% | 8.9% | -4.4% | 9.6% | -0.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.8% | 13.8% | -1.0% | 13.4% | 0.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 5% | 5.8% | 0.8% | 5.3% | 0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16.6% | 19.4% | 2.8% | 16.9% | 2.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 26.9% | 32% | 5.1% | 33.8% | -1.8% |
| Other | 2.4% | 2.8% | 0.4% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 98.7% | 97% | -1.7% | 81.4% | 15.6% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 95.7% 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 | 98% | 95.7% | -2.3% | 83.2% | 12.5% |
| European Union | 0.8% | 1.9% | 1.1% | 6.1% | -4.2% |
| Africa | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 5.6% | -3.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98% | 96.2% | -1.8% | 83.2% | 13.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.8% | 3.8% | 9.8% | -6.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 89.5% | 76.7% | 12.8% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Middle East | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 8.6% | 13.5% | -4.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 14% | 37.2% | -23.2% |
| Christian | 81.7% | 46.2% | 35.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Muslim | 1.1% | 6.5% | -5.4% |
| Not answered | 2.7% | 6.0% | -3.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Meadow Lane was 234.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 385.9% higher than the Croxteth Country Park average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Meadow Lane has the highest crime rate of 17 local areas in Croxteth Country Park and the 210th highest crime rate of 1,559 local areas in Liverpool .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 109.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -51.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 6 Beech Grove House, 50 Meadow Lane, Liverpool, Merseyside Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2024-07-05 | £184,156 |
| 8 Meadow Lane, Liverpool, Merseyside Terraced, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2023-01-13 | £168,150 |
| Flat 3 Beech Grove House, 50 Meadow Lane, Liverpool, Merseyside Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2022-04-14 | £186,966 |
| Flat 6 Beech Grove House, 50 Meadow Lane, Liverpool, Merseyside Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2022-03-31 | £203,857 |
| Flat 2 Beech Grove House, 50 Meadow Lane, Liverpool, Merseyside Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £153,000 | 2020-10-05 | £204,477 |
L12 5EA 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in L12 5EA area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 31% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Full-Time Employee | 109 |
| Retired | 101 |
| Part-Time Employee | 37 |
| Self-Employed | 31 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Other | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Human health and social work activities | 27 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Education | 26 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 24 |
| Construction | 22 |
| Manufacturing | 20 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| 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 | 1,387 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| East Prescot Road Nursery School 86 East Prescot Road , L14 1PW | 4out of 4 | 2,396 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Everton Nursery School and Family Centre Spencer Street , L6 2WF | 4out of 4 | 4,656 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chatham Place Nursery School 139 Earle Road , L7 6HD | 3out of 4 | 5,065 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cambridge Nursery School Cambridge Road , Bootle L20 9LQ | 3out of 4 | 5,397 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary's Church of England Primary School, West Derby Meadow Lane , West Derby L12 5EA | 3out of 4 | 213 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Catholic Junior School Spring Grove , West Derby L12 8SJ | 3out of 4 | 822 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's and St Timothy's Catholic Infant School South Parkside Drive , West Derby L12 8RP | 2out of 4 | 822 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Monksdown Primary School Monksdown Road , L11 1HH | 3out of 4 | 847 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Broad Square Community Primary School Broad Square , L11 1BS | 3out of 4 | 1,123 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holly Lodge Girls' College 140 Mill Lane , West Derby L12 7LE | 2out of 4 | 1,107 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| St Edward's College Sandfield Park , L12 1LF | 4out of 4 | 1,284 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The De La Salle Academy Carr Lane East , Croxteth L11 4SG | 1out of 4 | 1,479 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| West Derby School 364 West Derby Rd , L13 7HQ | 2out of 4 | 1,598 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| St John Bosco Arts College Storrington Avenue , L11 9DQ | 3out of 4 | 1,962 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Hospital and Home Tuition Team at Sandfield Park School Sandfield Walk , West Derby L12 1LH | - not rated | 1,596 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Sandfield Park School South Drive , Sandfield Park L12 1LH | 3out of 4 | 1,596 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ernest Cookson School Bankfield Road , West Derby L13 0BQ | 4out of 4 | 1,599 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Boys | 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 | 2,104 yd | Non-maintained special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Clifford Holroyde Specialist Sen College Thingwall Lane , L14 7NX | 3out of 4 | 2,942 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| NOVO Cafe | 4 West Derby Village | 307 yd | |
| Macello Meat House | 12 - 14 West Derby Village | 328 yd | |
| Acropolis | 7A West Derby Village | 349 yd | |
| Phi Thai | Unit 2, 7 West Derby Village | 349 yd | |
| Churrasco Grill Restaurant | Unit 1, 7 West Derby Village | 352 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Hunting Lodge | 8 West Derby Village | 295 yd | |
| Twelve Cocktail & Wine Bar | 11 - 13 West Derby Village | 353 yd | |
| West Derby Conservative Club | 36 Mill Lane | 453 yd | |
| West Derby Bowling Club | 3 Haymans Green | 542 yd | |
| Lowlands West Derby Community Centre | 13 Haymans Green | 569 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Village Chippy | 5 West Derby Village | 350 yd | |
| XI-Yang-Yang | 87 Parkside Drive | 540 yd | |
| Star City Takeaway | 148 Muirhead Avenue East | 557 yd | |
| New Yung | 162 Muirhead Avenue East | 562 yd | |
| DANNY'S LIVERPOOL LTD | 70 Muirhead Avenue East | 566 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco Express, 22 Mill Lane | 418 yd | |
| B&M Bargains | 32 Hornspit Lane | 567 yd | |
| Co-Operative Wholesale Society | Co Operative Food Supermarket Darley Drive | 1,011 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bill Shankly Playing Fields EATON ROAD | grass pitches | 695 yd |
| St Paul'S Catholic Junior School SPRING GROVE | grass pitches | 742 yd |
| Melwood (Liverpool Fc) MELWOOD TRAINING GROUND MELWOOD TRAINING GROUND MELWOOD DRIVE | grass pitches | 774 yd |
| Ernest Cookson School (Closed) Mill Lane | grass pitches | 902 yd |
| Bellefield Sports Ground (Closed) Sandforth Road | grass pitches | 937 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 | 78.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 78.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 78.8% |
| 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 | 89.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 163.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.