Forest Lawn is in Liverpool and in Liverpool district. L12 5JA 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 Forest Lawn, Liverpool, L12 5JA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: L12 5HX, L12 5HU, L12 5EE, L12 5EF, L12 5EG, L12 5ER, L12 5LB, L12 5EJ, L12 5EL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding L12 5JA has a slightly higher male population, with 50.2% 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 | 51.9% | 49.8% | -2.1% | 51.0% | -1.2% |
| Male | 48.1% | 50.2% | 2.1% | 49.0% | 1.2% |
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 | 28.4% | 35.9% | 7.5% | 37.9% | -2.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 52.8% | 48% | -4.8% | 44.2% | 3.8% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 1% | -1.5% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Divorced | 8.1% | 7.1% | -1.0% | 9.1% | -2.0% |
| Widowed | 8.1% | 7.1% | -1.0% | 6.1% | 1.0% |
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 | 46% | 50.7% | 4.7% | 48.4% | 2.3% |
| Good health | 33.2% | 32.1% | -1.1% | 33.6% | -1.5% |
| Fair health | 14% | 12.7% | -1.3% | 12.7% | 0.0% |
| Bad health | 4.7% | 4.1% | -0.6% | 4.0% | 0.1% |
| Very bad health | 2.1% | 0.5% | -1.6% | 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 | 19.8% | 11.8% | -8.0% | 18.2% | -6.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.7% | 14.4% | -1.3% | 9.6% | 4.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.8% | 11.8% | -5.0% | 13.4% | -1.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.1% | 6.7% | 1.6% | 5.3% | 1.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.2% | 19.5% | 4.3% | 16.9% | 2.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 23.4% | 33.3% | 9.9% | 33.8% | -0.5% |
| Other | 4.1% | 2.6% | -1.5% | 2.8% | -0.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 100% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 100% | 100% | 0.0% | 81.4% | 18.6% |
In this area, 98.6% 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 | 99.1% | 98.6% | -0.5% | 83.2% | 15.4% |
| European Union | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 6.1% | -5.2% |
| Africa | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 5.6% | -5.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 99.1% | 98.6% | -0.5% | 83.2% | 15.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 9.8% | -8.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 90.6% | 76.7% | 13.9% |
| Poland | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 8.1% | 13.5% | -5.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 14.8% | 37.2% | -22.4% |
| Christian | 78.9% | 46.2% | 32.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 5.4% | 6.0% | -0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Forest Lawn was 17.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 81.5% lower than the Clubmoor East average. The most reported crime type was Burglary.
Forest Lawn has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 73 local areas in Clubmoor East and the 131st lowest crime rate of 1,559 local areas in Liverpool .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 4.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 82% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Forest Lawn, Liverpool, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2024-12-04 | £272,945 |
| 1 Forest Lawn, Liverpool, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2014-04-17 | £254,406 |
| 3 Forest Lawn, Liverpool, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2013-10-31 | £231,878 |
| 1 Forest Lawn, Liverpool, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £54,500 | 1997-03-05 | £303,605 |
L12 5JA 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 5JA area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 33% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 67 |
| Full-Time Employee | 67 |
| Part-Time Employee | 20 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Other | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Looking after home or family | 0 |
| Education | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 15 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Real estate 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 | 1,252 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| East Prescot Road Nursery School 86 East Prescot Road , L14 1PW | 4out of 4 | 2,473 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Everton Nursery School and Family Centre Spencer Street , L6 2WF | 4out of 4 | 4,450 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chatham Place Nursery School 139 Earle Road , L7 6HD | 3out of 4 | 4,969 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cambridge Nursery School Cambridge Road , Bootle L20 9LQ | 3out of 4 | 5,156 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 | 274 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Monksdown Primary School Monksdown Road , L11 1HH | 3out of 4 | 738 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Broad Square Community Primary School Broad Square , L11 1BS | 3out of 4 | 888 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Catholic Junior School Spring Grove , West Derby L12 8SJ | 3out of 4 | 1,008 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 | 1,008 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | 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 | 992 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| St Edward's College Sandfield Park , L12 1LF | 4out of 4 | 1,307 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| West Derby School 364 West Derby Rd , L13 7HQ | 2out of 4 | 1,466 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| The De La Salle Academy Carr Lane East , Croxteth L11 4SG | 1out of 4 | 1,505 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| St John Bosco Arts College Storrington Avenue , L11 9DQ | 3out of 4 | 1,934 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ernest Cookson School Bankfield Road , West Derby L13 0BQ | 4out of 4 | 1,465 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| The Hospital and Home Tuition Team at Sandfield Park School Sandfield Walk , West Derby L12 1LH | - not rated | 1,644 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Sandfield Park School South Drive , Sandfield Park L12 1LH | 3out of 4 | 1,644 yd | Community special school | 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 | 2,328 yd | Non-maintained special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Redbridge High School 179 Long Lane , Norris Green L9 6AD | 4out of 4 | 2,818 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Macello Meat House | 12 - 14 West Derby Village | 268 yd | |
| Black Door Bar and Bistro | 19 West Derby Village | 277 yd | |
| NOVO Cafe | 4 West Derby Village | 306 yd | |
| Hare & Hounds | 9 West Derby Village | 314 yd | |
| Acropolis | 7A West Derby Village | 324 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Hunting Lodge | 8 West Derby Village | 280 yd | |
| Twelve Cocktail & Wine Bar | 11 - 13 West Derby Village | 294 yd | |
| Lowlands West Derby Community Centre | 13 Haymans Green | 385 yd | |
| West Derby Conservative Club | 36 Mill Lane | 414 yd | |
| West Derby Bowling Club | 3 Haymans Green | 455 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| XI-Yang-Yang | 87 Parkside Drive | 326 yd | |
| The Village Chippy | 5 West Derby Village | 331 yd | |
| Pizza Bar | 30 Hornspit Lane | 351 yd | |
| K Tam's | 26 Hornspit Lane | 362 yd | |
| DANNY'S LIVERPOOL LTD | 70 Muirhead Avenue East | 374 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| B&M Bargains | 32 Hornspit Lane | 351 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Express, 22 Mill Lane | 395 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bill Shankly Playing Fields EATON ROAD | grass pitches | 736 yd |
| Ernest Cookson School (Closed) Mill Lane | grass pitches | 862 yd |
| St Paul'S Catholic Junior School SPRING GROVE | grass pitches | 917 yd |
| Bellefield Sports Ground (Closed) Sandforth Road | grass pitches | 999 yd |
| Melwood (Liverpool Fc) MELWOOD TRAINING GROUND MELWOOD TRAINING GROUND MELWOOD DRIVE | grass pitches | 1,006 yd |
| Holly Lodge Girls College MILL LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,013 yd |
| Mill Lane (West Derby Bowls Club) MILL LANE | grass pitches | 1,055 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 | 125 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 168.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 12.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.