Acanthus Road is in Liverpool and in Liverpool district. L13 3DX is located in the Old Swan East electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Liverpool, Wavertree. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Acanthus Road, Liverpool, L13 3DX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: L13 3DU, L13 3DH, L13 3EA, L13 3DW, L13 3DS, L13 3DJ, L13 6QE, L13 3EB, L13 3DR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding L13 3DX, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.8% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.4% | 54.8% | 1.4% | 51.0% | 3.8% |
| Male | 46.6% | 45.2% | -1.4% | 49.0% | -3.8% |
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 L13 3DX, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 51% 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 | 39.3% | 51% | 11.7% | 37.9% | 13.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 38.9% | 35.1% | -3.8% | 44.2% | -9.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 1.7% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 9.4% | 7.5% | -1.9% | 9.1% | -1.6% |
| Widowed | 9.4% | 4.6% | -4.8% | 6.1% | -1.5% |
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 | 47.9% | 48.7% | 0.8% | 48.4% | 0.3% |
| Good health | 30.3% | 30.1% | -0.2% | 33.6% | -3.5% |
| Fair health | 15% | 13.5% | -1.5% | 12.7% | 0.8% |
| Bad health | 4.9% | 5.4% | 0.5% | 4.0% | 1.4% |
| Very bad health | 2% | 2.2% | 0.2% | 1.2% | 1.0% |
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 | 26.6% | 19.7% | -6.9% | 18.2% | 1.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.6% | 11.7% | -5.9% | 9.6% | 2.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.2% | 14.6% | -2.6% | 13.4% | 1.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 2% | 3.8% | 1.8% | 5.3% | -1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16.4% | 18.4% | 2.0% | 16.9% | 1.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 16% | 30.5% | 14.5% | 33.8% | -3.3% |
| Other | 4.1% | 1.3% | -2.8% | 2.8% | -1.5% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89.1% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Indian | 1.3% | 1.6% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -1.5% |
| Other Asian | 1% | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 0.9% | 2.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 96.4% | 89.1% | -7.3% | 81.4% | 7.7% |
| Other | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 95.5% 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 | 96.7% | 95.5% | -1.2% | 83.2% | 12.3% |
| European Union | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 6.1% | -4.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2% | 2.6% | 0.6% | 5.6% | -3.0% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.4% | 95.5% | -0.9% | 83.2% | 12.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 9.8% | -7.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 1% | 1.9% | 0.9% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.8% | 76.7% | 7.1% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Italy | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South-East Asia | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| No passport held | 13.4% | 13.5% | -0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 32.6% | 37.2% | -4.6% |
| Christian | 62% | 46.2% | 15.8% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 4.8% | 6.0% | -1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Acanthus Road was 81.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 18.6% lower than the Old Swan East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Acanthus Road has the 11th lowest crime rate of 29 local areas in Old Swan East and the 768th highest crime rate of 1,552 local areas in Liverpool .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 58.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -51.6%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 89% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Acanthus Road, Liverpool, Merseyside Terraced, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2025-11-21 | £97,382 |
| 11 Acanthus Road, Liverpool, Merseyside Terraced, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2025-10-27 | £156,907 |
| 28 Acanthus Road, Liverpool, Merseyside Terraced, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2025-02-14 | £142,132 |
| 32 Acanthus Road, Liverpool, Merseyside Terraced, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2024-08-20 | £183,482 |
| 19 Acanthus Road, Liverpool, Merseyside Terraced, an established residential building | £101,000 | 2023-09-13 | £109,115 |
L13 3DX 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 | 79 |
| Retired | 46 |
| Part-Time Employee | 38 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Other | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Education | 16 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Other | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allenby Square Nursery School Elmshouse Road , L13 2BR | - not rated | 856 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| East Prescot Road Nursery School 86 East Prescot Road , L14 1PW | 4out of 4 | 878 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chatham Place Nursery School 139 Earle Road , L7 6HD | 3out of 4 | 3,111 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ellergreen Nursery School and Childcare Centre Ellergreen Road , Norris Green L11 2RY | 4out of 4 | 3,286 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Everton Nursery School and Family Centre Spencer Street , L6 2WF | 4out of 4 | 3,758 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corinthian Community Primary School Inigo Road , L13 6SH | 3out of 4 | 273 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne's (Stanley) Junior Mixed and Infant School Prescot Road , Old Swan L13 3BT | 3out of 4 | 452 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Oswald's Catholic Infant School St Oswald Street , L13 5SB | - not rated | 762 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Oswald's Catholic Primary School Montague Road , L13 5TE | 3out of 4 | 817 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Oswald's Catholic Junior School Montague Road , Old Swan L13 5TE | - not rated | 817 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Edward's College North Drive , Sandfield Park L12 1LF | - not rated | 872 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Edward's College Sandfield Park , L12 1LF | - not rated | 872 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| West Derby School 364 West Derby Rd , L13 7HQ | 3out of 4 | 1,119 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| West Derby School 364 West Derby Rd , L13 7HQ | - not rated | 1,119 yd | Community school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Dixons Broadgreen Academy Queens Drive , L13 5UQ | - not rated | 1,150 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Liverpool Mathematics School Sir Alastair Pilkington Building , Back Bedford Street L69 7SH | - not rated | 4,293 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The City of Liverpool College Clarence Street , L3 5TP | - not rated | 4,585 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Knowsley Community College Rupert Road , Roby L36 9TD | - not rated | 4,601 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| LIPA Sixth Form College 41 Upper Duke Street , L1 9DY | - not rated | 4,772 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liverpool College Queen's Drive , Mossley Hill L18 8BG | 4out of 4 | 4,469 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| LIPA School Upper Duke Street , L1 7BT | - not rated | 4,959 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | 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 | 682 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Sandfield Park School Sandfield Walk , L12 1LH | - not rated | 682 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sandfield Park School South Drive , Sandfield Park L12 1LH | 4out of 4 | 682 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Finchlea School Mill Lane , Old Swan L13 5TF | - not rated | 860 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Central Liverpool Pupil Referral Unit Mill Lane , Old Swan L13 5TF | - not rated | 860 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sandy Park Cafe | 154 Derby Lane | 193 yd | |
| Retsina Taverna | 73A Derby Lane | 205 yd | |
| Toby Carvery Stoneycroft | 502 Queens Drive | 429 yd | |
| GREEK GYROS GRILL | 546 Prescot Road | 471 yd | |
| Greek Gyros Grill | 546 Prescot Road | 471 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Albany | 42 Albany Road | 173 yd | |
| Old Swan Conservative Club | 73 Derby Lane | 188 yd | |
| George Scott Snooker Club | 29 - 31 Derby Lane | 277 yd | |
| The Millfield Inn | 510 Prescot Road | 462 yd | |
| The Wellington | The Wellington, 217 Green Lane | 471 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tazmi Balti House | Tazmi Balti House, 140 Derby Lane | 77 yd | |
| Derby Lane Sandwich Bar & Deli | 118 Derby Lane | 78 yd | |
| Wongs Fish And Chips | Wongs Fish And Chips, 186 Derby Lane | 303 yd | |
| New Hong Kong | 221 Green Lane | 469 yd | |
| Monroe's | 526 Prescot Road | 472 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda | Asda Supermarket Regent House Green Lane | 472 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Supermarket, 2 St Oswalds Street | 597 yd | |
| Iceland Foods Ltd | 706 - 710 Prescot Road | 648 yd | |
| Aldi | Aldi Supermarket, 10 Broad Green Road | 665 yd | |
| Dales of Liverpool | 337 Prescot Road | 682 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Derby Lane Health & Fitness Centre SHAMROCK GYM SHAMROCK GYM DERBY LANE | health and fitness suite | 126 yd |
| Corinthian Community Primary School INIGO ROAD | grass pitches | 342 yd |
| Vagabonds Lawn Tennis Club QUEENS DRIVE | tennis courts | 590 yd |
| Alder Sports Club ALDER ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 729 yd |
| St. Oswalds Rc Junior School MONTAGUE ROAD | grass pitches | 813 yd |
| Arriva Green Lane Bus Depot GREEN LANE | health and fitness suite | 827 yd |
| St Edward'S College Sports Complex NORTH DRIVE | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, grass pitches, swimming pool | 872 yd |
| The Joseph Lappin Centre MILL LANE | artificial grass pitch | 910 yd |
| Millbank Playing Fields (Closed) Mill Bank | grass pitches | 945 yd |
| Bohemians Tennis Club QUEENS DRIVE | tennis courts | 950 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 201 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 75 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.