Penrose Avenue West is in Liverpool and in Knowsley district. L14 6UT is located in the Swanside electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Knowsley. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Penrose Avenue West, Liverpool, L14 6UT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: L14 6UH, L14 7AL, L14 6UF, L14 6UU, L14 7AH, L14 6UY, L14 3NR, L14 7AJ, L14 6UX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding L14 6UT, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53% 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 | 55.7% | 53% | -2.7% | 51.0% | 2.0% |
| Male | 44.3% | 47% | 2.7% | 49.0% | -2.0% |
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 | 38.7% | 40.5% | 1.8% | 37.9% | 2.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 38.2% | 44.4% | 6.2% | 44.2% | 0.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 1.9% | 1.4% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 9.4% | 9% | -0.4% | 9.1% | -0.1% |
| Widowed | 11.8% | 3.8% | -8.0% | 6.1% | -2.3% |
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 high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (89%) 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 | 46.2% | 64.5% | 18.3% | 48.4% | 16.1% |
| Good health | 33.3% | 24.5% | -8.8% | 33.6% | -9.1% |
| Fair health | 13.3% | 7.8% | -5.5% | 12.7% | -4.9% |
| Bad health | 6.1% | 2.1% | -4.0% | 4.0% | -1.9% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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.
This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 43.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 32.1% | 14.3% | -17.8% | 18.2% | -3.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.8% | 8.1% | -11.7% | 9.6% | -1.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.4% | 11.4% | -7.0% | 13.4% | -2.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.3% | 4% | 0.7% | 5.3% | -1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.9% | 17.5% | 7.6% | 16.9% | 0.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 11.3% | 43.7% | 32.4% | 33.8% | 9.9% |
| Other | 5.2% | 0.9% | -4.3% | 2.8% | -1.9% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.1% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Chinese | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Indian | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 3.1% | -1.6% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 2.5% | -1.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.1% | 1.2% | 0.1% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| White | 98.1% | 92.1% | -6.0% | 81.4% | 10.7% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 1% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
In this area, 94.3% 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 | 98.9% | 94.3% | -4.6% | 83.2% | 11.1% |
| European Union | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 6.1% | -5.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.1% | 3.3% | 2.2% | 5.6% | -2.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.1% | 94% | -4.1% | 83.2% | 10.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4.6% | 4.6% | 9.8% | -5.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88.7% | 76.7% | 12.0% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Italy | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Poland | 0.2% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Middle East | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 9.8% | 13.5% | -3.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 26.6% | 37.2% | -10.6% |
| Christian | 67.9% | 46.2% | 21.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 1.6% | 6.5% | -4.9% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 3.4% | 6.0% | -2.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Penrose Avenue West was 29.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 48.0% lower than the Roby average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Penrose Avenue West has the 25th lowest crime rate of 52 local areas in Roby and the 90th lowest crime rate of 493 local areas in Knowsley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 21.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -52.1%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 54% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Penrose Avenue West, Liverpool, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £95,000 | 2016-04-04 | £166,747 |
| 17 Penrose Avenue West, Liverpool, Merseyside Terraced, an established residential building | £108,000 | 2016-03-31 | £193,485 |
| 1 Penrose Avenue West, Liverpool, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £119,500 | 2015-02-24 | £217,092 |
| 10 Penrose Avenue West, Liverpool, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £124,000 | 2012-08-10 | £228,311 |
| 14 Penrose Avenue West, Liverpool, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2009-04-02 | £220,573 |
L14 6UT 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 | 222 |
| Retired | 64 |
| Part-Time Employee | 45 |
| Self-Employed | 42 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 18 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Other | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Education | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Prescot Road Nursery School 86 East Prescot Road , L14 1PW | 4out of 4 | 1,698 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Allenby Square Nursery School Elmshouse Road , L13 2BR | - not rated | 2,532 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chatham Place Nursery School 139 Earle Road , L7 6HD | 3out of 4 | 4,470 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 | 5,173 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malvern Primary School Willoughby Road , Huyton L14 6XA | - not rated | 269 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Margaret Mary's Catholic Junior School St Margaret Mary's Catholic Junior School , Pilch Lane L14 0JG | 3out of 4 | 809 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Margaret Mary's Catholic Infant School Pilch Lane , L14 0JG | 3out of 4 | 825 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paschal Baylon Catholic Primary School Chelwood Avenue , Childwall L16 2LN | 3out of 4 | 1,095 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rudston Junior School Rudston Road , L16 4PQ | - not rated | 1,221 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dixons Broadgreen Academy Queens Drive , L13 5UQ | - not rated | 1,499 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Broadgreen International School, A Technology College Queens Drive , L13 5UQ | - not rated | 1,570 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Childwall School - A Specialist Sports College Queen's Drive , L15 6XZ | - not rated | 1,638 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Childwall Sports & Science Academy Queen's Drive , L15 6XZ | 3out of 4 | 1,638 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bowring Community Sports College Western Avenue , Huyton L36 4PR | - not rated | 1,644 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | 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 | 2,381 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | 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 | 4,370 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clifford Holroyde Specialist Sen College Thingwall Lane , L14 7NX | 3out of 4 | 850 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Underlea Special School Thingwall Lane , Knotty Ash L14 7NX | - not rated | 850 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| NexGen Academy Dovecot MAC , Back of Dovecot Place L14 9BA | - not rated | 1,462 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Alice Elliott School for Deaf Children Childwall Abbey Road , L16 5EY | - not rated | 1,635 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Childwall Abbey School Childwall Abbey Road , Childwall L16 5EY | 3out of 4 | 1,722 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Espositos | Court Hey Park, Roby Road | 645 yd | |
| Turnpike Tavern | 96 Bowring Park Road | 718 yd | |
| Wendys Outside Catering | 6 Rimmer Avenue, Roby | 743 yd | |
| Broadoak Unit | Broadoak Unit Thomas Drive | 951 yd | |
| Holmsey's | 4 Childwall Parade, Pilch Lane | 952 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roby Hotel | 104 Greystone Road, Roby | 133 yd | |
| Broadgreen Conservative Club | 1 Victoria Avenue | 752 yd | |
| C A D W A Social Club | C A D W A Hall Bowland Avenue | 774 yd | |
| Royal Navy Association Club | Liverpool Royal Naval Association Club, 38 Bowring Park Road | 1,059 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jackie's Sandwich Express | 1 Chelwood Avenue | 270 yd | |
| Xin Xin Chinese Takeaway | 26 Old Thomas Lane | 743 yd | |
| Sun Valley | 93 Bentham Drive | 899 yd | |
| So's | 16 Swanside Parade, Pilch Lane | 944 yd | |
| Butterfingers | 17 Swanside Parade, Pilch Lane | 944 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| King George V Memorial Field GLENCONNER ROAD | grass pitches | 495 yd |
| Whitefield Cricket Club COURT HEY PARK | grass pitches | 611 yd |
| Thingwall Hall Swimming Pool (Closed) Thingwall Lane | swimming pool | 627 yd |
| Cadwa BOWLAND AVENUE | 764 yd | |
| Clifford Holroyde Specialist Sen College THINGWALL LANE | 845 yd | |
| Thomas Lane Playing Fields THOMAS LANE | grass pitches | 1,005 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 | 220.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 75 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.