Pilch Lane is in Liverpool and in Liverpool district. L14 7QA is located in the Knotty Ash & Dovecot Park 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 Pilch Lane, Liverpool, L14 7QA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: L14 7PH, L14 7QB, L14 2BA, L14 7PE, L14 7PP, L14 7PG, L14 7PN, L14 7PS, L14 7PR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding L14 7QA, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.1% 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 | 50.8% | 53.1% | 2.3% | 51.0% | 2.1% |
| Male | 49.2% | 46.9% | -2.3% | 49.0% | -2.1% |
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 L14 7QA, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 48.3% 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 | 47.8% | 48.3% | 0.5% | 37.9% | 10.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 33.1% | 34.5% | 1.4% | 44.2% | -9.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 3.7% | 2.3% | -1.4% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 7% | 7.7% | 0.7% | 9.1% | -1.4% |
| Widowed | 7.7% | 7.3% | -0.4% | 6.1% | 1.2% |
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 lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (70.2%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 37.5% | 44% | 6.5% | 48.4% | -4.4% |
| Good health | 34.9% | 26.2% | -8.7% | 33.6% | -7.4% |
| Fair health | 17.1% | 18.8% | 1.7% | 12.7% | 6.1% |
| Bad health | 8.3% | 8.9% | 0.6% | 4.0% | 4.9% |
| Very bad health | 2.2% | 2.1% | -0.1% | 1.2% | 0.9% |
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.
In the area around L14 7QA this area, 34.1% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 43.4% | 34.1% | -9.3% | 18.2% | 15.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.4% | 9.2% | -2.2% | 9.6% | -0.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.5% | 11.9% | -4.6% | 13.4% | -1.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.8% | 3.4% | 1.6% | 5.3% | -1.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11% | 14.9% | 3.9% | 16.9% | -2.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 13.2% | 23.8% | 10.6% | 33.8% | -10.0% |
| Other | 2.6% | 2.7% | 0.1% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89.8% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.3% | 1.2% | -0.1% | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| Indian | 1.6% | 2.7% | 1.1% | 3.1% | -0.4% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 2.5% | 1.2% | -1.3% | 2.5% | -1.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 3.9% | 3.6% | 0.9% | 3.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 93.7% | 89.8% | -3.9% | 81.4% | 8.4% |
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 | 94% | 94.3% | 0.3% | 83.2% | 11.1% |
| European Union | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 6.1% | -5.2% |
| Africa | 2.9% | 1.8% | -1.1% | 2.7% | -0.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.5% | 3% | 0.5% | 5.6% | -2.6% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.3% | 94% | 0.7% | 83.2% | 10.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 2.4% | 2.1% | 9.8% | -7.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.6% | 0.9% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.4% | 2.7% | -1.7% | 1.9% | 0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.1% | 76.7% | -0.6% |
| Ireland | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 2.4% | 1.2% | 1.2% |
| No passport held | 19.3% | 13.5% | 5.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 29.3% | 37.2% | -7.9% |
| Christian | 63.3% | 46.2% | 17.1% |
| Muslim | 1.2% | 6.5% | -5.3% |
| Other religion | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Not answered | 5.1% | 6.0% | -0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Pilch Lane was 232.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 112.6% higher than the Broadgreen average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Pilch Lane has the 10th highest crime rate of 94 local areas in Broadgreen and the 219th highest crime rate of 1,552 local areas in Liverpool .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 138.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -65.3%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 77% 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 Pilch Lane, Liverpool, Merseyside Terraced, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2023-09-13 | £145,847 |
| 15 Pilch Lane, Liverpool, Merseyside Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2021-10-26 | £137,593 |
| 1 Pilch Lane, Liverpool, Merseyside Terraced, an established residential building | £127,000 | 2020-07-24 | £183,829 |
| 1 Pilch Lane, Liverpool, Merseyside Terraced, an established residential building | £92,500 | 2015-07-21 | £162,823 |
| 15 Pilch Lane, Liverpool, Merseyside Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £89,000 | 2011-07-08 | £131,974 |
| Full-Time Employee | 72 |
| Retired | 55 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 29 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Other | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Education | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Other | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 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 | 1,211 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Allenby Square Nursery School Elmshouse Road , L13 2BR | - not rated | 2,418 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ellergreen Nursery School and Childcare Centre Ellergreen Road , Norris Green L11 2RY | 4out of 4 | 4,070 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chatham Place Nursery School 139 Earle Road , L7 6HD | 3out of 4 | 4,705 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Knotty Ash Primary School Thomas Lane , L14 5NX | - not rated | 424 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Knotty Ash Primary School Thomas Lane , L14 5NX | 3out of 4 | 424 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Maidford Infant School Maidford Road , L14 2DU | - not rated | 552 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Maidford Primary School Maidford Road , L14 2DU | - not rated | 552 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 | 671 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cardinal Heenan Catholic High School Honeysgreen Lane , L12 9HZ | 3out of 4 | 732 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Broughton Hall Catholic High School Yew Tree Lane , West Derby L12 9HJ | 3out of 4 | 758 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Dixons Broadgreen Academy Queens Drive , L13 5UQ | - not rated | 1,472 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dovecot Comprehensive School Fincham Road , L14 9NJ | - not rated | 1,534 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Broadgreen International School, A Technology College Queens Drive , L13 5UQ | - not rated | 1,620 yd | Foundation school | No | 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 | 2,595 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 | 5,174 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 | 532 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Underlea Special School Thingwall Lane , Knotty Ash L14 7NX | - not rated | 532 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| NexGen Academy Dovecot MAC , Back of Dovecot Place L14 9BA | - not rated | 783 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Alder Hey Children's Hospital School Eaton Road , L12 2AP | - not rated | 941 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 | 2out of 4 | 1,084 yd | Non-maintained special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subway | Unit 1, 343 East Prescot Road | 336 yd | |
| BURGER KING | 447 East Prescot Road | 410 yd | |
| Knotty Ash Cafe & Bistro | 218 East Prescot Road | 648 yd | |
| The Arches | 18 Dovecot Place | 691 yd | |
| Wheatsheaf | 186 East Prescot Road | 721 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mecca Bingo | Mecca Bingo Ltd East Prescot Road | 261 yd | |
| Lord Nelson | 146 East Prescot Road | 856 yd | |
| The Bull Dog | 142 Leyfield Road | 882 yd | |
| Roby Hotel | 104 Greystone Road, Roby | 1,066 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| KFC | Kfc East Prescot Road | 295 yd | |
| Deborah's Golden Fry | 319 East Prescot Road | 329 yd | |
| Pizza Hut | Unit 3, 343 East Prescot Road | 336 yd | |
| khans takeaway | 313 East Prescot Road | 340 yd | |
| So's | 16 Swanside Parade, Pilch Lane | 393 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi | Aldi Supermarket, 367 East Prescot Road | 261 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsburys Supermarket, 112 East Prescot Road | 929 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Knotty Ash Primary School THOMAS LANE | grass pitches | 424 yd |
| Clifford Holroyde Specialist Sen College THINGWALL LANE | 537 yd | |
| Knotty Ash Community Centre (Closed) East Prescot Road | 607 yd | |
| Holy Spirit Community Hall HOLY SPIRIT VICARAGE HOLY SPIRIT VICARAGE DOVECOT AVENUE | 614 yd | |
| Lifestyles Cardinal Heenan LIFESTYLES CARDINAL HEENAN LIFESTYLES CARDINAL HEENAN HONEYS GREEN LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 646 yd |
| Thingwall Hall Swimming Pool (Closed) Thingwall Lane | swimming pool | 685 yd |
| Thomas Lane Playing Fields THOMAS LANE | grass pitches | 736 yd |
| Dovecot Mac BACK DOVECOT PLACE | health and fitness suite | 773 yd |
| Springfield Park Playing Fields (Closed) East Prescot Road | grass pitches | 836 yd |
| Croxteth Community Primary School CROXTETH COMMUNITY PRIMARY SCHOOL CROXTETH COMMUNITY PRIMARY SCHOOL WINSTONE ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,023 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 | 48.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 63 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 10.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.