Finch Lea Drive is in Liverpool and in Liverpool district. L14 9QN is located in the Yew Tree electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Liverpool, West Derby. This postcode has been in use since 1981-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Finch Lea Drive, Liverpool, L14 9QN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: L14 9LY, L14 2HB, L14 9NN, L14 9QB, L14 9LW, L14 9PY, L14 9LR, L14 2HA, L14 9NH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding L14 9QN has a slightly higher male population, with 50% 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 | 56.2% | 50% | -6.2% | 51.0% | -1.0% |
| Male | 43.8% | 50% | 6.2% | 49.0% | 1.0% |
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 | 39.1% | 41.9% | 2.8% | 37.9% | 4.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 34.3% | 34.8% | 0.5% | 44.2% | -9.4% |
| Separated | 4.4% | 1.2% | -3.2% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Divorced | 10.1% | 10.3% | 0.2% | 9.1% | 1.2% |
| Widowed | 12.1% | 11.9% | -0.2% | 6.1% | 5.8% |
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 (62%) 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 | 46.7% | 33.6% | -13.1% | 48.4% | -14.8% |
| Good health | 23.9% | 28.4% | 4.5% | 33.6% | -5.2% |
| Fair health | 21.6% | 22.8% | 1.2% | 12.7% | 10.1% |
| Bad health | 5.9% | 12.5% | 6.6% | 4.0% | 8.5% |
| Very bad health | 2% | 2.8% | 0.8% | 1.2% | 1.6% |
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 9QN this area, 35.4% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 21.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 41.5% | 35.4% | -6.1% | 18.2% | 17.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.1% | 7.5% | -4.6% | 9.6% | -2.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.5% | 11% | -1.5% | 13.4% | -2.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.8% | 5.9% | 3.1% | 5.3% | 0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.7% | 14.2% | 0.5% | 16.9% | -2.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 13.3% | 21.7% | 8.4% | 33.8% | -12.1% |
| Other | 4% | 4.3% | 0.3% | 2.8% | 1.5% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 87% 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% | -0.3% | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Indian | 6.9% | 4.1% | -2.8% | 3.1% | 1.0% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Other Asian | 0.7% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
| Black African | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.0% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| White | 89.9% | 87% | -2.9% | 81.4% | 5.6% |
| Other | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
In this area, 86.6% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 90.2% | 86.6% | -3.6% | 83.2% | 3.4% |
| European Union | 3.3% | 6.2% | 2.9% | 6.1% | 0.1% |
| Africa | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.2% | 6.2% | 1.0% | 5.6% | 0.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| 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 | 88.6% | 87.2% | -1.4% | 83.2% | 4.0% |
| 10+ Years | 1.3% | 7.6% | 6.3% | 9.8% | -2.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 2% | 2.8% | 0.8% | 2.9% | -0.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.2% | 0% | -4.2% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.9% | 2.4% | -1.5% | 1.9% | 0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70.8% | 76.7% | -5.9% |
| Ireland | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Italy | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1.4% | 1.5% | -0.1% |
| Middle East | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 1.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| No passport held | 20.3% | 13.5% | 6.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 22.4% | 37.2% | -14.8% |
| Christian | 67.2% | 46.2% | 21.0% |
| Muslim | 2.4% | 6.5% | -4.1% |
| Sikh | 2.4% | 0.9% | 1.5% |
| Not answered | 5.5% | 6.0% | -0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Finch Lea Drive was 62.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 34.8% lower than the Knotty Ash & Dovecot Park average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Finch Lea Drive has the 9th lowest crime rate of 24 local areas in Knotty Ash & Dovecot Park and the 623rd lowest crime rate of 1,559 local areas in Liverpool .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 44.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -65.4%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 92% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Finch Lea Drive, Liverpool, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2023-05-11 | £194,258 |
| 11 Finch Lea Drive, Liverpool, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2023-04-21 | £149,507 |
| 60 Finch Lea Drive, Liverpool, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £178,000 | 2023-03-03 | £204,297 |
| 4 Finch Lea Drive, Liverpool, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2022-08-09 | £172,334 |
| 50 Finch Lea Drive, Liverpool, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £95,000 | 2022-03-25 | £115,784 |
| Retired | 71 |
| Full-Time Employee | 70 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 21 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Other | 13 |
| Self-Employed | 11 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 29 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Education | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 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 | 2,350 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 | 4,189 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blueberry Park Ackers Hall Avenue , L14 2DY | 3out of 4 | 439 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hope Primary School - A Joint Catholic and Church of England Primary School Lordens Road , Huyton L14 8UD | 3out of 4 | 990 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dovecot Primary School Grant Road , L14 0LH | 3out of 4 | 1,036 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Roby Park Primary School Easton Road , Huyton L36 4NY | 3out of 4 | 1,146 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Brigid's Catholic Primary School Waterpark Drive , Stockbridge Village L28 7RE | 2out of 4 | 1,219 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broughton Hall Catholic High School Yew Tree Lane , West Derby L12 9HJ | 2out of 4 | 1,014 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Cardinal Heenan Catholic High School Honeysgreen Lane , L12 9HZ | 2out of 4 | 1,222 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Broadgreen International School, A Technology College Queens Drive , L13 5UQ | - not rated | 2,680 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Edward's College Sandfield Park , L12 1LF | 4out of 4 | 2,693 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Broadgreen International School, A Technology College Queens Drive , L13 5UQ | 1out of 4 | 2,830 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NexGen Academy Dovecot Multi Activity Centre , Back of Dovecot Place L14 9BA | - not rated | 604 yd | Other independent 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 | 823 yd | Non-maintained special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Clifford Holroyde Specialist Sen College Thingwall Lane , L14 7NX | 3out of 4 | 1,715 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Meadow Park School Haswell Drive , Stockbridge Village L28 1RX | 3out of 4 | 1,764 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Hospital and Home Tuition Team at Sandfield Park School Sandfield Walk , West Derby L12 1LH | - not rated | 2,532 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dovecot Community & Social Club | Dovecot Labour Club Kingsheath Avenue | 405 yd | |
| Dovecot and Princess Drive Community Association | 235B Finch Lane | 506 yd | |
| Tc Cafe | 31 Dovecot Place | 599 yd | |
| The Arches | 18 Dovecot Place | 674 yd | |
| Costa Coffee Drive Thru | Unit 1, 73 Liverpool Road | 698 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Old Bank | 601 Princess Drive, Huyton | 755 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sweet carolina | 235A Finch Lane | 501 yd | |
| Jin Yuan | 237 Finch Lane | 514 yd | |
| Yang Sing | 36 Finch Road | 530 yd | |
| Champion Pizza | 44 Dovecot Place | 556 yd | |
| Marmaris Special | 243 Finch Lane | 575 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Stores Limited | 22 - 26 Finch Road | 556 yd | |
| Lidl | Lidl UK, Liverpool Road | 736 yd | |
| Farmfoods | 126 Liverpool Road, Huyton | 805 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dovecot Mac BACK DOVECOT PLACE | health and fitness suite | 625 yd |
| Colwell Primary School (Closed) Colwell Road | grass pitches | 666 yd |
| Holy Spirit Community Hall HOLY SPIRIT VICARAGE HOLY SPIRIT VICARAGE DOVECOT AVENUE | 731 yd | |
| Croxteth Community Primary School CROXTETH COMMUNITY PRIMARY SCHOOL CROXTETH COMMUNITY PRIMARY SCHOOL WINSTONE ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 739 yd |
| St Edmund Of Canterbury Catholic High School (Closed) Southdean Road | grass pitches | 827 yd |
| Christ The King Joint Catholic And C Of E Centre For Learning (Closed) Stockbridge Lane | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 868 yd |
| Hope Primary Sch - A Joint Rc And Cofe Primary Sch LORDENS ROAD | grass pitches | 913 yd |
| St Vincents School YEW TREE LANE | athletics tracks, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 924 yd |
| Dovecot Primary School GRANT ROAD | grass pitches | 989 yd |
| Mab Lane Youth Centre CROXDALE ROAD WEST | 1,008 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 | 176.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.