Methuen Street is in Liverpool and in Liverpool district. L15 1EQ is located in the Smithdown electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Liverpool, Wavertree. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Methuen Street, Liverpool, L15 1EQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: L15 1EF, L15 1ED, L15 1EH, L15 1EB, L15 0EZ, L15 1EN, L15 1EJ, L15 1EE, L15 1EL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding L15 1EQ, 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 | 51.9% | 53.1% | 1.2% | 51.0% | 2.1% |
| Male | 48.1% | 46.9% | -1.2% | 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 L15 1EQ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 71.4% 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 | 68.1% | 71.4% | 3.3% | 37.9% | 33.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 14.9% | 13.1% | -1.8% | 44.2% | -31.1% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 3.1% | 0.7% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Divorced | 10.5% | 6.2% | -4.3% | 9.1% | -2.9% |
| Widowed | 4% | 6.2% | 2.2% | 6.1% | 0.1% |
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 | 43.6% | 49.4% | 5.8% | 48.4% | 1.0% |
| Good health | 32.3% | 31.7% | -0.6% | 33.6% | -1.9% |
| Fair health | 16.2% | 13.5% | -2.7% | 12.7% | 0.8% |
| Bad health | 7.2% | 4.8% | -2.4% | 4.0% | 0.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0.6% | -0.1% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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.
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 22.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 19.4% | 25.4% | 6.0% | 18.2% | 7.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.9% | 7.7% | -9.2% | 9.6% | -1.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.5% | 12.7% | -3.8% | 13.4% | -0.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.6% | 3.8% | 2.2% | 5.3% | -1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 21% | 26.5% | 5.5% | 16.9% | 9.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.4% | 22.3% | 0.9% | 33.8% | -11.5% |
| Other | 3.2% | 1.5% | -1.7% | 2.8% | -1.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 75.2% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 1.1% | -0.5% |
| Chinese | 1.4% | 0.3% | -1.1% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 2.1% | 3.5% | 1.4% | 3.1% | 0.4% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 2.7% | -0.1% |
| Other Asian | 1.4% | 1.9% | 0.5% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
| Black African | 2.1% | 5.8% | 3.7% | 2.5% | 3.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.4% | 0.3% | -1.1% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 2.1% | 0.3% | -1.8% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.4% | 1.9% | -1.5% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Mixed Other | 2.7% | 0% | -2.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 80.8% | 75.2% | -5.6% | 81.4% | -6.2% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Other | 1.4% | 4.2% | 2.8% | 1.6% | 2.6% |
In this area, 76.8% 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 | 86.9% | 76.8% | -10.1% | 83.2% | -6.4% |
| European Union | 3.8% | 7.1% | 3.3% | 6.1% | 1.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 2.7% | 4.2% | 1.5% | 2.7% | 1.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.8% | 9% | 4.2% | 5.6% | 3.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 2.6% | 1.9% | 1.3% | 1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 85.6% | 76.4% | -9.2% | 83.2% | -6.8% |
| 10+ Years | 2.1% | 6.4% | 4.3% | 9.8% | -3.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.8% | 5.4% | 0.6% | 2.9% | 2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.1% | 7.7% | 3.6% | 2.2% | 5.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.4% | 4.2% | 0.8% | 1.9% | 2.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 65.3% | 76.7% | -11.4% |
| Ireland | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Italy | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Romania | 2.6% | 0.9% | 1.7% |
| Other EU countries | 2.6% | 1.5% | 1.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 2.9% | 1.2% | 1.7% |
| Central and South America | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.4% |
| No passport held | 20.6% | 13.5% | 7.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.6% | 37.2% | 6.4% |
| Christian | 35.3% | 46.2% | -10.9% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 9.3% | 6.5% | 2.8% |
| Sikh | 3.2% | 0.9% | 2.3% |
| Other religion | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Not answered | 6.7% | 6.0% | 0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Methuen Street was 94.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 1.7% higher than the Edge Hill average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Methuen Street has the 25th lowest crime rate of 61 local areas in Edge Hill and the 668th highest crime rate of 1,552 local areas in Liverpool .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 57.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -5.4%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 95% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 85 Methuen Street, Liverpool, Merseyside Terraced, an established residential building | £106,000 | 2025-11-28 | £103,225 |
| 88 Methuen Street, Liverpool, Merseyside Terraced, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2025-10-20 | £132,390 |
| 108 Methuen Street, Liverpool, Merseyside Terraced, an established residential building | £1,138,982 | 2025-07-10 | £1,165,081 |
| 97 Methuen Street, Liverpool, Merseyside Terraced, an established residential building | £62,500 | 2024-11-15 | £66,176 |
| 116 Methuen Street, Liverpool, Merseyside Terraced, an established residential building | £75,000 | 2024-11-13 | £79,412 |
The percentage of student residents living in L15 1EQ area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 65 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 43 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 28 |
| Looking after home or family | 23 |
| Retired | 22 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 19 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Other | 15 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Part-Time Employee | 13 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Other | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Education | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chatham Place Nursery School 139 Earle Road , L7 6HD | 3out of 4 | 773 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Allenby Square Nursery School Elmshouse Road , L13 2BR | - not rated | 1,840 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Abercromby Nursery School Falkner Street , L8 7QA | 4out of 4 | 2,335 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| East Prescot Road Nursery School 86 East Prescot Road , L14 1PW | 4out of 4 | 2,987 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Everton Nursery School and Family Centre Spencer Street , L6 2WF | 4out of 4 | 3,382 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lawrence Community Primary School Lawrence Road , L15 0EE | 3out of 4 | 276 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lawrence Junior School Lawrence Road , L15 0EE | - not rated | 276 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lawrence Infants' School Lawrence Road , L15 0EE | - not rated | 276 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bridget's CofE Junior Mixed and Infant School Bagot Street , L15 2HB | - not rated | 317 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Heygreen Community Primary School Taunton Street , Wavertree L15 4ND | - not rated | 460 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Studio @ Deyes Vortex House , Enterprise Way L13 1FB | - not rated | 663 yd | Studio schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King's Leadership Academy Wavertree Stephenson Way , L13 1HD | - not rated | 745 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Archbishop Blanch CofE High School 80 Earle Road , L7 6HQ | - not rated | 877 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Archbishop Blanch CofE High School 80 Earle Road , L7 6HQ | 4out of 4 | 877 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| The Blue Coat School Church Road , Wavertree L15 9EE | 3out of 4 | 1,342 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | 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 | 2,563 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| LIPA Sixth Form College 41 Upper Duke Street , L1 9DY | - not rated | 2,918 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The City of Liverpool College Clarence Street , L3 5TP | - not rated | 3,068 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 | 2,168 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| LIPA School Upper Duke Street , L1 7BT | - not rated | 3,112 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assess Education 260 Picton Road , L15 4LP | - not rated | 634 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Assess Education North West 193 Picton Road , Wavertree L15 4LG | - not rated | 637 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Nazene Danielle School of Performing Arts Lower Ground Floor, the Port of Liverpool Building , L3 1BY | - not rated | 956 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sandown College Sandown Road , L15 4JD | - not rated | 1,011 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Royal School for the Blind (Liverpool) Church Road North , Wavertree L15 6TQ | 4out of 4 | 1,178 yd | Non-maintained special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Classic Shake & Waffle | Office A, 210 Picton Road | 383 yd | |
| Mizizi | 107 Picton Road | 421 yd | |
| The Little Owl Cafe | 3M Wellington Road | 442 yd | |
| Maitri | 127 - 131 Picton Road | 498 yd | |
| Fozai's Kashmiri Kitchen | 155 - 157 Picton Road | 577 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Ashdale | 17 Lawrence Road | 436 yd | |
| The Picton | The Picton, 234 Picton Road | 455 yd | |
| The Wellington | 236 Picton Road | 474 yd | |
| Willow Bank | 329 Smithdown Road | 710 yd | |
| The Edinburgh | 4 Sandown Lane | 734 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anna Jungs Fish & Chips | 64 Grosvenor Road | 166 yd | |
| Mr Chicken | 61 Lawrence Road | 274 yd | |
| Touch of Spice | 55 Lawrence Road | 282 yd | |
| Woks Cooking | 111 Lawrence Road | 288 yd | |
| The Godfather | 49 Lawrence Road | 296 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Onestop Lawrence Road Ltd | 94 - 96 Lawrence Road | 292 yd | |
| Co-Operative Retail Services | 35 Lawrence Road | 323 yd | |
| Aldi | Aldi Supermarket, 281 Smithdown Road | 571 yd | |
| Asda | Asda Supermarket, 126 Smithdown Road | 686 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 76 High Street | 1,002 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Harthill Youth Centre Wellington Road | 352 yd | |
| Liverpool Aquatics Centre WAVERTREE SPORTS PARK WAVERTREE SPORTS PARK WELLINGTON ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 455 yd |
| Liverpool Tennis Centre WAVERTREE SPORTS PARK WAVERTREE SPORTS PARK WELLINGTON ROAD | athletics tracks, indoor tennis centre, tennis courts | 622 yd |
| Archbishop Blanch C Of E High School EARLE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 900 yd |
| Wavertree Cricket Club WAVERTREE CRICKET CLUB WAVERTREE CRICKET CLUB SANDOWN LANE | grass pitches | 993 yd |
| Jd Gyms (Liverpool Edge Lane) LIVERPOOL DIGITAL LIVERPOOL DIGITAL EDGE LANE | health and fitness suite | 1,058 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 | 194.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.