Altcar Avenue is in Liverpool and in Liverpool district. L15 2JD is located in the Edge Hill electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Liverpool, Wavertree. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Altcar Avenue, Liverpool, L15 2JD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: L15 2JB, L15 2JE, L7 6HH, L7 4LQ, L15 2JA, L7 6HE, L15 2HX, L7 4LA, L7 4LG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding L15 2JD is primarily male, with 54% of the population 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 | 41.8% | 46% | 4.2% | 51.0% | -5.0% |
| Male | 58.2% | 54% | -4.2% | 49.0% | 5.0% |
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 2JD, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 63.7% 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 | 66.4% | 63.7% | -2.7% | 37.9% | 25.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 21.2% | 28.3% | 7.1% | 44.2% | -15.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 5.5% | 0.8% | -4.7% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Divorced | 3.7% | 3.6% | -0.1% | 9.1% | -5.5% |
| Widowed | 3.2% | 1.6% | -1.6% | 6.1% | -4.5% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (87.4%) 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 | 51.1% | 54.5% | 3.4% | 48.4% | 6.1% |
| Good health | 36.9% | 32.9% | -4.0% | 33.6% | -0.7% |
| Fair health | 8.5% | 8.9% | 0.4% | 12.7% | -3.8% |
| Bad health | 3.2% | 3.4% | 0.2% | 4.0% | -0.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0.3% | -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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 18% | 25.9% | 7.9% | 18.2% | 7.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.4% | 4.4% | -3.0% | 9.6% | -5.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 6.9% | 5.2% | -1.7% | 13.4% | -8.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.4% | 5.6% | 4.2% | 5.3% | 0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 24.4% | 23.9% | -0.5% | 16.9% | 7.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 29.5% | 33.5% | 4.0% | 33.8% | -0.3% |
| Other | 12.4% | 1.6% | -10.8% | 2.8% | -1.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 41.7% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 3.9% | 11.8% | 7.9% | 1.1% | 10.7% |
| Chinese | 1.1% | 2.5% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 1.8% |
| Indian | 2.8% | 1.6% | -1.2% | 3.1% | -1.5% |
| Pakistani | 2.5% | 3.7% | 1.2% | 2.7% | 1.0% |
| Other Asian | 5.7% | 2.5% | -3.2% | 1.6% | 0.9% |
| Black African | 9.2% | 5.6% | -3.6% | 2.5% | 3.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.0% | -0.1% |
| Other Black | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 2.5% | 3.4% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 2.6% |
| White | 63.1% | 41.7% | -21.4% | 81.4% | -39.7% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Roma | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 0.2% | 2.3% |
| Arab | 4.3% | 18.4% | 14.1% | 0.6% | 17.8% |
| Other | 0.7% | 4.4% | 3.7% | 1.6% | 2.8% |
In this area, just 45.7% of residents were born in the United Kingdom, meaning that the majority of residents originate from outside the UK.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 53.9% | 45.7% | -8.2% | 83.2% | -37.5% |
| European Union | 18.1% | 16.3% | -1.8% | 6.1% | 10.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.4% | 0.3% | -1.1% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 8.2% | 5.2% | -3.0% | 2.7% | 2.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 17.4% | 26.7% | 9.3% | 5.6% | 21.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 5.2% | 5.2% | 1.3% | 3.9% |
| Oceania | 1.1% | 0.6% | -0.5% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 45.7% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 15.1% of residents have lived in the UK for 10 years or more.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 52.8% | 46% | -6.8% | 83.2% | -37.2% |
| 10+ Years | 12.1% | 15.1% | 3.0% | 9.8% | 5.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 13.8% | 6.5% | -7.3% | 2.9% | 3.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 13.8% | 9% | -4.8% | 2.2% | 6.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.4% | 23.5% | 16.1% | 1.9% | 21.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 56% | 76.7% | -20.7% |
| Ireland | 2.8% | 0.6% | 2.2% |
| France | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Italy | 3.1% | 0.6% | 2.5% |
| Portugal | 2.5% | 0.5% | 2.0% |
| Spain | 1.2% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Romania | 1.8% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Other EU countries | 8.3% | 1.5% | 6.8% |
| North Africa | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Middle East | 2.2% | 0.1% | 2.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 4% | 1.2% | 2.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 3.1% | 0.2% | 2.9% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 9.2% | 13.5% | -4.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 26.2% | 37.2% | -11.0% |
| Christian | 21.9% | 46.2% | -24.3% |
| Buddhist | 2.2% | 0.5% | 1.7% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Muslim | 38% | 6.5% | 31.5% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 11.1% | 6.0% | 5.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Altcar Avenue was 71.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 25.7% lower than the Edge Hill average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Altcar Avenue has the 13th lowest crime rate of 61 local areas in Edge Hill and the 710th lowest crime rate of 1,559 local areas in Liverpool .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 22.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -74.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Altcar Avenue, Liverpool, Merseyside Terraced, an established residential building | £95,000 | 2024-05-10 | £110,481 |
| 3 Altcar Avenue, Liverpool, Merseyside Terraced, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2023-12-07 | £151,953 |
| 27 Altcar Avenue, Liverpool, Merseyside Terraced, an established residential building | £60,000 | 2022-11-04 | £67,655 |
| 21 Altcar Avenue, Liverpool, Merseyside Terraced, an established residential building | £81,000 | 2022-06-30 | £95,260 |
| 18 Altcar Avenue, Liverpool, Merseyside Terraced, an established residential building | £55,000 | 2021-09-24 | £69,141 |
L15 2JD area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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.
The percentage of student residents living in L15 2JD 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 | 61 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 60 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Looking after home or family | 27 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 21 |
| Part-Time Employee | 17 |
| Other | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Retired | 9 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 23 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 14 |
| Education | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Financial and insurance 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 | 122 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abercromby Nursery School Falkner Street , L8 7QA | 3out of 4 | 1,626 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Everton Nursery School and Family Centre Spencer Street , L6 2WF | 4out of 4 | 2,982 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| East Prescot Road Nursery School 86 East Prescot Road , L14 1PW | 4out of 4 | 3,596 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Hugh's Catholic Primary School Earle Road , L7 6HE | 3out of 4 | 148 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lawrence Community Primary School Lawrence Road , L15 0EE | 2out of 4 | 548 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Smithdown Primary School Chatsworth Drive , L7 6LJ | 3out of 4 | 710 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Clare's Catholic Primary School Garmoyle Close , L15 0DW | 2out of 4 | 771 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne's Catholic Primary School Overbury Street , L7 3HJ | 2out of 4 | 1,095 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Archbishop Blanch School 80 Earle Road , L7 6HQ | 3out of 4 | 173 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| St Hilda's Church of England High School Croxteth Drive , Sefton Park L17 3AL | 3out of 4 | 1,188 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bellerive FCJ Catholic College 1 Aigburth Drive , Sefton Park L17 3AA | 3out of 4 | 1,456 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| The Belvedere Academy 17 Belvidere Road , Princes Park L8 3TF | 4out of 4 | 1,940 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| The Blue Coat School Church Road , Wavertree L15 9EE | 4out of 4 | 1,956 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 | 1,881 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| LIPA Sixth Form College Mount Street , L1 9HF | - not rated | 2,208 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The City of Liverpool College Clarence Street , L3 5TP | - not rated | 2,407 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 | 3out of 4 | 2,382 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christian Fellowship School Overbury Street , Edge Hill L7 3HL | - not rated | 1,038 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Princes School Selborne Street , L8 1YQ | 4out of 4 | 1,084 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Assess Education 260 Picton Road , Wavertree L15 4LP | - not rated | 1,358 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Nazene Danielle School of Performing Arts 3 Newton Court , Faraday Road L13 1EJ | - not rated | 1,367 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Marydale Lodge Sch Care of: Nugent Care , 99 Edge Lane L7 2PE | - not rated | 1,399 yd | Secure units | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Earl Marshall | 107 Earle Road | 334 yd | |
| A & A Takeaway Cafe | 74 Smithdown Road | 399 yd | |
| Chicksters | 54 Smithdown Road | 462 yd | |
| Delicje | Former 1a Bagot Street | 497 yd | |
| Love Bar | 279 Smithdown Road | 501 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Ashdale | 17 Lawrence Road | 198 yd | |
| The Boundary Pub | 2A Smithdown Road | 656 yd | |
| Willow Bank | 329 Smithdown Road | 734 yd | |
| Chaplins Bar | 145 Lodge Lane | 881 yd | |
| Franks Bar | 186 Smithdown Road | 1,019 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liverpool Shawarma | 6 Lawrence Road | 191 yd | |
| Fritto | 149 Smithdown Road | 198 yd | |
| Jennys | 19 Lawrence Road | 205 yd | |
| Babylon Bakery | 23 Lawrence Road | 210 yd | |
| Nasema Takeaway | 169 Smithdown Road | 211 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-Operative Retail Services | 35 Lawrence Road | 346 yd | |
| Aldi | Aldi Supermarket, 281 Smithdown Road | 538 yd | |
| Onestop Lawrence Road Ltd | 94 - 96 Lawrence Road | 557 yd | |
| Asda | Asda Supermarket, 126 Smithdown Road | 590 yd | |
| Iceland Foods Ltd | 1 Wavertree Retail Park | 755 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Archbishop Blanch C Of E High School EARLE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 277 yd |
| Unity Youth And Community Centre DOVE STREET | health and fitness suite | 881 yd |
| Tiber Football Centre Tiber Street | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 973 yd |
| Tiber Park (Closed) Coltart Road | grass pitches | 974 yd |
| Harthill Youth Centre Wellington Road | 975 yd | |
| Wavertree Botanical Park Playing Fields BOTANIC ROAD | grass pitches | 975 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 | 1,068 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 | 191.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 550 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 550 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 22.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 75 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.