Borrowdale Road is in Liverpool and in Liverpool district. L15 3LE is located in the Smithdown electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Liverpool, Riverside. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Borrowdale Road, Liverpool, L15 3LE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: L15 3LD, L15 3LB, L15 3JG, L15 5AX, L15 3JZ, L15 3LA, L15 5AL, L15 3JQ, L15 3AH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding L15 3LE is primarily male, with 55.1% 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 | 50.9% | 44.9% | -6.0% | 51.0% | -6.1% |
| Male | 49.1% | 55.1% | 6.0% | 49.0% | 6.1% |
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 3LE, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 93.7% 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 | 89.9% | 93.7% | 3.8% | 37.9% | 55.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 7% | 4.6% | -2.4% | 44.2% | -39.6% |
| Separated | 0.8% | 0.2% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -2.0% |
| Divorced | 1.1% | 0.4% | -0.7% | 9.1% | -8.7% |
| Widowed | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% | 6.1% | -5.0% |
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 (88.9%) 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 | 63.5% | 64.1% | 0.6% | 48.4% | 15.7% |
| Good health | 29.6% | 24.8% | -4.8% | 33.6% | -8.8% |
| Fair health | 4.5% | 10.4% | 5.9% | 12.7% | -2.3% |
| Bad health | 1.3% | 0.6% | -0.7% | 4.0% | -3.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 0.2% | -0.9% | 1.2% | -1.0% |
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.
In the area around L15 3LE this area, 3.8% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower 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 11.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 4.9% | 3.8% | -1.1% | 18.2% | -14.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 4.2% | 2.9% | -1.3% | 9.6% | -6.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 6.8% | 4.4% | -2.4% | 13.4% | -9.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 65.4% | 77.6% | 12.2% | 16.9% | 60.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 16% | 11.3% | -4.7% | 33.8% | -22.5% |
| Other | 2.7% | 0% | -2.7% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 86.5% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.6% | 6.3% | 4.7% | 1.1% | 5.2% |
| Chinese | 0.9% | 0.2% | -0.7% | 0.7% | -0.5% |
| Indian | 2% | 0.7% | -1.3% | 3.1% | -2.4% |
| Pakistani | 2.2% | 0.7% | -1.5% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Other Asian | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 3.6% | 0.4% | -3.2% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.3% | 0.2% | -1.1% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.6% | 0.7% | -0.9% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 82.1% | 86.5% | 4.4% | 81.4% | 5.1% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
In this area, 92.6% 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 | 91.9% | 92.6% | 0.7% | 83.2% | 9.4% |
| European Union | 2% | 3.5% | 1.5% | 6.1% | -2.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 1.3% | 0.4% | -0.9% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.2% | 2.8% | -1.4% | 5.6% | -2.8% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.2% | 92.8% | 1.6% | 83.2% | 9.6% |
| 10+ Years | 1.8% | 5.9% | 4.1% | 9.8% | -3.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 2% | 0.6% | -1.4% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.2% | 0.7% | -3.5% | 1.9% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 94.3% | 76.7% | 17.6% |
| Ireland | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| Southern Asia | 0.2% | 1.2% | -1.0% |
| No passport held | 3.3% | 13.5% | -10.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 49% | 37.2% | 11.8% |
| Christian | 25.5% | 46.2% | -20.7% |
| Hindu | 0.2% | 1.7% | -1.5% |
| Jewish | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 8.3% | 6.5% | 1.8% |
| Sikh | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 16.3% | 6.0% | 10.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Borrowdale Road was 43.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 64.1% lower than the Arundel average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Borrowdale Road has the 15th lowest crime rate of 76 local areas in Arundel and the 435th lowest crime rate of 1,552 local areas in Liverpool .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 18.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -66.3%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 97% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50 Borrowdale Road, Liverpool, Merseyside Terraced, an established residential building | £342,075 | 2025-09-19 | £337,538 |
| 40 Borrowdale Road, Liverpool, Merseyside Terraced, an established residential building | £305,000 | 2025-07-04 | £311,989 |
| 36 Borrowdale Road, Liverpool, Merseyside Terraced, an established residential building | £380,000 | 2023-04-12 | £432,294 |
| 40 Borrowdale Road, Liverpool, Merseyside Terraced, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2023-02-15 | £246,259 |
| 58 Borrowdale Road, Liverpool, Merseyside Terraced, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2021-03-08 | £265,714 |
L15 3LE area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 3LE area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Student (economically inactive) | 311 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 124 |
| Full-Time Employee | 35 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 17 |
| Retired | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Part-Time Employee | 7 |
| Self-Employed | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 39 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 31 |
| Human health and social work activities | 28 |
| Education | 18 |
| Other | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 1,413 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Allenby Square Nursery School Elmshouse Road , L13 2BR | - not rated | 2,524 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Abercromby Nursery School Falkner Street , L8 7QA | 4out of 4 | 2,815 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| East Prescot Road Nursery School 86 East Prescot Road , L14 1PW | 4out of 4 | 3,502 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Everton Nursery School and Family Centre Spencer Street , L6 2WF | 4out of 4 | 4,247 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenbank Primary School Greenbank Primary School , Mossley Avenue L18 1JB | 3out of 4 | 288 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lidderdale Infant and Nursery School Mossley Avenue , L18 1HG | - not rated | 496 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Morrison School Greenbank Road , L18 1HG | - not rated | 496 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Clare's Catholic Primary School Garmoyle Close , L15 0DW | - not rated | 533 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bridget's CofE Junior Mixed and Infant School Bagot Street , L15 2HB | - not rated | 769 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Blue Coat School Church Road , Wavertree L15 9EE | 3out of 4 | 856 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Blue Coat School Church Road , Wavertree L15 9EE | - not rated | 856 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Hilda's Church of England High School Croxteth Drive , Sefton Park L17 3AL | 3out of 4 | 909 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Archbishop Blanch CofE High School 80 Earle Road , L7 6HQ | - not rated | 1,469 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Archbishop Blanch CofE High School 80 Earle Road , L7 6HQ | 4out of 4 | 1,469 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | 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 | 3,121 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| LIPA Sixth Form College 41 Upper Duke Street , L1 9DY | - not rated | 3,374 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The City of Liverpool College Clarence Street , L3 5TP | - not rated | 3,663 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 | 1,218 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| LIPA School Upper Duke Street , L1 7BT | - not rated | 3,552 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal School for the Blind (Liverpool) Church Road North , Wavertree L15 6TQ | 4out of 4 | 963 yd | Non-maintained special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Assess Education 260 Picton Road , L15 4LP | - not rated | 989 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Assess Education North West 193 Picton Road , Wavertree L15 4LG | - not rated | 992 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Liverpool College International Queen's Drive , Mossley Hill L18 8DD | - not rated | 1,187 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sandown College Sandown Road , L15 4JD | - not rated | 1,559 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| WATAN restaurant | 453 Smithdown Road | 167 yd | |
| Watan restaurant | 453 Smithdown Road | 167 yd | |
| Tiny Rick's Cafe | 449 Smithdown Road | 170 yd | |
| Smithdown Social Arts Hub | 455 Smithdown Road | 173 yd | |
| Brookhouse also t/a Chik Box, K-Town Chicken and Locked and Loaded | 467 Smithdown Road | 175 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Handymans Supermarket | 461 Smithdown Road | 164 yd | |
| Dirty Nellies | 473 - 477 Smithdown Road | 188 yd | |
| The Beeswing | 208A Smithdown Road | 261 yd | |
| Franks Bar | 186 Smithdown Road | 309 yd | |
| Willow Bank | 329 Smithdown Road | 503 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Khans | 443 Smithdown Road | 192 yd | |
| Siddiki | 230 Smithdown Road | 214 yd | |
| Green bank fish bar | 234 Smithdown Road | 225 yd | |
| Cheesess | 415 Smithdown Road | 229 yd | |
| Harpers Pizza | 499 Smithdown Road | 232 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco Express Supermarket, 242 Smithdown Road | 236 yd | |
| Asda | Asda Supermarket, 126 Smithdown Road | 663 yd | |
| Aldi | Aldi Supermarket, 281 Smithdown Road | 674 yd | |
| Onestop Lawrence Road Ltd | 94 - 96 Lawrence Road | 733 yd | |
| Asda | Asda Supermarket, Penny Lane Neighbourhood Centre Church Road | 793 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Liverpool Tennis Centre WAVERTREE SPORTS PARK WAVERTREE SPORTS PARK WELLINGTON ROAD | athletics tracks, indoor tennis centre, tennis courts | 473 yd |
| University Of Liverpool Sports Ground (Greenbank Lane) GREENBANK LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 625 yd |
| Sefton Park Cricket Club | grass pitches | 630 yd |
| Greenbank Sports Academy Greenbank Lane | health and fitness suite | 827 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 | 831 yd |
| The Blue Coat School CHURCH ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 863 yd |
| Harthill Youth Centre Wellington Road | 870 yd | |
| St Hildas Church Of England High School (Closed) Croxteth Drive | 904 yd | |
| Grove Mount Sports Ground (Closed) Penny Lane | grass pitches | 931 yd |
| Progressive Synagogue Hall CHURCH ROAD NORTH | 1,057 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 | 159.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 225.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 24.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.