Sandown Lane is in Liverpool and in Liverpool district. L15 4HU is located in the Wavertree Village electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Liverpool, Wavertree. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Sandown Lane, Liverpool, L15 4HU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: L15 4HD, L15 4HT, L15 8JB, L15 4HF, L15 4HW, L15 4HE, L15 8JA, L15 4HP, L15 8JD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding L15 4HU has a slightly higher male population, with 50.5% 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 | 45.3% | 49.5% | 4.2% | 51.0% | -1.5% |
| Male | 54.7% | 50.5% | -4.2% | 49.0% | 1.5% |
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 4HU, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 47.2% 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 | 51.9% | 47.2% | -4.7% | 37.9% | 9.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 34.6% | 32.3% | -2.3% | 44.2% | -11.9% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 0.1% | 2.4% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 3.7% | 1.5% | 2.2% | 1.5% |
| Divorced | 9.2% | 7.5% | -1.7% | 9.1% | -1.6% |
| Widowed | 2.2% | 6.8% | 4.6% | 6.1% | 0.7% |
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 | 52% | 44.7% | -7.3% | 48.4% | -3.7% |
| Good health | 31.6% | 31.6% | 0.0% | 33.6% | -2.0% |
| Fair health | 11.1% | 16.8% | 5.7% | 12.7% | 4.1% |
| Bad health | 4.4% | 6.3% | 1.9% | 4.0% | 2.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0.5% | -0.4% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
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 high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 43.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 19.5% | 17.4% | -2.1% | 18.2% | -0.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.6% | 5.6% | -2.0% | 9.6% | -4.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.3% | 13.7% | 3.4% | 13.4% | 0.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.7% | 1.9% | -0.8% | 5.3% | -3.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16.2% | 16.8% | 0.6% | 16.9% | -0.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 38.4% | 43.5% | 5.1% | 33.8% | 9.7% |
| Other | 5.4% | 1.2% | -4.2% | 2.8% | -1.6% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 88.4% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 1.3% | 0.5% | -0.8% | 3.1% | -2.6% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 2.1% | 1.7% | 2.5% | -0.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.3% | 0.5% | -0.8% | 1.0% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 3.2% | 3.2% | 0.8% | 2.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.8% | 2.6% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 2.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.6% | 0% | -3.6% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 1.3% | 2.6% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 1.8% |
| White | 88% | 88.4% | 0.4% | 81.4% | 7.0% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 92.1% 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 | 87.6% | 92.1% | 4.5% | 83.2% | 8.9% |
| European Union | 5.3% | 5.2% | -0.1% | 6.1% | -0.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.2% | 0.5% | -1.7% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 0.9% | 0.5% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.2% | 0% | -2.2% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 1% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 86.2% | 92.1% | 5.9% | 83.2% | 8.9% |
| 10+ Years | 1.3% | 2.6% | 1.3% | 9.8% | -7.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.6% | 4.2% | 0.6% | 2.9% | 1.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.6% | 1% | -2.6% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.3% | 0% | -5.3% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.4% | 76.7% | 10.7% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Germany | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Spain | 1.6% | 0.4% | 1.2% |
| Romania | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 2.1% | 1.5% | 0.6% |
| Other Europe | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 5.8% | 13.5% | -7.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.8% | 37.2% | -0.4% |
| Christian | 55.3% | 46.2% | 9.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Muslim | 2.6% | 6.5% | -3.9% |
| Sikh | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Other religion | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Not answered | 2.6% | 6.0% | -3.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Sandown Lane was 53.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 42.7% lower than the Edge Hill average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Sandown Lane has the 11th lowest crime rate of 61 local areas in Edge Hill and the 554th lowest crime rate of 1,552 local areas in Liverpool .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 41.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 33.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 35A Sandown Lane, Liverpool, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2026-01-09 | £197,321 |
| Apartment 7 38 Sandown Lane, Liverpool, Merseyside Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £118,000 | 2025-09-19 | £114,045 |
| Apartment 11 40 Sandown Lane, Liverpool, Merseyside Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £85,000 | 2025-07-17 | £84,109 |
| Apartment 6 40 Sandown Lane, Liverpool, Merseyside Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £75,000 | 2025-05-30 | £73,305 |
| 39A Sandown Lane, Liverpool, Merseyside Terraced, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2024-09-13 | £212,571 |
L15 4HU 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 4HU 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 | 59 |
| Retired | 31 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Part-Time Employee | 15 |
| Self-Employed | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Other | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Education | 22 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allenby Square Nursery School Elmshouse Road , L13 2BR | - not rated | 1,212 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chatham Place Nursery School 139 Earle Road , L7 6HD | 3out of 4 | 1,565 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| East Prescot Road Nursery School 86 East Prescot Road , L14 1PW | 4out of 4 | 2,229 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abercromby Nursery School Falkner Street , L8 7QA | 4out of 4 | 3,103 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Everton Nursery School and Family Centre Spencer Street , L6 2WF | 4out of 4 | 3,780 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Our Lady of Good Help Catholic Primary School South Drive , Wavertree L15 8JL | 3out of 4 | 353 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hey Green Road Infant School Hey Green Road , L15 4LZ | - not rated | 362 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Heygreen Community Primary School Taunton Street , Wavertree L15 4ND | - not rated | 472 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Heygreen Primary School Taunton Street , Wavertree L15 4ND | - not rated | 472 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wavertree Church of England School Rose Villas , Wavertree L15 8HJ | 3out of 4 | 476 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| King's Leadership Academy Wavertree Stephenson Way , L13 1HD | - not rated | 545 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Studio @ Deyes Vortex House , Enterprise Way L13 1FB | - not rated | 690 yd | Studio schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Blue Coat School Church Road , Wavertree L15 9EE | 3out of 4 | 1,110 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Blue Coat School Church Road , Wavertree L15 9EE | - not rated | 1,110 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Childwall School - A Specialist Sports College Queen's Drive , L15 6XZ | - not rated | 1,616 yd | Foundation school | No | 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 | 3,291 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| LIPA Sixth Form College 41 Upper Duke Street , L1 9DY | - not rated | 3,682 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The City of Liverpool College Clarence Street , L3 5TP | - not rated | 3,762 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Knowsley Community College Rupert Road , Roby L36 9TD | - not rated | 5,288 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 | 2,424 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| LIPA School Upper Duke Street , L1 7BT | - not rated | 3,879 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sandown College Sandown Road , L15 4JD | - not rated | 244 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Assess Education North West 193 Picton Road , Wavertree L15 4LG | - not rated | 324 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Assess Education 260 Picton Road , L15 4LP | - not rated | 327 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Royal School for the Blind (Liverpool) Church Road North , Wavertree L15 6TQ | 4out of 4 | 798 yd | Non-maintained special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Nazene Danielle School of Performing Arts Lower Ground Floor, the Port of Liverpool Building , L3 1BY | - not rated | 842 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Papas | 187 - 193 Picton Road | 259 yd | |
| Eureka | 7 High Street | 293 yd | |
| DRYKELA Brazilian Food | 159 Picton Road | 298 yd | |
| Fozai's Kashmiri Kitchen | 155 - 157 Picton Road | 301 yd | |
| Med Kebab House | 6A High Street | 320 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Edinburgh | 4 Sandown Lane | 223 yd | |
| The Rose Vaults | 53 High Street | 352 yd | |
| The Wellington | 236 Picton Road | 374 yd | |
| The Picton | The Picton, 234 Picton Road | 389 yd | |
| Prince Alfred | 77 High Street | 406 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Z Tams Fish & Chips | 108 Rathbone Road | 260 yd | |
| Black star pizza | 23 - 25 High Street | 312 yd | |
| Flaming Pizza | 258 Picton Road | 321 yd | |
| Cinnamon Grill | 252 Picton Road | 323 yd | |
| The Whistle Stop | 222 Picton Road | 415 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | 76 High Street | 459 yd | |
| Onestop Lawrence Road Ltd | 94 - 96 Lawrence Road | 1,043 yd | |
| B & M Ltd | B And M Edge Lane | 1,059 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | 12 Montrose Way | 1,079 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Wavertree Cricket Club WAVERTREE CRICKET CLUB WAVERTREE CRICKET CLUB SANDOWN LANE | grass pitches | 175 yd |
| Sandown Park Playing Fields LONG LANE | grass pitches | 287 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 | 519 yd |
| Harthill Youth Centre Wellington Road | 548 yd | |
| Progressive Synagogue Hall CHURCH ROAD NORTH | 736 yd | |
| Liverpool Tennis Centre WAVERTREE SPORTS PARK WAVERTREE SPORTS PARK WELLINGTON ROAD | athletics tracks, indoor tennis centre, tennis courts | 845 yd |
| Total Fitness (Liverpool - Edge Lane) (Closed) Edge Lane Retail Park | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 905 yd |
| Manweb Sports Ground (Closed) Thingwall Road | grass pitches | 950 yd |
| The Blue Coat School CHURCH ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,035 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 | 206.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 21.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.