Picton Road is in Wavertree, Liverpool and in Liverpool district. L15 4LD 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 Picton Road, Wavertree, Liverpool, L15 4LD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: L15 1HL, L15 4LH, L15 1HJ, L15 1HD, L15 1HE, L15 1HF, L15 1HQ, L15 1HX, L15 1HB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding L15 4LD has a slightly higher male population, with 52.1% 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 | 47.7% | 47.9% | 0.2% | 51.0% | -3.1% |
| Male | 52.3% | 52.1% | -0.2% | 49.0% | 3.1% |
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 4LD, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 69.9% 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 | 67.2% | 69.9% | 2.7% | 37.9% | 32.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 19.5% | 14.5% | -5.0% | 44.2% | -29.7% |
| Separated | 4.3% | 4.8% | 0.5% | 2.2% | 2.6% |
| Divorced | 5.6% | 7.6% | 2.0% | 9.1% | -1.5% |
| Widowed | 3.3% | 3.2% | -0.1% | 6.1% | -2.9% |
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 | 54% | 48.2% | -5.8% | 48.4% | -0.2% |
| Good health | 24.8% | 34% | 9.2% | 33.6% | 0.4% |
| Fair health | 12.4% | 12% | -0.4% | 12.7% | -0.7% |
| Bad health | 7.7% | 4.6% | -3.1% | 4.0% | 0.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 28.8% | 27.4% | -1.4% | 18.2% | 9.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.3% | 7.7% | -0.6% | 9.6% | -1.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.6% | 11.3% | -1.3% | 13.4% | -2.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 1% | 3.2% | 2.2% | 5.3% | -2.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 31.5% | 17.7% | -13.8% | 16.9% | 0.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.2% | 27% | 11.8% | 33.8% | -6.8% |
| Other | 2.6% | 5.6% | 3.0% | 2.8% | 2.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 54.8% 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 | 2.2% | 0% | -2.2% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 1.1% | 1.2% | 0.1% | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 2.5% | 2.2% | 3.1% | -0.6% |
| Pakistani | 1.4% | 2.2% | 0.8% | 2.7% | -0.5% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 9.5% | 9.5% | 1.6% | 7.9% |
| Black African | 7.4% | 5.8% | -1.6% | 2.5% | 3.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 1.0% | 0.5% |
| Other Black | 3.6% | 0.6% | -3.0% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.9% | 0.6% | -1.3% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 3.6% | 1.5% | -2.1% | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.3% | 1.8% | -1.5% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 4.3% | 3.7% | 0.8% | 3.5% |
| White | 66.1% | 54.8% | -11.3% | 81.4% | -26.6% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 7.2% | 9.2% | 2.0% | 0.6% | 8.6% |
| Other | 0.8% | 4.3% | 3.5% | 1.6% | 2.7% |
In this area, 65.2% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.6% | 65.2% | -14.4% | 83.2% | -18.0% |
| European Union | 4.4% | 4.9% | 0.5% | 6.1% | -1.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.1% | 0.9% | -0.2% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Africa | 4.4% | 3.4% | -1.0% | 2.7% | 0.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 9.4% | 24.3% | 14.9% | 5.6% | 18.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 79.1% | 65% | -14.1% | 83.2% | -18.2% |
| 10+ Years | 2.2% | 19.3% | 17.1% | 9.8% | 9.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.2% | 10.4% | 8.2% | 2.9% | 7.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 8% | 2.5% | -5.5% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.5% | 2.8% | -5.7% | 1.9% | 0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.4% | 76.7% | -0.3% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Spain | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 3.4% | 1.5% | 1.9% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| South-East Asia | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 14.1% | 13.5% | 0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34.6% | 37.2% | -2.6% |
| Christian | 37.9% | 46.2% | -8.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Muslim | 18% | 6.5% | 11.5% |
| Sikh | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Other religion | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Not answered | 5.5% | 6.0% | -0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Picton Road was 75.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 18.4% lower than the Edge Hill average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Picton Road has the 17th lowest crime rate of 61 local areas in Edge Hill and the 737th lowest crime rate of 1,552 local areas in Liverpool .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 42.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -44.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11C Picton Road, Liverpool, Merseyside Terraced, an established residential building | £111,000 | 2025-03-31 | £113,232 |
| 3 Picton Road, Liverpool, Merseyside Terraced, an established residential building | £25,000 | 2005-12-01 | £45,000 |
| Flat 21 Picton Road, Liverpool, Merseyside Detached, an established residential building | £58,000 | 2002-02-27 | £211,369 |
L15 4LD area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 9% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. High levels of unemployment lead to more frequent crime and reduce the quality of life in this area.
The percentage of student residents living in L15 4LD 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 | 53 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 42 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Other | 27 |
| Unemployed | 23 |
| Looking after home or family | 22 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 18 |
| Self-Employed | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 11 |
| Retired | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Education | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Other | 6 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| 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 | 738 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Allenby Square Nursery School Elmshouse Road , L13 2BR | - not rated | 1,640 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Abercromby Nursery School Falkner Street , L8 7QA | 4out of 4 | 2,224 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| East Prescot Road Nursery School 86 East Prescot Road , L14 1PW | 4out of 4 | 2,844 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Everton Nursery School and Family Centre Spencer Street , L6 2WF | 4out of 4 | 3,038 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heygreen Community Primary School Taunton Street , Wavertree L15 4ND | - not rated | 416 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Heygreen Primary School Taunton Street , Wavertree L15 4ND | - not rated | 416 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Earle County Infant School Webster Road , L7 6PB | - not rated | 516 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hey Green Road Infant School Hey Green Road , L15 4LZ | - not rated | 529 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lawrence Community Primary School Lawrence Road , L15 0EE | 3out of 4 | 582 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 | 388 yd | Studio schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King's Leadership Academy Wavertree Stephenson Way , L13 1HD | - not rated | 546 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Archbishop Blanch CofE High School 80 Earle Road , L7 6HQ | - not rated | 847 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Archbishop Blanch CofE High School 80 Earle Road , L7 6HQ | 4out of 4 | 847 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Nugent RC Boys' Comprehensive School Edmund Wing , Overbury Street L7 3HL | - not rated | 1,500 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Boys | 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 | 2,402 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| LIPA Sixth Form College 41 Upper Duke Street , L1 9DY | - not rated | 2,800 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The City of Liverpool College Clarence Street , L3 5TP | - not rated | 2,876 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 | 2,560 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| LIPA School Upper Duke Street , L1 7BT | - not rated | 2,997 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nazene Danielle School of Performing Arts Lower Ground Floor, the Port of Liverpool Building , L3 1BY | - not rated | 644 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Assess Education 260 Picton Road , L15 4LP | - not rated | 835 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Assess Education North West 193 Picton Road , Wavertree L15 4LG | - not rated | 836 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sandown College Sandown Road , L15 4JD | - not rated | 988 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Christian Fellowship School Overbury Street , Edge Hill L7 3HL | - not rated | 1,449 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14forty Nutricia Staff Canteen | 100 Wavertree Boulevard | 419 yd | |
| Classic Shake & Waffle | Office A, 210 Picton Road | 540 yd | |
| Olive Catering | 7, Napier Court Stephenson Way | 548 yd | |
| ISS Uk Ltd (Barclaycard Staff Canteen) | Barclaycard Dale House Wavertree Boulevard | 552 yd | |
| Mizizi | 107 Picton Road | 566 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Ashdale | 17 Lawrence Road | 559 yd | |
| The Picton | The Picton, 234 Picton Road | 629 yd | |
| The Wellington | 236 Picton Road | 649 yd | |
| The Edinburgh | 4 Sandown Lane | 893 yd | |
| Willow Bank | 329 Smithdown Road | 1,065 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| First Choice | 52 Picton Road | 152 yd | |
| Prime Pizza | 178 Picton Road | 423 yd | |
| Anna Jungs Fish & Chips | 64 Grosvenor Road | 429 yd | |
| Cafe Express | 180 Picton Road | 441 yd | |
| Chicago King | 210 Picton Road | 540 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-Operative Retail Services | 35 Lawrence Road | 558 yd | |
| Onestop Lawrence Road Ltd | 94 - 96 Lawrence Road | 653 yd | |
| Iceland Foods Ltd | 1 Wavertree Retail Park | 788 yd | |
| Aldi | Aldi Supermarket, 281 Smithdown Road | 894 yd | |
| Home Bargains | 20 - 22 Wavertree Retail Park | 963 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Harthill Youth Centre Wellington Road | 628 yd | |
| Jd Gyms (Liverpool Edge Lane) LIVERPOOL DIGITAL LIVERPOOL DIGITAL EDGE LANE | health and fitness suite | 680 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 | 734 yd |
| Wavertree Botanical Park Playing Fields BOTANIC ROAD | grass pitches | 832 yd |
| Archbishop Blanch C Of E High School EARLE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 897 yd |
| Liverpool Tennis Centre WAVERTREE SPORTS PARK WAVERTREE SPORTS PARK WELLINGTON ROAD | athletics tracks, indoor tennis centre, tennis courts | 993 yd |
| Total Fitness (Liverpool - Edge Lane) (Closed) Edge Lane Retail Park | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,053 yd |
| Wavertree Cricket Club WAVERTREE CRICKET CLUB WAVERTREE CRICKET CLUB SANDOWN LANE | grass pitches | 1,064 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 | 75.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 73.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 67.6% |
| 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 | 60.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 67.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 16.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.