Smithdown Road is in Liverpool and in Liverpool district. L15 5AJ is located in the Penny Lane electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Liverpool, Riverside. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Smithdown Road, Liverpool, L15 5AJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: L18 1DY, L18 1EA, L18 1DL, L18 1DR, L15 5BX, L15 5BU, L18 1DX, L18 1DU, L15 5BT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding L15 5AJ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.7% 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 | 47.4% | 52.7% | 5.3% | 51.0% | 1.7% |
| Male | 52.6% | 47.3% | -5.3% | 49.0% | -1.7% |
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 5AJ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 70% 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 | 78.2% | 70% | -8.2% | 37.9% | 32.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 12.5% | 18.9% | 6.4% | 44.2% | -25.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0.6% | -0.1% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| Separated | 2.6% | 0% | -2.6% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Divorced | 4% | 7.2% | 3.2% | 9.1% | -1.9% |
| Widowed | 2% | 2.2% | 0.2% | 6.1% | -3.9% |
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 | 67.6% | 48.3% | -19.3% | 48.4% | -0.1% |
| Good health | 23.8% | 36.6% | 12.8% | 33.6% | 3.0% |
| Fair health | 4.7% | 10.7% | 6.0% | 12.7% | -2.0% |
| Bad health | 3.8% | 4.4% | 0.6% | 4.0% | 0.4% |
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 | 6.9% | 12.6% | 5.7% | 18.2% | -5.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6.3% | 2.7% | -3.6% | 9.6% | -6.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 7.3% | 9.3% | 2.0% | 13.4% | -4.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 1% | 2.7% | 1.7% | 5.3% | -2.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 45.5% | 30.2% | -15.3% | 16.9% | 13.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 31.4% | 42.3% | 10.9% | 33.8% | 8.5% |
| Other | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 81.4% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.7% | -0.2% |
| Indian | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 3.4% | 3.4% | 2.7% | 0.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
| Black African | 0.6% | 2% | 1.4% | 2.5% | -0.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.8% | 1% | -2.8% | 1.0% | 0.0% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.8% | 1.5% | -0.3% | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| White | 85% | 81.4% | -3.6% | 81.4% | 0.0% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 3.2% | 4.9% | 1.7% | 0.6% | 4.3% |
| Other | 0.6% | 1.5% | 0.9% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
In this area, 91.8% 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 | 93.8% | 91.8% | -2.0% | 83.2% | 8.6% |
| European Union | 2.1% | 3.4% | 1.3% | 6.1% | -2.7% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 2.7% | -2.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.5% | 2.4% | -1.1% | 5.6% | -3.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.5% | 92.2% | -1.3% | 83.2% | 9.0% |
| 10+ Years | 2.1% | 4.9% | 2.8% | 9.8% | -4.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.5% | 2.9% | 1.4% | 2.9% | 0.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.6% | 0% | -2.6% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.3% | 76.7% | 8.6% |
| Ireland | 3.4% | 0.6% | 2.8% |
| Germany | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Portugal | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Lithuania | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Other EU countries | 1% | 1.5% | -0.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 7.4% | 13.5% | -6.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40% | 37.2% | 2.8% |
| Christian | 41.5% | 46.2% | -4.7% |
| Buddhist | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Hindu | 0.5% | 1.7% | -1.2% |
| Jewish | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Muslim | 7.8% | 6.5% | 1.3% |
| Not answered | 8.3% | 6.0% | 2.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Smithdown Road was 103.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 79.8% higher than the Church average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Smithdown Road has the 6th highest crime rate of 25 local areas in Church and the 607th highest crime rate of 1,552 local areas in Liverpool .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 54.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -73.7%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 58% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 306 Smithdown Road, Liverpool, Merseyside Other, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2024-05-10 | £206,773 |
| 298A Smithdown Road, Liverpool, Merseyside Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2024-03-14 | £290,979 |
| 308 Smithdown Road, Liverpool, Merseyside Other, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2019-11-21 | £289,047 |
| 290A Smithdown Road, Liverpool, Merseyside Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2018-08-30 | £319,188 |
| 302A Smithdown Road, Liverpool, Merseyside Terraced, an established residential building | £171,000 | 2017-08-14 | £276,174 |
L15 5AJ 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 5AJ 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 | 58 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 41 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 23 |
| Retired | 19 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Part-Time Employee | 10 |
| Self-Employed | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 33 |
| Human health and social work activities | 27 |
| Other | 21 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 14 |
| Education | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chatham Place Nursery School 139 Earle Road , L7 6HD | 3out of 4 | 1,902 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Allenby Square Nursery School Elmshouse Road , L13 2BR | - not rated | 2,636 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Abercromby Nursery School Falkner Street , L8 7QA | 4out of 4 | 3,317 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| East Prescot Road Nursery School 86 East Prescot Road , L14 1PW | 4out of 4 | 3,476 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Everton Nursery School and Family Centre Spencer Street , L6 2WF | 4out of 4 | 4,708 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 | 351 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Morrison School Greenbank Road , L18 1HG | - not rated | 351 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dovedale Community Primary School Herondale Road , L18 1JX | 3out of 4 | 614 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dovedale Junior School Herondale Road , L18 1JX | - not rated | 614 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 551 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Blue Coat School Church Road , Wavertree L15 9EE | - not rated | 551 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 | 1,298 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Calderstones School Harthill Road , Allerton L18 3HS | 3out of 4 | 1,672 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King David High School 116 Childwall Road , L15 6WU | 3out of 4 | 1,697 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 3,624 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| LIPA Sixth Form College 41 Upper Duke Street , L1 9DY | - not rated | 3,874 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The City of Liverpool College Clarence Street , L3 5TP | - not rated | 4,166 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 | 989 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| LIPA School Upper Duke Street , L1 7BT | - not rated | 4,050 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 | 811 yd | Non-maintained special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Liverpool College International Queen's Drive , Mossley Hill L18 8DD | - not rated | 1,006 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Assess Education 260 Picton Road , L15 4LP | - not rated | 1,150 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Assess Education North West 193 Picton Road , Wavertree L15 4LG | - not rated | 1,152 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sandown College Sandown Road , L15 4JD | - not rated | 1,676 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lemongrass Thai bar & restaurant | 292 - 294 Smithdown Road | 26 yd | |
| Mo'Bay Shack | 551 Smithdown Road | 49 yd | |
| The Crafty Swine | 336 - 338 Smithdown Road | 202 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | 270 - 272 Smithdown Road | 240 yd | |
| The King's Demon | 342 Smithdown Road | 248 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foghertys | 1 Blenheim Road | 171 yd | |
| Dirty Nellies | 473 - 477 Smithdown Road | 385 yd | |
| 21st Amendment | 3 Church Road | 463 yd | |
| Handymans Supermarket | 461 Smithdown Road | 512 yd | |
| The Beeswing | 208A Smithdown Road | 701 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taste Good | 553 Smithdown Road | 51 yd | |
| Pizza Parlour | 284 Smithdown Road | 91 yd | |
| Millenium Munchies | 274 Smithdown Road | 233 yd | |
| Spitroast | 505 - 507 Smithdown Road | 275 yd | |
| Harpers Pizza | 499 Smithdown Road | 292 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda | Asda Supermarket, Penny Lane Neighbourhood Centre Church Road | 324 yd | |
| Iceland | Iceland Foods, Penny Lane Neighbourhood Centre Church Road | 324 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Express Supermarket, 242 Smithdown Road | 371 yd | |
| Tesco Express | Tesco Express Supermarket, 5 Allerton Road | 587 yd | |
| Iceland | 158 Allerton Road | 1,015 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Grove Mount Sports Ground (Closed) Penny Lane | grass pitches | 445 yd |
| The Blue Coat School CHURCH ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 599 yd |
| University Of Liverpool Sports Ground (Greenbank Lane) GREENBANK LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 620 yd |
| Liverpool Tennis Centre WAVERTREE SPORTS PARK WAVERTREE SPORTS PARK WELLINGTON ROAD | athletics tracks, indoor tennis centre, tennis courts | 741 yd |
| Greenbank Sports Academy Greenbank Lane | health and fitness suite | 879 yd |
| Progressive Synagogue Hall CHURCH ROAD NORTH | 920 yd | |
| Palmerston Tennis Club PALMERSTON HARD COURT TENNIS CLUB PALMERSTON HARD COURT TENNIS CLUB ELM HALL DRIVE | tennis courts | 934 yd |
| Sefton Park Cricket Club | grass pitches | 970 yd |
| Lc Sports Health & Fitness QUEENS DRIVE | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 1,005 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 | 1,076 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 111 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 329.94 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 329.94 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 49.96 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.