Meadway is in Wavertree, Liverpool and in Liverpool district. L15 7LZ is located in the Wavertree Garden Suburb electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Liverpool, Wavertree. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Meadway, Wavertree, Liverpool, L15 7LZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: L15 7LY, L15 6WB, L15 7LD, L15 6WA, L15 7LB, L15 7JY, L15 7LU, L15 7LJ, L15 7JX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around L15 7LZ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.9% | 51.8% | 0.9% | 51.0% | 0.8% |
| Male | 49.1% | 48.2% | -0.9% | 49.0% | -0.8% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of L15 7LZ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 54.6% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 36.4% | 33.7% | -2.7% | 37.9% | -4.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 48.6% | 54.6% | 6.0% | 44.2% | 10.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.1% | 0.6% | -0.5% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 1.9% | 1.7% | -0.2% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 5% | 4.9% | -0.1% | 9.1% | -4.2% |
| Widowed | 6.9% | 4% | -2.9% | 6.1% | -2.1% |
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 (88.5%) 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 | 52.2% | 59% | 6.8% | 48.4% | 10.6% |
| Good health | 32.4% | 29.5% | -2.9% | 33.6% | -4.1% |
| Fair health | 12.3% | 8.9% | -3.4% | 12.7% | -3.8% |
| Bad health | 2.7% | 2.3% | -0.4% | 4.0% | -1.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0.2% | -0.2% | 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 7LZ this area, 7.7% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 46.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 10.6% | 7.7% | -2.9% | 18.2% | -10.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.6% | 6.3% | -7.3% | 9.6% | -3.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.2% | 15.1% | -2.1% | 13.4% | 1.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 5% | 5.4% | 0.4% | 5.3% | 0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.9% | 17.7% | 3.8% | 16.9% | 0.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 36.7% | 46.9% | 10.2% | 33.8% | 13.1% |
| Other | 3.1% | 0.9% | -2.2% | 2.8% | -1.9% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 90.9% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.1% | -0.9% |
| Chinese | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.4% |
| Indian | 0.2% | 1.4% | 1.2% | 3.1% | -1.7% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% | 0.2% | -0.2% | 2.7% | -2.5% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 1.6% | 1.1% | -0.5% | 2.5% | -1.4% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 96% | 90.9% | -5.1% | 81.4% | 9.5% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
In this area, 94.5% 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 | 96.9% | 94.5% | -2.4% | 83.2% | 11.3% |
| European Union | 0.4% | 2.3% | 1.9% | 6.1% | -3.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Africa | 1.3% | 0.7% | -0.6% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.7% | 2.3% | 1.6% | 5.6% | -3.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 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 | 96% | 94.5% | -1.5% | 83.2% | 11.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4.1% | 4.1% | 9.8% | -5.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.2% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 2.9% | -2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.7% | 0.7% | -2.0% | 1.9% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 91.3% | 76.7% | 14.6% |
| Ireland | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Italy | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Poland | 0.2% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
| No passport held | 5.3% | 13.5% | -8.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 22% | 37.2% | -15.2% |
| Christian | 70.6% | 46.2% | 24.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Hindu | 0.9% | 1.7% | -0.8% |
| Jewish | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Muslim | 0.9% | 6.5% | -5.6% |
| Other religion | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 3.2% | 6.0% | -2.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Meadway was 22.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 81.6% lower than the Broadgreen average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Meadway has the 16th lowest crime rate of 93 local areas in Broadgreen and the 184th lowest crime rate of 1,559 local areas in Liverpool .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 20.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -73.1%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 60% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 54 Meadway, Liverpool, Merseyside Terraced, an established residential building | £315,000 | 2024-11-22 | £328,479 |
| 42 Meadway, Liverpool, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2024-06-11 | £277,916 |
| 8 Meadway, Liverpool, Merseyside Terraced, an established residential building | £240,500 | 2024-06-03 | £267,993 |
| 54 Meadway, Liverpool, Merseyside Terraced, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2023-08-04 | £314,824 |
| 34 Meadway, Liverpool, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £265,000 | 2022-06-09 | £302,122 |
L15 7LZ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 154 |
| Retired | 73 |
| Part-Time Employee | 44 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Other | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Education | 41 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 41 |
| Human health and social work activities | 36 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 21 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 16 |
| Other | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Prescot Road Nursery School 86 East Prescot Road , L14 1PW | 4out of 4 | 1,864 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chatham Place Nursery School 139 Earle Road , L7 6HD | 3out of 4 | 2,913 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abercromby Nursery School Falkner Street , L8 7QA | 3out of 4 | 4,469 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Everton Nursery School and Family Centre Spencer Street , L6 2WF | 4out of 4 | 5,050 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christ The King Catholic Primary School Meadway , Wavertree L15 7LZ | 3out of 4 | 150 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King David Primary School Childwall Rd , L15 6WU | 3out of 4 | 546 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Northway Primary and Nursery School Northway , Wavertree L15 7JQ | 3out of 4 | 644 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rudston Primary School Rudston Road , L16 4PQ | 3out of 4 | 867 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mosspits Lane Primary School Mosspits Lane , L15 6UN | 3out of 4 | 910 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Childwall Sports & Science Academy Queen's Drive , L15 6XZ | 2out of 4 | 284 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King David High School 116 Childwall Road , L15 6WU | 4out of 4 | 587 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Broadgreen International School, A Technology College Queens Drive , L13 5UQ | 1out of 4 | 1,172 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Broadgreen International School, A Technology College Queens Drive , L13 5UQ | - not rated | 1,286 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Blue Coat School Church Road , Wavertree L15 9EE | 4out of 4 | 1,356 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 | 4,668 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| LIPA Sixth Form College Mount Street , L1 9HF | - not rated | 5,051 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The City of Liverpool College Clarence Street , L3 5TP | - not rated | 5,142 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 | 2,767 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 1,179 yd | Non-maintained special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Liverpool Hope University Hope Park , L16 9JD | - not rated | 1,351 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Assess Education 260 Picton Road , Wavertree L15 4LP | - not rated | 1,510 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Childwall Abbey School Childwall Abbey Road , Childwall L16 5EY | 3out of 4 | 1,703 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Clifford Holroyde Specialist Sen College Thingwall Lane , L14 7NX | 3out of 4 | 1,879 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canton Palace | 214 Childwall Road | 473 yd | |
| Pizza Italia | 210 Childwall Road | 478 yd | |
| Spiceways Indian Restaurant | 218 - 220 Childwall Road | 482 yd | |
| Pac Lunch | 17 Childwall Valley Road | 498 yd | |
| Wetherspoons The Fiveways | 179 Queens Drive | 553 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Christ The King Parochial Club | Christ The King Parochial Club Score Lane | 417 yd | |
| Royal Navy Association Club | Liverpool Royal Naval Association Club, 38 Bowring Park Road | 711 yd | |
| The Rocket | 2 Bowring Park Road | 712 yd | |
| C A D W A Social Club | C A D W A Hall Bowland Avenue | 868 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Get Stuffed | 65 Wavertree Nook Road | 412 yd | |
| Fiveways Pizza & Chicken | 15 Childwall Valley Road | 498 yd | |
| Chung Ku | 9 Childwall Priory Road | 554 yd | |
| Sam's Food | 810 Queens Drive | 707 yd | |
| Shang Hai House | 9, The Parade Northway | 765 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl Supermarket | Lidl Childwall Valley Road | 523 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Childwall Sports And Science Academy THE FIVEWAYS THE FIVEWAYS QUEENS DRIVE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 430 yd |
| Christ The King Parochial Club SCORE LANE | 434 yd | |
| Manweb Sports Ground (Closed) Thingwall Road | grass pitches | 534 yd |
| King David High School (Closed) Childwall Road | swimming pool | 538 yd |
| King David High School CHILDWALL ROAD | grass pitches, swimming pool | 538 yd |
| Rudston Junior School RUDSTON ROAD | grass pitches | 769 yd |
| East Wavertree Lawn Tennis Club 129A 129A DUNBABIN ROAD | tennis courts | 795 yd |
| Cadwa BOWLAND AVENUE | 867 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 | 160 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 297 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 27.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.