Willow Grove is in Wavertree, Liverpool and in Liverpool district. L15 8AD is located in the Wavertree Village electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Liverpool, Wavertree. This postcode has been in use since 1981-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Willow Grove, Wavertree, Liverpool, L15 8AD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: L15 8LT, L15 8LR, L15 8GA, L15 8LS, L15 8LZ, L15 8LL, L15 8LJ, L15 8JF, L15 8NB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around L15 8AD 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% | 51.8% | 1.8% | 51.0% | 0.8% |
| Male | 50% | 48.2% | -1.8% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 37.5% | 37.8% | 0.3% | 37.9% | -0.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 46.5% | 44.8% | -1.7% | 44.2% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 3.1% | 1.4% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Divorced | 9% | 6.6% | -2.4% | 9.1% | -2.5% |
| Widowed | 5.2% | 7.7% | 2.5% | 6.1% | 1.6% |
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 | 54.5% | 47.1% | -7.4% | 48.4% | -1.3% |
| Good health | 29.3% | 29.5% | 0.2% | 33.6% | -4.1% |
| Fair health | 9.1% | 16.2% | 7.1% | 12.7% | 3.5% |
| Bad health | 6.3% | 5.8% | -0.5% | 4.0% | 1.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 1.3% | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
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 | 21.9% | 26.2% | 4.3% | 18.2% | 8.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.9% | 9.1% | -5.8% | 9.6% | -0.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16% | 13.7% | -2.3% | 13.4% | 0.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.7% | 3% | 1.3% | 5.3% | -2.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.8% | 13.7% | 1.9% | 16.9% | -3.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 30.2% | 33.5% | 3.3% | 33.8% | -0.3% |
| Other | 3.5% | 0.8% | -2.7% | 2.8% | -2.0% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 87.7% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.9% | 1% | 0.1% | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Indian | 0.9% | 1% | 0.1% | 3.1% | -2.1% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 2.5% | -1.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 2.3% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 2% | 2.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | 1.9% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2% | 2.6% | 0.6% | 0.9% | 1.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 1.6% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| White | 91.8% | 87.7% | -4.1% | 81.4% | 6.3% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 94.2% 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 | 96.3% | 94.2% | -2.1% | 83.2% | 11.0% |
| European Union | 1.4% | 4.5% | 3.1% | 6.1% | -1.6% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.1% | 1% | -0.1% | 5.6% | -4.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 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% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 9.8% | -8.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.7% | 1% | -0.7% | 2.9% | -1.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2% | 2.9% | 0.9% | 1.9% | 1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.7% | 76.7% | 9.0% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 3.9% | 1.5% | 2.4% |
| No passport held | 9.7% | 13.5% | -3.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 20.9% | 37.2% | -16.3% |
| Christian | 71.4% | 46.2% | 25.2% |
| Buddhist | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 5.5% | 6.0% | -0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Willow Grove was 67.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 45.8% lower than the Broadgreen average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Willow Grove has the 42nd highest crime rate of 93 local areas in Broadgreen and the 661st lowest crime rate of 1,559 local areas in Liverpool .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 33.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -50.0%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 78% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Willow Grove, Liverpool, Merseyside Terraced, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2006-10-25 | £211,149 |
| 19 Willow Grove, Liverpool, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £32,000 | 2002-07-22 | £121,007 |
| 8 Willow Grove, Liverpool, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £35,000 | 2002-05-27 | £137,354 |
| 27 Willow Grove, Liverpool, Merseyside Terraced, an established residential building | £35,000 | 2002-05-13 | £147,849 |
| 10 Willow Grove, Liverpool, Merseyside Terraced, an established residential building | £20,000 | 2000-04-17 | £102,133 |
| Full-Time Employee | 108 |
| Retired | 56 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Human health and social work activities | 47 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 33 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Education | 17 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 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 | 1,894 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| East Prescot Road Nursery School 86 East Prescot Road , L14 1PW | 4out of 4 | 1,940 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abercromby Nursery School Falkner Street , L8 7QA | 3out of 4 | 3,422 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Everton Nursery School and Family Centre Spencer Street , L6 2WF | 4out of 4 | 3,980 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ellergreen Nursery School and Childcare Centre Ellergreen Road , Norris Green L11 2RY | 4out of 4 | 5,129 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 | 342 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wavertree Church of England School Rose Villas , Wavertree L15 8HJ | 3out of 4 | 573 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Northway Primary and Nursery School Northway , Wavertree L15 7JQ | 3out of 4 | 698 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Heygreen Primary School Taunton Street , Wavertree L15 4ND | 3out of 4 | 786 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Oswald's Catholic Primary School Montague Road , L13 5TE | 3out of 4 | 1,068 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | 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 | 4out of 4 | 1,179 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Broadgreen International School, A Technology College Queens Drive , L13 5UQ | 1out of 4 | 1,310 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Childwall Sports & Science Academy Queen's Drive , L15 6XZ | 2out of 4 | 1,354 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Broadgreen International School, A Technology College Queens Drive , L13 5UQ | - not rated | 1,464 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King David High School 116 Childwall Road , L15 6WU | 4out of 4 | 1,467 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 | 3,598 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| LIPA Sixth Form College Mount Street , L1 9HF | - not rated | 3,999 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The City of Liverpool College Clarence Street , L3 5TP | - not rated | 4,058 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 | 2,596 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assess Education 260 Picton Road , Wavertree L15 4LP | - not rated | 613 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Royal School for the Blind (Liverpool) Church Road North , Wavertree L15 6TQ | 4out of 4 | 849 yd | Non-maintained special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Nazene Danielle School of Performing Arts 3 Newton Court , Faraday Road L13 1EJ | - not rated | 1,009 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Liverpool Hope University Hope Park , L16 9JD | - not rated | 2,282 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harmonize Academy AP Free School 7 Phillimore Road , Kensington L6 6DL | 4out of 4 | 2,401 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mersey Care Nhs Trust | Olive Mount Hospital Old Mill Lane | 329 yd | |
| cock and bottle | 93 High Street | 471 yd | |
| Wavertree Town Hall | 89 High Street | 476 yd | |
| Bravo desserts LTD | 83A High Street | 489 yd | |
| Murrys Diner | 160 Mill Lane | 507 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prince Alfred | 77 High Street | 486 yd | |
| The Rose Vaults | 53 High Street | 517 yd | |
| Barley Mow | 104 High Street | 520 yd | |
| The Clock | 110 High Street | 522 yd | |
| McGintys | 142 - 148 Mill Lane | 529 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harry's Continental | 133 High Street | 477 yd | |
| Bravo Pizza | 81 High Street | 490 yd | |
| Spice Tandoori also T/A The Tandoori Mill | 154 Mill Lane | 512 yd | |
| Sunny Fish Bar | 150 Mill Lane | 519 yd | |
| Ho Ho | 106 High Street | 519 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | 76 High Street | 520 yd | |
| B & M Ltd | B And M Edge Lane | 985 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sandown Park Playing Fields LONG LANE | grass pitches | 179 yd |
| Wavertree Cricket Club WAVERTREE CRICKET CLUB WAVERTREE CRICKET CLUB SANDOWN LANE | grass pitches | 249 yd |
| Manweb Sports Ground (Closed) Thingwall Road | grass pitches | 563 yd |
| Progressive Synagogue Hall CHURCH ROAD NORTH | 719 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 | 884 yd |
| Harthill Youth Centre Wellington Road | 938 yd | |
| The Joseph Lappin Centre MILL LANE | artificial grass pitch | 989 yd |
| Total Fitness (Liverpool - Edge Lane) (Closed) Edge Lane Retail Park | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,005 yd |
| The Blue Coat School CHURCH ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,072 yd |
| St. Oswalds Rc Junior School MONTAGUE ROAD | grass pitches | 1,085 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 | 39.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 47.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 9.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.