Birch Grove is in Wavertree, Liverpool and in Liverpool district. L15 8AF 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 Birch Grove, Wavertree, Liverpool, L15 8AF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: L15 8AH, L15 8LG, L15 8LX, L15 7JD, L15 8JT, L15 8NA, L15 8LS, L15 8AE, L15 8LU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding L15 8AF, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.7% 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 | 52.8% | 54.7% | 1.9% | 51.0% | 3.7% |
| Male | 47.2% | 45.3% | -1.9% | 49.0% | -3.7% |
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 8AF, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 55.5% 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 | 46.2% | 55.5% | 9.3% | 37.9% | 17.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 22.9% | 19.6% | -3.3% | 44.2% | -24.6% |
| Separated | 2.8% | 2.9% | 0.1% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Divorced | 19.4% | 13.1% | -6.3% | 9.1% | 4.0% |
| Widowed | 8.7% | 9% | 0.3% | 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 | 32.3% | 38.4% | 6.1% | 48.4% | -10.0% |
| Good health | 31.3% | 33.5% | 2.2% | 33.6% | -0.1% |
| Fair health | 21.2% | 15.8% | -5.4% | 12.7% | 3.1% |
| Bad health | 10.1% | 10.2% | 0.1% | 4.0% | 6.2% |
| Very bad health | 5.2% | 2.1% | -3.1% | 1.2% | 0.9% |
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 low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 22.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 36.4% | 25.5% | -10.9% | 18.2% | 7.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13% | 13.2% | 0.2% | 9.6% | 3.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.4% | 14.4% | 1.0% | 13.4% | 1.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.8% | 3.3% | 0.5% | 5.3% | -2.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.3% | 21% | 8.7% | 16.9% | 4.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 19% | 22.6% | 3.6% | 33.8% | -11.2% |
| Other | 3.2% | 0% | -3.2% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 84.2% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Black African | 1% | 2.5% | 1.5% | 2.5% | 0.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Other Black | 0.7% | 3.2% | 2.5% | 0.5% | 2.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 2.1% | 1.1% | 0.9% | 1.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 0.8% | 1.7% |
| White | 89.9% | 84.2% | -5.7% | 81.4% | 2.8% |
| Arab | 1% | 0.4% | -0.6% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other | 3.1% | 3.5% | 0.4% | 1.6% | 1.9% |
In this area, 89.2% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 94.8% | 89.2% | -5.6% | 83.2% | 6.0% |
| European Union | 0.3% | 7.3% | 7.0% | 6.1% | 1.2% |
| Africa | 3.1% | 3.1% | 0.0% | 2.7% | 0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.4% | 89.8% | -3.6% | 83.2% | 6.6% |
| 10+ Years | 1% | 4.9% | 3.9% | 9.8% | -4.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 2.9% | -0.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 1% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.5% | 1.1% | -3.4% | 1.9% | -0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78% | 76.7% | 1.3% |
| Ireland | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| France | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Italy | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 1.7% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 3.1% | 1.5% | 1.6% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 13.2% | 13.5% | -0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 31.3% | 37.2% | -5.9% |
| Christian | 54.2% | 46.2% | 8.0% |
| Jewish | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Muslim | 6% | 6.5% | -0.5% |
| Sikh | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other religion | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 6% | 6.0% | 0.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Birch Grove was 61.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 43.5% lower than the Broadgreen average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Birch Grove has the 46th highest crime rate of 94 local areas in Broadgreen and the 616th lowest crime rate of 1,552 local areas in Liverpool .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 29.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -16.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Birch Grove, Liverpool, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2019-08-12 | £240,534 |
| 21 Birch Grove, Liverpool, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £132,500 | 2015-02-09 | £236,913 |
| 17 Birch Grove, Liverpool, Merseyside Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £24,500 | 2014-12-22 | £36,226 |
| 17 Birch Grove, Liverpool, Merseyside Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £23,500 | 2003-10-28 | £48,399 |
| 20 Birch Grove, Liverpool, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £79,950 | 2002-08-30 | £295,467 |
The percentage of student residents living in L15 8AF 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 | 62 |
| Retired | 52 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 29 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Other | 12 |
| Self-Employed | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Human health and social work activities | 30 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Education | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 7 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allenby Square Nursery School Elmshouse Road , L13 2BR | - not rated | 855 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| East Prescot Road Nursery School 86 East Prescot Road , L14 1PW | 4out of 4 | 1,620 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chatham Place Nursery School 139 Earle Road , L7 6HD | 3out of 4 | 2,188 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abercromby Nursery School Falkner Street , L8 7QA | 4out of 4 | 3,691 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Everton Nursery School and Family Centre Spencer Street , L6 2WF | 4out of 4 | 4,099 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northway Infant School Northway , L15 7JQ | - not rated | 415 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King's Northway Primary Academy Northway , Wavertree L15 7JQ | 2out of 4 | 415 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Northway Primary and Nursery School Northway , Wavertree L15 7JQ | - not rated | 415 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's CofE Primary School Rathbone , L13 1BD | - not rated | 619 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady of Good Help Catholic Primary School South Drive , Wavertree L15 8JL | 3out of 4 | 625 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | 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 | 977 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Broadgreen International School, A Technology College Queens Drive , L13 5UQ | - not rated | 980 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dixons Broadgreen Academy Queens Drive , L13 5UQ | - not rated | 1,134 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Studio @ Deyes Vortex House , Enterprise Way L13 1FB | - not rated | 1,163 yd | Studio schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Childwall School - A Specialist Sports College Queen's Drive , L15 6XZ | - not rated | 1,235 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 | 3,848 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| LIPA Sixth Form College 41 Upper Duke Street , L1 9DY | - not rated | 4,263 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The City of Liverpool College Clarence Street , L3 5TP | - not rated | 4,290 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Knowsley Community College Rupert Road , Roby L36 9TD | - not rated | 4,671 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 | 2,868 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| LIPA School Upper Duke Street , L1 7BT | - not rated | 4,460 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 | 483 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Finchlea School Mill Lane , Old Swan L13 5TF | - not rated | 778 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Central Liverpool Pupil Referral Unit Mill Lane , Old Swan L13 5TF | - not rated | 778 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Assess Education North West 193 Picton Road , Wavertree L15 4LG | - not rated | 940 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Assess Education 260 Picton Road , L15 4LP | - not rated | 943 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Murrys Diner | 160 Mill Lane | 235 yd | |
| Namma Ooru Dosa | 138 Mill Lane | 267 yd | |
| Rathbone Hospital | Rathbone Hospital Mill Lane | 388 yd | |
| Mersey Care Nhs Trust | Olive Mount Hospital Old Mill Lane | 447 yd | |
| Harry's Kitchen | 179 Rathbone Road | 550 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| McGintys | 142 - 148 Mill Lane | 257 yd | |
| Prince Alfred | 77 High Street | 778 yd | |
| Barley Mow | 104 High Street | 797 yd | |
| The Clock | 110 High Street | 798 yd | |
| Brambles | 59 St Oswalds Street | 806 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spice Tandoori also T/A The Tandoori Mill | 154 Mill Lane | 240 yd | |
| Sunny Fish Bar | 150 Mill Lane | 248 yd | |
| Mill Lane Pizza | 130 Mill Lane | 280 yd | |
| Shang Hai House | 9, The Parade Northway | 374 yd | |
| The Parade Tandoori | 5, The Parade Northway | 374 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| B & M Ltd | B And M Edge Lane | 804 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 76 High Street | 810 yd | |
| Aldi | Aldi Supermarket, 10 Broad Green Road | 980 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Supermarket, 2 St Oswalds Street | 1,061 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sandown Park Playing Fields LONG LANE | grass pitches | 368 yd |
| Wavertree Cricket Club WAVERTREE CRICKET CLUB WAVERTREE CRICKET CLUB SANDOWN LANE | grass pitches | 513 yd |
| Manweb Sports Ground (Closed) Thingwall Road | grass pitches | 565 yd |
| The Joseph Lappin Centre MILL LANE | artificial grass pitch | 724 yd |
| St. Oswalds Rc Junior School MONTAGUE ROAD | grass pitches | 821 yd |
| Total Fitness (Liverpool - Edge Lane) (Closed) Edge Lane Retail Park | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 942 yd |
| Progressive Synagogue Hall CHURCH ROAD NORTH | 986 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 | 35.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 95.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 8.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.