Sandown Lane is in Liverpool and in Liverpool district. L15 8HY is located in the Wavertree Village electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Liverpool, Wavertree. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Sandown Lane, Liverpool, L15 8HY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: L15 8JA, L15 8HX, L15 8JB, L15 8JH, L15 8JD, L15 8HU, L15 8HE, L15 4HW, L15 8HG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding L15 8HY has a slightly higher male population, with 52.6% 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 | 48.2% | 47.4% | -0.8% | 51.0% | -3.6% |
| Male | 51.8% | 52.6% | 0.8% | 49.0% | 3.6% |
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 8HY, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 52.4% 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 | 55.6% | 52.4% | -3.2% | 37.9% | 14.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 26.2% | 29.1% | 2.9% | 44.2% | -15.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 2.8% | 3.9% | 1.1% | 2.2% | 1.7% |
| Divorced | 13.5% | 8.7% | -4.8% | 9.1% | -0.4% |
| Widowed | 2% | 4.4% | 2.4% | 6.1% | -1.7% |
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 | 51.4% | 43.8% | -7.6% | 48.4% | -4.6% |
| Good health | 33.1% | 39.5% | 6.4% | 33.6% | 5.9% |
| Fair health | 9.9% | 10.7% | 0.8% | 12.7% | -2.0% |
| Bad health | 4.9% | 4.7% | -0.2% | 4.0% | 0.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 1.3% | 0.6% | 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.
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 50.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 16.3% | 14.8% | -1.5% | 18.2% | -3.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.5% | 8.6% | -0.9% | 9.6% | -1.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.3% | 9.1% | -1.2% | 13.4% | -4.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.6% | 3.8% | 0.2% | 5.3% | -1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.7% | 11.5% | -3.2% | 16.9% | -5.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 42.1% | 50.2% | 8.1% | 33.8% | 16.4% |
| Other | 3.6% | 1.9% | -1.7% | 2.8% | -0.9% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 79.1% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.7% | 2.6% | 1.9% | 0.7% | 1.9% |
| Indian | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 3.1% | -2.2% |
| Pakistani | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.7% | 1.7% | 1.0% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
| Black African | 1.1% | 1.3% | 0.2% | 2.5% | -1.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 2.6% | 2.2% | 0.5% | 2.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.8% | 3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 2.1% |
| Mixed Other | 1.8% | 3.8% | 2.0% | 0.8% | 3.0% |
| White | 87% | 79.1% | -7.9% | 81.4% | -2.3% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 2.1% | 0% | -2.1% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 1.4% | 0.4% | -1.0% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other | 0.4% | 3.4% | 3.0% | 1.6% | 1.8% |
In this area, 89.7% 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 | 87.7% | 89.7% | 2.0% | 83.2% | 6.5% |
| European Union | 5.6% | 2.6% | -3.0% | 6.1% | -3.5% |
| Africa | 2.8% | 1.7% | -1.1% | 2.7% | -1.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.8% | 3% | 0.2% | 5.6% | -2.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 3% | 1.9% | 1.3% | 1.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 85.6% | 90.5% | 4.9% | 83.2% | 7.3% |
| 10+ Years | 1.4% | 6% | 4.6% | 9.8% | -3.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.6% | 1.3% | -3.3% | 2.9% | -1.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.9% | 2.2% | -1.7% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.6% | 0% | -4.6% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.3% | 76.7% | 7.6% |
| Ireland | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Germany | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Italy | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 8.9% | 13.5% | -4.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.8% | 37.2% | -0.4% |
| Christian | 53% | 46.2% | 6.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Hindu | 2.6% | 1.7% | 0.9% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 1.7% | 6.5% | -4.8% |
| Not answered | 4.7% | 6.0% | -1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Sandown Lane was 134.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 136.1% higher than the Church average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Sandown Lane has the 3rd highest crime rate of 25 local areas in Church and the 464th highest crime rate of 1,559 local areas in Liverpool .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 55.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -34.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Sandown Lane, Liverpool, Merseyside Terraced, an established residential building | £381,000 | 2023-02-03 | £428,386 |
| 9 Sandown Lane, Liverpool, Merseyside Terraced, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2023-01-25 | £269,040 |
| 33A Sandown Lane, Liverpool, Merseyside Terraced, an established residential building | £228,000 | 2022-10-07 | £251,069 |
| 34 Sandown Lane, Liverpool, Merseyside Terraced, an established residential building | £305,000 | 2021-11-15 | £374,485 |
| 6 Sandown Lane, Liverpool, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £267,502 | 2021-06-29 | £332,514 |
L15 8HY area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 22% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 82 |
| Retired | 29 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Part-Time Employee | 17 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 16 |
| Other | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Looking after home or family | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 34 |
| Education | 29 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 19 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation 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 | 1,431 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| East Prescot Road Nursery School 86 East Prescot Road , L14 1PW | 4out of 4 | 2,421 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abercromby Nursery School Falkner Street , L8 7QA | 3out of 4 | 2,984 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Everton Nursery School and Family Centre Spencer Street , L6 2WF | 4out of 4 | 3,776 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 | 5,427 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 | 398 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Heygreen Primary School Taunton Street , Wavertree L15 4ND | 3out of 4 | 406 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wavertree Church of England School Rose Villas , Wavertree L15 8HJ | 3out of 4 | 416 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lawrence Community Primary School Lawrence Road , L15 0EE | 2out of 4 | 914 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Clare's Catholic Primary School Garmoyle Close , L15 0DW | 2out of 4 | 1,026 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 | 1,012 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Archbishop Blanch School 80 Earle Road , L7 6HQ | 3out of 4 | 1,539 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Childwall Sports & Science Academy Queen's Drive , L15 6XZ | 2out of 4 | 1,703 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King David High School 116 Childwall Road , L15 6WU | 4out of 4 | 1,716 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Broadgreen International School, A Technology College Queens Drive , L13 5UQ | 1out of 4 | 1,814 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 | 3,188 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| LIPA Sixth Form College Mount Street , L1 9HF | - not rated | 3,566 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The City of Liverpool College Clarence Street , L3 5TP | - not rated | 3,673 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 | 2,262 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 | 145 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Royal School for the Blind (Liverpool) Church Road North , Wavertree L15 6TQ | 4out of 4 | 726 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 | 900 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Christian Fellowship School Overbury Street , Edge Hill L7 3HL | - not rated | 2,244 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harmonize Academy AP Free School 7 Phillimore Road , Kensington L6 6DL | 4out of 4 | 2,245 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eureka | 7 High Street | 105 yd | |
| Papas | 187 - 193 Picton Road | 114 yd | |
| Med Kebab House | 6A High Street | 135 yd | |
| Cafe Naz | 8 High Street | 138 yd | |
| DRYKELA Brazilian Food | 159 Picton Road | 178 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Edinburgh | 4 Sandown Lane | 39 yd | |
| The Rose Vaults | 53 High Street | 196 yd | |
| Prince Alfred | 77 High Street | 276 yd | |
| The Wellington | 236 Picton Road | 287 yd | |
| The Picton | The Picton, 234 Picton Road | 307 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black star pizza | 23 - 25 High Street | 132 yd | |
| Flaming Pizza | 258 Picton Road | 170 yd | |
| Cinnamon Grill | 252 Picton Road | 177 yd | |
| Bravo Pizza | 81 High Street | 290 yd | |
| The Whistle Stop | 222 Picton Road | 346 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | 76 High Street | 325 yd | |
| Onestop Lawrence Road Ltd | 94 - 96 Lawrence Road | 934 yd | |
| Co-Operative Retail Services | 35 Lawrence Road | 1,069 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Wavertree Cricket Club WAVERTREE CRICKET CLUB WAVERTREE CRICKET CLUB SANDOWN LANE | grass pitches | 269 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 | 376 yd |
| Sandown Park Playing Fields LONG LANE | grass pitches | 430 yd |
| Harthill Youth Centre Wellington Road | 434 yd | |
| Progressive Synagogue Hall CHURCH ROAD NORTH | 597 yd | |
| Liverpool Tennis Centre WAVERTREE SPORTS PARK WAVERTREE SPORTS PARK WELLINGTON ROAD | athletics tracks, indoor tennis centre, tennis courts | 670 yd |
| The Blue Coat School CHURCH ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 867 yd |
| Manweb Sports Ground (Closed) Thingwall Road | grass pitches | 974 yd |
| Total Fitness (Liverpool - Edge Lane) (Closed) Edge Lane Retail Park | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,084 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 | 97.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 97.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 97.6% |
| 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 131.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.