North Drive is in Wavertree, Liverpool and in Liverpool district. L15 8JF 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 North Drive, Wavertree, Liverpool, L15 8JF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: L15 8JQ, L15 8LL, L15 8JN, L15 8JJ, L15 8LJ, L15 8LQ, L15 8LN, L15 8LR, L15 8HR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding L15 8JF has a slightly higher male population, with 50.8% 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 | 47.3% | 49.2% | 1.9% | 51.0% | -1.8% |
| Male | 52.7% | 50.8% | -1.9% | 49.0% | 1.8% |
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 | 33.9% | 37.4% | 3.5% | 37.9% | -0.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 51.3% | 49.1% | -2.2% | 44.2% | 4.9% |
| Separated | 3.4% | 1.3% | -2.1% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 7.4% | 6.8% | -0.6% | 9.1% | -2.3% |
| Widowed | 3.9% | 5.5% | 1.6% | 6.1% | -0.6% |
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 | 56.3% | 53.8% | -2.5% | 48.4% | 5.4% |
| Good health | 28.7% | 25.9% | -2.8% | 33.6% | -7.7% |
| Fair health | 11.6% | 16.1% | 4.5% | 12.7% | 3.4% |
| Bad health | 2.3% | 2.4% | 0.1% | 4.0% | -1.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
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 | 23.7% | 19.5% | -4.2% | 18.2% | 1.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.6% | 5.5% | -7.1% | 9.6% | -4.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.4% | 13.3% | -4.1% | 13.4% | -0.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.3% | 4.7% | -0.6% | 5.3% | -0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.3% | 18.8% | 7.5% | 16.9% | 1.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 25% | 36.7% | 11.7% | 33.8% | 2.9% |
| Other | 4.7% | 1.6% | -3.1% | 2.8% | -1.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 88% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 3% | 2% | -1.0% | 0.7% | 1.3% |
| Indian | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.0% | -0.3% |
| Other Black | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.5% | 2.8% | 0.3% | 0.9% | 1.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| White | 89% | 88% | -1.0% | 81.4% | 6.6% |
| Arab | 1.9% | 1.3% | -0.6% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Other | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.6% | -1.4% |
In this area, 93% 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 | 93.9% | 93% | -0.9% | 83.2% | 9.8% |
| European Union | 2.7% | 1.7% | -1.0% | 6.1% | -4.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Africa | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.1% | 2.6% | 0.5% | 5.6% | -3.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.7% | 92.8% | -0.9% | 83.2% | 9.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 6.1% | 5.7% | 9.8% | -3.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.9% | 0.4% | -1.5% | 2.9% | -2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.8% | 0.2% | -3.6% | 1.9% | -1.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 92.6% | 76.7% | 15.9% |
| France | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 0.2% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| No passport held | 6.5% | 13.5% | -7.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 25.8% | 37.2% | -11.4% |
| Christian | 64.8% | 46.2% | 18.6% |
| Jewish | 2.2% | 0.5% | 1.7% |
| Muslim | 1.7% | 6.5% | -4.8% |
| Not answered | 5.5% | 6.0% | -0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around North Drive was 48.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 55.7% lower than the Broadgreen average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
North Drive has the 42nd lowest crime rate of 94 local areas in Broadgreen and the 502nd lowest crime rate of 1,552 local areas in Liverpool .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 22.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -67.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 59 North Drive, Liverpool, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £343,000 | 2022-02-25 | £404,931 |
| 59 North Drive, Liverpool, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £285,000 | 2018-04-06 | £461,767 |
| 57 North Drive, Liverpool, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £182,000 | 2014-06-24 | £325,421 |
| 49 North Drive, Liverpool, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2013-01-18 | £290,789 |
| 51 North Drive, Liverpool, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £166,000 | 2012-07-31 | £316,805 |
L15 8JF 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 | 144 |
| Retired | 94 |
| Part-Time Employee | 43 |
| Self-Employed | 35 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 19 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 12 |
| Other | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Human health and social work activities | 43 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 37 |
| Education | 24 |
| Manufacturing | 22 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 21 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 14 |
| Other | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 4 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allenby Square Nursery School Elmshouse Road , L13 2BR | - not rated | 1,296 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chatham Place Nursery School 139 Earle Road , L7 6HD | 3out of 4 | 1,949 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| East Prescot Road Nursery School 86 East Prescot Road , L14 1PW | 4out of 4 | 2,102 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abercromby Nursery School Falkner Street , L8 7QA | 4out of 4 | 3,502 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Everton Nursery School and Family Centre Spencer Street , L6 2WF | 4out of 4 | 4,188 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 | 153 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wavertree Church of England School Rose Villas , Wavertree L15 8HJ | 3out of 4 | 374 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Northway Infant School Northway , L15 7JQ | - not rated | 740 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King's Northway Primary Academy Northway , Wavertree L15 7JQ | 2out of 4 | 740 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Northway Primary and Nursery School Northway , Wavertree L15 7JQ | - not rated | 740 yd | Community 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 | 3out of 4 | 928 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Blue Coat School Church Road , Wavertree L15 9EE | - not rated | 928 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King's Leadership Academy Wavertree Stephenson Way , L13 1HD | - not rated | 950 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Studio @ Deyes Vortex House , Enterprise Way L13 1FB | - not rated | 1,108 yd | Studio schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Childwall School - A Specialist Sports College Queen's Drive , L15 6XZ | - not rated | 1,195 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 | 3,701 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| LIPA Sixth Form College 41 Upper Duke Street , L1 9DY | - not rated | 4,083 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The City of Liverpool College Clarence Street , L3 5TP | - not rated | 4,179 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Knowsley Community College Rupert Road , Roby L36 9TD | - not rated | 4,930 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 | 2,374 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| LIPA School Upper Duke Street , L1 7BT | - not rated | 4,279 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 | 474 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Assess Education North West 193 Picton Road , Wavertree L15 4LG | - not rated | 561 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Assess Education 260 Picton Road , L15 4LP | - not rated | 563 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Royal School for the Blind (Liverpool) Church Road North , Wavertree L15 6TQ | 4out of 4 | 601 yd | Non-maintained special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Nazene Danielle School of Performing Arts Lower Ground Floor, the Port of Liverpool Building , L3 1BY | - not rated | 1,226 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| cock and bottle | 93 High Street | 263 yd | |
| Wavertree Town Hall | 89 High Street | 275 yd | |
| Mersey Care Nhs Trust | Olive Mount Hospital Old Mill Lane | 285 yd | |
| Bravo desserts LTD | 83A High Street | 292 yd | |
| The Clock Cafe | 108 High Street | 303 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prince Alfred | 77 High Street | 299 yd | |
| Barley Mow | 104 High Street | 304 yd | |
| The Clock | 110 High Street | 305 yd | |
| The Rose Vaults | 53 High Street | 357 yd | |
| The Coffee House | 14 Church Road North | 385 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harry's Continental | 133 High Street | 261 yd | |
| Bravo Pizza | 81 High Street | 299 yd | |
| Ho Ho | 106 High Street | 303 yd | |
| Black star pizza | 23 - 25 High Street | 418 yd | |
| Flaming Pizza | 258 Picton Road | 585 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | 76 High Street | 321 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Wavertree Cricket Club WAVERTREE CRICKET CLUB WAVERTREE CRICKET CLUB SANDOWN LANE | grass pitches | 261 yd |
| Sandown Park Playing Fields LONG LANE | grass pitches | 326 yd |
| Progressive Synagogue Hall CHURCH ROAD NORTH | 501 yd | |
| Manweb Sports Ground (Closed) Thingwall Road | grass pitches | 549 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 | 778 yd |
| Harthill Youth Centre Wellington Road | 852 yd | |
| The Blue Coat School CHURCH ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 854 yd |
| Liverpool Tennis Centre WAVERTREE SPORTS PARK WAVERTREE SPORTS PARK WELLINGTON ROAD | athletics tracks, indoor tennis centre, tennis courts | 989 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 | 200 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 397.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 30 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 28.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.