Olive Vale is in Liverpool and in Liverpool district. L15 8JH 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 Olive Vale, Liverpool, L15 8JH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: L15 8HX, L15 8HY, L15 8JL, L15 8JA, L15 8HU, L15 8JG, L15 8JB, L15 8HE, L15 8JD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around L15 8JH is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47% | 51% | 4.0% | 51.0% | 0.0% |
| Male | 53% | 49% | -4.0% | 49.0% | 0.0% |
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 8JH, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 59.5% 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 | 58.3% | 59.5% | 1.2% | 37.9% | 21.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 26.1% | 27.4% | 1.3% | 44.2% | -16.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2% | 1.2% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Divorced | 10.1% | 6.5% | -3.6% | 9.1% | -2.6% |
| Widowed | 2.5% | 5.4% | 2.9% | 6.1% | -0.7% |
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 | 47.5% | 53.6% | 6.1% | 48.4% | 5.2% |
| Good health | 31.5% | 28.9% | -2.6% | 33.6% | -4.7% |
| Fair health | 12.8% | 14.4% | 1.6% | 12.7% | 1.7% |
| Bad health | 6.4% | 3.1% | -3.3% | 4.0% | -0.9% |
| Very bad health | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 48.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 19.6% | 11% | -8.6% | 18.2% | -7.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.5% | 7% | -2.5% | 9.6% | -2.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.6% | 12.2% | -1.4% | 13.4% | -1.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.5% | 3.5% | 3.0% | 5.3% | -1.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.1% | 13.4% | 0.3% | 16.9% | -3.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 38.7% | 48.8% | 10.1% | 33.8% | 15.0% |
| Other | 5% | 4.1% | -0.9% | 2.8% | 1.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 82.4% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.2% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 5.2% | 5.2% | 1.6% | 3.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 2.5% | 0.1% |
| Other Black | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 0.5% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 2.3% | 2.6% | 0.3% | 0.4% | 2.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.3% | 1% | -1.3% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 4.7% | 3.8% | 0.8% | 3.9% |
| White | 86.8% | 82.4% | -4.4% | 81.4% | 1.0% |
| Arab | 4.1% | 0% | -4.1% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.9% | 0.5% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
In this area, 87% 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 | 90.9% | 87% | -3.9% | 83.2% | 3.8% |
| European Union | 0.9% | 6.2% | 5.3% | 6.1% | 0.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Africa | 5.9% | 0.5% | -5.4% | 2.7% | -2.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.4% | 4.1% | 2.7% | 5.6% | -1.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.5% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89.5% | 86.6% | -2.9% | 83.2% | 3.4% |
| 10+ Years | 4.1% | 4.6% | 0.5% | 9.8% | -5.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.5% | 4.1% | 3.6% | 2.9% | 1.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.3% | 4.6% | 2.3% | 2.2% | 2.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.7% | 0% | -3.7% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.9% | 76.7% | 6.2% |
| Italy | 3.1% | 0.6% | 2.5% |
| Poland | 1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 2.1% | 1.5% | 0.6% |
| Other Europe | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 1% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
| South-East Asia | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Central and South America | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 7.8% | 13.5% | -5.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.2% | 37.2% | -2.0% |
| Christian | 50.3% | 46.2% | 4.1% |
| Buddhist | 7.3% | 0.5% | 6.8% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 6.7% | 6.0% | 0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Olive Vale was 222.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 80.0% higher than the Broadgreen average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Olive Vale has the 11th highest crime rate of 93 local areas in Broadgreen and the 226th highest crime rate of 1,559 local areas in Liverpool .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 140.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -25.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Olive Vale, Liverpool, Merseyside Terraced, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2022-09-02 | £180,983 |
| 11 Olive Vale, Liverpool, Merseyside Detached, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2021-08-18 | £217,426 |
| 4 Olive Vale, Liverpool, Merseyside Terraced, an established residential building | £257,500 | 2017-08-25 | £417,739 |
| 2 Olive Vale, Liverpool, Merseyside Terraced, an established residential building | £329,950 | 2015-11-11 | £571,675 |
| 9 Olive Vale, Liverpool, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2014-10-17 | £266,322 |
L15 8JH area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 9% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 15% 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.
L15 8JH area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 72 |
| Retired | 31 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Part-Time Employee | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Education | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chatham Place Nursery School 139 Earle Road , L7 6HD | 3out of 4 | 1,509 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| East Prescot Road Nursery School 86 East Prescot Road , L14 1PW | 4out of 4 | 2,353 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abercromby Nursery School Falkner Street , L8 7QA | 3out of 4 | 3,060 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Everton Nursery School and Family Centre Spencer Street , L6 2WF | 4out of 4 | 3,821 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 | 5,394 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 | 330 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wavertree Church of England School Rose Villas , Wavertree L15 8HJ | 3out of 4 | 385 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Heygreen Primary School Taunton Street , Wavertree L15 4ND | 3out of 4 | 463 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lawrence Community Primary School Lawrence Road , L15 0EE | 2out of 4 | 994 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Clare's Catholic Primary School Garmoyle Close , L15 0DW | 2out of 4 | 1,100 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 | 1,004 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Archbishop Blanch School 80 Earle Road , L7 6HQ | 3out of 4 | 1,617 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Childwall Sports & Science Academy Queen's Drive , L15 6XZ | 2out of 4 | 1,631 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King David High School 116 Childwall Road , L15 6WU | 4out of 4 | 1,655 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Broadgreen International School, A Technology College Queens Drive , L13 5UQ | 1out of 4 | 1,739 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 | 3,261 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| LIPA Sixth Form College Mount Street , L1 9HF | - not rated | 3,642 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The City of Liverpool College Clarence Street , L3 5TP | - not rated | 3,743 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 | 2,293 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 | 195 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Royal School for the Blind (Liverpool) Church Road North , Wavertree L15 6TQ | 4out of 4 | 704 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 | 918 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harmonize Academy AP Free School 7 Phillimore Road , Kensington L6 6DL | 4out of 4 | 2,281 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Christian Fellowship School Overbury Street , Edge Hill L7 3HL | - not rated | 2,314 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eureka | 7 High Street | 161 yd | |
| NFT Guild Cafe | 57 High Street | 194 yd | |
| Papas | 187 - 193 Picton Road | 194 yd | |
| Med Kebab House | 6A High Street | 197 yd | |
| Cafe Naz | 8 High Street | 198 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Edinburgh | 4 Sandown Lane | 114 yd | |
| The Rose Vaults | 53 High Street | 181 yd | |
| Prince Alfred | 77 High Street | 240 yd | |
| The Wellington | 236 Picton Road | 366 yd | |
| Barley Mow | 104 High Street | 384 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black star pizza | 23 - 25 High Street | 153 yd | |
| Flaming Pizza | 258 Picton Road | 249 yd | |
| Bravo Pizza | 81 High Street | 253 yd | |
| Cinnamon Grill | 252 Picton Road | 257 yd | |
| Ho Ho | 106 High Street | 387 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | 76 High Street | 293 yd | |
| Onestop Lawrence Road Ltd | 94 - 96 Lawrence Road | 1,013 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Wavertree Cricket Club WAVERTREE CRICKET CLUB WAVERTREE CRICKET CLUB SANDOWN LANE | grass pitches | 199 yd |
| Sandown Park Playing Fields LONG LANE | grass pitches | 366 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 | 453 yd |
| Harthill Youth Centre Wellington Road | 514 yd | |
| Progressive Synagogue Hall CHURCH ROAD NORTH | 570 yd | |
| Liverpool Tennis Centre WAVERTREE SPORTS PARK WAVERTREE SPORTS PARK WELLINGTON ROAD | athletics tracks, indoor tennis centre, tennis courts | 732 yd |
| The Blue Coat School CHURCH ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 864 yd |
| Manweb Sports Ground (Closed) Thingwall Road | grass pitches | 895 yd |
| Total Fitness (Liverpool - Edge Lane) (Closed) Edge Lane Retail Park | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,075 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 | 87.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 158.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.