Woolton Road is in Childwall, Liverpool and in Liverpool district. L16 8NQ is located in the Calderstones electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Liverpool, Wavertree. This postcode has been in use since 2000-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Woolton Road, Childwall, Liverpool, L16 8NQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: L18 2JW, L18 2JL, L18 3HD, L16 8NF, L16 8NB, L18 2HD, L18 3HB, L16 8NH, L18 2AA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding L16 8NQ has a slightly higher male population, with 53% 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 | 50.3% | 47% | -3.3% | 51.0% | -4.0% |
| Male | 49.7% | 53% | 3.3% | 49.0% | 4.0% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of L16 8NQ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 62.3% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 30.8% | 31.3% | 0.5% | 37.9% | -6.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 58.8% | 62.3% | 3.5% | 44.2% | 18.1% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 1.2% | 1.1% | -0.1% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Divorced | 2.9% | 1.7% | -1.2% | 9.1% | -7.4% |
| Widowed | 6.3% | 3.1% | -3.2% | 6.1% | -3.0% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (89.5%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 62.5% | 65.7% | 3.2% | 48.4% | 17.3% |
| Good health | 27% | 23.8% | -3.2% | 33.6% | -9.8% |
| Fair health | 7.7% | 7.5% | -0.2% | 12.7% | -5.2% |
| Bad health | 1.9% | 2.3% | 0.4% | 4.0% | -1.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0.7% | -0.2% | 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.
In the area around L16 8NQ this area, 5.9% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 63.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 8.9% | 5.9% | -3.0% | 18.2% | -12.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.8% | 5.3% | -2.5% | 9.6% | -4.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.3% | 10.3% | -3.0% | 13.4% | -3.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.3% | 1.7% | -2.6% | 5.3% | -3.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.6% | 12.6% | -3.0% | 16.9% | -4.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 49% | 63.1% | 14.1% | 33.8% | 29.3% |
| Other | 1.2% | 1.1% | -0.1% | 2.8% | -1.7% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 2.6% | 4.2% | 1.6% | 0.7% | 3.5% |
| Indian | 1.2% | 1.6% | 0.4% | 3.1% | -1.5% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 2.7% | -2.5% |
| Other Asian | 0.2% | 0.9% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.5% | -2.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 0.5% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.2% | -0.7% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| White | 93.5% | 89% | -4.5% | 81.4% | 7.6% |
| Arab | 0.2% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0.2% | 0.9% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
In this area, 90% 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 | 94.9% | 90% | -4.9% | 83.2% | 6.8% |
| European Union | 0.7% | 2.3% | 1.6% | 6.1% | -3.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 0.2% | 1.2% | 1.0% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3% | 4.9% | 1.9% | 5.6% | -0.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 1.2% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| British Overseas | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.6% | 90% | -4.6% | 83.2% | 6.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 7.7% | 7.7% | 9.8% | -2.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.2% | 1.4% | 1.2% | 2.9% | -1.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 0.5% | -0.2% | 2.2% | -1.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.4% | 0.5% | -3.9% | 1.9% | -1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 95.8% | 76.7% | 19.1% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| France | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Germany | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Italy | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Poland | 0.2% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| Romania | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 0.5% | 1.5% | -1.0% |
| Turkey | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 0.2% | 1.2% | -1.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 0.2% | 13.5% | -13.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 14.5% | 37.2% | -22.7% |
| Christian | 72.7% | 46.2% | 26.5% |
| Buddhist | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Hindu | 1.2% | 1.7% | -0.5% |
| Jewish | 5.1% | 0.5% | 4.6% |
| Muslim | 1.6% | 6.5% | -4.9% |
| Not answered | 3.7% | 6.0% | -2.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Woolton Road was 36.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 13.5% lower than the Allerton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Woolton Road has the 28th highest crime rate of 66 local areas in Allerton and the 357th lowest crime rate of 1,559 local areas in Liverpool .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 18.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -42.3%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 91% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Coach House, 270 Woolton Road, Liverpool, Merseyside Detached, an established residential building | £365,000 | 2017-07-07 | £578,312 |
L16 8NQ area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 12% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% 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.
L16 8NQ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 | 122 |
| Retired | 94 |
| Self-Employed | 51 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Education | 35 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 22 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 16 |
| Other | 13 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Real estate activities | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Prescot Road Nursery School 86 East Prescot Road , L14 1PW | 4out of 4 | 3,214 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chatham Place Nursery School 139 Earle Road , L7 6HD | 3out of 4 | 3,495 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abercromby Nursery School Falkner Street , L8 7QA | 3out of 4 | 5,013 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Our Lady's Bishop Eton Catholic Primary School Green Lane , Mossley Hill L18 2EP | 4out of 4 | 226 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Childwall Church of England Primary School Woolton Road , L16 0JD | 4out of 4 | 414 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King David Primary School Childwall Rd , L15 6WU | 3out of 4 | 858 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mosspits Lane Primary School Mosspits Lane , L15 6UN | 3out of 4 | 979 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rudston Primary School Rudston Road , L16 4PQ | 3out of 4 | 1,245 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| King David High School 116 Childwall Road , L15 6WU | 4out of 4 | 800 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Calderstones School Harthill Road , Allerton L18 3HS | 2out of 4 | 817 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Childwall Sports & Science Academy Queen's Drive , L15 6XZ | 2out of 4 | 1,154 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Blue Coat School Church Road , Wavertree L15 9EE | 4out of 4 | 1,453 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Francis Xavier's College Woolton Hill Road , Woolton L25 6EG | 2out of 4 | 1,473 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | 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 | 5,289 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | 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 | 2,172 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liverpool Hope University Hope Park , L16 9JD | - not rated | 408 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Carlerton House Preparartory School 145 Menlove Avenue , Liverpool L18 3EE | - not rated | 548 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Childwall Abbey School Childwall Abbey Road , Childwall L16 5EY | 3out of 4 | 1,237 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbot's Lea School Beaconsfield Road , Woolton L25 6EE | 4out of 4 | 1,469 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woolton High School Woolton Hill Road , Woolton L25 6JA | 3out of 4 | 1,527 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eton Place Cafe Bistro | 258 Woolton Road | 268 yd | |
| Cucina Di Vincenzo | 256 Woolton Road | 274 yd | |
| El Nido | 252 Woolton Road | 287 yd | |
| Neighbourhood | 261 Woolton Road | 319 yd | |
| Halfway House | Halfway House Woolton Road | 330 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Other Place | 141 - 143 Allerton Road | 1,002 yd | |
| The Allerton Oak | 190 Allerton Road | 1,060 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abbey Friar | 34 Childwall Abbey Road | 689 yd | |
| Zara's Hub | 42 Childwall Abbey Road | 698 yd | |
| Chung Ku | 9 Childwall Priory Road | 917 yd | |
| Fiveways Pizza & Chicken | 15 Childwall Valley Road | 987 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 65 Allerton Road | 1,032 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl Supermarket | Lidl Childwall Valley Road | 968 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Local | 162 - 164 Allerton Road | 1,061 yd | |
| Iceland | 158 Allerton Road | 1,064 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Childwall C Of E Primary School WOOLTON ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 313 yd |
| Exclusive Fitness & Beauty Lounge (Ladies Only) (Closed) 251-253 251-253 Woolton Road | health and fitness suite | 341 yd |
| Hope Park Sports TAGGART AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 351 yd |
| East Wavertree Lawn Tennis Club 129A 129A DUNBABIN ROAD | tennis courts | 643 yd |
| King David High School (Closed) Childwall Road | swimming pool | 866 yd |
| King David High School CHILDWALL ROAD | grass pitches, swimming pool | 866 yd |
| Calderstones School HARTHILL ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 966 yd |
| Childwall Sports And Science Academy THE FIVEWAYS THE FIVEWAYS QUEENS DRIVE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 985 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 | 75.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 75.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 75.0% |
| 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.