Ibbotsons Lane is in Liverpool and in Liverpool district. L17 1AL is located in the Greenbank Park electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Liverpool, Riverside. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Ibbotsons Lane, Liverpool, L17 1AL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding L17 1AL, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 55.6% 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 | 45.8% | 55.6% | 9.8% | 51.0% | 4.6% |
| Male | 54.2% | 44.4% | -9.8% | 49.0% | -4.6% |
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 L17 1AL, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 64.6% 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 | 84.5% | 64.6% | -19.9% | 37.9% | 26.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 9.9% | 21.2% | 11.3% | 44.2% | -23.0% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Separated | 1.1% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 3.9% | 9.2% | 5.3% | 9.1% | 0.1% |
| Widowed | 0.6% | 1.9% | 1.3% | 6.1% | -4.2% |
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 (85.1%) 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 | 59.4% | 54.7% | -4.7% | 48.4% | 6.3% |
| Good health | 32.3% | 30.4% | -1.9% | 33.6% | -3.2% |
| Fair health | 5% | 9.7% | 4.7% | 12.7% | -3.0% |
| Bad health | 1.6% | 3.5% | 1.9% | 4.0% | -0.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 1.7% | 0.1% | 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.
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 50.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 7.3% | 10.8% | 3.5% | 18.2% | -7.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 3% | 5% | 2.0% | 9.6% | -4.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8.2% | 11.5% | 3.3% | 13.4% | -1.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.3% | 3.1% | 1.8% | 5.3% | -2.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 61.6% | 18.1% | -43.5% | 16.9% | 1.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 16.2% | 50.4% | 34.2% | 33.8% | 16.6% |
| Other | 2.4% | 1.2% | -1.2% | 2.8% | -1.6% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 77.9% 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% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Chinese | 2% | 0.7% | -1.3% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Indian | 1.8% | 1.7% | -0.1% | 3.1% | -1.4% |
| Pakistani | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 1% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
| Black African | 1.1% | 3.8% | 2.7% | 2.5% | 1.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.6% | 1.7% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.4% | 2.4% | 1.0% | 0.9% | 1.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.2% | 3.1% | 2.9% | 0.8% | 2.3% |
| White | 87.4% | 77.9% | -9.5% | 81.4% | -3.5% |
| Arab | 0.2% | 5.5% | 5.3% | 0.6% | 4.9% |
| Other | 1.6% | 1% | -0.6% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 75.8% 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 | 87.6% | 75.8% | -11.8% | 83.2% | -7.4% |
| European Union | 3.4% | 5.9% | 2.5% | 6.1% | -0.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.1% | 2.1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Africa | 1.8% | 7.3% | 5.5% | 2.7% | 4.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.5% | 6.9% | 2.4% | 5.6% | 1.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| British Overseas | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 86.7% | 75.8% | -10.9% | 83.2% | -7.4% |
| 10+ Years | 6.3% | 6.6% | 0.3% | 9.8% | -3.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.7% | 3.1% | 2.4% | 2.9% | 0.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.1% | 4.5% | 1.4% | 2.2% | 2.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.2% | 10% | 6.8% | 1.9% | 8.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.3% | 76.7% | -1.4% |
| Ireland | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Spain | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 3.1% | 1.5% | 1.6% |
| Other Europe | 1.7% | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| North Africa | 3.4% | 0.1% | 3.3% |
| Middle East | 2.7% | 0.1% | 2.6% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Oceania | 1% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| No passport held | 6.2% | 13.5% | -7.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.5% | 37.2% | 4.3% |
| Christian | 37.7% | 46.2% | -8.5% |
| Hindu | 1.4% | 1.7% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 10% | 6.5% | 3.5% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 9% | 6.0% | 3.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ibbotsons Lane was 153.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 221.7% higher than the Aigburth average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Ibbotsons Lane has the 17th highest crime rate of 105 local areas in Aigburth and the 400th highest crime rate of 1,559 local areas in Liverpool .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 76.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -49.9%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 67% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apartment 10 The Bridge, 8 Ibbotsons Lane, Liverpool, Merseyside Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2024-10-04 | £350,316 |
| Apartment 9 6 Ibbotsons Lane, Liverpool, Merseyside Other, an established residential building | £102,000 | 2024-09-20 | £112,416 |
| Apartment 12 6 Ibbotsons Lane, Liverpool, Merseyside Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £540,500 | 2024-03-05 | £630,308 |
| Apartment 15 6 Ibbotsons Lane, Liverpool, Merseyside Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £914,250 | 2023-12-15 | £1,054,337 |
| Apartment 4 6 Ibbotsons Lane, Liverpool, Merseyside Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £333,500 | 2023-11-30 | £375,516 |
L17 1AL 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.
The percentage of student residents living in L17 1AL 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 | 95 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 28 |
| Other | 26 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Retired | 23 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 19 |
| Part-Time Employee | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 21 |
| Education | 17 |
| Other | 16 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Financial and insurance 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 | 2,208 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abercromby Nursery School Falkner Street , L8 7QA | 3out of 4 | 3,205 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| East Prescot Road Nursery School 86 East Prescot Road , L14 1PW | 4out of 4 | 4,587 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Everton Nursery School and Family Centre Spencer Street , L6 2WF | 4out of 4 | 5,037 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Anthony of Padua Catholic Primary School Sands Road Off Elmsley Road , Mossley Hill L18 8BD | 3out of 4 | 852 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenbank Primary School Greenbank Primary School , Mossley Avenue L18 1JB | 3out of 4 | 968 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dovedale Community Primary School Herondale Road , L18 1JX | 3out of 4 | 1,038 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sudley Infant School Dundonald Road , L17 0AE | 4out of 4 | 1,235 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Charles' Catholic Primary School Tramway Road , Aigburth L17 7JA | 3out of 4 | 1,432 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Hilda's Church of England High School Croxteth Drive , Sefton Park L17 3AL | 3out of 4 | 971 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bellerive FCJ Catholic College 1 Aigburth Drive , Sefton Park L17 3AA | 3out of 4 | 1,343 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| St Margaret's Church of England Academy Aigburth Road , L17 6AB | 3out of 4 | 1,637 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| The Blue Coat School Church Road , Wavertree L15 9EE | 4out of 4 | 1,681 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Belvedere Academy 17 Belvidere Road , Princes Park L8 3TF | 4out of 4 | 1,946 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Girls | 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 | 3,568 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| LIPA Sixth Form College Mount Street , L1 9HF | - not rated | 3,679 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The City of Liverpool College Clarence Street , L3 5TP | - not rated | 4,111 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 | 509 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auckland College 65-67 Parkfield Road , L17 4LE | - not rated | 1,349 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Palmerston School Minehead Road , Aigburth L17 6AU | 4out of 4 | 1,765 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Royal School for the Blind (Liverpool) Church Road North , Wavertree L15 6TQ | 4out of 4 | 1,935 yd | Non-maintained special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Belvedere Preparatory School 23 Belvidere Road , Princes Park L8 3TF | - not rated | 1,946 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| ASPIRE Centre, Kings Leadership Academy Liverpool Dingle Vale , Dingle L8 9SJ | - not rated | 2,111 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Wheelbarrow | Greenbank Sports Academy, The Greenbank Project Greenbank Lane | 354 yd | |
| The Coffee Corner | 57 Greenbank Road | 550 yd | |
| Spire Liverpool Hospital | 57 Greenbank Road | 550 yd | |
| The Watering Can | 64 Greenbank Road | 568 yd | |
| aigburth arms | Victoria, 1 Victoria Road | 699 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haul Bottle Shop and Taproom | 102 Rose Lane | 994 yd | |
| Dirty Nellies | 473 - 477 Smithdown Road | 996 yd | |
| Handymans Supermarket | 461 Smithdown Road | 997 yd | |
| The Beeswing | 208A Smithdown Road | 1,047 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chi Nar Kitchen | 46 Penny Lane | 876 yd | |
| Green bank fish bar | 234 Smithdown Road | 935 yd | |
| Siddiki | 230 Smithdown Road | 944 yd | |
| Pizza Hut | Unit C 242 Smithdown Road | 952 yd | |
| Penny Lane Chip Shop | 53 Penny Lane | 955 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco Express Supermarket, 242 Smithdown Road | 952 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Lc Sports Health & Fitness QUEENS DRIVE | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 293 yd |
| Greenbank Sports Academy Greenbank Lane | health and fitness suite | 351 yd |
| University Of Liverpool Sports Ground (Greenbank Lane) GREENBANK LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 538 yd |
| Mersey Bowmen Lawn Tennis Club MERSEY BOWMEN TENNIS CLUB MERSEY BOWMEN TENNIS CLUB AIGBURTH DRIVE | tennis courts | 800 yd |
| Sefton Park Cricket Club | grass pitches | 847 yd |
| Sports Direct Fitness (Liverpool) ROSE LANE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,058 yd |
| Grove Mount Sports Ground (Closed) Penny Lane | grass pitches | 1,076 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 | 56.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 12.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 12.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 12.0% |
| 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 | 44.0% |
| Median download speed | 16.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 25.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 1.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 4.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.