York Avenue is in Sefton Park, Liverpool and in Liverpool district. L17 2AS is located in the Arundel electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Liverpool, Riverside. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about York Avenue, Sefton Park, Liverpool, L17 2AS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: L17 2AE, L17 2AF, L17 2AA, L17 2AR, L17 2AG, L17 2AU, L15 2HE, L17 2AQ, L17 3BB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding L17 2AS is primarily male, with 53.5% of the population 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 | 48.7% | 46.5% | -2.2% | 51.0% | -4.5% |
| Male | 51.3% | 53.5% | 2.2% | 49.0% | 4.5% |
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 2AS, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 77.1% 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 | 71.2% | 77.1% | 5.9% | 37.9% | 39.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 18.8% | 14.9% | -3.9% | 44.2% | -29.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 1.2% | -1.1% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Divorced | 6% | 4.6% | -1.4% | 9.1% | -4.5% |
| Widowed | 1.7% | 1.8% | 0.1% | 6.1% | -4.3% |
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 | 51.6% | 47.6% | -4.0% | 48.4% | -0.8% |
| Good health | 29.6% | 32.4% | 2.8% | 33.6% | -1.2% |
| Fair health | 13.5% | 13.9% | 0.4% | 12.7% | 1.2% |
| Bad health | 3.7% | 5% | 1.3% | 4.0% | 1.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 1.1% | -0.5% | 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 47.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 14.8% | 10.2% | -4.6% | 18.2% | -8.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6% | 4.8% | -1.2% | 9.6% | -4.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 5.1% | 2.7% | -2.4% | 13.4% | -10.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.6% | 2.4% | 1.8% | 5.3% | -2.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 28.2% | 31% | 2.8% | 16.9% | 14.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 42.5% | 47.3% | 4.8% | 33.8% | 13.5% |
| Other | 2.8% | 1.5% | -1.3% | 2.8% | -1.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 81.7% 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% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.7% | 0.4% |
| Indian | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 3.1% | -2.3% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Other Asian | 1.3% | 1.1% | -0.2% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
| Black African | 1.1% | 2.8% | 1.7% | 2.5% | 0.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.1% | 3.9% | 2.8% | 0.8% | 3.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.6% | 1.1% | -0.5% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 90.7% | 81.7% | -9.0% | 81.4% | 0.3% |
| Arab | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.3% | 2.8% | 2.5% | 1.6% | 1.2% |
In this area, 81.7% 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 | 86% | 81.7% | -4.3% | 83.2% | -1.5% |
| European Union | 5.8% | 6.4% | 0.6% | 6.1% | 0.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.8% | 3.6% | 2.8% | 0.8% | 2.8% |
| Africa | 1.3% | 1.7% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -1.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.4% | 5% | 1.6% | 5.6% | -0.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 1.7% | 0.4% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| Oceania | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 85.2% | 81.2% | -4.0% | 83.2% | -2.0% |
| 10+ Years | 1.3% | 9.7% | 8.4% | 9.8% | -0.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.8% | 4.4% | 3.6% | 2.9% | 1.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.3% | 1.1% | -4.2% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.4% | 3.6% | -3.8% | 1.9% | 1.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.9% | 76.7% | 2.2% |
| Ireland | 2.5% | 0.6% | 1.9% |
| Germany | 2.5% | 0.2% | 2.3% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Spain | 3.1% | 0.4% | 2.7% |
| Poland | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 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 | 53.2% | 37.2% | 16.0% |
| Christian | 29.1% | 46.2% | -17.1% |
| Buddhist | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Muslim | 3.9% | 6.5% | -2.6% |
| Other religion | 3% | 0.6% | 2.4% |
| Not answered | 9.7% | 6.0% | 3.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around York Avenue was 103.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 80.3% higher than the Aigburth average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
York Avenue has the 28th highest crime rate of 104 local areas in Aigburth and the 614th highest crime rate of 1,552 local areas in Liverpool .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 58.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -66.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 York Avenue, Liverpool, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £520,000 | 2024-01-24 | £580,991 |
| 4 York Avenue, Liverpool, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £600,000 | 2023-07-07 | £675,841 |
| 5 York Avenue, Liverpool, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £585,000 | 2022-04-29 | £673,359 |
| 15 York Avenue, Liverpool, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £436,000 | 2020-08-14 | £597,001 |
| Flat 3 2A York Avenue, Liverpool, Merseyside Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2019-09-20 | £199,137 |
L17 2AS area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 20% 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.
The percentage of student residents living in L17 2AS 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 | 97 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 64 |
| Self-Employed | 41 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 31 |
| Retired | 28 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 22 |
| Part-Time Employee | 15 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Other | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Human health and social work activities | 33 |
| Education | 31 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 21 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Other | 20 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chatham Place Nursery School 139 Earle Road , L7 6HD | 3out of 4 | 1,098 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abercromby Nursery School Falkner Street , L8 7QA | 4out of 4 | 2,238 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Allenby Square Nursery School Elmshouse Road , L13 2BR | - not rated | 2,902 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Everton Nursery School and Family Centre Spencer Street , L6 2WF | 4out of 4 | 3,932 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| East Prescot Road Nursery School 86 East Prescot Road , L14 1PW | 4out of 4 | 3,993 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Clare's Catholic Primary School Garmoyle Close , L15 0DW | - not rated | 558 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bridget's CofE Junior Mixed and Infant School Bagot Street , L15 2HB | - not rated | 769 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lawrence Community Primary School Lawrence Road , L15 0EE | 3out of 4 | 830 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lawrence Junior School Lawrence Road , L15 0EE | - not rated | 830 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lawrence Infants' School Lawrence Road , L15 0EE | - not rated | 830 yd | Community school | Yes | 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 | 294 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bellerive FCJ Catholic College 1 Aigburth Drive , Sefton Park L17 3AA | 3out of 4 | 899 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Bellerive FCJ Catholic College Windermere Terrace , Sefton Park L8 3SB | - not rated | 974 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Archbishop Blanch CofE High School 80 Earle Road , L7 6HQ | - not rated | 1,103 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Archbishop Blanch CofE High School 80 Earle Road , L7 6HQ | 4out of 4 | 1,103 yd | Academy converter | No | 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 | 2,575 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| LIPA Sixth Form College 41 Upper Duke Street , L1 9DY | - not rated | 2,771 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The City of Liverpool College Clarence Street , L3 5TP | - not rated | 3,123 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 | 1,447 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| LIPA School Upper Duke Street , L1 7BT | - not rated | 2,938 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elimu Academy Dove Street , Toxteth L8 0TU | - not rated | 1,234 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Liverpool College International Queen's Drive , Mossley Hill L18 8DD | - not rated | 1,365 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Assess Education 260 Picton Road , L15 4LP | - not rated | 1,456 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Assess Education North West 193 Picton Road , Wavertree L15 4LG | - not rated | 1,460 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oaktree Education Trust 24 Aigburth Drive , Sefton Park L17 4JH | - not rated | 1,497 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basha Restaurant | 172 Smithdown Road | 369 yd | |
| Cafe Oro | 349 - 351 Smithdown Road | 374 yd | |
| Choco dado | 339 Smithdown Road | 386 yd | |
| Krispy Bites | 341 Smithdown Road | 388 yd | |
| Belzan | 371 Smithdown Road | 394 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Franks Bar | 186 Smithdown Road | 386 yd | |
| Willow Bank | 329 Smithdown Road | 393 yd | |
| The Beeswing | 208A Smithdown Road | 449 yd | |
| Handymans Supermarket | 461 Smithdown Road | 635 yd | |
| Dirty Nellies | 473 - 477 Smithdown Road | 762 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chester's Chicken | 138 Smithdown Road | 340 yd | |
| Lau's Fish & Chips | 146 Smithdown Road | 341 yd | |
| Smithdown Balti | 134 Smithdown Road | 343 yd | |
| Little Furnace Wood Fired Pizzas | 178 Smithdown Road | 371 yd | |
| Pink salmon | 333 Smithdown Road | 379 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda | Asda Supermarket, 126 Smithdown Road | 403 yd | |
| Aldi | Aldi Supermarket, 281 Smithdown Road | 517 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Express Supermarket, 242 Smithdown Road | 779 yd | |
| Onestop Lawrence Road Ltd | 94 - 96 Lawrence Road | 791 yd | |
| Co-Operative Retail Services | 35 Lawrence Road | 853 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Hildas Church Of England High School (Closed) Croxteth Drive | 266 yd | |
| Sefton Park Cricket Club | grass pitches | 337 yd |
| Greenbank Sports Academy Greenbank Lane | health and fitness suite | 853 yd |
| University Of Liverpool Sports Ground (Greenbank Lane) GREENBANK LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 853 yd |
| Bellerive Fcj Catholic College AIGBURTH DRIVE | 901 yd | |
| Mersey Bowmen Lawn Tennis Club MERSEY BOWMEN TENNIS CLUB MERSEY BOWMEN TENNIS CLUB AIGBURTH DRIVE | tennis courts | 969 yd |
| Liverpool Tennis Centre WAVERTREE SPORTS PARK WAVERTREE SPORTS PARK WELLINGTON ROAD | athletics tracks, indoor tennis centre, tennis courts | 992 yd |
| Archbishop Blanch C Of E High School EARLE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 1,053 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 | 130 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 272.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 29.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.