Bethel Grove is in Liverpool and in Liverpool district. L17 2BJ is located in the Arundel electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Liverpool, Riverside. This postcode has been in use since 2004-08-01.
StreetScan combines information about Bethel Grove, Liverpool, L17 2BJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: L17 2AT, L15 2HE, L17 2AX, L17 2AH, L15 3JN, L17 2AQ, L17 2AG, L17 2AF, L15 3JR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding L17 2BJ is primarily male, with 58.5% 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 | 62% | 41.5% | -20.5% | 51.0% | -9.5% |
| Male | 38% | 58.5% | 20.5% | 49.0% | 9.5% |
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 2BJ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 82.2% 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 | 86.7% | 82.2% | -4.5% | 37.9% | 44.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 8.3% | 9.3% | 1.0% | 44.2% | -34.9% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 4.7% | 2.4% | 2.2% | 2.5% |
| Divorced | 2.3% | 3.1% | 0.8% | 9.1% | -6.0% |
| Widowed | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 6.1% | -5.3% |
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 | 69% | 50.7% | -18.3% | 48.4% | 2.3% |
| Good health | 27.3% | 33.1% | 5.8% | 33.6% | -0.5% |
| Fair health | 3.3% | 14.1% | 10.8% | 12.7% | 1.4% |
| Bad health | 0.4% | 2.1% | 1.7% | 4.0% | -1.9% |
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 L17 2BJ this area, 6.2% 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 53.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 1.4% | 6.2% | 4.8% | 18.2% | -12.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 2.8% | 5.4% | 2.6% | 9.6% | -4.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.8% | 5.4% | -7.4% | 13.4% | -8.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 5.3% | -4.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 42.7% | 29.2% | -13.5% | 16.9% | 12.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 37.2% | 53.1% | 15.9% | 33.8% | 19.3% |
| Other | 3.2% | 0% | -3.2% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 72% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 2.1% | 0% | -2.1% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 1.2% | 0.7% | -0.5% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Indian | 5.4% | 1.4% | -4.0% | 3.1% | -1.7% |
| Pakistani | 5% | 1.4% | -3.6% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Other Asian | 1.2% | 2.1% | 0.9% | 1.6% | 0.5% |
| Black African | 0.8% | 5.6% | 4.8% | 2.5% | 3.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 2.1% | 0.7% | -1.4% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 4.2% | 3.8% | 0.8% | 3.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 3.3% | 4.9% | 1.6% | 0.4% | 4.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 1.4% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| White | 76% | 72% | -4.0% | 81.4% | -9.4% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Other | 0.8% | 3.5% | 2.7% | 1.6% | 1.9% |
In this area, 75.2% 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 | 81.8% | 75.2% | -6.6% | 83.2% | -8.0% |
| European Union | 3.7% | 9.7% | 6.0% | 6.1% | 3.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.8% | 2.1% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Africa | 1.7% | 6.9% | 5.2% | 2.7% | 4.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 10.3% | 6.2% | -4.1% | 5.6% | 0.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 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 | 80.2% | 75.2% | -5.0% | 83.2% | -8.0% |
| 10+ Years | 2.1% | 13.1% | 11.0% | 9.8% | 3.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.6% | 7.6% | 1.0% | 2.9% | 4.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.2% | 1.4% | -4.8% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 5% | 2.8% | -2.2% | 1.9% | 0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.4% | 76.7% | 3.7% |
| Ireland | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Italy | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Portugal | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Poland | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Romania | 4.2% | 0.9% | 3.3% |
| Other EU countries | 3.5% | 1.5% | 2.0% |
| Other Europe | 2.8% | 0.2% | 2.6% |
| North Africa | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 1.4% | 13.5% | -12.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42% | 37.2% | 4.8% |
| Christian | 39.2% | 46.2% | -7.0% |
| Buddhist | 3.5% | 0.5% | 3.0% |
| Muslim | 7% | 6.5% | 0.5% |
| Sikh | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 7.7% | 6.0% | 1.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bethel Grove was 723.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 503.4% higher than the Arundel average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Bethel Grove has the 2nd highest crime rate of 77 local areas in Arundel and the 36th highest crime rate of 1,559 local areas in Liverpool .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 383.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -67.0%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 97% 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 Bethel Grove, Liverpool, Merseyside Terraced, an established residential building | £138,000 | 2025-10-09 | £138,000 |
| 45 Bethel Grove, Liverpool, Merseyside Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £147,500 | 2025-09-22 | £147,500 |
| 43 Bethel Grove, Liverpool, Merseyside Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2025-08-11 | £164,560 |
| 22 Bethel Grove, Liverpool, Merseyside Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2025-03-18 | £143,974 |
| 37 Bethel Grove, Liverpool, Merseyside Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £167,500 | 2025-02-04 | £178,975 |
The percentage of student residents living in L17 2BJ 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 | 50 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 25 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 19 |
| Part-Time Employee | 10 |
| Other | 7 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Self-Employed | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Looking after home or family | 3 |
| Retired | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 15 |
| Education | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Real estate 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 | 911 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abercromby Nursery School Falkner Street , L8 7QA | 3out of 4 | 2,161 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Everton Nursery School and Family Centre Spencer Street , L6 2WF | 4out of 4 | 3,765 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| East Prescot Road Nursery School 86 East Prescot Road , L14 1PW | 4out of 4 | 3,817 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 | 2out of 4 | 378 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lawrence Community Primary School Lawrence Road , L15 0EE | 2out of 4 | 619 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Hugh's Catholic Primary School Earle Road , L7 6HE | 3out of 4 | 818 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenbank Primary School Greenbank Primary School , Mossley Avenue L18 1JB | 3out of 4 | 899 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Heygreen Primary School Taunton Street , Wavertree L15 4ND | 3out of 4 | 1,329 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 496 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Archbishop Blanch School 80 Earle Road , L7 6HQ | 3out of 4 | 929 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Bellerive FCJ Catholic College 1 Aigburth Drive , Sefton Park L17 3AA | 3out of 4 | 1,043 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| The Blue Coat School Church Road , Wavertree L15 9EE | 4out of 4 | 1,503 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Belvedere Academy 17 Belvidere Road , Princes Park L8 3TF | 4out of 4 | 1,715 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 | 2,482 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| LIPA Sixth Form College Mount Street , L1 9HF | - not rated | 2,711 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The City of Liverpool College Clarence Street , L3 5TP | - not rated | 3,029 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 | 1,600 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 | 1,297 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Royal School for the Blind (Liverpool) Church Road North , Wavertree L15 6TQ | 4out of 4 | 1,534 yd | Non-maintained special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Princes School Selborne Street , L8 1YQ | 4out of 4 | 1,552 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Belvedere Preparatory School 23 Belvidere Road , Princes Park L8 3TF | - not rated | 1,715 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Auckland College 65-67 Parkfield Road , L17 4LE | - not rated | 1,756 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Choco dado | 339 Smithdown Road | 175 yd | |
| Cafe Oro | 349 - 351 Smithdown Road | 178 yd | |
| Krispy Bites | 341 Smithdown Road | 179 yd | |
| Customer Cafe | Asda Supermarket, 126 Smithdown Road | 214 yd | |
| Basha Restaurant | 172 Smithdown Road | 232 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Willow Bank | 329 Smithdown Road | 176 yd | |
| Franks Bar | 186 Smithdown Road | 281 yd | |
| The Beeswing | 208A Smithdown Road | 377 yd | |
| Handymans Supermarket | 461 Smithdown Road | 563 yd | |
| Dirty Nellies | 473 - 477 Smithdown Road | 686 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smithdown Balti | 134 Smithdown Road | 147 yd | |
| Chester's Chicken | 138 Smithdown Road | 149 yd | |
| Pink salmon | 333 Smithdown Road | 163 yd | |
| Lau's Fish & Chips | 146 Smithdown Road | 172 yd | |
| Friends Restaurant | 363 Smithdown Road | 211 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda | Asda Supermarket, 126 Smithdown Road | 214 yd | |
| Aldi | Aldi Supermarket, 281 Smithdown Road | 317 yd | |
| Onestop Lawrence Road Ltd | 94 - 96 Lawrence Road | 579 yd | |
| Co-Operative Retail Services | 35 Lawrence Road | 664 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Express Supermarket, 242 Smithdown Road | 715 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sefton Park Cricket Club | grass pitches | 466 yd |
| St Hildas Church Of England High School (Closed) Croxteth Drive | 483 yd | |
| Liverpool Tennis Centre WAVERTREE SPORTS PARK WAVERTREE SPORTS PARK WELLINGTON ROAD | athletics tracks, indoor tennis centre, tennis courts | 795 yd |
| University Of Liverpool Sports Ground (Greenbank Lane) GREENBANK LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 896 yd |
| Greenbank Sports Academy Greenbank Lane | health and fitness suite | 955 yd |
| Archbishop Blanch C Of E High School EARLE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 970 yd |
| Harthill Youth Centre Wellington Road | 1,007 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 | 1,032 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 | 76.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 92.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 330 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 330 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.