Croxteth Drive is in Liverpool and in Liverpool district. L17 3AP is located in the Greenbank Park electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Liverpool, Riverside. This postcode has been in use since 2002-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Croxteth Drive, Liverpool, L17 3AP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: L17 3AR, L17 3AN, L17 3AS, L17 3AT, L17 3AD, L17 3BU, L17 3AU, L17 3AX, L17 3AY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding L17 3AP, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.7% 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 | 50.3% | 53.7% | 3.4% | 51.0% | 2.7% |
| Male | 49.7% | 46.3% | -3.4% | 49.0% | -2.7% |
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 3AP, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 48.4% 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 | 51.4% | 48.4% | -3.0% | 37.9% | 10.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 16.3% | 22.8% | 6.5% | 44.2% | -21.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.6% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 5.5% | 3.8% | 2.2% | 3.3% |
| Divorced | 16% | 12.1% | -3.9% | 9.1% | 3.0% |
| Widowed | 14% | 9.9% | -4.1% | 6.1% | 3.8% |
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 lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (58.6%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 29.3% | 25.8% | -3.5% | 48.4% | -22.6% |
| Good health | 24.5% | 32.8% | 8.3% | 33.6% | -0.8% |
| Fair health | 30.4% | 24.2% | -6.2% | 12.7% | 11.5% |
| Bad health | 11.3% | 12.8% | 1.5% | 4.0% | 8.8% |
| Very bad health | 4.6% | 4.4% | -0.2% | 1.2% | 3.2% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 43% | 26.7% | -16.3% | 18.2% | 8.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 5.9% | 8% | 2.1% | 9.6% | -1.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8.1% | 6.3% | -1.8% | 13.4% | -7.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.4% | 3.3% | 1.9% | 5.3% | -2.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.3% | 14.6% | 7.3% | 16.9% | -2.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 29.8% | 39.7% | 9.9% | 33.8% | 5.9% |
| Other | 4.5% | 1.4% | -3.1% | 2.8% | -1.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 80.5% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.1% | 0.5% | -0.6% | 0.7% | -0.2% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 3.1% | -2.6% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Black African | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% | 2.5% | -1.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% | 1.0% | 0.3% |
| Other Black | 0.5% | 2.1% | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.6% | 1.8% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 2.2% | 3.4% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 3.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 1.8% | 1.0% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 2.2% | 4.4% | 2.2% | 0.8% | 3.6% |
| White | 89% | 80.5% | -8.5% | 81.4% | -0.9% |
| Arab | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Other | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
In this area, 91.1% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 93.3% | 91.1% | -2.2% | 83.2% | 7.9% |
| European Union | 1.1% | 1.8% | 0.7% | 6.1% | -4.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.3% | 1.6% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Africa | 1.6% | 1.8% | 0.2% | 2.7% | -0.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.3% | 2.1% | 0.8% | 5.6% | -3.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.4% | 91.1% | -0.3% | 83.2% | 7.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0.5% | 7.3% | 6.8% | 9.8% | -2.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.9% | -2.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.7% | 0.3% | -6.4% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.2% | 76.7% | 9.5% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 0.8% | 1.5% | -0.7% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 10.2% | 13.5% | -3.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.2% | 37.2% | -2.0% |
| Christian | 50.3% | 46.2% | 4.1% |
| Buddhist | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 3.1% | 6.5% | -3.4% |
| Not answered | 9.6% | 6.0% | 3.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Croxteth Drive was 169.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 195.1% higher than the Aigburth average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Croxteth Drive has the 19th highest crime rate of 104 local areas in Aigburth and the 341st highest crime rate of 1,552 local areas in Liverpool .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 152.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -23.0%.

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.
L17 3AP area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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.
| Retired | 107 |
| Full-Time Employee | 96 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 51 |
| Part-Time Employee | 39 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Other | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Education | 29 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 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 | 1,245 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abercromby Nursery School Falkner Street , L8 7QA | 4out of 4 | 2,071 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Allenby Square Nursery School Elmshouse Road , L13 2BR | - not rated | 3,270 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Everton Nursery School and Family Centre Spencer Street , L6 2WF | 4out of 4 | 3,956 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| East Prescot Road Nursery School 86 East Prescot Road , L14 1PW | 4out of 4 | 4,385 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tiber County Primary School Lodge Lane , L8 0TP | - not rated | 883 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tiber Street Junior School Lodge Lane , Toxteth L8 0TP | - not rated | 883 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tiber Street Infant School Lodge Lane , Toxteth L8 0TP | - not rated | 883 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Clare's Catholic Primary School Garmoyle Close , L15 0DW | - not rated | 946 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dove Street Infant School Dove Street , L8 0TU | - not rated | 1,101 yd | Community 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 | 207 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bellerive FCJ Catholic College 1 Aigburth Drive , Sefton Park L17 3AA | 3out of 4 | 487 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Bellerive FCJ Catholic College Windermere Terrace , Sefton Park L8 3SB | - not rated | 565 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| The Belvedere Academy 17 Belvidere Road , Princes Park L8 3TF | - not rated | 1,189 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Archbishop Blanch CofE High School 80 Earle Road , L7 6HQ | - not rated | 1,213 yd | Voluntary aided school | 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 | 2,432 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| LIPA Sixth Form College 41 Upper Duke Street , L1 9DY | - not rated | 2,562 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The City of Liverpool College Clarence Street , L3 5TP | - not rated | 2,976 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 | 1,574 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| LIPA School Upper Duke Street , L1 7BT | - not rated | 2,715 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 | 1,101 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Belvedere Preparatory School 23 Belvidere Road , Princes Park L8 3TF | - not rated | 1,189 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Auckland College 65-67 Parkfield Road , L17 4LE | - not rated | 1,203 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oaktree Education Trust 24 Aigburth Drive , Sefton Park L17 4JH | - not rated | 1,240 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sefton View Children's Home and School 29 Aigburth Drive , L17 4JH | - not rated | 1,398 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oasis In The Park | Sefton Park Cafe, Sefton Park Cafe Aigburth Drive | 649 yd | |
| Sista Sue's | 190 Lodge Lane | 700 yd | |
| Customer Cafe | Asda Supermarket, 126 Smithdown Road | 752 yd | |
| Minna | 94 - 96 Lark Lane | 775 yd | |
| Basha Restaurant | 172 Smithdown Road | 778 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chaplins Bar | 145 Lodge Lane | 716 yd | |
| Franks Bar | 186 Smithdown Road | 786 yd | |
| Willow Bank | 329 Smithdown Road | 790 yd | |
| The Beeswing | 208A Smithdown Road | 829 yd | |
| The Albert | 66 - 68 Lark Lane | 860 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern Kebab/Kays Shakes and Smoothies | 149 Lodge Lane | 706 yd | |
| Chester's Chicken | 138 Smithdown Road | 751 yd | |
| Lau's Fish & Chips | 146 Smithdown Road | 753 yd | |
| Smithdown Balti | 134 Smithdown Road | 753 yd | |
| Little Furnace Wood Fired Pizzas | 178 Smithdown Road | 777 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda | Asda Supermarket, 126 Smithdown Road | 752 yd | |
| The Co-operative Food | The Co-operative Food, 123 - 129 Lark Lane | 837 yd | |
| Aldi | Aldi Supermarket, 281 Smithdown Road | 866 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Hildas Church Of England High School (Closed) Croxteth Drive | 192 yd | |
| Bellerive Fcj Catholic College AIGBURTH DRIVE | 488 yd | |
| Sefton Park Cricket Club | grass pitches | 543 yd |
| Mersey Bowmen Lawn Tennis Club MERSEY BOWMEN TENNIS CLUB MERSEY BOWMEN TENNIS CLUB AIGBURTH DRIVE | tennis courts | 733 yd |
| Princes Park PRINCES PARK PRINCES PARK BELVIDERE ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 875 yd |
| Tiber Football Centre Tiber Street | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 905 yd |
| Tiber Park (Closed) Coltart Road | grass pitches | 920 yd |
| Greenbank Sports Academy Greenbank Lane | health and fitness suite | 970 yd |
| Unity Youth And Community Centre DOVE STREET | health and fitness suite | 1,051 yd |
| University Of Liverpool Sports Ground (Greenbank Lane) GREENBANK LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,073 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.