Linnet Lane is in Liverpool and in Liverpool district. L17 3BQ is located in the Sefton 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 Linnet Lane, Liverpool, L17 3BQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: L17 8UE, L17 4JB, L17 8UF, L17 8TZ, L17 8UR, L17 8UU, L17 8UB, L17 8XG, L17 8XB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding L17 3BQ is primarily male, with 61.7% 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 | 39.1% | 38.3% | -0.8% | 51.0% | -12.7% |
| Male | 60.9% | 61.7% | 0.8% | 49.0% | 12.7% |
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 3BQ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 72.5% 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 | 76.2% | 72.5% | -3.7% | 37.9% | 34.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 6.2% | 11.4% | 5.2% | 44.2% | -32.8% |
| Separated | 3.5% | 2.5% | -1.0% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Divorced | 11.2% | 12.1% | 0.9% | 9.1% | 3.0% |
| Widowed | 3.1% | 1.4% | -1.7% | 6.1% | -4.7% |
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 (65.7%) 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 | 42.3% | 36% | -6.3% | 48.4% | -12.4% |
| Good health | 28.3% | 29.7% | 1.4% | 33.6% | -3.9% |
| Fair health | 15.8% | 19.8% | 4.0% | 12.7% | 7.1% |
| Bad health | 9.3% | 11.9% | 2.6% | 4.0% | 7.9% |
| Very bad health | 4.3% | 2.6% | -1.7% | 1.2% | 1.4% |
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 52.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 23.8% | 17.1% | -6.7% | 18.2% | -1.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6.9% | 4.6% | -2.3% | 9.6% | -5.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.6% | 7.5% | -2.1% | 13.4% | -5.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.2% | 6.8% | 5.6% | 5.3% | 1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.8% | 11.4% | -2.4% | 16.9% | -5.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 43.1% | 52.3% | 9.2% | 33.8% | 18.5% |
| Other | 1.5% | 0.4% | -1.1% | 2.8% | -2.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 82.6% 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 | 1.1% | 0.7% | -0.4% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Indian | 1.1% | 1.3% | 0.2% | 3.1% | -1.8% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 1.6% | 0.7% |
| Black African | 2.5% | 3.9% | 1.4% | 2.5% | 1.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.8% | 0.7% | -1.1% | 1.0% | -0.3% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 2.2% | 1% | -1.2% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 1.6% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 2.5% | 1% | -1.5% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 84.6% | 82.6% | -2.0% | 81.4% | 1.2% |
| Arab | 1.1% | 0.7% | -0.4% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Other | 1.8% | 2.3% | 0.5% | 1.6% | 0.7% |
In this area, 82.2% 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 | 93.5% | 82.2% | -11.3% | 83.2% | -1.0% |
| European Union | 1.8% | 5.6% | 3.8% | 6.1% | -0.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 1% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 4.6% | 3.9% | 2.7% | 1.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.6% | 5.3% | 1.7% | 5.6% | -0.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.2% | 82.2% | -11.0% | 83.2% | -1.0% |
| 10+ Years | 1.1% | 8.9% | 7.8% | 9.8% | -0.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.4% | 4% | 2.6% | 2.9% | 1.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.9% | 2% | -0.9% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.4% | 3% | 1.6% | 1.9% | 1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.7% | 76.7% | -4.0% |
| Ireland | 4.6% | 0.6% | 4.0% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Spain | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 2% | 1.5% | 0.5% |
| Turkey | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Other Europe | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.4% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| South-East Asia | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 13.2% | 13.5% | -0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.7% | 37.2% | 0.5% |
| Christian | 38.4% | 46.2% | -7.8% |
| Hindu | 1.3% | 1.7% | -0.4% |
| Muslim | 7.3% | 6.5% | 0.8% |
| Sikh | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 13.6% | 6.0% | 7.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Linnet Lane was 379.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 694.0% higher than the Aigburth average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Linnet Lane has the 3rd highest crime rate of 105 local areas in Aigburth and the 104th highest crime rate of 1,559 local areas in Liverpool .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 214.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 179.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Linnet Lane, Liverpool, Merseyside Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2025-04-08 | £171,569 |
| 28D Linnet Lane, Liverpool, Merseyside Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2024-12-12 | £178,168 |
| Apartment 6 24 Linnet Lane, Liverpool, Merseyside Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £116,000 | 2024-01-29 | £131,451 |
| 30E Linnet Lane, Liverpool, Merseyside Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £151,000 | 2022-02-21 | £177,749 |
| 32D Linnet Lane, Liverpool, Merseyside Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £128,500 | 2022-01-28 | £152,704 |
L17 3BQ area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 8% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. High levels of unemployment lead to more frequent crime and reduce the quality of life in this area.
| Full-Time Employee | 101 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 71 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Unemployed | 23 |
| Retired | 17 |
| Part-Time Employee | 15 |
| Other | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Human health and social work activities | 30 |
| Education | 22 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 15 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 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 | 1,909 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abercromby Nursery School Falkner Street , L8 7QA | 3out of 4 | 2,322 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Everton Nursery School and Family Centre Spencer Street , L6 2WF | 4out of 4 | 4,422 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| East Prescot Road Nursery School 86 East Prescot Road , L14 1PW | 4out of 4 | 5,098 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Michael-in-the-Hamlet Community Primary School Neilson Road , Aigburth L17 7BA | 3out of 4 | 853 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Charles' Catholic Primary School Tramway Road , Aigburth L17 7JA | 3out of 4 | 905 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Finbar's Catholic Primary School South Hill Road , L8 9RY | 3out of 4 | 1,122 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Silas Church of England Primary School High Park Street , Toxteth L8 3TP | 4out of 4 | 1,192 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Matthew Arnold Primary School Dingle Lane , L8 9UB | 2out of 4 | 1,211 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bellerive FCJ Catholic College 1 Aigburth Drive , Sefton Park L17 3AA | 3out of 4 | 391 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| The Belvedere Academy 17 Belvidere Road , Princes Park L8 3TF | 4out of 4 | 777 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| St Hilda's Church of England High School Croxteth Drive , Sefton Park L17 3AL | 3out of 4 | 816 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King's Leadership Academy, Liverpool Dingle Vale , L8 9SJ | 3out of 4 | 1,047 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Archbishop Blanch School 80 Earle Road , L7 6HQ | 3out of 4 | 1,855 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 | 2,701 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| LIPA Sixth Form College Mount Street , L1 9HF | - not rated | 2,701 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The City of Liverpool College Clarence Street , L3 5TP | - not rated | 3,213 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 | 1,681 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 | 480 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Belvedere Preparatory School 23 Belvidere Road , Princes Park L8 3TF | - not rated | 777 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| ASPIRE Centre, Kings Leadership Academy Liverpool Dingle Vale , Dingle L8 9SJ | - not rated | 1,084 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Progress Schools - Toxteth 115 Upper Warwick Street , Liverpool L8 8HD | - not rated | 1,797 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Princes School Selborne Street , L8 1YQ | 4out of 4 | 1,812 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Milo Lounge | 88 - 90 Lark Lane | 120 yd | |
| Press Bros Coffee | 82 Lark Lane | 121 yd | |
| Minna | 94 - 96 Lark Lane | 121 yd | |
| Lark lane barista cafe | 109 - 111 Lark Lane | 148 yd | |
| Keiths Wine Bar | 103 - 107 Lark Lane | 158 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Albert | 66 - 68 Lark Lane | 162 yd | |
| The Little Taproom | 278 Aigburth Road | 1,027 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burger lane | 60 Lark Lane | 190 yd | |
| Gourmet Kitchen | 75 Lark Lane | 217 yd | |
| Doogle's Donuts | Lark Lane Post Office, 65 Lark Lane | 230 yd | |
| Gelato Lark Lane | 41 Lark Lane | 279 yd | |
| Grill Takeaway Land | 35 Lark Lane | 283 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-operative Food | The Co-operative Food, 123 - 129 Lark Lane | 132 yd | |
| Tesco Metro | Tesco Metro Supermarket, 184 - 198 Aigburth Road | 612 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mersey Bowmen Lawn Tennis Club MERSEY BOWMEN TENNIS CLUB MERSEY BOWMEN TENNIS CLUB AIGBURTH DRIVE | tennis courts | 372 yd |
| Bellerive Fcj Catholic College AIGBURTH DRIVE | 446 yd | |
| Princes Park PRINCES PARK PRINCES PARK BELVIDERE ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 722 yd |
| St Hildas Church Of England High School (Closed) Croxteth Drive | 805 yd | |
| The Belvedere Academy BELVIDERE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 911 yd |
| Belvedere Community Activity Centre (The Belve) 89-91 89-91 MILES STREET | 996 yd | |
| Sefton Park Cricket Club | grass pitches | 997 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 | 62.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 62.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 130.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.