Elsmere Avenue is in Liverpool and in Liverpool district. L17 4LB 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 Elsmere Avenue, Liverpool, L17 4LB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: L17 4JL, L17 4JT, L17 4LD, L17 4LA, L17 4LR, L17 4LG, L17 8XY, L17 4JS, L17 4LQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around L17 4LB is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47% | 51.4% | 4.4% | 51.0% | 0.4% |
| Male | 53% | 48.6% | -4.4% | 49.0% | -0.4% |
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 4LB, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 53.8% 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 | 56.2% | 53.8% | -2.4% | 37.9% | 15.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 29.4% | 30.2% | 0.8% | 44.2% | -14.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.5% | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 1% | 4.9% | 3.9% | 2.2% | 2.7% |
| Divorced | 7.7% | 6% | -1.7% | 9.1% | -3.1% |
| Widowed | 5.2% | 3.8% | -1.4% | 6.1% | -2.3% |
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 | 42.6% | 49.3% | 6.7% | 48.4% | 0.9% |
| Good health | 34.8% | 29.4% | -5.4% | 33.6% | -4.2% |
| Fair health | 14.3% | 13.3% | -1.0% | 12.7% | 0.6% |
| Bad health | 5.2% | 5.2% | 0.0% | 4.0% | 1.2% |
| Very bad health | 3% | 2.8% | -0.2% | 1.2% | 1.6% |
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 45.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 19.6% | 11.5% | -8.1% | 18.2% | -6.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.8% | 9.9% | 1.1% | 9.6% | 0.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.3% | 12.1% | 0.8% | 13.4% | -1.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.5% | 1.1% | -0.4% | 5.3% | -4.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.4% | 17.6% | 4.2% | 16.9% | 0.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 40.7% | 45.6% | 4.9% | 33.8% | 11.8% |
| Other | 4.6% | 2.2% | -2.4% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 86.6% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.7% | -0.2% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 3.8% | 3.4% | 1.6% | 2.2% |
| Black African | 0.9% | 1.4% | 0.5% | 2.5% | -1.1% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.5% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 1.9% | 1.5% | 0.4% | 1.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3% | 0% | -3.0% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 3% | 1.9% | -1.1% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| White | 87.4% | 86.6% | -0.8% | 81.4% | 5.2% |
| Arab | 4.3% | 0% | -4.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.4% | 1% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 91.5% 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 | 93.9% | 91.5% | -2.4% | 83.2% | 8.3% |
| European Union | 2.2% | 3.8% | 1.6% | 6.1% | -2.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.7% | 0.5% | -1.2% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.3% | 2.4% | 1.1% | 5.6% | -3.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.9% | 91.9% | -2.0% | 83.2% | 8.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4.3% | 4.3% | 9.8% | -5.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 2.9% | -0.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.9% | 1% | 0.1% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.2% | 0.5% | -4.7% | 1.9% | -1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.7% | 76.7% | 9.0% |
| Ireland | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Germany | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
| Central and South America | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 10.5% | 13.5% | -3.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.9% | 37.2% | 0.7% |
| Christian | 49.3% | 46.2% | 3.1% |
| Jewish | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Muslim | 2.8% | 6.5% | -3.7% |
| Not answered | 8.5% | 6.0% | 2.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Elsmere Avenue was 19.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 59.2% lower than the Aigburth average. The most reported crime type was Public order.
Elsmere Avenue has the 27th lowest crime rate of 105 local areas in Aigburth and the 153rd lowest crime rate of 1,559 local areas in Liverpool .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 14.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -84.1%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 54% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Elsmere Avenue, Liverpool, Merseyside Terraced, an established residential building | £328,000 | 2025-08-19 | £326,014 |
| 2 Elsmere Avenue, Liverpool, Merseyside Terraced, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2024-06-14 | £257,239 |
| 4 Elsmere Avenue, Liverpool, Merseyside Terraced, an established residential building | £277,500 | 2024-04-26 | £326,354 |
| 16 Elsmere Avenue, Liverpool, Merseyside Terraced, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2023-12-08 | £350,661 |
| 9 Elsmere Avenue, Liverpool, Merseyside Terraced, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2023-09-15 | £333,688 |
The percentage of student residents living in L17 4LB 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 | 68 |
| Retired | 30 |
| Part-Time Employee | 18 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 3 |
| Other | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 26 |
| Education | 21 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chatham Place Nursery School 139 Earle Road , L7 6HD | 3out of 4 | 2,526 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abercromby Nursery School Falkner Street , L8 7QA | 3out of 4 | 2,907 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Everton Nursery School and Family Centre Spencer Street , L6 2WF | 4out of 4 | 5,047 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Charles' Catholic Primary School Tramway Road , Aigburth L17 7JA | 3out of 4 | 300 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michael-in-the-Hamlet Community Primary School Neilson Road , Aigburth L17 7BA | 3out of 4 | 325 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Matthew Arnold Primary School Dingle Lane , L8 9UB | 2out of 4 | 1,152 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Finbar's Catholic Primary School South Hill Road , L8 9RY | 3out of 4 | 1,187 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sudley Infant School Dundonald Road , L17 0AE | 4out of 4 | 1,475 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| King's Leadership Academy, Liverpool Dingle Vale , L8 9SJ | 3out of 4 | 904 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bellerive FCJ Catholic College 1 Aigburth Drive , Sefton Park L17 3AA | 3out of 4 | 1,027 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| The Belvedere Academy 17 Belvidere Road , Princes Park L8 3TF | 4out of 4 | 1,165 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 | 1,324 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Margaret's Church of England Academy Aigburth Road , L17 6AB | 3out of 4 | 1,643 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LIPA Sixth Form College Mount Street , L1 9HF | - not rated | 3,236 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Liverpool Mathematics School Sir Alastair Pilkington Building , Back Bedford Street L69 7SH | - not rated | 3,285 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The City of Liverpool College Clarence Street , L3 5TP | - not rated | 3,778 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 | 1,647 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 | 286 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| ASPIRE Centre, Kings Leadership Academy Liverpool Dingle Vale , Dingle L8 9SJ | - not rated | 974 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Belvedere Preparatory School 23 Belvidere Road , Princes Park L8 3TF | - not rated | 1,165 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Palmerston School Minehead Road , Aigburth L17 6AU | 4out of 4 | 1,656 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Progress Schools - Toxteth 115 Upper Warwick Street , Liverpool L8 8HD | - not rated | 2,279 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kadampa Meditation Centre | 25 Aigburth Drive | 210 yd | |
| Churrasco | 2 Livingston Drive | 295 yd | |
| L17 Coffee | 172 Aigburth Road | 325 yd | |
| Bookbinder | 2 Lark Lane | 351 yd | |
| Elif Turkish BBQ | 6 Lark Lane | 352 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Little Taproom | 278 Aigburth Road | 444 yd | |
| The Albert | 66 - 68 Lark Lane | 474 yd | |
| Fulwood Arms | 308 Aigburth Road | 565 yd | |
| Aigburth Cricket Club | Aigburth Cricket Club Southwood Road | 790 yd | |
| Old Bank Alehouse | 301 Aigburth Road | 932 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kenny's Fish & Chips | 210 Aigburth Road | 207 yd | |
| Subway | 208 Aigburth Road | 213 yd | |
| Zorba Cafe | 178 Aigburth Road | 305 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 168 Aigburth Road | 360 yd | |
| Andy's Fish & Chips | 18 Lark Lane | 361 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Metro | Tesco Metro Supermarket, 184 - 198 Aigburth Road | 302 yd | |
| The Co-operative Food | The Co-operative Food, 123 - 129 Lark Lane | 504 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mersey Bowmen Lawn Tennis Club MERSEY BOWMEN TENNIS CLUB MERSEY BOWMEN TENNIS CLUB AIGBURTH DRIVE | tennis courts | 649 yd |
| Aigburth Cricket Club AIGBURTH CRICKET CLUB AIGBURTH CRICKET CLUB SOUTHWOOD ROAD | grass pitches | 790 yd |
| Kings' Leadership Academy Liverpool DINGLE VALE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,072 yd |
| Bellerive Fcj Catholic College AIGBURTH DRIVE | 1,072 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 | 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 | 190.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.