Acer Leigh is in Liverpool and in Liverpool district. L17 5BN is located in the Festival Gardens electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Liverpool, Riverside. This postcode has been in use since 1993-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Acer Leigh, Liverpool, L17 5BN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: L17 5BL, L17 5AJ, L17 5AX, L17 5AA, L17 0BL, L17 5AG, L17 5AP, L17 0BJ, L17 5AW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding L17 5BN, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.4% 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 | 52.4% | 53.4% | 1.0% | 51.0% | 2.4% |
| Male | 47.6% | 46.6% | -1.0% | 49.0% | -2.4% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 26.4% | 28.3% | 1.9% | 37.9% | -9.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 47.6% | 49% | 1.4% | 44.2% | 4.8% |
| Separated | 3.6% | 3.6% | 0.0% | 2.2% | 1.4% |
| Divorced | 10.4% | 10.9% | 0.5% | 9.1% | 1.8% |
| Widowed | 12% | 8.1% | -3.9% | 6.1% | 2.0% |
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 | 40.4% | 40.9% | 0.5% | 48.4% | -7.5% |
| Good health | 30.6% | 31.5% | 0.9% | 33.6% | -2.1% |
| Fair health | 16.3% | 18.3% | 2.0% | 12.7% | 5.6% |
| Bad health | 9.8% | 7.2% | -2.6% | 4.0% | 3.2% |
| Very bad health | 2.9% | 2.2% | -0.7% | 1.2% | 1.0% |
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 | 31.2% | 21.2% | -10.0% | 18.2% | 3.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.2% | 11% | -0.2% | 9.6% | 1.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.2% | 5.3% | -9.9% | 13.4% | -8.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.2% | 7.8% | 2.6% | 5.3% | 2.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6% | 11.4% | 5.4% | 16.9% | -5.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 28.8% | 38.8% | 10.0% | 33.8% | 5.0% |
| Other | 2.4% | 4.5% | 2.1% | 2.8% | 1.7% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 88.2% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 2.3% | 3.6% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 2.9% |
| Indian | 1% | 0.7% | -0.3% | 3.1% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 1.6% | 0.7% | -0.9% | 2.5% | -1.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.0% | -0.3% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 91.2% | 88.2% | -3.0% | 81.4% | 6.8% |
| Arab | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.3% | 2.9% | 2.6% | 1.6% | 1.3% |
In this area, 87.7% 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 | 93.2% | 87.7% | -5.5% | 83.2% | 4.5% |
| European Union | 0.7% | 4.7% | 4.0% | 6.1% | -1.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 1% | 0.4% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 1.3% | 2.2% | 0.9% | 2.7% | -0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.6% | 4.3% | 0.7% | 5.6% | -1.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.2% | 87.7% | -3.5% | 83.2% | 4.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 6.2% | 6.2% | 9.8% | -3.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 1% | 1.4% | 0.4% | 2.9% | -1.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.6% | 2.5% | 0.9% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.2% | 2.2% | -4.0% | 1.9% | 0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.8% | 76.7% | 7.1% |
| Ireland | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Italy | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 1.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| Middle East | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 10.1% | 13.5% | -3.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 21.9% | 37.2% | -15.3% |
| Christian | 68.3% | 46.2% | 22.1% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 1.4% | 6.5% | -5.1% |
| Not answered | 7.9% | 6.0% | 1.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Acer Leigh was 87.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 58.5% higher than the Aigburth average. The most reported crime type was Drugs.
Acer Leigh has the 33rd highest crime rate of 104 local areas in Aigburth and the 720th highest crime rate of 1,552 local areas in Liverpool .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 28.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -29.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Acer Leigh, Liverpool, Merseyside Detached, an established residential building | £495,000 | 2025-11-25 | £475,305 |
| 16 Acer Leigh, Liverpool, Merseyside Detached, an established residential building | £500,000 | 2025-10-30 | £483,957 |
| 11 Acer Leigh, Liverpool, Merseyside Terraced, an established residential building | £550,000 | 2024-07-30 | £600,000 |
| 12 Acer Leigh, Liverpool, Merseyside Detached, an established residential building | £455,000 | 2021-06-23 | £553,337 |
| 28 Acer Leigh, Liverpool, Merseyside Detached, an established residential building | £380,000 | 2018-04-19 | £599,826 |
The percentage of retired residents living in L17 5BN area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 36% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 87 |
| Full-Time Employee | 61 |
| Part-Time Employee | 38 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Human health and social work activities | 28 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Education | 11 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 1 |
| Financial and insurance 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 | 3,300 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abercromby Nursery School Falkner Street , L8 7QA | 4out of 4 | 3,885 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Allenby Square Nursery School Elmshouse Road , L13 2BR | - not rated | 4,972 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sudley Infant School Dundonald Road , L17 0AE | - not rated | 626 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sudley Junior School Aigburth Road , L17 6BH | - not rated | 708 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sudley Primary School Aigburth Road , L17 6BH | - not rated | 733 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Charles' Catholic Primary School Tramway Road , Aigburth L17 7JA | - not rated | 919 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Charles' Catholic Academy Tramway Road , Aigburth L17 7JA | 3out of 4 | 919 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Margaret's Church of England High School Aigburth Road , L17 6AB | - not rated | 653 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| St Margaret's Church of England Academy Aigburth Road , L17 6AB | 3out of 4 | 653 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| King's Leadership Academy, Liverpool Dingle Vale , L8 9SJ | 3out of 4 | 1,727 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Shorefields School Dingle Vale , L8 9SJ | - not rated | 1,727 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bellerive FCJ Catholic College 1 Aigburth Drive , Sefton Park L17 3AA | 3out of 4 | 1,944 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LIPA Sixth Form College 41 Upper Duke Street , L1 9DY | - not rated | 4,232 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 | 4,263 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The City of Liverpool College Clarence Street , L3 5TP | - not rated | 4,767 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 | 1,507 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| LIPA School Upper Duke Street , L1 7BT | - not rated | 4,328 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mersey View Secondary Special School Minehead Road , L17 6AX | - not rated | 620 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mersey View School Minehead Road , L17 6AX | - not rated | 620 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Palmerston School Minehead Road , Aigburth L17 6AU | 4out of 4 | 658 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sefton View Children's Home and School 29 Aigburth Drive , L17 4JH | - not rated | 708 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Oaktree Education Trust 24 Aigburth Drive , Sefton Park L17 4JH | - not rated | 871 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunday | 337 Aigburth Road | 228 yd | |
| Lee Dynasty | 309 Aigburth Road | 245 yd | |
| Thai Cuisine Express | 349 Aigburth Road | 247 yd | |
| Acorn Cafe and Bistro | 363 Aigburth Road | 274 yd | |
| Mahoe Blue | 276 Aigburth Road | 481 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Old Bank Alehouse | 301 Aigburth Road | 251 yd | |
| Fulwood Arms | 308 Aigburth Road | 367 yd | |
| The Little Taproom | 278 Aigburth Road | 474 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Naples | 331 Aigburth Road | 223 yd | |
| The Bread Shop Bakery ( Gordon Stores) | 319 Aigburth Road | 228 yd | |
| Stampd | 305 Aigburth Road | 238 yd | |
| Pitfire | 351 Aigburth Road | 247 yd | |
| Atlantic Pizza | 4 Ashfield Road | 261 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Jericho Lane Playing Fields JERICHO FARM CLOSE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 396 yd |
| Mersey View School (Closed) Minehead Road | grass pitches | 619 yd |
| St Margarets Church Of England Academy AIGBURTH ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 649 yd |
| Sudley Junior School Aigburth Road | grass pitches | 723 yd |
| Sudley Estate Playing Fields ROSEMONT ROAD | grass pitches | 1,011 yd |
| Mossley Hill Athletics Club SPORTS GROUND SPORTS GROUND MOSSLEY HILL ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,037 yd |
| Mersey Road Playing Fields LAWNHURST GROVE | grass pitches | 1,039 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 | 10.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 50.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 47.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 74.43 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 74.43 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.