Bickerton Street is in Liverpool and in Liverpool district. L17 8UZ 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 Bickerton Street, Liverpool, L17 8UZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: L17 8XT, L17 8XU, L17 8US, L17 8XX, L17 8XJ, L17 8UW, L17 8XW, L17 8XL, L17 8XH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding L17 8UZ is primarily male, with 54.7% 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 | 51.5% | 45.3% | -6.2% | 51.0% | -5.7% |
| Male | 48.5% | 54.7% | 6.2% | 49.0% | 5.7% |
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 8UZ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 53.2% 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 | 52.9% | 53.2% | 0.3% | 37.9% | 15.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 26.8% | 25.8% | -1.0% | 44.2% | -18.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 3.1% | 2.7% | -0.4% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Divorced | 7.1% | 7.5% | 0.4% | 9.1% | -1.6% |
| Widowed | 8.9% | 9.5% | 0.6% | 6.1% | 3.4% |
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 (69.3%) 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 | 49% | 39.9% | -9.1% | 48.4% | -8.5% |
| Good health | 24% | 29.4% | 5.4% | 33.6% | -4.2% |
| Fair health | 17.3% | 20.2% | 2.9% | 12.7% | 7.5% |
| Bad health | 8.4% | 7.7% | -0.7% | 4.0% | 3.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 2.8% | 1.4% | 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 43.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 28% | 23.5% | -4.5% | 18.2% | 5.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 5.8% | 4.4% | -1.4% | 9.6% | -5.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.8% | 7.5% | -2.3% | 13.4% | -5.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.5% | 2.7% | 1.2% | 5.3% | -2.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.5% | 18% | 8.5% | 16.9% | 1.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 43.7% | 43.9% | 0.2% | 33.8% | 10.1% |
| Other | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 85.7% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 3.1% | -1.9% |
| Pakistani | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 2.5% | -0.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.1% | 0.6% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.8% | 2.4% | 1.6% | 0.4% | 2.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 2.1% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 1.2% |
| Mixed Other | 1.4% | 1.8% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| White | 92.8% | 85.7% | -7.1% | 81.4% | 4.3% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Other | 1.1% | 2.4% | 1.3% | 1.6% | 0.8% |
In this area, 90.8% 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 | 94.7% | 90.8% | -3.9% | 83.2% | 7.6% |
| European Union | 3.3% | 4.9% | 1.6% | 6.1% | -1.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 5.6% | -4.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 1.5% | 0.7% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.6% | 91.1% | -2.5% | 83.2% | 7.9% |
| 10+ Years | 1.7% | 5.5% | 3.8% | 9.8% | -4.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 2.9% | -1.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 1.5% | 0.9% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.2% | 0.6% | -3.6% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82% | 76.7% | 5.3% |
| Ireland | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| France | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Italy | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| Turkey | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 13.1% | 13.5% | -0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.7% | 37.2% | 4.5% |
| Christian | 43.9% | 46.2% | -2.3% |
| Buddhist | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Jewish | 2.8% | 0.5% | 2.3% |
| Muslim | 1.5% | 6.5% | -5.0% |
| Other religion | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Not answered | 7.1% | 6.0% | 1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bickerton Street was 163.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 242.5% higher than the Aigburth average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Bickerton Street has the 14th highest crime rate of 105 local areas in Aigburth and the 367th highest crime rate of 1,559 local areas in Liverpool .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 69.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -16.7%.

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 Bickerton Street, Liverpool, Merseyside Terraced, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2025-03-28 | £268,410 |
| 52 Bickerton Street, Liverpool, Merseyside Terraced, an established residential building | £243,000 | 2024-01-05 | £283,747 |
| 22 Bickerton Street, Liverpool, Merseyside Terraced, an established residential building | £196,000 | 2021-09-03 | £246,394 |
| 20 Bickerton Street, Liverpool, Merseyside Terraced, an established residential building | £157,500 | 2020-02-12 | £253,456 |
| 18 Bickerton Street, Liverpool, Merseyside Terraced, an established residential building | £158,500 | 2019-10-18 | £242,499 |
| Full-Time Employee | 95 |
| Retired | 76 |
| Self-Employed | 31 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 22 |
| Part-Time Employee | 20 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Other | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Human health and social work activities | 46 |
| Education | 41 |
| Other | 16 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| 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 | 2,273 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abercromby Nursery School Falkner Street , L8 7QA | 3out of 4 | 2,612 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Everton Nursery School and Family Centre Spencer Street , L6 2WF | 4out of 4 | 4,753 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| East Prescot Road Nursery School 86 East Prescot Road , L14 1PW | 4out of 4 | 5,411 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 | 491 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Charles' Catholic Primary School Tramway Road , Aigburth L17 7JA | 3out of 4 | 542 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Finbar's Catholic Primary School South Hill Road , L8 9RY | 3out of 4 | 1,027 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Matthew Arnold Primary School Dingle Lane , L8 9UB | 2out of 4 | 1,048 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Silas Church of England Primary School High Park Street , Toxteth L8 3TP | 4out of 4 | 1,364 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 747 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| King's Leadership Academy, Liverpool Dingle Vale , L8 9SJ | 3out of 4 | 831 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Belvedere Academy 17 Belvidere Road , Princes Park L8 3TF | 4out of 4 | 895 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 | 1,134 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Margaret's Church of England Academy Aigburth Road , L17 6AB | 3out of 4 | 1,921 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 | 2,947 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 | 2,990 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The City of Liverpool College Clarence Street , L3 5TP | - not rated | 3,485 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 | 1,720 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 | 141 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| ASPIRE Centre, Kings Leadership Academy Liverpool Dingle Vale , Dingle L8 9SJ | - not rated | 887 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Belvedere Preparatory School 23 Belvidere Road , Princes Park L8 3TF | - not rated | 895 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Palmerston School Minehead Road , Aigburth L17 6AU | 4out of 4 | 1,943 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Progress Schools - Toxteth 115 Upper Warwick Street , Liverpool L8 8HD | - not rated | 1,999 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| MeatMe | 20 Lark Lane | 76 yd | |
| Lost on Lark Lane | 26 Lark Lane | 76 yd | |
| The Lodge | The Lodge, 32 Lark Lane | 84 yd | |
| Bistro Noir | 14 - 16 Lark Lane | 91 yd | |
| Elif Turkish BBQ | 6 Lark Lane | 96 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Albert | 66 - 68 Lark Lane | 213 yd | |
| The Little Taproom | 278 Aigburth Road | 730 yd | |
| Aigburth Cricket Club | Aigburth Cricket Club Southwood Road | 835 yd | |
| Fulwood Arms | 308 Aigburth Road | 847 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Andy's Fish & Chips | 18 Lark Lane | 78 yd | |
| Freida Mo's | Lark Lane Atelier, 33 Lark Lane | 110 yd | |
| Grill Takeaway Land | 35 Lark Lane | 113 yd | |
| Gelato Lark Lane | 41 Lark Lane | 115 yd | |
| Doogle's Donuts | Lark Lane Post Office, 65 Lark Lane | 143 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-operative Food | The Co-operative Food, 123 - 129 Lark Lane | 236 yd | |
| Tesco Metro | Tesco Metro Supermarket, 184 - 198 Aigburth Road | 272 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mersey Bowmen Lawn Tennis Club MERSEY BOWMEN TENNIS CLUB MERSEY BOWMEN TENNIS CLUB AIGBURTH DRIVE | tennis courts | 517 yd |
| Bellerive Fcj Catholic College AIGBURTH DRIVE | 784 yd | |
| Aigburth Cricket Club AIGBURTH CRICKET CLUB AIGBURTH CRICKET CLUB SOUTHWOOD ROAD | grass pitches | 835 yd |
| Princes Park PRINCES PARK PRINCES PARK BELVIDERE ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 949 yd |
| Kings' Leadership Academy Liverpool DINGLE VALE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 973 yd |
| The Belvedere Academy BELVIDERE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 1,035 yd |
| Belvedere Community Activity Centre (The Belve) 89-91 89-91 MILES STREET | 1,058 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 | 135.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.