Sefton Grove is in Liverpool and in Liverpool district. L17 8XB 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 Sefton Grove, Liverpool, L17 8XB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: L17 8UU, L17 8SL, L17 8UR, L17 4JA, L17 8XD, L17 4JB, L17 4JG, L17 8XH, L17 3BQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding L17 8XB is primarily male, with 53.4% 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 | 42.1% | 46.6% | 4.5% | 51.0% | -4.4% |
| Male | 57.9% | 53.4% | -4.5% | 49.0% | 4.4% |
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 8XB, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 81.6% 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 | 80.6% | 81.6% | 1.0% | 37.9% | 43.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 8.3% | 8.1% | -0.2% | 44.2% | -36.1% |
| Separated | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Divorced | 8.3% | 9.1% | 0.8% | 9.1% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 2.1% | 0.3% | -1.8% | 6.1% | -5.8% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 50% | 43.3% | -6.7% | 48.4% | -5.1% |
| Good health | 32.6% | 33.5% | 0.9% | 33.6% | -0.1% |
| Fair health | 12.8% | 18.4% | 5.6% | 12.7% | 5.7% |
| Bad health | 4.3% | 3% | -1.3% | 4.0% | -1.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 1.8% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
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 58.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 18.1% | 15.6% | -2.5% | 18.2% | -2.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6.3% | 3.1% | -3.2% | 9.6% | -6.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.8% | 7.5% | -3.3% | 13.4% | -5.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.7% | 1.9% | 0.2% | 5.3% | -3.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.3% | 13.1% | -2.2% | 16.9% | -3.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 46.9% | 58.8% | 11.9% | 33.8% | 25.0% |
| Other | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 2.6% | 0.3% | -2.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 1.6% | 2.7% | 1.1% | 3.1% | -0.4% |
| Pakistani | 1.6% | 0.9% | -0.7% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Other Asian | 1.6% | 0.3% | -1.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 1.3% | 0.6% | -0.7% | 2.5% | -1.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.6% | 0.9% | -0.7% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 2.6% | 2.1% | -0.5% | 0.4% | 1.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 0.9% | -0.1% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 1% | 0.9% | -0.1% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 82.9% | 89% | 6.1% | 81.4% | 7.6% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
In this area, 86.9% 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 | 91.8% | 86.9% | -4.9% | 83.2% | 3.7% |
| European Union | 1.3% | 8.6% | 7.3% | 6.1% | 2.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 1% | 0.6% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.3% | 2.1% | -3.2% | 5.6% | -3.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.8% | 86.9% | -3.9% | 83.2% | 3.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 5.4% | 5.4% | 9.8% | -4.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.6% | 4.2% | 1.6% | 2.9% | 1.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.3% | 3% | 1.7% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.3% | 0.6% | -4.7% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.1% | 76.7% | -3.6% |
| Ireland | 5.4% | 0.6% | 4.8% |
| Italy | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Spain | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 0.9% | 1.5% | -0.6% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 16.7% | 13.5% | 3.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 57.1% | 37.2% | 19.9% |
| Christian | 25.3% | 46.2% | -20.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Sikh | 2.7% | 0.9% | 1.8% |
| Other religion | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Not answered | 12.5% | 6.0% | 6.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Sefton Grove was 309.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 438.7% higher than the Aigburth average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Sefton Grove has the 5th highest crime rate of 104 local areas in Aigburth and the 133rd highest crime rate of 1,552 local areas in Liverpool .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 175.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -84.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Sefton Grove, Liverpool, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2025-04-25 | £305,812 |
| 3 Sefton Grove, Liverpool, Merseyside Terraced, an established residential building | £295,000 | 2014-04-23 | £540,591 |
| 3 Sefton Grove, Liverpool, Merseyside Terraced, an established residential building | £322,500 | 2008-01-25 | £509,066 |
| 3 Sefton Grove, Liverpool, Merseyside Terraced, an established residential building | £248,500 | 2006-08-30 | £424,695 |
| 5 Sefton Grove, Liverpool, Merseyside Terraced, an established residential building | £245,000 | 2006-08-02 | £418,714 |
L17 8XB area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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.
The percentage of student residents living in L17 8XB 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 | 146 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 34 |
| Retired | 29 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 25 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 23 |
| Part-Time Employee | 15 |
| Other | 12 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Human health and social work activities | 39 |
| Education | 35 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Other | 10 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 9 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 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 | 2,042 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abercromby Nursery School Falkner Street , L8 7QA | 4out of 4 | 2,557 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Allenby Square Nursery School Elmshouse Road , L13 2BR | - not rated | 4,031 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Everton Nursery School and Family Centre Spencer Street , L6 2WF | 4out of 4 | 4,629 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| East Prescot Road Nursery School 86 East Prescot Road , L14 1PW | 4out of 4 | 5,101 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 | 774 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michael-In-the-Hamlet Junior School Neilson Road , L17 7BA | - not rated | 774 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michael-In-the-Hamlet Infant School Neilson Road , L17 7BA | - not rated | 774 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Charles' Catholic Primary School Tramway Road , Aigburth L17 7JA | - not rated | 788 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Charles' Catholic Academy Tramway Road , Aigburth L17 7JA | 3out of 4 | 788 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 | 599 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Bellerive FCJ Catholic College Windermere Terrace , Sefton Park L8 3SB | - not rated | 680 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| St Hilda's Church of England High School Croxteth Drive , Sefton Park L17 3AL | 3out of 4 | 838 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Belvedere Academy 17 Belvidere Road , Princes Park L8 3TF | - not rated | 1,005 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| King's Leadership Academy, Liverpool Dingle Vale , L8 9SJ | 3out of 4 | 1,130 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | 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 | 2,935 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| LIPA Sixth Form College 41 Upper Duke Street , L1 9DY | - not rated | 2,944 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The City of Liverpool College Clarence Street , L3 5TP | - not rated | 3,451 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 | 1,477 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| LIPA School Upper Duke Street , L1 7BT | - not rated | 3,061 yd | Free schools | 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 | 457 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oaktree Education Trust 24 Aigburth Drive , Sefton Park L17 4JH | - not rated | 475 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sefton View Children's Home and School 29 Aigburth Drive , L17 4JH | - not rated | 639 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| The Belvedere Preparatory School 23 Belvidere Road , Princes Park L8 3TF | - not rated | 1,005 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| King's Leadership Phoenix Academy 4 Enterprise Way , L13 1FB | - not rated | 1,180 yd | Free schools alternative provision | 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 | 36 yd | |
| Press Bros Coffee | 82 Lark Lane | 36 yd | |
| Minna | 94 - 96 Lark Lane | 38 yd | |
| Lark lane barista cafe | 109 - 111 Lark Lane | 104 yd | |
| Pippins Corner | 64 Lark Lane | 105 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Albert | 66 - 68 Lark Lane | 79 yd | |
| The Little Taproom | 278 Aigburth Road | 878 yd | |
| Fulwood Arms | 308 Aigburth Road | 978 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burger lane | 60 Lark Lane | 114 yd | |
| Gourmet Kitchen | 75 Lark Lane | 172 yd | |
| Doogle's Donuts | Lark Lane Post Office, 65 Lark Lane | 187 yd | |
| Gelato Lark Lane | 41 Lark Lane | 237 yd | |
| Grill Takeaway Land | 35 Lark Lane | 241 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-operative Food | The Co-operative Food, 123 - 129 Lark Lane | 85 yd | |
| Tesco Metro | Tesco Metro Supermarket, 184 - 198 Aigburth Road | 547 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mersey Bowmen Lawn Tennis Club MERSEY BOWMEN TENNIS CLUB MERSEY BOWMEN TENNIS CLUB AIGBURTH DRIVE | tennis courts | 283 yd |
| Bellerive Fcj Catholic College AIGBURTH DRIVE | 597 yd | |
| St Hildas Church Of England High School (Closed) Croxteth Drive | 870 yd | |
| Princes Park PRINCES PARK PRINCES PARK BELVIDERE ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 872 yd |
| Sefton Park Cricket Club | grass pitches | 1,010 yd |
| The Belvedere Academy BELVIDERE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 1,041 yd |
| Greenbank Sports Academy Greenbank Lane | health and fitness suite | 1,049 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 | 57.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 53.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 74.46 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 74.46 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 16.3 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.