Livingston Drive is in Liverpool and in Liverpool district. L17 8XW 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 Livingston Drive, Liverpool, L17 8XW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: L17 4LR, L17 8XY, L17 4JL, L17 8XU, L17 8XT, L17 8UZ, L17 4JS, L17 8XX, L17 8XN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around L17 8XW is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.2% | 50.2% | 1.0% | 51.0% | -0.8% |
| Male | 50.8% | 49.8% | -1.0% | 49.0% | 0.8% |
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 8XW, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 64.5% 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 | 66.9% | 64.5% | -2.4% | 37.9% | 26.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 14.9% | 19.3% | 4.4% | 44.2% | -24.9% |
| Separated | 3.4% | 3% | -0.4% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Divorced | 12% | 11.2% | -0.8% | 9.1% | 2.1% |
| Widowed | 2.9% | 2% | -0.9% | 6.1% | -4.1% |
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 | 50.3% | 47% | -3.3% | 48.4% | -1.4% |
| Good health | 29.3% | 26.5% | -2.8% | 33.6% | -7.1% |
| Fair health | 11.5% | 18.6% | 7.1% | 12.7% | 5.9% |
| Bad health | 7.3% | 5.6% | -1.7% | 4.0% | 1.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 2.3% | 0.7% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
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 51.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 8.6% | 16.4% | 7.8% | 18.2% | -1.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.1% | 6.2% | -2.9% | 9.6% | -3.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.6% | 6.7% | -5.9% | 13.4% | -6.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.7% | 2.1% | 0.4% | 5.3% | -3.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8% | 16.4% | 8.4% | 16.9% | -0.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 58.3% | 51.8% | -6.5% | 33.8% | 18.0% |
| Other | 1.7% | 0.5% | -1.2% | 2.8% | -2.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 81.9% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.7% | -0.2% |
| Indian | 1% | 1.9% | 0.9% | 3.1% | -1.2% |
| Pakistani | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Black African | 2.6% | 3.3% | 0.7% | 2.5% | 0.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.6% | 0.5% | -1.1% | 1.0% | -0.5% |
| Other Black | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 2.3% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 1% | 1.9% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 1.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 4.2% | 1.4% | -2.8% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 1.6% | 1.9% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| White | 83.2% | 81.9% | -1.3% | 81.4% | 0.5% |
| Arab | 1% | 3.7% | 2.7% | 0.6% | 3.1% |
| Other | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
In this area, 83.7% 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 | 90.1% | 83.7% | -6.4% | 83.2% | 0.5% |
| European Union | 3.7% | 10.2% | 6.5% | 6.1% | 4.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 1% | 3.3% | 2.3% | 2.7% | 0.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.1% | 2.8% | -0.3% | 5.6% | -2.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 88% | 83.3% | -4.7% | 83.2% | 0.1% |
| 10+ Years | 1.6% | 6% | 4.4% | 9.8% | -3.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.1% | 6% | 3.9% | 2.9% | 3.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.1% | 2.8% | 0.7% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.3% | 1.9% | -4.4% | 1.9% | 0.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.3% | 76.7% | 0.6% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| France | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Germany | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Italy | 2.3% | 0.6% | 1.7% |
| Portugal | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Spain | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 2.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.9% | 1.5% | -0.6% |
| North Africa | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 11.1% | 13.5% | -2.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.6% | 37.2% | 5.4% |
| Christian | 44% | 46.2% | -2.2% |
| Hindu | 0.5% | 1.7% | -1.2% |
| Muslim | 5.1% | 6.5% | -1.4% |
| Sikh | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 7.4% | 6.0% | 1.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Livingston Drive was 71.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 49.9% higher than the Aigburth average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Livingston Drive has the 33rd highest crime rate of 105 local areas in Aigburth and the 712th lowest crime rate of 1,559 local areas in Liverpool .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 41.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -27.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Livingston Apartments 11A Livingston Drive, Liverpool, Merseyside Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £128,500 | 2025-01-22 | £137,696 |
| Flat 5 11 Livingston Drive, Liverpool, Merseyside Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £257,500 | 2023-07-28 | £293,576 |
| Flat 12 Livingston Apartments, 11A Livingston Drive, Liverpool, Merseyside Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2023-07-07 | £159,614 |
| Flat 1 11 Livingston Drive, Liverpool, Merseyside Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2023-03-16 | £202,952 |
| Flat 3 11 Livingston Drive, Liverpool, Merseyside Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £251,000 | 2022-12-21 | £277,981 |
L17 8XW area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 92 |
| Retired | 28 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 20 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Part-Time Employee | 14 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Looking after home or family | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 34 |
| Education | 18 |
| Other | 17 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 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 | 2,378 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abercromby Nursery School Falkner Street , L8 7QA | 3out of 4 | 2,725 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Everton Nursery School and Family Centre Spencer Street , L6 2WF | 4out of 4 | 4,869 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 | 397 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Charles' Catholic Primary School Tramway Road , Aigburth L17 7JA | 3out of 4 | 432 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Matthew Arnold Primary School Dingle Lane , L8 9UB | 2out of 4 | 1,064 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Finbar's Catholic Primary School South Hill Road , L8 9RY | 3out of 4 | 1,069 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 | 1,464 yd | Academy converter | Yes | 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 | 832 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bellerive FCJ Catholic College 1 Aigburth Drive , Sefton Park L17 3AA | 3out of 4 | 860 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| The Belvedere Academy 17 Belvidere Road , Princes Park L8 3TF | 4out of 4 | 991 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 | 1,215 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Margaret's Church of England Academy Aigburth Road , L17 6AB | 3out of 4 | 1,818 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 | 3,055 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 | 3,103 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The City of Liverpool College Clarence Street , L3 5TP | - not rated | 3,596 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 | 1,702 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 | 138 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| ASPIRE Centre, Kings Leadership Academy Liverpool Dingle Vale , Dingle L8 9SJ | - not rated | 894 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Belvedere Preparatory School 23 Belvidere Road , Princes Park L8 3TF | - not rated | 991 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Palmerston School Minehead Road , Aigburth L17 6AU | 4out of 4 | 1,835 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Progress Schools - Toxteth 115 Upper Warwick Street , Liverpool L8 8HD | - not rated | 2,101 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elif Turkish BBQ | 6 Lark Lane | 174 yd | |
| Bookbinder | 2 Lark Lane | 174 yd | |
| Churrasco | 2 Livingston Drive | 177 yd | |
| MeatMe | 20 Lark Lane | 179 yd | |
| Bistro Noir | 14 - 16 Lark Lane | 181 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Albert | 66 - 68 Lark Lane | 315 yd | |
| The Little Taproom | 278 Aigburth Road | 622 yd | |
| Fulwood Arms | 308 Aigburth Road | 741 yd | |
| Aigburth Cricket Club | Aigburth Cricket Club Southwood Road | 789 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Andy's Fish & Chips | 18 Lark Lane | 179 yd | |
| Subway | 208 Aigburth Road | 179 yd | |
| Kenny's Fish & Chips | 210 Aigburth Road | 179 yd | |
| Freida Mo's | Lark Lane Atelier, 33 Lark Lane | 223 yd | |
| Grill Takeaway Land | 35 Lark Lane | 227 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Metro | Tesco Metro Supermarket, 184 - 198 Aigburth Road | 229 yd | |
| The Co-operative Food | The Co-operative Food, 123 - 129 Lark Lane | 341 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mersey Bowmen Lawn Tennis Club MERSEY BOWMEN TENNIS CLUB MERSEY BOWMEN TENNIS CLUB AIGBURTH DRIVE | tennis courts | 568 yd |
| Aigburth Cricket Club AIGBURTH CRICKET CLUB AIGBURTH CRICKET CLUB SOUTHWOOD ROAD | grass pitches | 789 yd |
| Bellerive Fcj Catholic College AIGBURTH DRIVE | 899 yd | |
| Kings' Leadership Academy Liverpool DINGLE VALE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 987 yd |
| Princes Park PRINCES PARK PRINCES PARK BELVIDERE ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,059 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 | 97.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 97.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 97.1% |
| 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 | 2.9% |
| Median download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 118.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.