Oakdale Road is in Mossley Hill, Liverpool and in Liverpool district. L18 1EP is located in the Penny Lane electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Liverpool, Wavertree. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Oakdale Road, Mossley Hill, Liverpool, L18 1EP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: L18 1LZ, L18 1DQ, L18 1LF, L18 1LE, L18 1LY, L18 1LN, L18 1ER, L18 1DF, L18 1LU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around L18 1EP is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.8% | 50.3% | -1.5% | 51.0% | -0.7% |
| Male | 48.2% | 49.7% | 1.5% | 49.0% | 0.7% |
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 L18 1EP, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 52.3% 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 | 61.6% | 52.3% | -9.3% | 37.9% | 14.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 25.8% | 34.7% | 8.9% | 44.2% | -9.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 2.9% | 1.6% | -1.3% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 6.9% | 7.1% | 0.2% | 9.1% | -2.0% |
| Widowed | 2.9% | 3.6% | 0.7% | 6.1% | -2.5% |
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 high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (86.8%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 57.7% | 55.9% | -1.8% | 48.4% | 7.5% |
| Good health | 28.4% | 30.9% | 2.5% | 33.6% | -2.7% |
| Fair health | 11.6% | 10% | -1.6% | 12.7% | -2.7% |
| Bad health | 1.8% | 2.4% | 0.6% | 4.0% | -1.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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.
In the area around L18 1EP this area, 7.5% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 50.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 11.5% | 7.5% | -4.0% | 18.2% | -10.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.3% | 5.5% | -2.8% | 9.6% | -4.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.2% | 11.7% | 2.5% | 13.4% | -1.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.1% | 3.2% | 2.1% | 5.3% | -2.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 23.2% | 19.8% | -3.4% | 16.9% | 2.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 45.8% | 50.6% | 4.8% | 33.8% | 16.8% |
| Other | 0.9% | 1.6% | 0.7% | 2.8% | -1.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 82.8% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 0% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 3.1% | -0.2% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 2.5% | -1.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 2.4% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.3% | 0.5% | -0.8% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 1.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 4% | 3.2% | 0.8% | 3.2% |
| White | 93.6% | 82.8% | -10.8% | 81.4% | 1.4% |
| Arab | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 93.1% 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 | 95.9% | 93.1% | -2.8% | 83.2% | 9.9% |
| European Union | 0.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 6.1% | -4.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0.5% | 1.9% | 1.4% | 2.7% | -0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.8% | 2.4% | 0.6% | 5.6% | -3.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.3% | 93.1% | -0.2% | 83.2% | 9.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0.5% | 5.1% | 4.6% | 9.8% | -4.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.8% | 0.5% | -0.3% | 2.9% | -2.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 1% | 1.3% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.4% | 0% | -4.4% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.4% | 76.7% | 8.7% |
| Ireland | 4.8% | 0.6% | 4.2% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| North Africa | 1.3% | 0.1% | 1.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 7.4% | 13.5% | -6.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.4% | 37.2% | 5.2% |
| Christian | 43.2% | 46.2% | -3.0% |
| Buddhist | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Hindu | 1.1% | 1.7% | -0.6% |
| Muslim | 5.6% | 6.5% | -0.9% |
| Sikh | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 4.8% | 6.0% | -1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Oakdale Road was 21.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 62.7% lower than the Church average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Oakdale Road has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 25 local areas in Church and the 173rd lowest crime rate of 1,559 local areas in Liverpool .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 8.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -47.8%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 58% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Oakdale Road, Liverpool, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £305,000 | 2024-04-04 | £347,370 |
| 25 Oakdale Road, Liverpool, Merseyside Terraced, an established residential building | £312,000 | 2022-11-17 | £343,231 |
| 35 Oakdale Road, Liverpool, Merseyside Terraced, an established residential building | £233,892 | 2022-01-14 | £284,683 |
| 36 Oakdale Road, Liverpool, Merseyside Terraced, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2021-04-09 | £267,208 |
| 15 Oakdale Road, Liverpool, Merseyside Terraced, an established residential building | £231,000 | 2019-12-06 | £364,207 |
L18 1EP 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 L18 1EP 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 | 137 |
| Retired | 49 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 36 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 17 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Human health and social work activities | 43 |
| Education | 32 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 20 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 17 |
| Other | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 2,286 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| East Prescot Road Nursery School 86 East Prescot Road , L14 1PW | 4out of 4 | 3,527 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abercromby Nursery School Falkner Street , L8 7QA | 3out of 4 | 3,702 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Everton Nursery School and Family Centre Spencer Street , L6 2WF | 4out of 4 | 5,076 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dovedale Community Primary School Herondale Road , L18 1JX | 3out of 4 | 360 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenbank Primary School Greenbank Primary School , Mossley Avenue L18 1JB | 3out of 4 | 649 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anthony of Padua Catholic Primary School Sands Road Off Elmsley Road , Mossley Hill L18 8BD | 3out of 4 | 738 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mosspits Lane Primary School Mosspits Lane , L15 6UN | 3out of 4 | 925 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wavertree Church of England School Rose Villas , Wavertree L15 8HJ | 3out of 4 | 1,204 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Blue Coat School Church Road , Wavertree L15 9EE | 4out of 4 | 584 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Calderstones School Harthill Road , Allerton L18 3HS | 2out of 4 | 1,285 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King David High School 116 Childwall Road , L15 6WU | 4out of 4 | 1,505 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Hilda's Church of England High School Croxteth Drive , Sefton Park L17 3AL | 3out of 4 | 1,631 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Childwall Sports & Science Academy Queen's Drive , L15 6XZ | 2out of 4 | 1,809 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 | 4,011 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| LIPA Sixth Form College Mount Street , L1 9HF | - not rated | 4,256 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The City of Liverpool College Clarence Street , L3 5TP | - not rated | 4,554 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 | 943 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal School for the Blind (Liverpool) Church Road North , Wavertree L15 6TQ | 4out of 4 | 912 yd | Non-maintained special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Assess Education 260 Picton Road , Wavertree L15 4LP | - not rated | 1,405 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Carlerton House Preparartory School 145 Menlove Avenue , Liverpool L18 3EE | - not rated | 1,609 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Liverpool Hope University Hope Park , L16 9JD | - not rated | 1,824 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Nazene Danielle School of Performing Arts 3 Newton Court , Faraday Road L13 1EJ | - not rated | 2,418 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Penny Lane Wine Bar | 116 Penny Lane | 85 yd | |
| Bean There Coffee Shop | Rosewood Kitchens, 376 Smithdown Road | 119 yd | |
| LEAF | 364 - 368 Smithdown Road | 138 yd | |
| The Tavern Co | 619 - 625 Smithdown Road | 177 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | Costa, 5 Allerton Road | 179 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21st Amendment | 3 Church Road | 206 yd | |
| Foghertys | 1 Blenheim Road | 321 yd | |
| The Allerton Oak | 190 Allerton Road | 632 yd | |
| The Other Place | 141 - 143 Allerton Road | 697 yd | |
| Dirty Nellies | 473 - 477 Smithdown Road | 860 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Papa Johns Pizza | 48 - 50 Allerton Road | 179 yd | |
| Mamma Mia and Piri Piri Express | 617 Smithdown Road | 183 yd | |
| Church Road Fish and Chips | 11 Church Road | 226 yd | |
| Allerton Pizza | 68 Allerton Road | 232 yd | |
| Penny Lane Chip Shop | 53 Penny Lane | 320 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | Tesco Express Supermarket, 5 Allerton Road | 179 yd | |
| Asda | Asda Supermarket, Penny Lane Neighbourhood Centre Church Road | 288 yd | |
| Iceland | Iceland Foods, Penny Lane Neighbourhood Centre Church Road | 288 yd | |
| Iceland | 158 Allerton Road | 527 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Local | 162 - 164 Allerton Road | 540 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Grove Mount Sports Ground (Closed) Penny Lane | grass pitches | 176 yd |
| Palmerston Tennis Club PALMERSTON HARD COURT TENNIS CLUB PALMERSTON HARD COURT TENNIS CLUB ELM HALL DRIVE | tennis courts | 483 yd |
| The Blue Coat School CHURCH ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 693 yd |
| University Of Liverpool Sports Ground (Greenbank Lane) GREENBANK LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 923 yd |
| Progressive Synagogue Hall CHURCH ROAD NORTH | 1,041 yd | |
| Lc Sports Health & Fitness QUEENS DRIVE | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 1,044 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 | 100.0% |
| 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 | 210 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 23.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.