Herondale Road is in Liverpool and in Liverpool district. L18 1JY 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 Herondale Road, Liverpool, L18 1JY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: L18 1JU, L18 1LA, L18 1JT, L18 1JW, L18 1EN, L18 1JR, L18 1JX, L18 1JP, L18 1JS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding L18 1JY, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.3% 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 | 54.9% | 53.3% | -1.6% | 51.0% | 2.3% |
| Male | 45.1% | 46.7% | 1.6% | 49.0% | -2.3% |
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 1JY, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 47% 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 | 51.6% | 47% | -4.6% | 37.9% | 9.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 33.5% | 34.3% | 0.8% | 44.2% | -9.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 1.3% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Separated | 1.4% | 1.7% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 8.6% | 11.3% | 2.7% | 9.1% | 2.2% |
| Widowed | 4.1% | 4.3% | 0.2% | 6.1% | -1.8% |
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 | 56% | 53.3% | -2.7% | 48.4% | 4.9% |
| Good health | 28.9% | 30.9% | 2.0% | 33.6% | -2.7% |
| Fair health | 9.5% | 10.3% | 0.8% | 12.7% | -2.4% |
| Bad health | 2.6% | 4.8% | 2.2% | 4.0% | 0.8% |
| Very bad health | 2.9% | 0.7% | -2.2% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 49.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 17.2% | 11% | -6.2% | 18.2% | -7.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.1% | 7.9% | -0.2% | 9.6% | -1.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.5% | 9.2% | -5.3% | 13.4% | -4.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.3% | 2.6% | 0.3% | 5.3% | -2.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.9% | 15.4% | 4.5% | 16.9% | -1.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 43.9% | 49.6% | 5.7% | 33.8% | 15.8% |
| Other | 3.2% | 4.4% | 1.2% | 2.8% | 1.6% |
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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 2.2% | 1.5% | -0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% |
| Indian | 3.3% | 0% | -3.3% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 2.6% | 4.4% | 1.8% | 2.7% | 1.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| Other Black | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.5% | 0.4% | -1.1% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.5% | 2.6% | 1.1% | 0.9% | 1.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 86.1% | 89% | 2.9% | 81.4% | 7.6% |
In this area, 90.5% 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 | 95.2% | 90.5% | -4.7% | 83.2% | 7.3% |
| European Union | 0.4% | 2.2% | 1.8% | 6.1% | -3.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.6% | 3.6% | 1.0% | 5.6% | -2.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| British Overseas | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.2% | 90.5% | -4.7% | 83.2% | 7.3% |
| 10+ Years | 1.1% | 4% | 2.9% | 9.8% | -5.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.9% | -2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.3% | 3.3% | 0.0% | 1.9% | 1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.3% | 76.7% | 6.6% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Romania | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 10.5% | 13.5% | -3.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.6% | 37.2% | -0.6% |
| Christian | 50.2% | 46.2% | 4.0% |
| Muslim | 4.4% | 6.5% | -2.1% |
| Other religion | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Not answered | 7.3% | 6.0% | 1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Herondale Road was 47.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 25.2% higher than the Allerton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Herondale Road has the 23rd highest crime rate of 65 local areas in Allerton and the 494th lowest crime rate of 1,552 local areas in Liverpool .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 14.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -75.5%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 75% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 41 Herondale Road, Liverpool, Merseyside Terraced, an established residential building | £255,000 | 2025-10-30 | £250,070 |
| 47 Herondale Road, Liverpool, Merseyside Terraced, an established residential building | £255,000 | 2025-06-30 | £266,961 |
| 3 Herondale Road, Liverpool, Merseyside Terraced, an established residential building | £282,500 | 2025-04-30 | £288,973 |
| 57 Herondale Road, Liverpool, Merseyside Terraced, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2025-04-24 | £214,812 |
| 15 Herondale Road, Liverpool, Merseyside Terraced, an established residential building | £202,500 | 2025-03-20 | £206,572 |
L18 1JY 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 | 103 |
| Retired | 37 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Self-Employed | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Human health and social work activities | 31 |
| Education | 29 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation 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 | 2,489 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Allenby Square Nursery School Elmshouse Road , L13 2BR | - not rated | 3,238 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Abercromby Nursery School Falkner Street , L8 7QA | 4out of 4 | 3,798 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| East Prescot Road Nursery School 86 East Prescot Road , L14 1PW | 4out of 4 | 3,973 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Everton Nursery School and Family Centre Spencer Street , L6 2WF | 4out of 4 | 5,332 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 | 93 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dovedale Junior School Herondale Road , L18 1JX | - not rated | 93 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dovedale Infant School Herondale Road , L18 1JX | - not rated | 93 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anthony of Padua Catholic Primary School Sands Road Off Elmsley Road , Mossley Hill L18 8BD | 3out of 4 | 291 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lidderdale Infant and Nursery School Mossley Avenue , L18 1HG | - not rated | 624 yd | Community 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 | 3out of 4 | 1,028 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Blue Coat School Church Road , Wavertree L15 9EE | - not rated | 1,028 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Calderstones School Harthill Road , Allerton L18 3HS | 3out of 4 | 1,250 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Hilda's Church of England High School Croxteth Drive , Sefton Park L17 3AL | 3out of 4 | 1,601 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King David High School 116 Childwall Road , L15 6WU | 3out of 4 | 1,874 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | 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 | 4,130 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| LIPA Sixth Form College 41 Upper Duke Street , L1 9DY | - not rated | 4,330 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The City of Liverpool College Clarence Street , L3 5TP | - not rated | 4,678 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 | 547 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| LIPA School Upper Duke Street , L1 7BT | - not rated | 4,494 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liverpool College International Queen's Drive , Mossley Hill L18 8DD | - not rated | 633 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Royal School for the Blind (Liverpool) Church Road North , Wavertree L15 6TQ | 4out of 4 | 1,352 yd | Non-maintained special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| McKee School 2 Carnforth Road , Allerton L18 6JS | - not rated | 1,623 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Carleton House Preparatory School 145 Menlove Avenue , Liverpool L18 3EE | - not rated | 1,670 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beechenhurst Preparatory School Mary E Blake Limited , 145 Menlove Avenue L18 3EE | - not rated | 1,670 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Bagelry Dovedale | 21 Dovedale Road | 219 yd | |
| Jomsom Nepalese Restaurant | 33 Dovedale Road | 257 yd | |
| Dovedale Towers | 60 Penny Lane | 314 yd | |
| The Coffee Corner | 57 Greenbank Road | 465 yd | |
| Spire Liverpool Hospital | 57 Greenbank Road | 465 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foghertys | 1 Blenheim Road | 576 yd | |
| Royal British Legion | Crawford House, 161 Rose Lane | 605 yd | |
| 21st Amendment | 3 Church Road | 649 yd | |
| The Allerton Oak | 190 Allerton Road | 716 yd | |
| Haul Bottle Shop and Taproom | 102 Rose Lane | 747 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chi Nar Kitchen | 46 Penny Lane | 275 yd | |
| Penny Lane Chip Shop | 53 Penny Lane | 335 yd | |
| Mamma Mia and Piri Piri Express | 617 Smithdown Road | 575 yd | |
| Papa Johns Pizza | 48 - 50 Allerton Road | 583 yd | |
| Allerton Pizza | 68 Allerton Road | 622 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | Tesco Express Supermarket, 5 Allerton Road | 617 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Express Supermarket, 54 - 60 Rose Lane | 634 yd | |
| Asda | Asda Supermarket, Penny Lane Neighbourhood Centre Church Road | 671 yd | |
| Iceland | Iceland Foods, Penny Lane Neighbourhood Centre Church Road | 671 yd | |
| Iceland | 158 Allerton Road | 673 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Grove Mount Sports Ground (Closed) Penny Lane | grass pitches | 299 yd |
| Palmerston Tennis Club PALMERSTON HARD COURT TENNIS CLUB PALMERSTON HARD COURT TENNIS CLUB ELM HALL DRIVE | tennis courts | 455 yd |
| Lc Sports Health & Fitness QUEENS DRIVE | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 633 yd |
| Sports Direct Fitness (Liverpool) ROSE LANE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 734 yd |
| University Of Liverpool Sports Ground (Greenbank Lane) GREENBANK LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 734 yd |
| Greenbank Sports Academy Greenbank Lane | health and fitness suite | 891 yd |
| University Of Liverpool Sports Ground (Wyncote) CRAWFORD HALL CRAWFORD HALL MATHER AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, grass pitches | 961 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 | 110.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 11.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.