The Copse is in Liverpool and in Liverpool district. L18 3NH is located in the Calderstones electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Garston and Halewood. This postcode has been in use since 1995-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about The Copse, Liverpool, L18 3NH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: L16 0JA, L18 3LU, L16 9JR, L18 3LL, L16 0JT, L18 3LT, L18 3NQ, L18 3LH, L16 9JS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around L18 3NH is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51% | 50.1% | -0.9% | 51.0% | -0.9% |
| Male | 49% | 49.9% | 0.9% | 49.0% | 0.9% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of L18 3NH there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 66.5% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 24.4% | 19.7% | -4.7% | 37.9% | -18.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 65.9% | 66.5% | 0.6% | 44.2% | 22.3% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 0.9% | -0.9% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Divorced | 3.8% | 6.2% | 2.4% | 9.1% | -2.9% |
| Widowed | 4.1% | 6.8% | 2.7% | 6.1% | 0.7% |
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 (86.9%) 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 | 58.7% | 56.2% | -2.5% | 48.4% | 7.8% |
| Good health | 28.7% | 30.7% | 2.0% | 33.6% | -2.9% |
| Fair health | 8.6% | 10.2% | 1.6% | 12.7% | -2.5% |
| Bad health | 2.6% | 2.2% | -0.4% | 4.0% | -1.8% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 0.7% | -0.8% | 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 58.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 9.5% | 11.8% | 2.3% | 18.2% | -6.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.3% | 4.4% | -5.9% | 9.6% | -5.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.4% | 8.6% | -5.8% | 13.4% | -4.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.3% | 2.1% | -0.2% | 5.3% | -3.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.5% | 12.1% | 1.6% | 16.9% | -4.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 49.5% | 58.9% | 9.4% | 33.8% | 25.1% |
| Other | 3.6% | 2.1% | -1.5% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 81.3% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 3.6% | 5.4% | 1.8% | 0.7% | 4.7% |
| Indian | 4.5% | 4.9% | 0.4% | 3.1% | 1.8% |
| Pakistani | 0.9% | 2.2% | 1.3% | 2.7% | -0.5% |
| Other Asian | 1.9% | 0.2% | -1.7% | 1.6% | -1.4% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 2.5% | -1.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 0.7% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 1.7% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| White | 84.6% | 81.3% | -3.3% | 81.4% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 1.9% | 1.2% | -0.7% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Other | 0.9% | 1% | 0.1% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 86.6% 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 | 88% | 86.6% | -1.4% | 83.2% | 3.4% |
| European Union | 0.4% | 2.4% | 2.0% | 6.1% | -3.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.2% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 2.4% | 2.4% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -0.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 8.1% | 7.1% | -1.0% | 5.6% | 1.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 87.6% | 86.4% | -1.2% | 83.2% | 3.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 9% | 9.0% | 9.8% | -0.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 1% | 0.6% | 2.9% | -1.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.1% | 2.4% | -2.7% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.9% | 1.2% | -5.7% | 1.9% | -0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 92.7% | 76.7% | 16.0% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Spain | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 0.2% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.2% | 1.5% | -1.3% |
| North Africa | 1% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| South-East Asia | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| No passport held | 2.7% | 13.5% | -10.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 14.6% | 37.2% | -22.6% |
| Christian | 67.8% | 46.2% | 21.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Hindu | 5.1% | 1.7% | 3.4% |
| Jewish | 4.6% | 0.5% | 4.1% |
| Muslim | 2.7% | 6.5% | -3.8% |
| Not answered | 4.4% | 6.0% | -1.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Copse was 11.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 71.8% lower than the Allerton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
The Copse has the 8th lowest crime rate of 66 local areas in Allerton and the 75th lowest crime rate of 1,559 local areas in Liverpool .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 9.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -55.9%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 91% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 The Copse, Liverpool, Merseyside Detached, an established residential building | £397,000 | 2021-02-19 | £500,466 |
| 22 The Copse, Liverpool, Merseyside Detached, an established residential building | £360,000 | 2020-10-12 | £476,815 |
| 12 The Copse, Liverpool, Merseyside Detached, an established residential building | £380,000 | 2019-06-24 | £566,133 |
| 3 The Copse, Liverpool, Merseyside Detached, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2019-06-04 | £558,684 |
| 11 The Copse, Liverpool, Merseyside Detached, an established residential building | £360,000 | 2018-10-22 | £527,040 |
L18 3NH area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 retired residents living in L18 3NH area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 42% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 140 |
| Full-Time Employee | 106 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Other | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 2 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 38 |
| Education | 35 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 22 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 21 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Information and communication | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Prescot Road Nursery School 86 East Prescot Road , L14 1PW | 4out of 4 | 3,546 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chatham Place Nursery School 139 Earle Road , L7 6HD | 3out of 4 | 4,063 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Childwall Church of England Primary School Woolton Road , L16 0JD | 4out of 4 | 207 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady's Bishop Eton Catholic Primary School Green Lane , Mossley Hill L18 2EP | 4out of 4 | 706 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King David Primary School Childwall Rd , L15 6WU | 3out of 4 | 1,342 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rudston Primary School Rudston Road , L16 4PQ | 3out of 4 | 1,401 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mosspits Lane Primary School Mosspits Lane , L15 6UN | 3out of 4 | 1,547 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Francis Xavier's College Woolton Hill Road , Woolton L25 6EG | 2out of 4 | 921 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Calderstones School Harthill Road , Allerton L18 3HS | 2out of 4 | 963 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King David High School 116 Childwall Road , L15 6WU | 4out of 4 | 1,261 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Childwall Sports & Science Academy Queen's Drive , L15 6XZ | 2out of 4 | 1,548 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Blue Coat School Church Road , Wavertree L15 9EE | 4out of 4 | 2,020 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 2,569 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liverpool Hope University Hope Park , L16 9JD | - not rated | 474 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Carlerton House Preparartory School 145 Menlove Avenue , Liverpool L18 3EE | - not rated | 479 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbot's Lea School Beaconsfield Road , Woolton L25 6EE | 4out of 4 | 951 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woolton High School Woolton Hill Road , Woolton L25 6JA | 3out of 4 | 962 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Childwall Abbey School Childwall Abbey Road , Childwall L16 5EY | 3out of 4 | 981 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liverpool Hope Onsite Catering | Refectory, Liverpool Hope University College Hope Park | 549 yd | |
| Elior UK (Staff Canteen) | Lime Pictures Limited, 86 Childwall Abbey Road | 792 yd | |
| The Reader Cafe | Cafe, Calderstones Park Calderstones Road | 793 yd | |
| Eton Place Cafe Bistro | 258 Woolton Road | 838 yd | |
| Cucina Di Vincenzo | 256 Woolton Road | 844 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Xaverian | The Xavierian Club, St Francis Xavier's Catholic Academy Beaconsfield Road | 828 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zara's Hub | 42 Childwall Abbey Road | 842 yd | |
| Abbey Friar | 34 Childwall Abbey Road | 844 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Childwall C Of E Primary School WOOLTON ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 296 yd |
| Hope Park Sports TAGGART AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 546 yd |
| Lower Lee School (Closed) Beaconsfield Road | 804 yd | |
| St Francis Xaviers College Woolton Hill Road | grass pitches, squash courts, swimming pool | 846 yd |
| Calderstones Park Yew Tree Road | tennis courts | 909 yd |
| Exclusive Fitness & Beauty Lounge (Ladies Only) (Closed) 251-253 251-253 Woolton Road | health and fitness suite | 912 yd |
| Ashfield School (Closed) Childwall Abbey Road | grass pitches | 934 yd |
| Stonehouse Playing Fields (Closed) Yew Tree Road | grass pitches | 958 yd |
| East Wavertree Lawn Tennis Club 129A 129A DUNBABIN ROAD | tennis courts | 1,020 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 | 78.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 174.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 27.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.