Wayville Close is in Liverpool and in Liverpool district. L18 7LB is located in the Allerton electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Liverpool, Wavertree. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Wayville Close, Liverpool, L18 7LB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: L18 7JH, L18 7LD, L18 7JJ, L18 7JF, L18 7JQ, L18 7JL, L18 7JN, L18 7JW, L18 7JT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding L18 7LB has a slightly higher male population, with 50.5% of residents 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 | 48.3% | 49.5% | 1.2% | 51.0% | -1.5% |
| Male | 51.7% | 50.5% | -1.2% | 49.0% | 1.5% |
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 7LB there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 60.1% 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 | 28% | 27.6% | -0.4% | 37.9% | -10.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 59.3% | 60.1% | 0.8% | 44.2% | 15.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.3% | 1% | -0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 4.9% | 5.5% | 0.6% | 9.1% | -3.6% |
| Widowed | 5.2% | 3.9% | -1.3% | 6.1% | -2.2% |
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 (88.7%) 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 | 53.5% | 57.8% | 4.3% | 48.4% | 9.4% |
| Good health | 33.9% | 30.9% | -3.0% | 33.6% | -2.7% |
| Fair health | 9.1% | 8.7% | -0.4% | 12.7% | -4.0% |
| Bad health | 2.6% | 2.1% | -0.5% | 4.0% | -1.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 0.5% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 15% | 10.7% | -4.3% | 18.2% | -7.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.4% | 9.4% | -4.0% | 9.6% | -0.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14% | 12.1% | -1.9% | 13.4% | -1.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.9% | 6.8% | 1.9% | 5.3% | 1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.4% | 16.3% | 2.9% | 16.9% | -0.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 34.9% | 42% | 7.1% | 33.8% | 8.2% |
| Other | 4.6% | 2.6% | -2.0% | 2.8% | -0.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.9% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.8% | 0.5% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.2% |
| Indian | 1% | 1.6% | 0.6% | 3.1% | -1.5% |
| Pakistani | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Black African | 0.5% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 2.5% | -1.2% |
| Other Black | 2.6% | 0% | -2.6% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 0.5% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 93% | 92.9% | -0.1% | 81.4% | 11.5% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Roma | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Arab | 0.5% | 0.3% | -0.2% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 91.4% 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% | 91.4% | -3.6% | 83.2% | 8.2% |
| European Union | 0.8% | 4.7% | 3.9% | 6.1% | -1.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 1.8% | 0.8% | -1.0% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.6% | 1.3% | -0.3% | 5.6% | -4.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.3% | 91.4% | -2.9% | 83.2% | 8.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 4.2% | 3.9% | 9.8% | -5.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 2.4% | 2.1% | 2.9% | -0.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.4% | 0.8% | -3.6% | 1.9% | -1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 91.3% | 76.7% | 14.6% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Romania | 2.4% | 0.9% | 1.5% |
| Other EU countries | 1% | 1.5% | -0.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 2.6% | 13.5% | -10.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 26.7% | 37.2% | -10.5% |
| Christian | 62.6% | 46.2% | 16.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 0.8% | 1.7% | -0.9% |
| Jewish | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Muslim | 1.3% | 6.5% | -5.2% |
| Sikh | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 5.5% | 6.0% | -0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Wayville Close was 10.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 73.9% lower than the Allerton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Wayville Close has the 7th lowest crime rate of 66 local areas in Allerton and the 64th lowest crime rate of 1,559 local areas in Liverpool .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 8.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -58.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Wayville Close, Liverpool, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £370,000 | 2023-04-28 | £415,458 |
| 23 Wayville Close, Liverpool, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £377,000 | 2022-01-14 | £453,947 |
| 23 Wayville Close, Liverpool, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £292,000 | 2018-07-17 | £442,966 |
| 14 Wayville Close, Liverpool, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £251,000 | 2017-12-08 | £399,237 |
| 20 Wayville Close, Liverpool, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2017-06-22 | £379,926 |
L18 7LB 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 118 |
| Retired | 84 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Self-Employed | 31 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Education | 30 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 30 |
| Human health and social work activities | 27 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Other | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 3,501 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abercromby Nursery School Falkner Street , L8 7QA | 3out of 4 | 4,680 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| East Prescot Road Nursery School 86 East Prescot Road , L14 1PW | 4out of 4 | 4,853 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Booker Avenue Junior School Booker Avenue , L18 9SB | 3out of 4 | 794 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Booker Avenue Infant School Booker Avenue , L18 9SB | 4out of 4 | 794 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 | 854 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dovedale Community Primary School Herondale Road , L18 1JX | 3out of 4 | 1,130 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sudley Infant School Dundonald Road , L17 0AE | 4out of 4 | 1,253 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calderstones School Harthill Road , Allerton L18 3HS | 2out of 4 | 1,185 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Margaret's Church of England Academy Aigburth Road , L17 6AB | 3out of 4 | 1,557 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| The Blue Coat School Church Road , Wavertree L15 9EE | 4out of 4 | 2,031 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Francis Xavier's College Woolton Hill Road , Woolton L25 6EG | 2out of 4 | 2,422 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| St Hilda's Church of England High School Croxteth Drive , Sefton Park L17 3AL | 3out of 4 | 2,425 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 | 5,033 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| LIPA Sixth Form College Mount Street , L1 9HF | - not rated | 5,172 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | 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 | 1,040 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlerton House Preparartory School 145 Menlove Avenue , Liverpool L18 3EE | - not rated | 1,657 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Palmerston School Minehead Road , Aigburth L17 6AU | 4out of 4 | 1,733 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbot's Lea School Beaconsfield Road , Woolton L25 6EE | 4out of 4 | 2,247 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Prudentia Education GAP Centre , Bowden Road L19 1QP | - not rated | 2,305 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Liverpool Hope University Hope Park , L16 9JD | - not rated | 2,335 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laros | 42 Storrsdale Road | 247 yd | |
| Jo’s Food Bar T/A Joeley’s Cafe (within Sports Direct) | 88 Rose Lane | 460 yd | |
| Gustum Bar and Restaurant | 72 Rose Lane | 487 yd | |
| 52 Rose Lane Bistro | 52 Rose Lane | 499 yd | |
| Rose of Mossley | 29 Rose Lane | 533 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Storrsdale | The Storrsdale Storrsdale Road | 288 yd | |
| Haul Bottle Shop and Taproom | 102 Rose Lane | 511 yd | |
| Royal British Legion | Crawford House, 161 Rose Lane | 537 yd | |
| The Allerton Oak | 190 Allerton Road | 1,087 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mamos | 64 Rose Lane | 490 yd | |
| Chris’s Fish and Chips | 21 Rose Lane | 517 yd | |
| The Butchers Cafe and Bar | 51 Booker Avenue | 809 yd | |
| Salt & Pepper House | 53 Booker Avenue | 813 yd | |
| Allerton Fish Bar | 204 Greenhill Road | 950 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco Express Supermarket, 54 - 60 Rose Lane | 516 yd | |
| Tesco Stores Ltd | Tesco Supermarket Mather Avenue | 629 yd | |
| Co-op | 104 Booker Avenue | 901 yd | |
| Tesco Express | Tesco Express, 97 - 101 Holmefield Road | 957 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| University Of Liverpool Sports Ground (Wyncote) CRAWFORD HALL CRAWFORD HALL MATHER AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, grass pitches | 297 yd |
| Heron Eccles Football Hub Abbottshey Avenue | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 313 yd |
| Sports Direct Fitness (Liverpool) ROSE LANE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 462 yd |
| Calderstones School (Phil Gibbons Memorial Ground) MATHER AVENUE | grass pitches | 654 yd |
| Holts Field Playing Fields MOSSLEY HILL ROAD | grass pitches | 689 yd |
| Mossley Hill Athletics Club SPORTS GROUND SPORTS GROUND MOSSLEY HILL ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 949 yd |
| Sudley Estate Playing Fields ROSEMONT ROAD | grass pitches | 995 yd |
| Calderstones School HARTHILL ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,004 yd |
| Palmerston Tennis Club PALMERSTON HARD COURT TENNIS CLUB PALMERSTON HARD COURT TENNIS CLUB ELM HALL DRIVE | tennis courts | 1,022 yd |
| Marsh Sport And Dance Centre I M MARSH CAMPUS I M MARSH CAMPUS BARKHILL ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,051 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 | 44.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 197.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 7.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.