Elmsley Road is in Liverpool and in Liverpool district. L18 8AY is located in the Greenbank 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 Elmsley Road, Liverpool, L18 8AY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: L18 8BA, L18 8BD, L18 8AU, L18 5EH, L18 8AP, L18 8AN, L18 8AX, L18 5EG, L18 5EQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around L18 8AY 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 | 56.4% | 50.2% | -6.2% | 51.0% | -0.8% |
| Male | 43.6% | 49.8% | 6.2% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 33.9% | 37.2% | 3.3% | 37.9% | -0.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 32.8% | 36.9% | 4.1% | 44.2% | -7.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 3.4% | 2.5% | -0.9% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Divorced | 5.6% | 7.9% | 2.3% | 9.1% | -1.2% |
| Widowed | 24.3% | 14.9% | -9.4% | 6.1% | 8.8% |
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 | 36.5% | 45.2% | 8.7% | 48.4% | -3.2% |
| Good health | 24.7% | 31.1% | 6.4% | 33.6% | -2.5% |
| Fair health | 22.4% | 17% | -5.4% | 12.7% | 4.3% |
| Bad health | 11.1% | 5.9% | -5.2% | 4.0% | 1.9% |
| Very bad health | 5.3% | 0.7% | -4.6% | 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 56.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 37.3% | 11.4% | -25.9% | 18.2% | -6.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.9% | 4.7% | -3.2% | 9.6% | -4.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 7.3% | 7.2% | -0.1% | 13.4% | -6.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 2% | 2.8% | 0.8% | 5.3% | -2.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.9% | 11.4% | 3.5% | 16.9% | -5.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 34.5% | 56.7% | 22.2% | 33.8% | 22.9% |
| Other | 3.1% | 5.8% | 2.7% | 2.8% | 3.0% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89.5% 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% | 2% | 2.0% | 0.7% | 1.3% |
| Indian | 0.5% | 1.5% | 1.0% | 3.1% | -1.6% |
| Other Asian | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 1.5% | 1.3% | -0.2% | 2.5% | -1.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 2.5% | 2.0% | 0.8% | 1.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| White | 95.5% | 89.5% | -6.0% | 81.4% | 8.1% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
In this area, 89.1% 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 | 92.9% | 89.1% | -3.8% | 83.2% | 5.9% |
| European Union | 1.5% | 5% | 3.5% | 6.1% | -1.1% |
| Africa | 1.5% | 1.2% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.3% | 3% | -0.3% | 5.6% | -2.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0.2% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.4% | 89.3% | -3.1% | 83.2% | 6.1% |
| 10+ Years | 1% | 6.2% | 5.2% | 9.8% | -3.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.8% | 1.7% | 0.9% | 2.9% | -1.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 5% | 2.7% | -2.3% | 1.9% | 0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.3% | 76.7% | 5.6% |
| Ireland | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Germany | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Italy | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Portugal | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.5% | 1.5% | -1.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.2% | 1.2% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 11.7% | 13.5% | -1.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 32.1% | 37.2% | -5.1% |
| Christian | 54.1% | 46.2% | 7.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Hindu | 1% | 1.7% | -0.7% |
| Jewish | 4% | 0.5% | 3.5% |
| Muslim | 1.5% | 6.5% | -5.0% |
| Not answered | 7.2% | 6.0% | 1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Elmsley Road was 67.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 41.2% higher than the Aigburth average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Elmsley Road has the 37th highest crime rate of 105 local areas in Aigburth and the 664th lowest crime rate of 1,559 local areas in Liverpool .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 55.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -47.3%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 67% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apartment 2 15 Elmsley Road, Liverpool, Merseyside Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £167,000 | 2024-11-07 | £178,781 |
| Apartment 3 15 Elmsley Road, Liverpool, Merseyside Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £207,000 | 2023-09-26 | £225,690 |
| Apartment 4 15 Elmsley Road, Liverpool, Merseyside Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2022-11-25 | £182,019 |
| Apartment 1 15 Elmsley Road, Liverpool, Merseyside Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2022-09-23 | £120,871 |
| Flat 6 9 Elmsley Road, Liverpool, Merseyside Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £189,000 | 2022-06-24 | £213,959 |
L18 8AY area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 8AY area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 34% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 119 |
| Full-Time Employee | 118 |
| Self-Employed | 37 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Human health and social work activities | 31 |
| Education | 18 |
| Other | 17 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 1 |
| Accommodation and food service 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 | 2,720 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abercromby Nursery School Falkner Street , L8 7QA | 3out of 4 | 3,926 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| East Prescot Road Nursery School 86 East Prescot Road , L14 1PW | 4out of 4 | 4,368 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Anthony of Padua Catholic Primary School Sands Road Off Elmsley Road , Mossley Hill L18 8BD | 3out of 4 | 105 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dovedale Community Primary School Herondale Road , L18 1JX | 3out of 4 | 485 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenbank Primary School Greenbank Primary School , Mossley Avenue L18 1JB | 3out of 4 | 1,078 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sudley Infant School Dundonald Road , L17 0AE | 4out of 4 | 1,298 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Booker Avenue Junior School Booker Avenue , L18 9SB | 3out of 4 | 1,573 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 | 1,347 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Blue Coat School Church Road , Wavertree L15 9EE | 4out of 4 | 1,423 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Hilda's Church of England High School Croxteth Drive , Sefton Park L17 3AL | 3out of 4 | 1,678 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Margaret's Church of England Academy Aigburth Road , L17 6AB | 3out of 4 | 1,714 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Bellerive FCJ Catholic College 1 Aigburth Drive , Sefton Park L17 3AA | 3out of 4 | 2,160 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | 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 | 4,274 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| LIPA Sixth Form College Mount Street , L1 9HF | - not rated | 4,434 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The City of Liverpool College Clarence Street , L3 5TP | - not rated | 4,822 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 | 331 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 | 1,745 yd | Non-maintained special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Carlerton House Preparartory School 145 Menlove Avenue , Liverpool L18 3EE | - not rated | 1,816 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Palmerston School Minehead Road , Aigburth L17 6AU | 4out of 4 | 1,885 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Auckland College 65-67 Parkfield Road , L17 4LE | - not rated | 2,159 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Assess Education 260 Picton Road , Wavertree L15 4LP | - not rated | 2,166 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mak's Chinese Takeaway | 19 Stanley Terrace | 236 yd | |
| Rose of Mossley | 29 Rose Lane | 269 yd | |
| Espresso Plus | 173 Rose Lane | 290 yd | |
| Rose Lane Coffee | 171 Rose Lane | 297 yd | |
| Gustum Bar and Restaurant | 72 Rose Lane | 300 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royal British Legion | Crawford House, 161 Rose Lane | 278 yd | |
| Haul Bottle Shop and Taproom | 102 Rose Lane | 333 yd | |
| The Allerton Oak | 190 Allerton Road | 840 yd | |
| The Other Place | 141 - 143 Allerton Road | 898 yd | |
| The Storrsdale | The Storrsdale Storrsdale Road | 960 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chris’s Fish and Chips | 21 Rose Lane | 270 yd | |
| Mamos | 64 Rose Lane | 319 yd | |
| Chi Nar Kitchen | 46 Penny Lane | 670 yd | |
| Penny Lane Chip Shop | 53 Penny Lane | 743 yd | |
| Subway | 188 Allerton Road | 838 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco Express Supermarket, 54 - 60 Rose Lane | 350 yd | |
| Tesco Stores Ltd | Tesco Supermarket Mather Avenue | 599 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Local | 162 - 164 Allerton Road | 856 yd | |
| Iceland | 158 Allerton Road | 857 yd | |
| Tesco Express | Tesco Express Supermarket, 5 Allerton Road | 989 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sports Direct Fitness (Liverpool) ROSE LANE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 333 yd |
| Lc Sports Health & Fitness QUEENS DRIVE | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 548 yd |
| Palmerston Tennis Club PALMERSTON HARD COURT TENNIS CLUB PALMERSTON HARD COURT TENNIS CLUB ELM HALL DRIVE | tennis courts | 607 yd |
| University Of Liverpool Sports Ground (Wyncote) CRAWFORD HALL CRAWFORD HALL MATHER AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, grass pitches | 679 yd |
| Grove Mount Sports Ground (Closed) Penny Lane | grass pitches | 712 yd |
| Holts Field Playing Fields MOSSLEY HILL ROAD | grass pitches | 857 yd |
| University Of Liverpool Sports Ground (Greenbank Lane) GREENBANK LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 948 yd |
| Greenbank Sports Academy Greenbank Lane | health and fitness suite | 1,004 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 54.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 56 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.02 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.02 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.