Melbreck Road, Liverpool, L18 9SH

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding L18 9SH has a slightly higher male population, with 50.4% 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	48.8%	49.6%	0.8%	51.0%	-1.4%
Male	51.2%	50.4%	-0.8%	49.0%	1.4%

Partnership Status

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 9SH there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 64.8% 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	33.3%	24.2%	-9.1%	37.9%	-13.7%
Married: Opposite sex	52.1%	64.8%	12.7%	44.2%	20.6%
Married: Same sex	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
Separated	3.9%	2.4%	-1.5%	2.2%	0.2%
Divorced	5.5%	3%	-2.5%	9.1%	-6.1%
Widowed	5.2%	5.2%	0.0%	6.1%	-0.9%

Health

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	49.2%	54.7%	5.5%	48.4%	6.3%
Good health	33.5%	29.9%	-3.6%	33.6%	-3.7%
Fair health	10.3%	11.3%	1.0%	12.7%	-1.4%
Bad health	5.7%	2.9%	-2.8%	4.0%	-1.1%
Very bad health	1.3%	1.2%	-0.1%	1.2%	0.0%

Education and Qualifications

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	19.8%	15.8%	-4.0%	18.2%	-2.4%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	11.7%	9.4%	-2.3%	9.6%	-0.2%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	14.6%	10.3%	-4.3%	13.4%	-3.1%
Apprenticeship	2.9%	4.8%	1.9%	5.3%	-0.5%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	14.3%	16.1%	1.8%	16.9%	-0.8%
Degree or Similar	34.1%	41.2%	7.1%	33.8%	7.4%
Other	2.6%	2.4%	-0.2%	2.8%	-0.4%

Culture

Ethnic Group

This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 84.3% 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%	0.7%	0.7%	1.1%	-0.4%
Chinese	0.9%	0%	-0.9%	0.7%	-0.7%
Indian	0.9%	2.9%	2.0%	3.1%	-0.2%
Pakistani	2.6%	4.3%	1.7%	2.7%	1.6%
Other Asian	0.4%	1.2%	0.8%	1.6%	-0.4%
Black African	1.1%	1.7%	0.6%	2.5%	-0.8%
Black Caribbean	0.2%	0%	-0.2%	1.0%	-1.0%
Mixed White and Asian	0.7%	0.5%	-0.2%	0.8%	-0.3%
Mixed White and African	0.7%	1.7%	1.0%	0.4%	1.3%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.2%	1%	0.8%	0.9%	0.1%
Mixed Other	0%	1%	1.0%	0.8%	0.2%
White	91.7%	84.3%	-7.4%	81.4%	2.9%
Arab	0.4%	0.2%	-0.2%	0.6%	-0.4%
Other	0.2%	0.5%	0.3%	1.6%	-1.1%

Country of Birth

In this area, 89.9% 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	93.2%	89.9%	-3.3%	83.2%	6.7%
European Union	2.2%	3.6%	1.4%	6.1%	-2.5%
Rest of Europe	0.2%	0%	-0.2%	0.8%	-0.8%
Africa	0.9%	1.4%	0.5%	2.7%	-1.3%
Middle East and Asia	3.3%	4.8%	1.5%	5.6%	-0.8%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.2%	0.2%	0.0%	1.3%	-1.1%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	92.3%	89.9%	-2.4%	83.2%	6.7%
10+ Years	0.4%	6.3%	5.9%	9.8%	-3.5%
5-10 Years	1.5%	1.7%	0.2%	2.9%	-1.2%
2-5 Years	1.1%	1.2%	0.1%	2.2%	-1.0%
Less than 2 years	4.6%	1%	-3.6%	1.9%	-0.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	85.3%	76.7%	8.6%
Ireland	1.7%	0.6%	1.1%
France	0.2%	0.3%	-0.1%
Portugal	0.7%	0.5%	0.2%
Other EU countries	0.2%	1.5%	-1.3%
Central and Western Africa	0.2%	0.3%	-0.1%
Middle East	0.2%	0.1%	0.1%
Southern Asia	1.2%	1.2%	0.0%
Central and South America	0.2%	0.2%	0.0%
No passport held	9.9%	13.5%	-3.6%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	26.7%	37.2%	-10.5%
Christian	61.3%	46.2%	15.1%
Hindu	0.7%	1.7%	-1.0%
Muslim	6.7%	6.5%	0.2%
Sikh	1.9%	0.9%	1.0%
Other religion	0.2%	0.6%	-0.4%
Not answered	2.4%	6.0%	-3.6%

Safety

Is Melbreck Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Melbreck Road was 26.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 30.9% lower than the Allerton average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.

Melbreck Road has the 28th lowest crime rate of 65 local areas in Allerton and the 230th lowest crime rate of 1,552 local areas in Liverpool .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 7.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -81.8%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 60% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£42,100

Income Rank
4/10

Household Income in L18 9SH, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 8/10 (high )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 10/10 (very high )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 6/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 7/10 (above average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Melbreck Road are based on 128 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Liverpool.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Melbreck Road, Liverpool, L18 9SH

Estimated Average Property Prices for L18 9SH

Average Price
£445,170

Semi-Detached
£418,351

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£502,162

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Melbreck Road

Average Price
£407,338

Semi-Detached
£391,636

Terraced
£414,015

Detached
£468,630

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Melbreck Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
130 Melbreck Road, Liverpool, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£560,000	2025-07-11	£569,273
136 Melbreck Road, Liverpool, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£510,000	2024-06-13	£562,425
90 Melbreck Road, Liverpool, Merseyside Detached, an established residential building	£475,000	2023-11-24	£508,227
126 Melbreck Road, Liverpool, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£450,000	2022-07-29	£502,781
138 Melbreck Road, Liverpool, Merseyside Detached, an established residential building	£250,000	2020-02-27	£371,409

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for L18 9SH

Employment

L18 9SH 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 9SH area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 31% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	108
Retired	102
Part-Time Employee	39
Self-Employed	29
Looking after home or family	14
Student (economically inactive)	12
Long-Term Sick or disabled	11
Other	6
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	5
Unemployed	3

Employment Industry

Human health and social work activities	38
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	34
Education	27
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	20
Accommodation and food service activities	15
Manufacturing	14
Professional, scientific and technical activities	14
Construction	13
Financial and insurance activities	11
Transport and storage	10
Information and communication	10
Other	8
Administrative and support service activities	8
Real estate activities	3
Mining and quarrying	1

Schools

Nursery

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Chatham Place Nursery School 139 Earle Road , L7 6HD	3out of 4	4,953 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Gilmour (Southbank) Infant School Southbank Road , Garston L19 9AR	- not rated	535 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Gilmour Primary School Southbank Road , L19 9AR	- not rated	535 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Booker Avenue Junior School Booker Avenue , L18 9SB	3out of 4	668 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Booker Avenue Infant School Booker Avenue , L18 9SB	- not rated	668 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Austin's Catholic Primary School Riverbank Road , L19 9DH	3out of 4	804 yd	Voluntary aided school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
New Heys Comprehensive School Heath Road , L19 4TN	- not rated	932 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
St Benedict's College Horrocks Avenue , L19 5PF	- not rated	1,601 yd	Voluntary aided school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Academy of St Nicholas 51 Horrocks Avenue , Garston L19 5NY	3out of 4	1,649 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
St Margaret's Church of England High School Aigburth Road , L17 6AB	- not rated	2,030 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Boys	More About School
St Margaret's Church of England Academy Aigburth Road , L17 6AB	3out of 4	2,030 yd	Academy converter	No	Boys	More About School

All-through

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Liverpool College Queen's Drive , Mossley Hill L18 8BG	4out of 4	2,460 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Clarendon College Garston Old Road , Garston L19 9AE	- not rated	903 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Prudentia Education Speke Adventure Playground Conleach Road , Speke L24 0TR	- not rated	1,079 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
McKee School 2 Carnforth Road , Allerton L18 6JS	- not rated	1,173 yd	Other independent school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
South Liverpool Pupil Referral Unit C/O Garston Multi-Services Centre , 2 Wellington Street L19 2LX	- not rated	1,394 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
ES Independent School 52 Wellington Street , Garston L19 2LX	- not rated	1,504 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
ESTERS LOUNGE	The Bridge Chapel Centre Heath Road	385 yd
Casa Roni	510 Mather Avenue	588 yd
Greenhills Hotel	The Greenhills Greenhill Road	634 yd
Clippers Barber & Coffee Co	49 Booker Avenue	706 yd
Amakura Coffee Shop	1 - 3 Booker Avenue	803 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Lucky House	313 Brodie Avenue	224 yd
Khan Tandoori	315 Brodie Avenue	224 yd
Allerton Fish Bar	204 Greenhill Road	514 yd
Bean Coffee	224 Mather Avenue	614 yd
The Country Kitchen Sandwich Shop	168 Garston Old Road	651 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Co-op	104 Booker Avenue		560 yd
Tesco Express	Tesco Express, 97 - 101 Holmefield Road		888 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Garston Recreation Ground LONG LANE	grass pitches	668 yd
Enterprise South Liverpool Academy (Closed) Heath Road	grass pitches	931 yd
Lifestyles Garston LONG LANE	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool	957 yd
Calderstones School (Phil Gibbons Memorial Ground) MATHER AVENUE	grass pitches	1,006 yd
University Of Liverpool - Maryton Grange (Closed) Allerton Road	grass pitches	1,010 yd
Springwood Heath Primary School DANEFIELD ROAD	artificial grass pitch, swimming pool	1,068 yd
Heron Eccles Football Hub Abbottshey Avenue	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches	1,083 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	100 Mbit/s
Average download speed	127.3 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	350 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	350 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	17.3 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	17 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	35 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.

Overview of L18 9SH