Caithness Road is in Allerton, Liverpool and in Liverpool district. L18 9SL is located in the Springwood electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Garston and Halewood. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Caithness Road, Allerton, Liverpool, L18 9SL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: L18 9SJ, L18 7LF, L18 9SD, L18 9XN, L18 9SW, L18 9SN, L18 7HW, L18 9SE, L18 9SB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding L18 9SL has a slightly higher male population, with 51.2% 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 | 52.5% | 48.8% | -3.7% | 51.0% | -2.2% |
| Male | 47.5% | 51.2% | 3.7% | 49.0% | 2.2% |
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 9SL there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 62.5% 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 | 29.3% | 27.9% | -1.4% | 37.9% | -10.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 57.5% | 62.5% | 5.0% | 44.2% | 18.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 1.4% | 0.4% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Divorced | 5.4% | 4.2% | -1.2% | 9.1% | -4.9% |
| Widowed | 5.8% | 4.2% | -1.6% | 6.1% | -1.9% |
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 | 50.6% | 62.1% | 11.5% | 48.4% | 13.7% |
| Good health | 33.3% | 26.6% | -6.7% | 33.6% | -7.0% |
| Fair health | 11.9% | 8.7% | -3.2% | 12.7% | -4.0% |
| Bad health | 3.1% | 1.7% | -1.4% | 4.0% | -2.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 0.9% | -0.2% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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.
In the area around L18 9SL this area, 9.5% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 45.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 15.6% | 9.5% | -6.1% | 18.2% | -8.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.6% | 7.4% | -6.2% | 9.6% | -2.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.1% | 12.7% | -7.4% | 13.4% | -0.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.8% | 5.7% | 0.9% | 5.3% | 0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.2% | 17.7% | 8.5% | 16.9% | 0.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 35% | 45.6% | 10.6% | 33.8% | 11.8% |
| Other | 1.7% | 1.4% | -0.3% | 2.8% | -1.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 87% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 4.5% | 3.5% | -1.0% | 0.7% | 2.8% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 0.9% | 1.4% |
| Mixed Other | 1.4% | 2% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| White | 91.8% | 87% | -4.8% | 81.4% | 5.6% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Other | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.0% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
In this area, 93.9% 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 | 95.5% | 93.9% | -1.6% | 83.2% | 10.7% |
| European Union | 1.1% | 0.6% | -0.5% | 6.1% | -5.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.8% | 3.8% | 1.0% | 5.6% | -1.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.2% | 93.7% | -1.5% | 83.2% | 10.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4.9% | 4.9% | 9.8% | -4.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 2.9% | -1.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.5% | 0% | -4.5% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 93.4% | 76.7% | 16.7% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 3.7% | 13.5% | -9.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 29.8% | 37.2% | -7.4% |
| Christian | 64.2% | 46.2% | 18.0% |
| Muslim | 0.6% | 6.5% | -5.9% |
| Other religion | 2% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| Not answered | 3.5% | 6.0% | -2.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Caithness Road was 32.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 40.4% lower than the Aigburth average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Caithness Road has the 41st lowest crime rate of 104 local areas in Aigburth and the 315th lowest crime rate of 1,552 local areas in Liverpool .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 19.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -66.1%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 79% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Caithness Road, Liverpool, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £420,000 | 2025-12-05 | £406,392 |
| 40 Caithness Road, Liverpool, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £305,000 | 2023-11-22 | £332,700 |
| 36 Caithness Road, Liverpool, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £335,000 | 2021-06-24 | £412,681 |
| 24 Caithness Road, Liverpool, Merseyside Terraced, an established residential building | £265,000 | 2016-06-17 | £452,894 |
| 8 Caithness Road, Liverpool, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £279,950 | 2015-02-13 | £500,558 |
L18 9SL 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 | 109 |
| Retired | 64 |
| Part-Time Employee | 38 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Human health and social work activities | 37 |
| Education | 32 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chatham Place Nursery School 139 Earle Road , L7 6HD | 3out of 4 | 4,509 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Allenby Square Nursery School Elmshouse Road , L13 2BR | - not rated | 5,133 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | 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 | 221 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Booker Avenue Infant School Booker Avenue , L18 9SB | - not rated | 221 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gilmour (Southbank) Infant School Southbank Road , Garston L19 9AR | - not rated | 907 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gilmour Primary School Southbank Road , L19 9AR | - not rated | 907 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Austin's Catholic Primary School Riverbank Road , L19 9DH | 3out of 4 | 1,000 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Heys Comprehensive School Heath Road , L19 4TN | - not rated | 1,023 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Calderstones School Harthill Road , Allerton L18 3HS | 3out of 4 | 1,673 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Margaret's Church of England High School Aigburth Road , L17 6AB | - not rated | 1,846 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| St Margaret's Church of England Academy Aigburth Road , L17 6AB | 3out of 4 | 1,846 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| St Benedict's College Horrocks Avenue , L19 5PF | - not rated | 2,054 yd | Voluntary aided school | 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 | 2,028 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| McKee School 2 Carnforth Road , Allerton L18 6JS | - not rated | 769 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Clarendon College Garston Old Road , Garston L19 9AE | - not rated | 1,187 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Prudentia Education Speke Adventure Playground Conleach Road , Speke L24 0TR | - not rated | 1,466 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| South Liverpool Pupil Referral Unit C/O Garston Multi-Services Centre , 2 Wellington Street L19 2LX | - not rated | 1,847 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South Mersey College Riversdale Centre , Riversdale Road L19 3QR | - not rated | 1,924 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greenhills Hotel | The Greenhills Greenhill Road | 215 yd | |
| Clippers Barber & Coffee Co | 49 Booker Avenue | 418 yd | |
| Amakura Coffee Shop | 1 - 3 Booker Avenue | 595 yd | |
| ESTERS LOUNGE | The Bridge Chapel Centre Heath Road | 690 yd | |
| Laros | 42 Storrsdale Road | 857 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Storrsdale | The Storrsdale Storrsdale Road | 853 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allerton Fish Bar | 204 Greenhill Road | 161 yd | |
| Salt & Pepper House | 53 Booker Avenue | 405 yd | |
| The Butchers Cafe and Bar | 51 Booker Avenue | 411 yd | |
| Bean Coffee | 224 Mather Avenue | 473 yd | |
| Lucky House | 313 Brodie Avenue | 576 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | 104 Booker Avenue | 171 yd | |
| Tesco Express | Tesco Express, 97 - 101 Holmefield Road | 698 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Calderstones School (Phil Gibbons Memorial Ground) MATHER AVENUE | grass pitches | 584 yd |
| Heron Eccles Football Hub Abbottshey Avenue | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 622 yd |
| Enterprise South Liverpool Academy (Closed) Heath Road | grass pitches | 1,028 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 | 200 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.