Esk Street is in Liverpool and in Liverpool district. L20 8JT is located in the Waterfront North electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Liverpool, Riverside. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Esk Street, Liverpool, L20 8JT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: L20 8TD, L20 8JW, L20 8EA, L20 8DR, L20 8PX, L20 8HL, L20 8PB, L20 8DF, L20 8LP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding L20 8JT, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.5% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.8% | 53.5% | 1.7% | 51.0% | 2.5% |
| Male | 48.2% | 46.5% | -1.7% | 49.0% | -2.5% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around L20 8JT, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 66.8% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 64.6% | 66.8% | 2.2% | 37.9% | 28.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 18.9% | 18.1% | -0.8% | 44.2% | -26.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 4.7% | 3.2% | -1.5% | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| Divorced | 8.3% | 6.1% | -2.2% | 9.1% | -3.0% |
| Widowed | 2.9% | 5.2% | 2.3% | 6.1% | -0.9% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 47.5% | 39.6% | -7.9% | 48.4% | -8.8% |
| Good health | 30.2% | 32.7% | 2.5% | 33.6% | -0.9% |
| Fair health | 12.2% | 13.8% | 1.6% | 12.7% | 1.1% |
| Bad health | 9.6% | 10.2% | 0.6% | 4.0% | 6.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 3.6% | 3.1% | 1.2% | 2.4% |
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 L20 8JT this area, 31.2% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 32.7% | 31.2% | -1.5% | 18.2% | 13.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15% | 6.7% | -8.3% | 9.6% | -2.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13% | 7.9% | -5.1% | 13.4% | -5.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.5% | 6.1% | 4.6% | 5.3% | 0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.1% | 17.2% | 5.1% | 16.9% | 0.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 23.3% | 28.9% | 5.6% | 33.8% | -4.9% |
| Other | 2.4% | 2% | -0.4% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89.3% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
| Black African | 2.3% | 0.5% | -1.8% | 2.5% | -2.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.0% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.8% | 0.5% | -0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 95.2% | 89.3% | -5.9% | 81.4% | 7.9% |
| Arab | 0% | 4.6% | 4.6% | 0.6% | 4.0% |
| Other | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
In this area, 83.9% 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 | 94.4% | 83.9% | -10.5% | 83.2% | 0.7% |
| European Union | 1.8% | 5.4% | 3.6% | 6.1% | -0.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Africa | 2.5% | 1.8% | -0.7% | 2.7% | -0.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 6.1% | 6.1% | 5.6% | 0.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 1.5% | 1.0% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.4% | 84.3% | -9.1% | 83.2% | 1.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 5.4% | 5.1% | 9.8% | -4.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.8% | 4.1% | 2.3% | 2.9% | 1.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.8% | 4.6% | 2.8% | 2.2% | 2.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.8% | 1.5% | -1.3% | 1.9% | -0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.5% | 76.7% | 2.8% |
| Ireland | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Spain | 1% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Poland | 1.5% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 1.3% | 1.5% | -0.2% |
| North Africa | 1.8% | 0.1% | 1.7% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Middle East | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 9.2% | 13.5% | -4.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 27.6% | 37.2% | -9.6% |
| Christian | 60.9% | 46.2% | 14.7% |
| Muslim | 6.1% | 6.5% | -0.4% |
| Sikh | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 3.8% | 6.0% | -2.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Esk Street was 803.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 373.4% higher than the County average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Esk Street has the 3rd highest crime rate of 54 local areas in County and the 33rd highest crime rate of 1,552 local areas in Liverpool .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 360.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -45.3%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 97% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 - 22 Esk Street, Liverpool, Merseyside Other, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2022-12-21 | £112,604 |
| 20 - 22 Esk Street, Liverpool, Merseyside Other, an established residential building | £80,000 | 2014-12-05 | £118,291 |
L20 8JT 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 | 115 |
| Retired | 48 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 47 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Other | 23 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 22 |
| Looking after home or family | 20 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 36 |
| Education | 19 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Other | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cambridge Nursery School Cambridge Road , Bootle L20 9LQ | 3out of 4 | 1,379 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenacre Community Nursery School Province Place , L20 6PJ | 3out of 4 | 2,939 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sand Dunes Nursery School Caradoc Road , Seaforth L21 4NB | - not rated | 3,181 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Everton Nursery School and Family Centre Spencer Street , L6 2WF | 4out of 4 | 3,238 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Somerville Nursery School Brentwood Street , CH44 4BB | 3out of 4 | 4,384 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Alexander's RC Junior Mixed and Infant School St John's Road , L20 8AZ | - not rated | 374 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kirkdale St Lawrence CofE VA Primary School Fonthill Road , L4 1QD | - not rated | 959 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kirkdale St Lawrence CofE VA Primary School Fonthill Road , L4 1QD | 3out of 4 | 959 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kirkdale Primary School Fonthill Road , L4 1QD | - not rated | 959 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Winefride's RC Infant School Pembroke Road , L20 7AY | - not rated | 1,140 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hillside High School Breeze Hill , L20 9NU | 3out of 4 | 1,886 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hillside High School Breeze Hill , L20 9NU | - not rated | 1,886 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Notre Dame Catholic Academy 180 Great Homer Street , L5 5AF | 2out of 4 | 1,948 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Notre Dame Catholic College 180 Great Homer Street , L5 5AF | - not rated | 1,962 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Brigid's RC High School Silvester Street , L5 8SE | - not rated | 2,110 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hugh Baird College Balliol Road , L20 7EW | - not rated | 912 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The City of Liverpool College Clarence Street , L3 5TP | - not rated | 4,395 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Liverpool Mathematics School Sir Alastair Pilkington Building , Back Bedford Street L69 7SH | - not rated | 4,852 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| LIPA Sixth Form College 41 Upper Duke Street , L1 9DY | - not rated | 4,991 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LIPA School Upper Duke Street , L1 7BT | - not rated | 4,963 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rotunda Independent School for Excellent 107-115 Great Mersey Street , Kirkdale L5 2PL | - not rated | 1,532 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Everton Free School & Football College 42 Spellow Lane , L4 4DF | 4out of 4 | 1,786 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Kingsway Educational Guidance Unit Arnot Street , L4 4ED | - not rated | 1,950 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Liverpool Progressive School Rice Lane , Walton L9 1NR | - not rated | 2,447 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Millstead School Iliad Street , L5 3LU | 4out of 4 | 2,785 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Collingwood Boats Canteen | 72 St Johns Road | 286 yd | |
| Dee Lish | 139 Derby Road | 291 yd | |
| S Norton and Co ltd | S Norton And Co Regent Road | 335 yd | |
| Brasenose Road Cafe | 51 - 53 Bankhall Street | 364 yd | |
| River & Roads cafe and bistro | 176 Regent Road | 438 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liverpool Brewing Company | 39 Brasenose Road | 256 yd | |
| Pitch Pine | 451 Stanley Road | 557 yd | |
| Firwood Bootle Cricket Club | Wadham Road | 862 yd | |
| Peacock Hotel | 355 Westminster Road | 1,069 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Il Fornino | 47 Stanley Road | 694 yd | |
| Red and Blue Fried Chicken | 75 Stanley Road | 761 yd | |
| Nutelle Bar | 70 Stanley Road | 777 yd | |
| Tims to Go | 84 Melrose Road | 813 yd | |
| Lee Hing | 89 Stanley Road | 818 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Food Plus | 50-56 Stanley Road | 714 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hurricane Combat & Fitness Unit 3 Unit 3 | health and fitness suite | 681 yd |
| Kirkdale Community Centre THE GORDON THE GORDON STANLEY ROAD | health and fitness suite | 896 yd |
| Hugh Baird College BALLIOL ROAD | health and fitness suite | 916 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.