Fairbairn Road is in Liverpool and in Liverpool district. L22 4QA is located in the Church electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bootle. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Fairbairn Road, Liverpool, L22 4QA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: L22 9QQ, L22 0NY, L22 9QE, L22 4QF, L22 0NS, L22 3XJ, L22 0LD, L22 9QF, L22 4QJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding L22 4QA is primarily male, with 57.2% of the population 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 | 53% | 42.8% | -10.2% | 51.0% | -8.2% |
| Male | 47% | 57.2% | 10.2% | 49.0% | 8.2% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around L22 4QA, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 50.9% 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 | 45.6% | 50.9% | 5.3% | 37.9% | 13.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 30.5% | 26.9% | -3.6% | 44.2% | -17.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.5% | 0.9% | -0.6% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 5.5% | 3.1% | -2.4% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Divorced | 11.8% | 14% | 2.2% | 9.1% | 4.9% |
| Widowed | 5.1% | 3.7% | -1.4% | 6.1% | -2.4% |
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 (85.2%) 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 | 49.4% | 48.5% | -0.9% | 48.4% | 0.1% |
| Good health | 32% | 36.7% | 4.7% | 33.6% | 3.1% |
| Fair health | 14.4% | 9.4% | -5.0% | 12.7% | -3.3% |
| Bad health | 3% | 4.9% | 1.9% | 4.0% | 0.9% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 0.5% | -0.7% | 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 | 16.9% | 13.5% | -3.4% | 18.2% | -4.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.2% | 8.6% | -4.6% | 9.6% | -1.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.5% | 15.2% | -1.3% | 13.4% | 1.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.8% | 6.9% | 2.1% | 5.3% | 1.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.9% | 19.5% | 6.6% | 16.9% | 2.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 32.7% | 35.3% | 2.6% | 33.8% | 1.5% |
| Other | 2.9% | 0.9% | -2.0% | 2.8% | -1.9% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.3% 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 | 0.9% | 0.5% | -0.4% | 0.7% | -0.2% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 2.7% | -2.5% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 2.5% | -2.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 0.2% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| White | 97.6% | 96.3% | -1.3% | 81.4% | 14.9% |
| Other | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
In this area, 86.5% 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 | 98.2% | 86.5% | -11.7% | 83.2% | 3.3% |
| European Union | 0.9% | 6.6% | 5.7% | 6.1% | 0.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.6% | 2.5% | 1.9% | 5.6% | -3.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 1.3% | 1.2% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.6% | 86.5% | -8.1% | 83.2% | 3.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0.9% | 4.9% | 4.0% | 9.8% | -4.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.2% | 5.2% | 4.0% | 2.9% | 2.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.3% | 2.2% | -1.1% | 1.9% | 0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.9% | 76.7% | 1.2% |
| Ireland | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Portugal | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 1.5% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Romania | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 6.7% | 1.5% | 5.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Middle East | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Central and South America | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 8.9% | 13.5% | -4.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34.6% | 37.2% | -2.6% |
| Christian | 52.8% | 46.2% | 6.6% |
| Muslim | 2.2% | 6.5% | -4.3% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 9.6% | 6.0% | 3.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Fairbairn Road was 339.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 227.7% higher than the Church average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Fairbairn Road has the 3rd highest crime rate of 56 local areas in Church and the 34th highest crime rate of 929 local areas in Sefton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 151.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -44.7%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 62% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Fairbairn Road, Liverpool, Merseyside Terraced, an established residential building | £151,000 | 2025-01-17 | £151,421 |
| 12 Fairbairn Road, Liverpool, Merseyside Terraced, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2024-06-25 | £119,527 |
| 19 Fairbairn Road, Liverpool, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2023-11-30 | £182,998 |
| 18 Fairbairn Road, Liverpool, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £156,000 | 2023-11-10 | £167,928 |
| 11 Fairbairn Road, Liverpool, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £167,500 | 2022-04-01 | £189,256 |
| Full-Time Employee | 137 |
| Part-Time Employee | 46 |
| Retired | 44 |
| Self-Employed | 38 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 18 |
| Unemployed | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Other | 14 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 34 |
| Human health and social work activities | 28 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 21 |
| Education | 18 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenacre Community Nursery School Province Place , L20 6PJ | 3out of 4 | 3,518 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cambridge Nursery School Cambridge Road , Bootle L20 9LQ | 3out of 4 | 5,089 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waterloo Primary School Crosby Road North , Waterloo L22 0LD | 3out of 4 | 133 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's Church of England Primary School Denmark Street , Waterloo L22 9RG | 3out of 4 | 426 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Edmund's and St Thomas' Catholic Primary School Oxford Road , Waterloo L22 8QF | 3out of 4 | 490 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Great Crosby Catholic Primary School The Northern Road , Sefton L23 2RQ | 3out of 4 | 1,406 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Nicholas Church of England Primary School Nicholas Road , Blundellsands L23 6TS | 4out of 4 | 1,435 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sacred Heart Catholic College Liverpool Road , Crosby L23 5TF | 2out of 4 | 1,385 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chesterfield High School Chesterfield Road , Crosby L23 9YB | 3out of 4 | 2,142 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michael's Church of England High School St Michael's Road , L23 7UL | 3out of 4 | 2,418 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Litherland High School Sterrix Lane , Litherland L21 0DB | 2out of 4 | 2,848 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Family Catholic High School Virgins Lane , Thornton L23 4UL | 3out of 4 | 2,888 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | 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 | 4,863 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Merchant Taylors' Boys' School Liverpool Road , Crosby L23 0QP | - not rated | 592 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| St. Mary's College Everest Road , Crosby L23 5TW | - not rated | 1,154 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Merchant Taylors' Girls' School Liverpool Road , L23 5SP | - not rated | 1,308 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Crosby High School De Villiers Avenue , Crosby L23 2TH | 3out of 4 | 2,223 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| IMPACT Daleacre Campus , Daleacre Drive L30 2QQ | 3out of 4 | 2,783 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anji's Coffee and Kitchen | 33 Crosby Road North | 40 yd | |
| Age Concern | Waterloo United Free Church, Crosby Road North | 59 yd | |
| Saffron Restaurant | 92 St Johns Road | 68 yd | |
| Waterloo United Free Church | Waterloo United Free Church, 16 Crosby Road North | 80 yd | |
| San Ting Yun | 45 Crosby Road North | 80 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ferndale Lodge | Ferndale Lodge, 15 Crosby Road North | 143 yd | |
| The Old Tap | 40 Crosby Road North | 178 yd | |
| The Liver Hotel | 137 South Road | 274 yd | |
| Paul's Bar L22 | 61 St Johns Road | 299 yd | |
| Trap & Hatch | 135 South Road | 309 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pullman Jacks Kitchen | 86 St Johns Road | 69 yd | |
| Fongs Hot Food | 61 Crosby Road North | 179 yd | |
| Da Mount Gurkha | 71 Crosby Road North | 222 yd | |
| Eldorado Luigi | 71 St Johns Road | 306 yd | |
| The Blue Star | 109 South Road | 338 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | 20 Brighton Road | 425 yd | |
| Iceland Foods Plc | 70-76 South Road | 464 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Tiersco Gym ST. JOHNS ROAD | health and fitness suite | 186 yd |
| Waterloo Methodist Church BIRCHDALE ROAD | 276 yd | |
| Energie Fitness Club (Liverpool Waterloo) (Closed) South Road | health and fitness suite | 361 yd |
| Merchant Taylors' School LIVERPOOL ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 576 yd |
| Sacred Heart Catholic College (Lower Site) ANNEXE ANNEXE MYERS ROAD EAST | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 655 yd |
| Chaffers Playing Fields (Closed) Glenwyllin Road | athletics tracks | 672 yd |
| Brookvale Playing Fields BROOK VALE | grass pitches | 979 yd |
| Sacred Heart Catholic College (Upper Site) LIVERPOOL ROAD | 988 yd | |
| Marine Travel Arena ROSSETT ROAD | grass pitches | 1,054 yd |
| Crosby Lakeside Adventure Centre CAMBRIDGE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 1,066 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 | 91.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 91.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 91.2% |
| 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 | 62.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 93 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.