Church Road is in Waterloo, Liverpool and in Sefton district. L22 5NB 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 Church Road, Waterloo, Liverpool, L22 5NB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: L22 5NA, L22 5PA, L22 5ND, L22 5NL, L22 5PB, L22 5QH, L22 5AB, L22 5QU, L22 5BD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding L22 5NB is primarily male, with 53.7% 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 | 33.1% | 46.3% | 13.2% | 51.0% | -4.7% |
| Male | 66.9% | 53.7% | -13.2% | 49.0% | 4.7% |
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 5NB, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 64.7% 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 | 59% | 64.7% | 5.7% | 37.9% | 26.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 12.9% | 12% | -0.9% | 44.2% | -32.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 5.3% | 5.3% | 0.3% | 5.0% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 4.5% | 4.5% | 0.1% | 4.4% |
| Separated | 7.2% | 3% | -4.2% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Divorced | 12.2% | 6% | -6.2% | 9.1% | -3.1% |
| Widowed | 8.6% | 4.5% | -4.1% | 6.1% | -1.6% |
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 | 24.3% | 48.5% | 24.2% | 48.4% | 0.1% |
| Good health | 32.4% | 31.3% | -1.1% | 33.6% | -2.3% |
| Fair health | 23% | 11.7% | -11.3% | 12.7% | -1.0% |
| Bad health | 18.9% | 5.5% | -13.4% | 4.0% | 1.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 3.1% | 1.7% | 1.2% | 1.9% |
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 L22 5NB this area, 30.5% 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 | 43.9% | 30.5% | -13.4% | 18.2% | 12.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.5% | 8.4% | -8.1% | 9.6% | -1.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.2% | 9.9% | -2.3% | 13.4% | -3.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.2% | 9.2% | 7.0% | 5.3% | 3.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 4.3% | 15.3% | 11.0% | 16.9% | -1.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 13.7% | 23.7% | 10.0% | 33.8% | -10.1% |
| Other | 7.2% | 3.1% | -4.1% | 2.8% | 0.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 80.7% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.7% | 3.7% | 3.0% | 0.7% | 3.0% |
| Pakistani | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.7% | 1.9% | 1.2% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
| Black African | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 1.0% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 1.9% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 1.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.6% | -0.1% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 2% | 1.9% | -0.1% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| White | 93.9% | 80.7% | -13.2% | 81.4% | -0.7% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Other | 0% | 6.2% | 6.2% | 1.6% | 4.6% |
In this area, 81.9% 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 | 90.5% | 81.9% | -8.6% | 83.2% | -1.3% |
| European Union | 3.4% | 8.1% | 4.7% | 6.1% | 2.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2% | 5% | 3.0% | 5.6% | -0.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.4% | 5% | 3.6% | 1.3% | 3.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89.2% | 79.9% | -9.3% | 83.2% | -3.3% |
| 10+ Years | 4.7% | 4.3% | -0.4% | 9.8% | -5.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 2.9% | -0.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.4% | 7.3% | 5.9% | 2.2% | 5.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.7% | 6.1% | 1.4% | 1.9% | 4.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 58% | 76.7% | -18.7% |
| Ireland | 3.7% | 0.6% | 3.1% |
| Spain | 3.7% | 0.4% | 3.3% |
| Romania | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 17.3% | 1.5% | 15.8% |
| Middle East | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Central and South America | 1.9% | 0.2% | 1.7% |
| No passport held | 12.3% | 13.5% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 30.4% | 37.2% | -6.8% |
| Christian | 60.2% | 46.2% | 14.0% |
| Muslim | 5.6% | 6.5% | -0.9% |
| Not answered | 3.7% | 6.0% | -2.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Church Road was 363.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 250.6% higher than the Church average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Church Road has the 2nd highest crime rate of 56 local areas in Church and the 29th highest crime rate of 929 local areas in Sefton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 133.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 325.0%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 95% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Church Road, Liverpool, Merseyside Other, an established residential building | £495,000 | 2017-04-20 | £658,740 |
| 12 Church Road, Liverpool, Merseyside Terraced, an established residential building | £17,500 | 1997-07-24 | £83,551 |
| 2A Church Road, Liverpool, Merseyside Terraced, an established residential building | £23,000 | 1996-10-10 | £113,320 |
L22 5NB area has a very high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 15% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. High levels of unemployment lead to more frequent crime and reduce the quality of life in this area.
The percentage of student residents living in L22 5NB area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 25 |
| Unemployed | 19 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 19 |
| Part-Time Employee | 18 |
| Other | 16 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Retired | 7 |
| Self-Employed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Human health and social work activities | 7 |
| Education | 7 |
| Other | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenacre Community Nursery School Province Place , L20 6PJ | 3out of 4 | 3,268 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cambridge Nursery School Cambridge Road , Bootle L20 9LQ | 3out of 4 | 4,664 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St John's Church of England Primary School Denmark Street , Waterloo L22 9RG | 3out of 4 | 573 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Waterloo Primary School Crosby Road North , Waterloo L22 0LD | 3out of 4 | 618 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Edmund's and St Thomas' Catholic Primary School Oxford Road , Waterloo L22 8QF | 3out of 4 | 621 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rimrose Hope CofE Primary School Sandy Road , Seaforth L21 1AD | 3out of 4 | 1,500 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Nicholas Church of England Primary School Nicholas Road , Blundellsands L23 6TS | 4out of 4 | 1,784 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 | 2,059 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chesterfield High School Chesterfield Road , Crosby L23 9YB | 3out of 4 | 2,720 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 | 3,043 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Litherland High School Sterrix Lane , Litherland L21 0DB | 2out of 4 | 3,069 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King's Leadership Academy Hawthornes Fernhill Road , L20 6AQ | 2out of 4 | 3,411 yd | Free schools | 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 | 4,379 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 | 1,265 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| St. Mary's College Everest Road , Crosby L23 5TW | - not rated | 1,822 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Merchant Taylors' Girls' School Liverpool Road , L23 5SP | - not rated | 1,977 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Crosby High School De Villiers Avenue , Crosby L23 2TH | 3out of 4 | 2,899 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| IMPACT Daleacre Campus , Daleacre Drive L30 2QQ | 3out of 4 | 3,167 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Timberwolf Grind & Tap | 44a South Road | 168 yd | |
| La Parrilla | 36 South Road | 177 yd | |
| Gate Of India | 42 South Road | 181 yd | |
| Waterloo Community Centre | Great Georges Road | 186 yd | |
| Nicolas Restaurant | 28-30 South Road | 190 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kingsway Christian Fellowship | Kingsway Christian Centre, Church Road | 39 yd | |
| Flanagans | 35 Queen Street | 78 yd | |
| Lion & Unicorn | 6-8 Church Road | 96 yd | |
| Bodega del Lobo | 44 South Road | 168 yd | |
| Hoggins Irish Pub | 24 South Road | 181 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arong | 22 South Road | 181 yd | |
| The Kiosk | Marine Gardens, Marine Terrace | 183 yd | |
| Chung Fad | 20 South Road | 202 yd | |
| Chews Noodle Bar | 55 South Road | 211 yd | |
| Pizza Bar | 63 South Road | 217 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland Foods Plc | 70-76 South Road | 215 yd | |
| Co-op | 20 Brighton Road | 500 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Energie Fitness Club (Liverpool Waterloo) (Closed) South Road | health and fitness suite | 338 yd |
| Crosby Lakeside Adventure Centre CAMBRIDGE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 433 yd |
| Tiersco Gym ST. JOHNS ROAD | health and fitness suite | 616 yd |
| Waterloo Methodist Church BIRCHDALE ROAD | 646 yd | |
| Brookvale Playing Fields BROOK VALE | grass pitches | 767 yd |
| Chaffers Playing Fields (Closed) Glenwyllin Road | athletics tracks | 881 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.