Mount Pleasant is in Waterloo, Liverpool and in Sefton district. L22 5PW 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 Mount Pleasant, Waterloo, Liverpool, L22 5PW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: L22 5PL, L22 5NS, L22 5NW, L22 8QS, L22 8QT, L22 5NN, L22 8QJ, L22 8QU, L22 5NT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding L22 5PW is primarily male, with 55.1% 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 | 48.1% | 44.9% | -3.2% | 51.0% | -6.1% |
| Male | 51.9% | 55.1% | 3.2% | 49.0% | 6.1% |
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 5PW, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 54.9% 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 | 46.3% | 54.9% | 8.6% | 37.9% | 17.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 36.6% | 24.9% | -11.7% | 44.2% | -19.3% |
| Separated | 2.6% | 3.9% | 1.3% | 2.2% | 1.7% |
| Divorced | 10.6% | 13.6% | 3.0% | 9.1% | 4.5% |
| Widowed | 4% | 2.7% | -1.3% | 6.1% | -3.4% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 41.7% | 47.1% | 5.4% | 48.4% | -1.3% |
| Good health | 34.8% | 34.5% | -0.3% | 33.6% | 0.9% |
| Fair health | 16.7% | 11.1% | -5.6% | 12.7% | -1.6% |
| Bad health | 6.1% | 5.2% | -0.9% | 4.0% | 1.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 2.2% | 1.4% | 1.2% | 1.0% |
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 | 25.6% | 23.1% | -2.5% | 18.2% | 4.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15% | 10.6% | -4.4% | 9.6% | 1.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.2% | 12.2% | -1.0% | 13.4% | -1.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.6% | 5.5% | 2.9% | 5.3% | 0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.5% | 17.6% | 3.1% | 16.9% | 0.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 26.4% | 27.1% | 0.7% | 33.8% | -6.7% |
| Other | 2.6% | 3.9% | 1.3% | 2.8% | 1.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.2% 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% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 1.5% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| White | 98.1% | 94.2% | -3.9% | 81.4% | 12.8% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 93.8% 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 | 95.1% | 93.8% | -1.3% | 83.2% | 10.6% |
| European Union | 2.7% | 3.4% | 0.7% | 6.1% | -2.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 5.6% | -4.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.9% | 94.4% | 0.5% | 83.2% | 11.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 9.8% | -7.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.3% | 0.9% | -1.4% | 2.9% | -2.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.4% | 0.6% | -2.8% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.6% | 76.7% | -1.1% |
| Ireland | 2.8% | 0.6% | 2.2% |
| Poland | 1.5% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 18.2% | 13.5% | 4.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37% | 37.2% | -0.2% |
| Christian | 54.6% | 46.2% | 8.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Muslim | 1.2% | 6.5% | -5.3% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 5.9% | 6.0% | -0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Mount Pleasant was 26.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 74.3% lower than the Church average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Mount Pleasant has the 9th lowest crime rate of 56 local areas in Church and the 241st lowest crime rate of 929 local areas in Sefton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 14.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -33.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Mount Pleasant, Liverpool, Merseyside Terraced, an established residential building | £75,000 | 2020-03-26 | £106,902 |
| 18 Mount Pleasant, Liverpool, Merseyside Terraced, an established residential building | £52,500 | 2020-01-27 | £74,634 |
| 12A Mount Pleasant, Liverpool, Merseyside Terraced, an established residential building | £92,500 | 2009-10-29 | £147,863 |
| 26 Mount Pleasant, Liverpool, Merseyside Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £24,000 | 2003-04-01 | £47,908 |
| 24A Mount Pleasant, Liverpool, Merseyside Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £45,000 | 2000-12-01 | £139,260 |
| Full-Time Employee | 91 |
| Retired | 39 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Other | 25 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 18 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Education | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Other | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation 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 | 3,626 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cambridge Nursery School Cambridge Road , Bootle L20 9LQ | 3out of 4 | 5,028 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 | 270 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 | 289 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Waterloo Primary School Crosby Road North , Waterloo L22 0LD | 3out of 4 | 610 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Nicholas Church of England Primary School Nicholas Road , Blundellsands L23 6TS | 4out of 4 | 1,427 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ursuline Catholic Primary School Nicholas Road , L23 6TT | 3out of 4 | 1,679 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 | 1,890 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chesterfield High School Chesterfield Road , Crosby L23 9YB | 3out of 4 | 2,732 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 | 2,777 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Litherland High School Sterrix Lane , Litherland L21 0DB | 2out of 4 | 3,295 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Family Catholic High School Virgins Lane , Thornton L23 4UL | 3out of 4 | 3,460 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 | 4,736 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 | 1,111 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| St. Mary's College Everest Road , Crosby L23 5TW | - not rated | 1,631 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Merchant Taylors' Girls' School Liverpool Road , L23 5SP | - not rated | 1,788 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Crosby High School De Villiers Avenue , Crosby L23 2TH | 3out of 4 | 2,745 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| IMPACT Daleacre Campus , Daleacre Drive L30 2QQ | 3out of 4 | 3,315 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sultan | 15-19 South Road | 150 yd | |
| Rancho Steakhouse & Sushi Bar Crosby | 57 South Road | 150 yd | |
| Greek Taverna | 45 South Road | 150 yd | |
| Tapas Tapas | 23 South Road | 158 yd | |
| Crosby Coffee | 2 Oxford Road | 164 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Railway Hotel | 5 Brighton Road | 123 yd | |
| Volunteer Canteen | 45 East Street | 147 yd | |
| The Queen's Picture House | 47-53 South Road | 150 yd | |
| Alexandra Hotel | 69 South Road | 150 yd | |
| The Marine Bar & Grill | 3-5 South Road | 150 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago Grill | 39-41 South Road | 143 yd | |
| Pizza Bar | 63 South Road | 150 yd | |
| Just Kebab | 21 South Road | 150 yd | |
| Chews Noodle Bar | 55 South Road | 166 yd | |
| Chung Fad | 20 South Road | 187 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | 20 Brighton Road | 210 yd | |
| Iceland Foods Plc | 70-76 South Road | 291 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Waterloo Methodist Church BIRCHDALE ROAD | 414 yd | |
| Energie Fitness Club (Liverpool Waterloo) (Closed) South Road | health and fitness suite | 433 yd |
| Tiersco Gym ST. JOHNS ROAD | health and fitness suite | 441 yd |
| Crosby Lakeside Adventure Centre CAMBRIDGE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 551 yd |
| Chaffers Playing Fields (Closed) Glenwyllin Road | athletics tracks | 1,062 yd |
| Merchant Taylors' School LIVERPOOL ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 1,081 yd |
| Brookvale Playing Fields BROOK VALE | grass pitches | 1,090 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 | 96.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.