The Esplanade is in Waterloo, Liverpool and in Sefton district. L22 5RN is located in the Church electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bootle. This postcode has been in use since 1998-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about The Esplanade, Waterloo, Liverpool, L22 5RN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: L22 5PY, L22 1RR, L22 5PX, L22 1RF, L22 1RE, L22 5PT, L22 1RP, L21 1JR, L22 1RJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around L22 5RN is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 44.5% | 51.8% | 7.3% | 51.0% | 0.8% |
| Male | 55.5% | 48.2% | -7.3% | 49.0% | -0.8% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 38.3% | 40.7% | 2.4% | 37.9% | 2.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 33.8% | 34.4% | 0.6% | 44.2% | -9.8% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 6.3% | 1.8% | -4.5% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 14.9% | 14.5% | -0.4% | 9.1% | 5.4% |
| Widowed | 6.8% | 7.7% | 0.9% | 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.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (69%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 37.9% | 36.5% | -1.4% | 48.4% | -11.9% |
| Good health | 24.2% | 32.5% | 8.3% | 33.6% | -1.1% |
| Fair health | 23.8% | 19.8% | -4.0% | 12.7% | 7.1% |
| Bad health | 9.8% | 6.7% | -3.1% | 4.0% | 2.7% |
| Very bad health | 4.3% | 4.4% | 0.1% | 1.2% | 3.2% |
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 | 28.4% | 20.4% | -8.0% | 18.2% | 2.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.9% | 10.9% | -4.0% | 9.6% | 1.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 21.2% | 10.9% | -10.3% | 13.4% | -2.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.3% | 5.4% | 3.1% | 5.3% | 0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.3% | 16.7% | 5.4% | 16.9% | -0.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.1% | 33% | 15.9% | 33.8% | -0.8% |
| Other | 5% | 2.7% | -2.3% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.2% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.1% | -0.7% |
| Chinese | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 3.1% | -2.3% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 96.5% | 97.2% | 0.7% | 81.4% | 15.8% |
In this area, 93.6% 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 | 96.1% | 93.6% | -2.5% | 83.2% | 10.4% |
| European Union | 1.2% | 3.2% | 2.0% | 6.1% | -2.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.8% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 5.6% | -4.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 0.4% | -0.8% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| British Overseas | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.3% | 93.6% | -1.7% | 83.2% | 10.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 4.4% | 4.0% | 9.8% | -5.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 2.9% | -1.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.3% | 0% | -4.3% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.7% | 76.7% | 5.0% |
| Ireland | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Portugal | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.8% | 1.5% | -0.7% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 13.9% | 13.5% | 0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33.1% | 37.2% | -4.1% |
| Christian | 54.6% | 46.2% | 8.4% |
| Buddhist | 2% | 0.5% | 1.5% |
| Jewish | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Muslim | 0.8% | 6.5% | -5.7% |
| Not answered | 8.4% | 6.0% | 2.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Esplanade was 102.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 2.9% higher than the Church average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
The Esplanade has the 20th highest crime rate of 55 local areas in Church and the 229th highest crime rate of 926 local areas in Sefton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 52.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -58.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 4 Sundene Lodge The Esplanade, Liverpool, Merseyside Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2024-12-16 | £144,031 |
| Flat 18 Sundene Lodge The Esplanade, Liverpool, Merseyside Other, an established residential building | £565,000 | 2024-02-02 | £598,981 |
| Flat 5 Sundene Lodge The Esplanade, Liverpool, Merseyside Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £151,000 | 2023-11-15 | £158,626 |
| Flat 4 Sundene Lodge The Esplanade, Liverpool, Merseyside Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £132,500 | 2022-11-04 | £137,938 |
| Flat 9 Sundene Lodge The Esplanade, Liverpool, Merseyside Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £90,000 | 2019-10-28 | £109,346 |
L22 5RN area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 | 64 |
| Retired | 63 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 19 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Other | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 15 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 13 |
| Education | 10 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sand Dunes Nursery School Caradoc Road , Seaforth L21 4NB | - not rated | 1,237 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenacre Community Nursery School Province Place , L20 6PJ | 3out of 4 | 2,899 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cambridge Nursery School Cambridge Road , Bootle L20 9LQ | 3out of 4 | 4,160 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rawson Road Primary School Rawson Road , L21 1BS | - not rated | 982 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| William Gladstone Church of England Primary School Thomson Road , Seaforth L21 1AW | - not rated | 1,105 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rimrose Hope CofE Primary School Sandy Road , Seaforth L21 1AD | 4out of 4 | 1,105 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Waterloo Primary School Crosby Road North , Waterloo L22 0LD | - not rated | 1,120 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Waterloo Primary School Crosby Road North , Waterloo L22 0LD | 3out of 4 | 1,120 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sacred Heart Catholic Academy Liverpool Road , Crosby L23 5TF | - not rated | 2,155 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Wilfrid's Catholic High School Orrell Road , Litherland L21 8NU | - not rated | 2,185 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sacred Heart Catholic College Liverpool Road , Crosby L23 5TF | - not rated | 2,585 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King's Leadership Academy Hawthornes Fernhill Road , L20 6AQ | 3out of 4 | 3,075 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chesterfield High School Chesterfield Road , Crosby L23 9YB | - not rated | 3,079 yd | Community 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 | 3,846 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Educ8 Liverpool Elm Road , Seaforth L21 3TG | - not rated | 1,211 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Merchant Taylors' Schools 186 Liverpool Road , Crosby L23 0QP | - not rated | 1,797 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stanfield Merchant Taylors Junior School for Girls' and Pre-Prep 134 Liverpool Road , Crosby L23 5TH | - not rated | 2,195 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| St. Mary's College St. Mary's College , Everest Road L23 5TW | - not rated | 2,362 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Olsen House School 85-87 Liverpool Road , L23 5TD | - not rated | 2,430 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waterloo Community Centre | Great Georges Road | 397 yd | |
| Pitfire | 4 South Road | 634 yd | |
| Gate Of India | 42 South Road | 642 yd | |
| Coffee Lili | 26 South Road | 645 yd | |
| Seaforth Information Network Group | 53 Cambridge Road | 648 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Thomas Of Canterbury Church | 32 Great Georges Road | 397 yd | |
| Victoria Hotel | 27 Bath Street | 422 yd | |
| Flanagans | 35 Queen Street | 487 yd | |
| Kingsway Christian Fellowship | Kingsway Christian Centre, Church Road | 552 yd | |
| Lion & Unicorn | 6-8 Church Road | 608 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Kiosk | Marine Gardens, Marine Terrace | 483 yd | |
| Dr Doner | 163-165 Rawson Road | 552 yd | |
| Lucky House | 145 Rawson Road | 567 yd | |
| Grill and Slice | 4a South Road | 634 yd | |
| Chung Fad | 20 South Road | 640 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland Foods Plc | 70-76 South Road | 730 yd | |
| Co-op | 20 Brighton Road | 1,002 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Crosby Lakeside Adventure Centre CAMBRIDGE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 420 yd |
| Brookvale Playing Fields BROOK VALE | grass pitches | 815 yd |
| Energie Fitness Club (Liverpool Waterloo) (Closed) South Road | health and fitness suite | 819 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 | 202.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.