Brighton Vale is in Brighton Le Sands, Liverpool and in Sefton district. L22 6RA is located in the Blundellsands electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Sefton Central. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Brighton Vale, Brighton Le Sands, Liverpool, L22 6RA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: L23 6XE, L23 6UY, L22 6QN, L22 6QX, L23 6UZ, L23 6BD, L22 6QT, L22 6QU, L23 6SZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding L22 6RA, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.5% 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 | 52.5% | 54.5% | 2.0% | 51.0% | 3.5% |
| Male | 47.5% | 45.5% | -2.0% | 49.0% | -3.5% |
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 | 38.9% | 34% | -4.9% | 37.9% | -3.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 44.5% | 45% | 0.5% | 44.2% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 2.8% | 2.9% | 0.1% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Divorced | 8.1% | 8.8% | 0.7% | 9.1% | -0.3% |
| Widowed | 5.7% | 9.2% | 3.5% | 6.1% | 3.1% |
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 | 49.2% | 52.2% | 3.0% | 48.4% | 3.8% |
| Good health | 33.6% | 28.3% | -5.3% | 33.6% | -5.3% |
| Fair health | 12.2% | 11.9% | -0.3% | 12.7% | -0.8% |
| Bad health | 3.7% | 5.8% | 2.1% | 4.0% | 1.8% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
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 | 18.2% | 15.1% | -3.1% | 18.2% | -3.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17% | 7.6% | -9.4% | 9.6% | -2.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.8% | 13.4% | -2.4% | 13.4% | 0.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.8% | 5.5% | 2.7% | 5.3% | 0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.8% | 19.3% | 3.5% | 16.9% | 2.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 27.5% | 36.1% | 8.6% | 33.8% | 2.3% |
| Other | 2.8% | 2.9% | 0.1% | 2.8% | 0.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.3% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 98.6% | 97.3% | -1.3% | 81.4% | 15.9% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
In this area, 95.5% 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 | 98% | 95.5% | -2.5% | 83.2% | 12.3% |
| European Union | 0.3% | 2.4% | 2.1% | 6.1% | -3.7% |
| Africa | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 5.6% | -4.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98% | 95.5% | -2.5% | 83.2% | 12.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4.1% | 4.1% | 9.8% | -5.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.3% | 76.7% | 10.6% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| No passport held | 11% | 13.5% | -2.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 30.5% | 37.2% | -6.7% |
| Christian | 65.1% | 46.2% | 18.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 1% | 1.7% | -0.7% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 2.4% | 6.0% | -3.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Brighton Vale was 58.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 11.6% higher than the Blundellsands average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Brighton Vale has the 15th highest crime rate of 51 local areas in Blundellsands and the 400th highest crime rate of 926 local areas in Sefton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 36.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -72.3%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 54% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Brighton Vale, Liverpool, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £151,500 | 2025-07-04 | £157,452 |
| 13 Brighton Vale, Liverpool, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £162,000 | 2023-09-19 | £178,200 |
| 10 Brighton Vale, Liverpool, Merseyside Terraced, an established residential building | £114,000 | 2013-03-22 | £204,798 |
| 4 Brighton Vale, Liverpool, Merseyside Terraced, an established residential building | £105,000 | 2010-10-29 | £175,679 |
| 1 Brighton Vale, Liverpool, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2006-09-01 | £207,813 |
| Full-Time Employee | 84 |
| Retired | 56 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Other | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 26 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Education | 15 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Other | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sand Dunes Nursery School Caradoc Road , Seaforth L21 4NB | - not rated | 3,271 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenacre Community Nursery School Province Place , L20 6PJ | 3out of 4 | 4,710 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Nicholas Church of England Primary School Nicholas Road , Blundellsands L23 6TS | 3out of 4 | 263 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ursuline Catholic Primary School Nicholas Road , L23 6TT | 3out of 4 | 512 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Edmund's and St Thomas' Catholic Primary School Oxford Road , Waterloo L22 8QF | - not rated | 912 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Edmund's and St Thomas' Catholic Primary School Oxford Road , Waterloo L22 8QF | 3out of 4 | 912 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's Church of England Primary School Denmark Street , Waterloo L22 9RG | 3out of 4 | 972 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | 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 | 1,447 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sacred Heart Catholic College Liverpool Road , Crosby L23 5TF | - not rated | 1,534 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Manor High School St Michael's Road , Crosby L23 7UL | - not rated | 1,906 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michael's Church of England High School St Michael's Road , L23 7UL | - not rated | 1,906 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michael's Church of England High School St Michael's Road , L23 7UL | - not rated | 1,906 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary's Preparatory School The Mount , Blundellsands Road West L23 6TF | - not rated | 483 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Atherton House School Alexandra Road , Great Crosby L23 7TF | - not rated | 946 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Streatham Schools Victoria Road West , Blundellsands L23 8UQ | - not rated | 979 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Merchant Taylors' Schools 186 Liverpool Road , Crosby L23 0QP | - not rated | 1,147 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 | 1,259 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Potato Moon Cafe | 1-3 Warrenhouse Road | 128 yd | |
| Sesay's Bar & Kitchen | 22 Bridge Road | 131 yd | |
| (Cafe Vita) Crosby Leisure Centre | Mariners Road | 179 yd | |
| St Nicholas Church Hall | 1A Harlech Road | 265 yd | |
| The Oxford | 89 Oxford Road | 564 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Oak Hotel | 16-20 Warrenhouse Road | 65 yd | |
| Edinburgh Inn | 119 Wellbeck Lodge, College Road | 693 yd | |
| The Gunners Club | Gunners Club, Byron Road | 695 yd | |
| Marine Football Club | 127 College Road | 728 yd | |
| The Coop | 84 College Road | 772 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coffee at Mencap | 6-8 Mariners Road | 124 yd | |
| Pranzo | 23 Bridge Road | 128 yd | |
| Crosby Stir Fry | 27 Bridge Road | 130 yd | |
| Fortune Kitchen | 26 Bridge Road | 133 yd | |
| Pizzarios | 10 Bridge Road | 133 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co op Late Shop | 1-3 Mersey Road | 546 yd | |
| Co-op Food | 189 College Road | 722 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St. Nicholas Ce Primary School NICHOLAS ROAD | grass pitches | 313 yd |
| Crosby Leisure Centre MARINERS ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 317 yd |
| Marine Travel Arena ROSSETT ROAD | grass pitches | 602 yd |
| The Crosby United Reformed Church Hall ESHE ROAD | 751 yd | |
| Waterloo Methodist Church BIRCHDALE ROAD | 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 | 128.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.