Oxford Drive is in Waterloo, Liverpool and in Sefton district. L22 7RZ 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 Oxford Drive, Waterloo, Liverpool, L22 7RZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: L22 7RW, L22 7RY, L22 7RN, L22 7RU, L22 7RX, L22 7RT, L22 6RF, L22 7RL, L22 7SA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around L22 7RZ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.3% | 50.7% | 1.4% | 51.0% | -0.3% |
| Male | 50.7% | 49.3% | -1.4% | 49.0% | 0.3% |
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 | 34.8% | 37% | 2.2% | 37.9% | -0.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 48.4% | 48.2% | -0.2% | 44.2% | 4.0% |
| Separated | 2.1% | 1.7% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 8.4% | 8.6% | 0.2% | 9.1% | -0.5% |
| Widowed | 6.3% | 4.6% | -1.7% | 6.1% | -1.5% |
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 | 55.8% | 46.8% | -9.0% | 48.4% | -1.6% |
| Good health | 29.6% | 31.9% | 2.3% | 33.6% | -1.7% |
| Fair health | 9.7% | 14.6% | 4.9% | 12.7% | 1.9% |
| Bad health | 3.4% | 5.6% | 2.2% | 4.0% | 1.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 1.1% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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 | 16.7% | 16.4% | -0.3% | 18.2% | -1.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.4% | 9.9% | 0.5% | 9.6% | 0.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.8% | 18.8% | 1.0% | 13.4% | 5.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.2% | 7.6% | 2.4% | 5.3% | 2.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.6% | 14.1% | 0.5% | 16.9% | -2.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 32.4% | 31.9% | -0.5% | 33.8% | -1.9% |
| Other | 4.9% | 1.3% | -3.6% | 2.8% | -1.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.1% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 1.1% | 0.3% | -0.8% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| White | 97.4% | 96.1% | -1.3% | 81.4% | 14.7% |
| Arab | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
In this area, 96.1% 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 | 96.3% | 96.1% | -0.2% | 83.2% | 12.9% |
| European Union | 2% | 2.2% | 0.2% | 6.1% | -3.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 5.6% | -4.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.2% | 96.1% | 0.9% | 83.2% | 12.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0.9% | 3.1% | 2.2% | 9.8% | -6.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 2.9% | -2.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.6% | 0% | -2.6% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 91.3% | 76.7% | 14.6% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| No passport held | 6.4% | 13.5% | -7.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 31.7% | 37.2% | -5.5% |
| Christian | 61.3% | 46.2% | 15.1% |
| Jewish | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Muslim | 0.6% | 6.5% | -5.9% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Not answered | 5% | 6.0% | -1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Oxford Drive was 22.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 57.7% lower than the Blundellsands average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Oxford Drive has the 20th lowest crime rate of 51 local areas in Blundellsands and the 202nd lowest crime rate of 926 local areas in Sefton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 13.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -51.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Oxford Drive, Liverpool, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £401,000 | 2022-05-30 | £466,016 |
| 30 Oxford Drive, Liverpool, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £407,000 | 2021-08-31 | £512,092 |
| 10 Oxford Drive, Liverpool, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £392,500 | 2021-01-05 | £507,646 |
| 2 Oxford Drive, Liverpool, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2020-08-14 | £454,182 |
| 34 Oxford Drive, Liverpool, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £321,250 | 2020-01-21 | £462,917 |
L22 7RZ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 | 122 |
| Retired | 63 |
| Part-Time Employee | 41 |
| Self-Employed | 33 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Other | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Human health and social work activities | 26 |
| Education | 23 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 17 |
| Other | 13 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sand Dunes Nursery School Caradoc Road , Seaforth L21 4NB | - not rated | 2,822 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenacre Community Nursery School Province Place , L20 6PJ | 3out of 4 | 4,310 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Edmund's and St Thomas' Catholic Primary School Oxford Road , Waterloo L22 8QF | - not rated | 491 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 | 491 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's Church of England Primary School Denmark Street , Waterloo L22 9RG | 3out of 4 | 560 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Nicholas Church of England Primary School Nicholas Road , Blundellsands L23 6TS | 3out of 4 | 724 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ursuline Catholic Primary School Nicholas Road , L23 6TT | 3out of 4 | 969 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 | 1,440 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sacred Heart Catholic College Liverpool Road , Crosby L23 5TF | - not rated | 1,657 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Manor High School St Michael's Road , Crosby L23 7UL | - not rated | 2,266 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michael's Church of England High School St Michael's Road , L23 7UL | - not rated | 2,266 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 | 2,266 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 5,449 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | 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 | 944 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Merchant Taylors' Schools 186 Liverpool Road , Crosby L23 0QP | - not rated | 1,055 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Atherton House School Alexandra Road , Great Crosby L23 7TF | - not rated | 1,207 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Streatham Schools Victoria Road West , Blundellsands L23 8UQ | - not rated | 1,273 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 | 1,305 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 Oxford | 89 Oxford Road | 163 yd | |
| The Potato Moon Cafe | 1-3 Warrenhouse Road | 377 yd | |
| Sesay's Bar & Kitchen | 22 Bridge Road | 557 yd | |
| (Cafe Vita) Crosby Leisure Centre | Mariners Road | 596 yd | |
| St Nicholas Church Hall | 1A Harlech Road | 600 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Oak Hotel | 16-20 Warrenhouse Road | 400 yd | |
| Volunteer Canteen | 45 East Street | 706 yd | |
| Paul's Bar L22 | 61 St Johns Road | 733 yd | |
| Railway Hotel | 5 Brighton Road | 789 yd | |
| The Coop | 84 College Road | 823 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Mirch Masala | 70b Oxford Road | 186 yd | |
| Crosby Stir Fry | 27 Bridge Road | 461 yd | |
| Pranzo | 23 Bridge Road | 468 yd | |
| Fortune Kitchen | 26 Bridge Road | 561 yd | |
| Pizzarios | 10 Bridge Road | 561 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | 20 Brighton Road | 720 yd | |
| Co op Late Shop | 1-3 Mersey Road | 831 yd | |
| Co-op Food | 189 College Road | 966 yd | |
| Iceland Foods Plc | 70-76 South Road | 1,048 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Crosby Leisure Centre MARINERS ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 601 yd |
| Waterloo Methodist Church BIRCHDALE ROAD | 735 yd | |
| Marine Travel Arena ROSSETT ROAD | grass pitches | 760 yd |
| St. Nicholas Ce Primary School NICHOLAS ROAD | grass pitches | 769 yd |
| Tiersco Gym ST. JOHNS ROAD | health and fitness suite | 831 yd |
| The Crosby United Reformed Church Hall ESHE ROAD | 1,027 yd | |
| Merchant Taylors' School LIVERPOOL ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 1,082 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 | 200 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 270.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 24.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.