Gordon Avenue is in Waterloo, Liverpool and in Sefton district. L22 7SA 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 Gordon Avenue, Waterloo, Liverpool, L22 7SA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: L22 7RE, L22 7RX, L22 7RF, L22 7SG, L22 7RP, L22 7RY, L22 7RU, L22 7RZ, L22 7RT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around L22 7SA 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 Gordon Avenue was 25.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 50.4% lower than the Blundellsands average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Gordon Avenue has the 21st lowest crime rate of 51 local areas in Blundellsands and the 225th lowest crime rate of 929 local areas in Sefton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 11.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -30.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Gordon Avenue, Liverpool, Merseyside Terraced, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2024-04-26 | £252,977 |
| 14 Gordon Avenue, Liverpool, Merseyside Terraced, an established residential building | £174,000 | 2020-06-12 | £246,386 |
| 8 Gordon Avenue, Liverpool, Merseyside Terraced, an established residential building | £178,000 | 2020-03-20 | £253,715 |
| 14 Gordon Avenue, Liverpool, Merseyside Terraced, an established residential building | £117,500 | 2018-07-26 | £172,964 |
| 7 Gordon Avenue, Liverpool, Merseyside Terraced, an established residential building | £159,000 | 2018-07-05 | £234,053 |
L22 7SA 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenacre Community Nursery School Province Place , L20 6PJ | 3out of 4 | 4,284 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 | 3out of 4 | 464 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's Church of England Primary School Denmark Street , Waterloo L22 9RG | 3out of 4 | 532 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Nicholas Church of England Primary School Nicholas Road , Blundellsands L23 6TS | 4out of 4 | 731 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Waterloo Primary School Crosby Road North , Waterloo L22 0LD | 3out of 4 | 975 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ursuline Catholic Primary School Nicholas Road , L23 6TT | 3out of 4 | 980 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 | 1,622 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michael's Church of England High School St Michael's Road , L23 7UL | 3out of 4 | 2,248 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chesterfield High School Chesterfield Road , Crosby L23 9YB | 3out of 4 | 2,768 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Family Catholic High School Virgins Lane , Thornton L23 4UL | 3out of 4 | 3,290 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Litherland High School Sterrix Lane , Litherland L21 0DB | 2out of 4 | 3,702 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 | 5,436 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 | 1,014 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| St. Mary's College Everest Road , Crosby L23 5TW | - not rated | 1,344 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Merchant Taylors' Girls' School Liverpool Road , L23 5SP | - not rated | 1,485 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Crosby High School De Villiers Avenue , Crosby L23 2TH | 3out of 4 | 2,454 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newfield School Edge Lane , Crosby L23 4TG | 3out of 4 | 3,405 yd | Community 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Oxford | 89 Oxford Road | 27 yd | |
| The Potato Moon Cafe | 1-3 Warrenhouse Road | 445 yd | |
| Crosby Coffee | 2 Oxford Road | 542 yd | |
| Caribbean Infusion Delight | 57 St Johns Road | 595 yd | |
| Sesay's Bar & Kitchen | 22 Bridge Road | 626 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Oak Hotel | 16-20 Warrenhouse Road | 486 yd | |
| Paul's Bar L22 | 61 St Johns Road | 598 yd | |
| Volunteer Canteen | 45 East Street | 616 yd | |
| Railway Hotel | 5 Brighton Road | 671 yd | |
| The Coop | 84 College Road | 758 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Mirch Masala | 70b Oxford Road | 60 yd | |
| Crosby Stir Fry | 27 Bridge Road | 520 yd | |
| Pranzo | 23 Bridge Road | 528 yd | |
| Eldorado Luigi | 71 St Johns Road | 595 yd | |
| Fortune Kitchen | 26 Bridge Road | 631 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | 20 Brighton Road | 595 yd | |
| Co op Late Shop | 1-3 Mersey Road | 835 yd | |
| Iceland Foods Plc | 70-76 South Road | 927 yd | |
| Co-op Food | 189 College Road | 950 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Waterloo Methodist Church BIRCHDALE ROAD | 599 yd | |
| Tiersco Gym ST. JOHNS ROAD | health and fitness suite | 695 yd |
| Crosby Leisure Centre MARINERS ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 728 yd |
| Marine Travel Arena ROSSETT ROAD | grass pitches | 730 yd |
| St. Nicholas Ce Primary School NICHOLAS ROAD | grass pitches | 863 yd |
| Merchant Taylors' School LIVERPOOL ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 968 yd |
| Energie Fitness Club (Liverpool Waterloo) (Closed) South Road | health and fitness suite | 994 yd |
| The Crosby United Reformed Church Hall ESHE ROAD | 1,019 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 | 107.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.