Oxford Road is in Waterloo, Liverpool and in Sefton district. L22 8QE 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 Road, Waterloo, Liverpool, L22 8QE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: L22 8QY, L22 8QB, L22 9RD, L22 9RG, L22 8QW, L22 8QF, L22 8QH, L22 8QN, L22 8QA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding L22 8QE is primarily male, with 57.4% 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 | 48.4% | 42.6% | -5.8% | 51.0% | -8.4% |
| Male | 51.6% | 57.4% | 5.8% | 49.0% | 8.4% |
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 8QE, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 52.7% 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 | 45.3% | 52.7% | 7.4% | 37.9% | 14.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 26.1% | 22% | -4.1% | 44.2% | -22.2% |
| Separated | 7.4% | 2% | -5.4% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 16.3% | 19.5% | 3.2% | 9.1% | 10.4% |
| Widowed | 4.9% | 3.9% | -1.0% | 6.1% | -2.2% |
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 | 46.8% | 42.6% | -4.2% | 48.4% | -5.8% |
| Good health | 27.2% | 29.8% | 2.6% | 33.6% | -3.8% |
| Fair health | 15.2% | 15.7% | 0.5% | 12.7% | 3.0% |
| Bad health | 8.8% | 10.7% | 1.9% | 4.0% | 6.7% |
| Very bad health | 2% | 1.2% | -0.8% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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 | 21.7% | 20% | -1.7% | 18.2% | 1.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.3% | 14.1% | -1.2% | 9.6% | 4.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.2% | 14.6% | -5.6% | 13.4% | 1.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 2% | 2.9% | 0.9% | 5.3% | -2.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.3% | 18% | 4.7% | 16.9% | 1.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 24.1% | 28.8% | 4.7% | 33.8% | -5.0% |
| Other | 3.4% | 1.5% | -1.9% | 2.8% | -1.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.1% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 2.4% | 0% | -2.4% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 90.8% | 97.1% | 6.3% | 81.4% | 15.7% |
| Other | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
In this area, 94.6% 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 | 95.6% | 94.6% | -1.0% | 83.2% | 11.4% |
| European Union | 1.2% | 3.7% | 2.5% | 6.1% | -2.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 1.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.4% | 95% | 0.6% | 83.2% | 11.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 3.7% | 3.3% | 9.8% | -6.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 2.9% | -1.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.4% | 0% | -2.4% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.8% | 0% | -2.8% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.1% | 76.7% | 1.4% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 1.7% | 1.5% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 19.8% | 13.5% | 6.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.2% | 37.2% | -1.0% |
| Christian | 57.2% | 46.2% | 11.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 0.8% | 6.5% | -5.7% |
| Not answered | 5.3% | 6.0% | -0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Oxford Road was 44.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 57.1% lower than the Church average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Oxford Road has the 14th lowest crime rate of 56 local areas in Church and the 418th lowest crime rate of 929 local areas in Sefton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 22.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Oxford Road, Liverpool, Merseyside Terraced, an established residential building | £255,000 | 2025-02-14 | £255,237 |
| 61 Oxford Road, Liverpool, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £251,500 | 2024-12-03 | £250,797 |
| 37 Oxford Road, Liverpool, Merseyside Other, an established residential building | £4,106,500 | 2023-04-25 | £4,414,593 |
| 39 Oxford Road, Liverpool, Merseyside Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £120,500 | 2022-12-16 | £125,167 |
| 43 Oxford Road, Liverpool, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £342,500 | 2022-09-09 | £364,652 |
| Full-Time Employee | 62 |
| Retired | 46 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 23 |
| Unemployed | 14 |
| Self-Employed | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Education | 14 |
| Other | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| 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 | 3,968 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cambridge Nursery School Cambridge Road , Bootle L20 9LQ | 3out of 4 | 5,397 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 | 168 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 | 240 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Waterloo Primary School Crosby Road North , Waterloo L22 0LD | 3out of 4 | 736 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Nicholas Church of England Primary School Nicholas Road , Blundellsands L23 6TS | 4out of 4 | 1,057 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ursuline Catholic Primary School Nicholas Road , L23 6TT | 3out of 4 | 1,308 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 | 1,707 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 | 2,479 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chesterfield High School Chesterfield Road , Crosby L23 9YB | 3out of 4 | 2,717 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Family Catholic High School Virgins Lane , Thornton L23 4UL | 3out of 4 | 3,341 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Litherland High School Sterrix Lane , Litherland L21 0DB | 2out of 4 | 3,489 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 | 5,106 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 | 990 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| St. Mary's College Everest Road , Crosby L23 5TW | - not rated | 1,434 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Merchant Taylors' Girls' School Liverpool Road , L23 5SP | - not rated | 1,586 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Crosby High School De Villiers Avenue , Crosby L23 2TH | 3out of 4 | 2,561 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newfield School Edge Lane , Crosby L23 4TG | 3out of 4 | 3,366 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crosby Coffee | 2 Oxford Road | 213 yd | |
| The Oxford | 89 Oxford Road | 317 yd | |
| Caribbean Infusion Delight | 57 St Johns Road | 345 yd | |
| Temptations | 62-64 St Johns Road | 406 yd | |
| Make your Mark | 46-48 St Johns Road | 459 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Volunteer Canteen | 45 East Street | 302 yd | |
| Railway Hotel | 5 Brighton Road | 347 yd | |
| Paul's Bar L22 | 61 St Johns Road | 351 yd | |
| The Queen's Picture House | 47-53 South Road | 519 yd | |
| Alexandra Hotel | 69 South Road | 519 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Mirch Masala | 70b Oxford Road | 327 yd | |
| Eldorado Luigi | 71 St Johns Road | 345 yd | |
| Rockin Rolls | 1A Lorne Road | 509 yd | |
| Chicago Grill | 39-41 South Road | 513 yd | |
| Pizza Bar | 63 South Road | 519 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | 20 Brighton Road | 287 yd | |
| Iceland Foods Plc | 70-76 South Road | 606 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Waterloo Methodist Church BIRCHDALE ROAD | 375 yd | |
| Tiersco Gym ST. JOHNS ROAD | health and fitness suite | 464 yd |
| Energie Fitness Club (Liverpool Waterloo) (Closed) South Road | health and fitness suite | 693 yd |
| Crosby Lakeside Adventure Centre CAMBRIDGE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 868 yd |
| Merchant Taylors' School LIVERPOOL ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 950 yd |
| Marine Travel Arena ROSSETT ROAD | grass pitches | 952 yd |
| Crosby Leisure Centre MARINERS ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 1,043 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 | 89.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 130 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.