Bretlands Road is in Liverpool and in Sefton district. L23 1TQ is located in the Manor electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Sefton Central. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Bretlands Road, Liverpool, L23 1TQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: L23 1XH, L23 1XQ, L23 1UB, L23 1TY, L23 1XF, L23 1XG, L23 1ZA, L23 4TG, L23 1XE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding L23 1TQ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52% 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 | 54.8% | 52% | -2.8% | 51.0% | 1.0% |
| Male | 45.2% | 48% | 2.8% | 49.0% | -1.0% |
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 L23 1TQ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 52.1% 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 | 48.9% | 52.1% | 3.2% | 37.9% | 14.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 27.3% | 24.7% | -2.6% | 44.2% | -19.5% |
| Separated | 3.9% | 2.3% | -1.6% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 14.3% | 14.4% | 0.1% | 9.1% | 5.3% |
| Widowed | 5.6% | 6.5% | 0.9% | 6.1% | 0.4% |
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 | 45.2% | 34.9% | -10.3% | 48.4% | -13.5% |
| Good health | 32.6% | 38.9% | 6.3% | 33.6% | 5.3% |
| Fair health | 14% | 12.3% | -1.7% | 12.7% | -0.4% |
| Bad health | 5.6% | 10.3% | 4.7% | 4.0% | 6.3% |
| Very bad health | 2.7% | 3.6% | 0.9% | 1.2% | 2.4% |
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.
In the area around L23 1TQ this area, 28.2% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 30.7% | 28.2% | -2.5% | 18.2% | 10.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.2% | 10.6% | -4.6% | 9.6% | 1.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.9% | 14.4% | 0.5% | 13.4% | 1.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.2% | 6.5% | 1.3% | 5.3% | 1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.2% | 13.9% | -1.3% | 16.9% | -3.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.6% | 23.6% | 8.0% | 33.8% | -10.2% |
| Other | 4.3% | 2.8% | -1.5% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.9% 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% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| White | 99.7% | 94.9% | -4.8% | 81.4% | 13.5% |
In this area, 94.5% 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 | 98.3% | 94.5% | -3.8% | 83.2% | 11.3% |
| European Union | 1% | 2.7% | 1.7% | 6.1% | -3.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 5.6% | -3.2% |
| 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 | 98% | 94.9% | -3.1% | 83.2% | 11.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 9.8% | -6.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.9% | -2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 1.6% | 0.9% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.8% | 76.7% | 0.1% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 20.5% | 13.5% | 7.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33.6% | 37.2% | -3.6% |
| Christian | 57.3% | 46.2% | 11.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Hindu | 1.6% | 1.7% | -0.1% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 5.9% | 6.0% | -0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bretlands Road was 47.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 51.5% lower than the Ford average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Bretlands Road has the 27th lowest crime rate of 88 local areas in Ford and the 437th lowest crime rate of 929 local areas in Sefton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 25.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -67.2%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 97% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thornton Clinic Bretlands Road, Liverpool, Merseyside Other, an established residential building | £390,000 | 2017-06-01 | £502,602 |
| Retired | 50 |
| Full-Time Employee | 48 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 30 |
| Part-Time Employee | 22 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Other | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 31 |
| Human health and social work activities | 30 |
| Education | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation 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 | 4,297 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenacre Community Nursery School Province Place , L20 6PJ | 3out of 4 | 4,356 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thornton Primary School Edge Lane , Thornton L23 4TF | - not rated | 188 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St William of York Catholic Primary School St William Road , Crosby L23 9XH | 3out of 4 | 302 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Forefield Junior School Forefield Lane , Crosby L23 9TJ | - not rated | 1,262 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Forefield Junior School Forefield Lane , Crosby L23 9TJ | 3out of 4 | 1,262 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Forefield Community Infant and Nursery School Forefield Lane , Crosby L23 9SL | - not rated | 1,285 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holy Family Catholic High School Virgins Lane , Thornton L23 4UL | 3out of 4 | 827 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chesterfield High School Chesterfield Road , Crosby L23 9YB | - not rated | 842 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chesterfield High School Chesterfield Road , Crosby L23 9YB | 3out of 4 | 842 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sacred Heart Catholic College Liverpool Road , Crosby L23 5TF | - not rated | 2,054 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sacred Heart Catholic Academy Liverpool Road , Crosby L23 5TF | - not rated | 2,158 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jigsaw Primary Pupil Referral Unit Stannyfield Drive , Thornton L23 1TY | 4out of 4 | 169 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newfield School Edge Lane , Crosby L23 4TG | 3out of 4 | 218 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| IMPACT Daleacre Campus , Daleacre Drive L30 2QQ | - not rated | 1,396 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Waterside Academy Daleacre Campus , Daleacre Drive L30 2QQ | 1out of 4 | 1,402 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Crosby High School De Villiers Avenue , Crosby L23 2TH | - not rated | 1,588 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kings Church Luncheon Club | The Kings Church, 2 Drummond Road | 420 yd | |
| Subway | 9a The Crescent | 624 yd | |
| Becca's Bites | 72 Moor Lane | 675 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| St William Of York Parish Centre | St William Of York Club, Edge Lane | 165 yd | |
| Nags Head | Nags Head, Green Lane | 570 yd | |
| The Grapes | 22 Green Lane | 580 yd | |
| LCFA Sefton | 1 Drummond Road | 679 yd | |
| Liverpool Ramblers A F C | Liverpool Ramblers Football Club, Moor Lane | 872 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 23 Edge Lane | 511 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Ltd | 251 Moor Lane | 863 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Thornton Primary School (Closed) THORNTON PRIMARY SCHOOL THORNTON PRIMARY SCHOOL EDGE LANE | grass pitches | 187 yd |
| Civil Service Sports Club (Closed) Drummond Road | grass pitches | 674 yd |
| Playfootball Liverpool PLAYFOOTBALL CENTRE PLAYFOOTBALL CENTRE DRUMMOND ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 685 yd |
| Holy Family Catholic High School VIRGINS LANE | grass pitches | 829 yd |
| Chesterfield High School CHESTERFIELD ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 845 yd |
| Buckley Hill Playing Fields BUCKLEY HILL LANE PLAYING FIELD BUCKLEY HILL LANE PLAYING FIELD BUCKLEY HILL LANE | grass pitches | 947 yd |
| Liverpool Ramblers Afc BEECH PARK | grass pitches | 1,033 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 | 92.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 92.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 92.3% |
| 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 | 167.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.