The Serpentine South is in Liverpool and in Sefton district. L23 6TB 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 The Serpentine South, Liverpool, L23 6TB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: L23 6XG, L23 6TW, L23 6XH, L23 6TQ, L23 6TD, L23 6TH, L23 6XP, L23 6UF, L23 6XU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding L23 6TB has a slightly higher male population, with 50.6% of residents 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 | 51.9% | 49.4% | -2.5% | 51.0% | -1.6% |
| Male | 48.1% | 50.6% | 2.5% | 49.0% | 1.6% |
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 | 25.3% | 27.2% | 1.9% | 37.9% | -10.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 44.4% | 45.1% | 0.7% | 44.2% | 0.9% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Separated | 5.1% | 0% | -5.1% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Divorced | 9.6% | 13.6% | 4.0% | 9.1% | 4.5% |
| Widowed | 15.7% | 13% | -2.7% | 6.1% | 6.9% |
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 | 40.7% | 39.9% | -0.8% | 48.4% | -8.5% |
| Good health | 33.9% | 33.9% | 0.0% | 33.6% | 0.3% |
| Fair health | 18.5% | 17.9% | -0.6% | 12.7% | 5.2% |
| Bad health | 5.3% | 6% | 0.7% | 4.0% | 2.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 2.4% | 0.8% | 1.2% | 1.2% |
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 | 21.9% | 19.3% | -2.6% | 18.2% | 1.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.2% | 13% | 1.8% | 9.6% | 3.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.2% | 13% | -2.2% | 13.4% | -0.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.1% | 3.1% | 2.0% | 5.3% | -2.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 5.1% | 10.6% | 5.5% | 16.9% | -6.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 40.4% | 34.8% | -5.6% | 33.8% | 1.0% |
| Other | 5.1% | 6.2% | 1.1% | 2.8% | 3.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.7% 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 | 0.5% | 1.8% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 1.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.5% | 1.8% | 1.3% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 2.5% | -1.3% |
| Other Black | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed Other | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 95.2% | 94.7% | -0.5% | 81.4% | 13.3% |
| Arab | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 93.5% 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 | 92.1% | 93.5% | 1.4% | 83.2% | 10.3% |
| European Union | 4.8% | 0.6% | -4.2% | 6.1% | -5.5% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.1% | 2.4% | 0.3% | 5.6% | -3.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 2.4% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.5% | 93.5% | 3.0% | 83.2% | 10.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4.8% | 4.8% | 9.8% | -5.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.6% | 0% | -2.6% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.6% | 1.2% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.3% | 0.6% | -4.7% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 89.2% | 76.7% | 12.5% |
| Germany | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Poland | 1.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| No passport held | 6% | 13.5% | -7.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 26% | 37.2% | -11.2% |
| Christian | 60.9% | 46.2% | 14.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Jewish | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Muslim | 3.6% | 6.5% | -2.9% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 7.7% | 6.0% | 1.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Serpentine South was 47.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 5.5% lower than the Blundellsands average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
The Serpentine South has the 19th highest crime rate of 51 local areas in Blundellsands and the 446th lowest crime rate of 929 local areas in Sefton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 6.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 104.8%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 69% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Upper Glenthorne The Serpentine South, Liverpool, Merseyside Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £415,000 | 2015-10-30 | £592,210 |
| Glenthorne, 56 The Serpentine South, Liverpool, Merseyside Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2014-04-09 | £529,046 |
The percentage of retired residents living in L23 6TB area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 47% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 74 |
| Full-Time Employee | 31 |
| Part-Time Employee | 19 |
| Self-Employed | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Education | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ursuline Catholic Primary School Nicholas Road , L23 6TT | 3out of 4 | 614 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Nicholas Church of England Primary School Nicholas Road , Blundellsands L23 6TS | 4out of 4 | 869 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Valewood Primary School Sherwood Avenue , Crosby L23 7YG | 3out of 4 | 1,456 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Luke's Halsall Church of England Primary School Cooks Road , Crosby L23 2TB | 3out of 4 | 1,760 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 | 2,035 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Michael's Church of England High School St Michael's Road , L23 7UL | 3out of 4 | 1,572 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sacred Heart Catholic College Liverpool Road , Crosby L23 5TF | 2out of 4 | 1,988 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chesterfield High School Chesterfield Road , Crosby L23 9YB | 3out of 4 | 3,382 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Family Catholic High School Virgins Lane , Thornton L23 4UL | 3out of 4 | 3,388 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Litherland High School Sterrix Lane , Litherland L21 0DB | 2out of 4 | 4,845 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Mary's College Everest Road , Crosby L23 5TW | - not rated | 1,832 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Merchant Taylors' Girls' School Liverpool Road , L23 5SP | - not rated | 1,852 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Merchant Taylors' Boys' School Liverpool Road , Crosby L23 0QP | - not rated | 2,022 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Crosby High School De Villiers Avenue , Crosby L23 2TH | 3out of 4 | 2,441 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Jigsaw Primary Pupil Referral Unit Stannyfield Drive , Thornton L23 1TY | 3out of 4 | 3,819 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ursuline Out of School Club | Ursuline Catholic Primary School, Nicholas Road | 327 yd | |
| (Cafe Vita) Crosby Leisure Centre | Mariners Road | 907 yd | |
| Sesay's Bar & Kitchen | 22 Bridge Road | 978 yd | |
| St Nicholas Church Hall | 1A Harlech Road | 1,034 yd | |
| Bluebell Cafe | Crosby United Reformed Church, Eshe Road | 1,068 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blundellsands Lawn Tennis Club | Blundellsands Lawn Tennis Club, Warren Road | 238 yd | |
| Waterloo Rugby Club | St Anthonys Road | 507 yd | |
| Campion Lawn Tennis Club | Campion Lawn Tennis Club, St Anthonys Road | 612 yd | |
| The Gunners Club | Gunners Club, Byron Road | 704 yd | |
| West Lancashire Artisans Golf Club | 4 Hall Road West | 1,003 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yom! | United Reformed Church, 31 Warren Road | 274 yd | |
| Anthony John Catering | Waterloo Rugby Union Football Club, St Anthonys Road | 572 yd | |
| Coffee at Mencap | 6-8 Mariners Road | 937 yd | |
| Fortune Kitchen | 26 Bridge Road | 973 yd | |
| Pizzarios | 10 Bridge Road | 973 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co op Late Shop | 1-3 Mersey Road | 1,077 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St. Nicholas Ce Primary School NICHOLAS ROAD | grass pitches | 728 yd |
| Crosby Leisure Centre MARINERS ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 983 yd |
| West Lancashire Golf Club WEST LANCASHIRE ARTISANS GOLF CLUB WEST LANCASHIRE ARTISANS GOLF CLUB HALL ROAD WEST | golf | 1,036 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.