College Road is in Liverpool and in Sefton district. L23 7TJ 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 College Road, Liverpool, L23 7TJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: L23 3AX, L23 8SA, L23 8UJ, L23 7TA, L23 3AR, L23 5RL, L23 3DS, L23 3AL, L23 7TF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding L23 7TJ has a slightly higher male population, with 51.4% 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 | 53.5% | 48.6% | -4.9% | 51.0% | -2.4% |
| Male | 46.5% | 51.4% | 4.9% | 49.0% | 2.4% |
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 | 44.7% | 41.6% | -3.1% | 37.9% | 3.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 32.7% | 39.6% | 6.9% | 44.2% | -4.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 3.5% | 1.3% | 2.2% | 1.3% |
| Divorced | 9.3% | 5.9% | -3.4% | 9.1% | -3.2% |
| Widowed | 10.2% | 9.4% | -0.8% | 6.1% | 3.3% |
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 | 52.7% | 48.2% | -4.5% | 48.4% | -0.2% |
| Good health | 30% | 28.9% | -1.1% | 33.6% | -4.7% |
| Fair health | 11.9% | 14.7% | 2.8% | 12.7% | 2.0% |
| Bad health | 5% | 8.3% | 3.3% | 4.0% | 4.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 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.
This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 44.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 13.7% | 16.3% | 2.6% | 18.2% | -1.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.3% | 5.9% | -3.4% | 9.6% | -3.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15% | 8.9% | -6.1% | 13.4% | -4.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 4% | 4.5% | 0.5% | 5.3% | -0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.4% | 17.8% | 5.4% | 16.9% | 0.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 42% | 44.6% | 2.6% | 33.8% | 10.8% |
| Other | 3.5% | 2% | -1.5% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.6% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.2% | 0.5% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 94.2% | 98.6% | 4.4% | 81.4% | 17.2% |
| Other | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
In this area, 94.1% 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 | 96.2% | 94.1% | -2.1% | 83.2% | 10.9% |
| European Union | 1.2% | 3.6% | 2.4% | 6.1% | -2.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 2.7% | -2.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.5% | 0.5% | -1.0% | 5.6% | -5.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.8% | 94.5% | 0.7% | 83.2% | 11.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4.1% | 4.1% | 9.8% | -5.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.5% | 0.5% | -1.0% | 2.9% | -2.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.8% | 0.5% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -1.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.8% | 0.5% | -3.3% | 1.9% | -1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 90.9% | 76.7% | 14.2% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Portugal | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Poland | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Other EU countries | 0.5% | 1.5% | -1.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 5.5% | 13.5% | -8.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 25.8% | 37.2% | -11.4% |
| Christian | 67.7% | 46.2% | 21.5% |
| Muslim | 0.5% | 6.5% | -6.0% |
| Not answered | 6% | 6.0% | 0.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around College Road was 194.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 286.4% higher than the Blundellsands average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
College Road has the 4th highest crime rate of 51 local areas in Blundellsands and the 89th highest crime rate of 929 local areas in Sefton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 100.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 10.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 172 College Road, Liverpool, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £287,000 | 2017-07-26 | £419,522 |
| 164 College Road, Liverpool, Merseyside Detached, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2015-08-10 | £379,435 |
| 172 College Road, Liverpool, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £112,500 | 2001-06-22 | £399,917 |
| Flat 3 Rosslyn, 168 College Road, Liverpool, Merseyside Detached, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2000-03-13 | £480,278 |
| Flat 3 Rosslyn, 168 College Road, Liverpool, Merseyside Detached, an established residential building | £115,000 | 1998-09-23 | £468,812 |
L23 7TJ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 66 |
| Retired | 58 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Part-Time Employee | 16 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Education | 28 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 11 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenacre Community Nursery School Province Place , L20 6PJ | 3out of 4 | 4,845 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Valewood Primary School Sherwood Avenue , Crosby L23 7YG | 3out of 4 | 638 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 | 761 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Nicholas Church of England Primary School Nicholas Road , Blundellsands L23 6TS | 4out of 4 | 767 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ursuline Catholic Primary School Nicholas Road , L23 6TT | 3out of 4 | 827 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Great Crosby Catholic Primary School The Northern Road , Sefton L23 2RQ | 3out of 4 | 1,154 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | 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 | 831 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 | 1,091 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chesterfield High School Chesterfield Road , Crosby L23 9YB | 3out of 4 | 2,226 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Family Catholic High School Virgins Lane , Thornton L23 4UL | 3out of 4 | 2,393 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Litherland High School Sterrix Lane , Litherland L21 0DB | 2out of 4 | 3,695 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 | 661 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Merchant Taylors' Girls' School Liverpool Road , L23 5SP | - not rated | 688 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Merchant Taylors' Boys' School Liverpool Road , Crosby L23 0QP | - not rated | 966 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Crosby High School De Villiers Avenue , Crosby L23 2TH | 3out of 4 | 1,462 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Jigsaw Primary Pupil Referral Unit Stannyfield Drive , Thornton L23 1TY | 3out of 4 | 2,729 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bluebell Cafe | Crosby United Reformed Church, Eshe Road | 124 yd | |
| Crosby URC | Crosby United Reformed Church, Eshe Road | 124 yd | |
| Atherton House | 6 Alexandra Road | 197 yd | |
| Inside No 4 | 4A Carnegie Avenue | 255 yd | |
| Alive Coffee Co | 4b Coronation Road | 255 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lucilla Dramatic Society | 18 Victoria Road West | 230 yd | |
| Edinburgh Inn | 119 Wellbeck Lodge, College Road | 413 yd | |
| Marine Football Club | 127 College Road | 453 yd | |
| The Gunners Club | Gunners Club, Byron Road | 476 yd | |
| The Crows Nest | 61-63 Victoria Road | 499 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| College Fryer | 153 College Road | 344 yd | |
| Rock Salt | 66 Coronation Road | 473 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 68 Coronation Road | 473 yd | |
| Stuffed | 62 Coronation Road | 527 yd | |
| George & Angelas | 58 College Road | 585 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op Food | 189 College Road | 211 yd | |
| Co op Late Shop | 1-3 Mersey Road | 355 yd | |
| Farmfoods Ltd | 4-12 Liverpool Road | 681 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsburys, 1-3 Liverpool Road | 709 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Crosby United Reformed Church Hall ESHE ROAD | 149 yd | |
| Marine Travel Arena ROSSETT ROAD | grass pitches | 439 yd |
| Merchant Taylors' School For Girls LIVERPOOL ROAD | health and fitness suite | 596 yd |
| The Fitness Rooms ST MARYS COLLEGE SPORTS CENTRE ST MARYS COLLEGE SPORTS CENTRE LIVERPOOL ROAD | health and fitness suite | 643 yd |
| Hearts Ladies Health Club (Crosby) 5-11 5-11 LITTLE CROSBY ROAD | health and fitness suite | 709 yd |
| St. Nicholas Ce Primary School NICHOLAS ROAD | grass pitches | 880 yd |
| Sacred Heart Catholic College (Upper Site) LIVERPOOL ROAD | 889 yd | |
| Crosby High Cooperative Learning Trust DE VILLIERS AVENUE | grass pitches | 941 yd |
| Merchant Taylors' School LIVERPOOL ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 944 yd |
| Great Crosby Primary School THE NORTHERN ROAD | grass pitches | 1,060 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 77 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.