Briarwood is in Liverpool and in Sefton district. L23 8XN is located in the Blundellsands electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Sefton Central. This postcode has been in use since 1999-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Briarwood, Liverpool, L23 8XN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: L23 8TT, L23 8TU, L23 8SP, L23 8SR, L23 8TG, L23 8TY, L23 8TQ, L23 8SS, L23 8ST.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding L23 8XN, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.5% 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 | 52.9% | 52.5% | -0.4% | 51.0% | 1.5% |
| Male | 47.1% | 47.5% | 0.4% | 49.0% | -1.5% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of L23 8XN there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 52.2% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 25.9% | 25.8% | -0.1% | 37.9% | -12.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 52.3% | 52.2% | -0.1% | 44.2% | 8.0% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 2.6% | 0.4% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 6.9% | 5.5% | -1.4% | 9.1% | -3.6% |
| Widowed | 12.8% | 13.9% | 1.1% | 6.1% | 7.8% |
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 | 51.2% | 53.6% | 2.4% | 48.4% | 5.2% |
| Good health | 26.4% | 26.8% | 0.4% | 33.6% | -6.8% |
| Fair health | 11% | 7.5% | -3.5% | 12.7% | -5.2% |
| Bad health | 9.6% | 4.3% | -5.3% | 4.0% | 0.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 7.8% | 6.1% | 1.2% | 6.6% |
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 48.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 18.4% | 14.4% | -4.0% | 18.2% | -3.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.1% | 12.1% | -1.0% | 9.6% | 2.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15% | 10.1% | -4.9% | 13.4% | -3.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.2% | 1.4% | -0.8% | 5.3% | -3.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.2% | 10.1% | -1.1% | 16.9% | -6.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 37.7% | 48.4% | 10.7% | 33.8% | 14.6% |
| Other | 2.5% | 3.5% | 1.0% | 2.8% | 0.7% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 86.1% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.1% | 2.7% | 1.6% | 0.7% | 2.0% |
| Indian | 0.8% | 6.9% | 6.1% | 3.1% | 3.8% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0.2% | -0.1% | 2.5% | -2.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 0.5% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| White | 96.1% | 86.1% | -10.0% | 81.4% | 4.7% |
| Arab | 0.6% | 2% | 1.4% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| Other | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
In this area, 90.1% 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 | 97.5% | 90.1% | -7.4% | 83.2% | 6.9% |
| European Union | 0% | 3.7% | 3.7% | 6.1% | -2.4% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.9% | 6.2% | 4.3% | 5.6% | 0.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.7% | 90.8% | -5.9% | 83.2% | 7.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 7.3% | 7.3% | 9.8% | -2.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.9% | -2.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.8% | 0.5% | -2.3% | 1.9% | -1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 89.5% | 76.7% | 12.8% |
| Ireland | 2% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Romania | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 0.2% | 1.5% | -1.3% |
| Southern Asia | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
| No passport held | 6.2% | 13.5% | -7.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 15.2% | 37.2% | -22.0% |
| Christian | 69.3% | 46.2% | 23.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Hindu | 5.7% | 1.7% | 4.0% |
| Jewish | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 2.5% | 6.5% | -4.0% |
| Not answered | 6.2% | 6.0% | 0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Briarwood was 16.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 68.1% lower than the Blundellsands average. The most reported crime type was Drugs.
Briarwood has the 14th lowest crime rate of 51 local areas in Blundellsands and the 121st lowest crime rate of 929 local areas in Sefton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 2.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -65.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Briarwood, Liverpool, Merseyside Detached, an established residential building | £620,000 | 2011-07-22 | £1,018,025 |
| 6 Briarwood, Liverpool, Merseyside Detached, an established residential building | £850,000 | 2005-11-08 | £1,413,125 |
| 6 Briarwood, Liverpool, Merseyside Detached, an established residential building | £575,000 | 2002-10-07 | £1,456,667 |
| 3 Briarwood, Liverpool, Merseyside Detached, a newly built property | £393,500 | 1999-08-31 | £1,479,449 |
| 6 Briarwood, Liverpool, Merseyside Detached, a newly built property | £444,500 | 1999-08-31 | £1,671,194 |
L23 8XN area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 18% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
L23 8XN 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in L23 8XN area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 37% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 131 |
| Full-Time Employee | 88 |
| Self-Employed | 45 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 17 |
| Education | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Valewood Primary School Sherwood Avenue , Crosby L23 7YG | 3out of 4 | 1,139 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ursuline Catholic Primary School Nicholas Road , L23 6TT | 3out of 4 | 1,470 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Luke's Halsall Church of England Primary School Cooks Road , Crosby L23 2TB | 3out of 4 | 1,474 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Nicholas Church of England Primary School Nicholas Road , Blundellsands L23 6TS | 4out of 4 | 1,661 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School Back Lane , Crosby L23 4UA | 3out of 4 | 2,023 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | 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 | 875 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sacred Heart Catholic College Liverpool Road , Crosby L23 5TF | 2out of 4 | 1,914 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Family Catholic High School Virgins Lane , Thornton L23 4UL | 3out of 4 | 2,819 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chesterfield High School Chesterfield Road , Crosby L23 9YB | 3out of 4 | 3,153 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Litherland High School Sterrix Lane , Litherland L21 0DB | 2out of 4 | 4,883 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Merchant Taylors' Girls' School Liverpool Road , L23 5SP | - not rated | 1,838 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| St. Mary's College Everest Road , Crosby L23 5TW | - not rated | 1,907 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Crosby High School De Villiers Avenue , Crosby L23 2TH | 3out of 4 | 1,956 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Merchant Taylors' Boys' School Liverpool Road , Crosby L23 0QP | - not rated | 2,341 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Jigsaw Primary Pupil Referral Unit Stannyfield Drive , Thornton L23 1TY | 3out of 4 | 3,375 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Valewood Out of School Club | Valewood Primary School, Sherwood Avenue | 1,029 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waterloo Rugby Club | St Anthonys Road | 652 yd | |
| West Lancashire Artisans Golf Club | 4 Hall Road West | 707 yd | |
| West Lancs Golf Club | 4 Hall Road West | 707 yd | |
| Blundellsands Lawn Tennis Club | Blundellsands Lawn Tennis Club, Warren Road | 867 yd | |
| Campion Lawn Tennis Club | Campion Lawn Tennis Club, St Anthonys Road | 942 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony John Catering | Waterloo Rugby Union Football Club, St Anthonys Road | 517 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Merchant Taylors School Playing Fields 2A 2A HALL ROAD WEST | grass pitches | 474 yd |
| West Lancashire Golf Club WEST LANCASHIRE ARTISANS GOLF CLUB WEST LANCASHIRE ARTISANS GOLF CLUB HALL ROAD WEST | golf | 477 yd |
| St Michaels Church Of England High School ST. MICHAELS ROAD | grass pitches | 777 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.