Central Way is in Liverpool and in Liverpool district. L24 2SJ is located in the Speke electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Garston and Halewood. This postcode has been in use since 1985-10-01.
StreetScan combines information about Central Way, Liverpool, L24 2SJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: L24 2SN, L24 2TL, L24 2TW, L24 2TP, L24 2TH, L24 2TR, L24 2UL, L24 2UA, L24 2ST.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding L24 2SJ has a slightly higher male population, with 52.4% 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 | 48% | 47.6% | -0.4% | 51.0% | -3.4% |
| Male | 52% | 52.4% | 0.4% | 49.0% | 3.4% |
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 L24 2SJ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 49.8% 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 | 51.8% | 49.8% | -2.0% | 37.9% | 11.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 19.6% | 25.7% | 6.1% | 44.2% | -18.5% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 6.3% | 6.7% | 0.4% | 2.2% | 4.5% |
| Divorced | 13.7% | 11.9% | -1.8% | 9.1% | 2.8% |
| Widowed | 8.6% | 5.6% | -3.0% | 6.1% | -0.5% |
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.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (69.5%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 38.3% | 47.2% | 8.9% | 48.4% | -1.2% |
| Good health | 27.9% | 22.3% | -5.6% | 33.6% | -11.3% |
| Fair health | 16.4% | 14.8% | -1.6% | 12.7% | 2.1% |
| Bad health | 13.8% | 11% | -2.8% | 4.0% | 7.0% |
| Very bad health | 3.7% | 4.7% | 1.0% | 1.2% | 3.5% |
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 L24 2SJ this area, 32% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 21%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 52.2% | 32% | -20.2% | 18.2% | 13.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.9% | 10.7% | -4.2% | 9.6% | 1.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9% | 13.2% | 4.2% | 13.4% | -0.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 2% | 3.3% | 1.3% | 5.3% | -2.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.2% | 17.3% | 9.1% | 16.9% | 0.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 8.6% | 21% | 12.4% | 33.8% | -12.8% |
| Other | 5.1% | 2.6% | -2.5% | 2.8% | -0.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.3% 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 | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 3.1% | -1.9% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
| Black African | 3.4% | 1.5% | -1.9% | 2.5% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 90.6% | 92.3% | 1.7% | 81.4% | 10.9% |
| Arab | 1.7% | 0.6% | -1.1% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Other | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
In this area, 88.1% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 96.3% | 88.1% | -8.2% | 83.2% | 4.9% |
| European Union | 0.7% | 7.7% | 7.0% | 6.1% | 1.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 2.7% | 1.2% | -1.5% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 2.4% | 2.1% | 5.6% | -3.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.3% | 88.1% | -8.2% | 83.2% | 4.9% |
| 10+ Years | 1% | 4.2% | 3.2% | 9.8% | -5.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 4.8% | 4.5% | 2.9% | 1.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 2% | 2.1% | 0.1% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 1.9% | -1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.1% | 76.7% | -0.6% |
| Spain | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Romania | 2.1% | 0.9% | 1.2% |
| Other EU countries | 4.8% | 1.5% | 3.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| No passport held | 14.6% | 13.5% | 1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 31.7% | 37.2% | -5.5% |
| Christian | 63.2% | 46.2% | 17.0% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 0.9% | 6.5% | -5.6% |
| Not answered | 3.9% | 6.0% | -2.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Central Way was 729.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 413.7% higher than the Speke average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Central Way has the 2nd highest crime rate of 28 local areas in Speke and the 34th highest crime rate of 1,559 local areas in Liverpool .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 263.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -9.7%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 95% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Central Way, Liverpool, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £151,000 | 2024-10-28 | £160,043 |
| 21A Central Way, Liverpool, Merseyside Terraced, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2021-05-05 | £159,960 |
| 41A Central Way, Liverpool, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £124,000 | 2021-03-18 | £157,114 |
| 37 Central Way, Liverpool, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £127,500 | 2020-12-14 | £169,443 |
| 23A Central Way, Liverpool, Merseyside Other, an established residential building | £3,000 | 2020-04-26 | £4,295 |
| Full-Time Employee | 91 |
| Retired | 44 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 39 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Unemployed | 17 |
| Other | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Self-Employed | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Education | 4 |
| Other | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Middlefield Community Primary School Alderwood Avenue , Speke L24 2UE | 3out of 4 | 223 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Christopher's Catholic Primary School Tarbock Road , Speke L24 0SN | 3out of 4 | 877 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Ambrose Catholic Primary School Alderfield Drive , Speke L24 7SF | 1out of 4 | 1,083 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stockton Wood Community Primary School 23 All Saints Road , Speke L24 3TF | 3out of 4 | 1,422 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hunts Cross Primary School Kingsthorne Road , L25 0PJ | 3out of 4 | 2,364 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Halewood Academy The Avenue , Wood Road L26 1UU | 3out of 4 | 2,464 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Academy of St Nicholas 51 Horrocks Avenue , Garston L19 5NY | 2out of 4 | 4,157 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Julie's Catholic High School Speke Road , Woolton L25 7TN | 3out of 4 | 4,310 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Finch Woods Academy Bailey's Lane , Halewood L26 0TY | 3out of 4 | 2,664 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Employability Solutions Independent School 52 Wellington Street , Garston L19 2LX | - not rated | 4,866 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Prudentia Education GAP Centre , Bowden Road L19 1QP | - not rated | 5,438 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subway | 17 Penketh Drive | 557 yd | |
| The Place To Be | 10 Eastern Avenue | 684 yd | |
| Partnership For Learning The Charity | Speke Boulevard, Halewood | 768 yd | |
| Breakfast at Linzi's | 135 Alder Wood Avenue | 813 yd | |
| Anglia Restaurant | (Jaguar Plant), South Road | 1,024 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Speke Sports & Social Club | 1 Bramhall Close | 208 yd | |
| Orient Hotel | 1 Eastern Avenue | 739 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Five star | 85 - 87 South Parade | 270 yd | |
| Sayers | 9 Penketh Drive | 575 yd | |
| Yeung Xing | 8 Eastern Avenue | 691 yd | |
| MR PIZZA | 107 Alder Wood Avenue | 712 yd | |
| BB’s Takeaway | 111 Alder Wood Avenue | 725 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| WM Morrison Supermarkets Ltd | Morrisons Supermarket, 1 Penketh Drive | 589 yd | |
| Iceland Foods Ltd | 4 Penketh Drive | 682 yd | |
| B&M | 8 Penketh Drive | 703 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Little Heath Playing Fields LITTLE HEATH ROAD | grass pitches | 129 yd |
| Middlefield Community Primary School ALDERWOOD AVENUE | grass pitches | 169 yd |
| Alderwood Junior Mixed Infant School (Closed) Alderwood Avenue | grass pitches | 169 yd |
| Lifestyles Austin Rawlinson PROTO CLOSE | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 464 yd |
| Speke Youth & Community Centre (Parklands School) (Closed) Ganworth Road | grass pitches | 476 yd |
| St Christophers Catholic Primary School Tarbock Road | grass pitches | 971 yd |
| St Ambroses Catholic Primary School ALDERFIELD DRIVE | grass pitches | 1,031 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 | 48.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 28.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 28.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 25.7% |
| 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 | 34.3% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 51.4% |
| Median download speed | 26.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 33.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 5.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 5.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.