Critchley Road is in Liverpool and in Liverpool district. L24 7RW is located in the Speke electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Garston and Halewood. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Critchley Road, Liverpool, L24 7RW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: L24 7RG, L24 7RL, L24 7SD, L24 2SZ, L24 7RJ, L24 7RQ, L24 2TD, L24 7SA, L24 7RR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around L24 7RW is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 55.1% | 51.7% | -3.4% | 51.0% | 0.7% |
| Male | 44.9% | 48.3% | 3.4% | 49.0% | -0.7% |
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 7RW, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 58.3% 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 | 57.7% | 58.3% | 0.6% | 37.9% | 20.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 23.9% | 24.1% | 0.2% | 44.2% | -20.1% |
| Separated | 5% | 4.8% | -0.2% | 2.2% | 2.6% |
| Divorced | 8.1% | 9.6% | 1.5% | 9.1% | 0.5% |
| Widowed | 5.4% | 3.1% | -2.3% | 6.1% | -3.0% |
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 | 53.5% | 45.6% | -7.9% | 48.4% | -2.8% |
| Good health | 29.4% | 31.3% | 1.9% | 33.6% | -2.3% |
| Fair health | 8.5% | 17.5% | 9.0% | 12.7% | 4.8% |
| Bad health | 6% | 4.1% | -1.9% | 4.0% | 0.1% |
| Very bad health | 2.5% | 1.6% | -0.9% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
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.
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 17.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 35.1% | 24% | -11.1% | 18.2% | 5.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.4% | 13.5% | -5.9% | 9.6% | 3.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.4% | 23.1% | 3.7% | 13.4% | 9.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.7% | 4.8% | 2.1% | 5.3% | -0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.4% | 14.4% | 4.0% | 16.9% | -2.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 7.7% | 17.9% | 10.2% | 33.8% | -15.9% |
| Other | 5.4% | 2.2% | -3.2% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.1% 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 | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.1% | -0.2% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 2.5% | -1.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 97.2% | 92.1% | -5.1% | 81.4% | 10.7% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
In this area, 87.1% 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 | 93% | 87.1% | -5.9% | 83.2% | 3.9% |
| European Union | 5.4% | 8.8% | 3.4% | 6.1% | 2.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 2.2% | 1.9% | 5.6% | -3.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93% | 87.4% | -5.6% | 83.2% | 4.2% |
| 10+ Years | 1.3% | 6% | 4.7% | 9.8% | -3.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.5% | 3.8% | 0.3% | 2.9% | 0.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 1.6% | 1.0% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.6% | 1.3% | -0.3% | 1.9% | -0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 68.6% | 76.7% | -8.1% |
| Lithuania | 2.8% | 0.3% | 2.5% |
| Poland | 3.8% | 1.3% | 2.5% |
| Romania | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 1.6% | 1.5% | 0.1% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| No passport held | 21.1% | 13.5% | 7.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.6% | 37.2% | 4.4% |
| Christian | 55.5% | 46.2% | 9.3% |
| Muslim | 1.3% | 6.5% | -5.2% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 0.9% | 6.0% | -5.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Critchley Road was 204.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 53.1% higher than the Speke average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Critchley Road has the 5th highest crime rate of 27 local areas in Speke and the 266th highest crime rate of 1,552 local areas in Liverpool .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 127.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -48.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 78 Critchley Road, Liverpool, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £96,000 | 2021-07-08 | £120,533 |
| 78 Critchley Road, Liverpool, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £72,000 | 2016-07-13 | £123,647 |
| 52 Critchley Road, Liverpool, Merseyside Terraced, an established residential building | £70,000 | 2016-04-18 | £124,408 |
| 54 Critchley Road, Liverpool, Merseyside Terraced, an established residential building | £63,000 | 2010-10-08 | £114,646 |
| 78 Critchley Road, Liverpool, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £103,000 | 2008-01-15 | £171,920 |
| Full-Time Employee | 73 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 24 |
| Looking after home or family | 23 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Other | 15 |
| Unemployed | 15 |
| Retired | 13 |
| Self-Employed | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Education | 9 |
| Other | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Construction | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Millwood County Infant School Greenway Road , L24 7RZ | - not rated | 364 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Ambrose Catholic Primary School Alderfield Drive , Speke L24 7SF | - not rated | 503 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Ambrose RC Infant School Alderfield Drive , L24 7SF | - not rated | 503 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Ambrose Catholic Academy Alderfield Drive , Speke L24 7SF | - not rated | 565 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Middlefield Community Primary School Alderwood Avenue , Speke L24 2UE | 3out of 4 | 616 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Hallows RC High School Alderwood Avenue , Speke L24 2UB | - not rated | 776 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Parklands High School Ganworth Road , Speke L24 2RZ | - not rated | 949 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Halewood Centre for Learning (Community) The Avenue , Wood Road L26 1UU | - not rated | 2,852 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Halewood Academy The Avenue , Wood Road L26 1UU | 3out of 4 | 2,852 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Halewood College The Avenue , Wood Road L26 1UU | - not rated | 2,870 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highfield School Bailey's Lane , Halewood L26 0TY | - not rated | 2,753 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Finch Woods Academy Bailey's Lane , Halewood L26 0TY | 1out of 4 | 2,753 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Arncliffe School Arncliffe Road , Halewood L25 9QE | - not rated | 3,433 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Knowsley Southern Primary Support Centre Arncliffe Road , Halewood L25 9QE | - not rated | 3,476 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cartbridge Residential School Cartbridge Lane , Halewood L26 6LH | - not rated | 3,853 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Breakfast at Linzi's | 135 Alder Wood Avenue | 549 yd | |
| The Place To Be | 10 Eastern Avenue | 826 yd | |
| Partnership For Learning The Charity | Speke Boulevard, Halewood | 991 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Speke Sports & Social Club | 1 Bramhall Close | 715 yd | |
| Orient Hotel | 1 Eastern Avenue | 849 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| BB’s Takeaway | 111 Alder Wood Avenue | 524 yd | |
| MR PIZZA | 107 Alder Wood Avenue | 528 yd | |
| Spykine Baltic Food | 119 Alder Wood Avenue | 532 yd | |
| Speke Kebab House | 129 Alder Wood Avenue | 537 yd | |
| Five star | 85 - 87 South Parade | 820 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Little Heath Playing Fields LITTLE HEATH ROAD | grass pitches | 514 yd |
| St Ambroses Catholic Primary School ALDERFIELD DRIVE | grass pitches | 564 yd |
| Alderwood Junior Mixed Infant School (Closed) Alderwood Avenue | grass pitches | 606 yd |
| Middlefield Community Primary School ALDERWOOD AVENUE | grass pitches | 607 yd |
| Lifestyles Austin Rawlinson PROTO CLOSE | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,044 yd |
| Speke Youth & Community Centre (Parklands School) (Closed) Ganworth Road | grass pitches | 1,053 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 | 0.0% |
| 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 | 90 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 133.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.