Oakfield Avenue is in Liverpool and in Liverpool district. L25 3QJ is located in the Gateacre 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 Oakfield Avenue, Liverpool, L25 3QJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: L25 5PU, L25 3SZ, L25 3PL, L25 5LA, L25 4UH, L25 3TA, L25 5LF, L25 5JZ, L25 5PZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding L25 3QJ has a slightly higher male population, with 50% 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 | 54.4% | 50% | -4.4% | 51.0% | -1.0% |
| Male | 45.6% | 50% | 4.4% | 49.0% | 1.0% |
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 | 30.2% | 39.3% | 9.1% | 37.9% | 1.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 56% | 43.9% | -12.1% | 44.2% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Divorced | 4.4% | 6.5% | 2.1% | 9.1% | -2.6% |
| Widowed | 8.3% | 9.2% | 0.9% | 6.1% | 3.1% |
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% | 43.1% | -9.9% | 48.4% | -5.3% |
| Good health | 32.6% | 38.8% | 6.2% | 33.6% | 5.2% |
| Fair health | 10.4% | 14.8% | 4.4% | 12.7% | 2.1% |
| Bad health | 3.7% | 1.9% | -1.8% | 4.0% | -2.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.2% | 1.4% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
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 | 20.8% | 18.7% | -2.1% | 18.2% | 0.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.5% | 6.5% | -4.0% | 9.6% | -3.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.9% | 11.7% | -2.2% | 13.4% | -1.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 5% | 4.9% | -0.1% | 5.3% | -0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.2% | 13.6% | 3.4% | 16.9% | -3.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 38% | 41.5% | 3.5% | 33.8% | 7.7% |
| Other | 1.7% | 3.3% | 1.6% | 2.8% | 0.5% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 88.9% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.0% | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Indian | 4.9% | 3.3% | -1.6% | 3.1% | 0.2% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
| Black African | 0.2% | 1.6% | 1.4% | 2.5% | -0.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.4% | 0.2% | -1.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.2% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 89.8% | 88.9% | -0.9% | 81.4% | 7.5% |
| Arab | 0.2% | 1.2% | 1.0% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Other | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
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 | 92.1% | 94.1% | 2.0% | 83.2% | 10.9% |
| European Union | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 6.1% | -5.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Africa | 1.6% | 1.2% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3% | 3.5% | 0.5% | 5.6% | -2.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.7% | 94.1% | 2.4% | 83.2% | 10.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0.2% | 4% | 3.8% | 9.8% | -5.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.4% | 1.2% | -0.2% | 2.9% | -1.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.3% | 0% | -5.3% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.4% | 76.7% | 9.7% |
| Ireland | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Romania | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 0.2% | 1.5% | -1.3% |
| North Africa | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 0.2% | 1.2% | -1.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 11.3% | 13.5% | -2.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 22.6% | 37.2% | -14.6% |
| Christian | 56.5% | 46.2% | 10.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Hindu | 1.9% | 1.7% | 0.2% |
| Jewish | 3.3% | 0.5% | 2.8% |
| Muslim | 4% | 6.5% | -2.5% |
| Not answered | 11.5% | 6.0% | 5.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Oakfield Avenue was 87.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 152.0% higher than the Gateacre average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Oakfield Avenue has the 3rd highest crime rate of 21 local areas in Gateacre and the 730th highest crime rate of 1,559 local areas in Liverpool .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 49.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -17.0%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 64% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oakmoss Oakfield Avenue, Liverpool, Merseyside Detached, an established residential building | £600,000 | 2024-02-20 | £671,560 |
| Ruffwood Oakfield Avenue, Liverpool, Merseyside Detached, an established residential building | £950,000 | 2017-07-28 | £1,505,195 |
| Mount Merrion Oakfield Avenue, Liverpool, Merseyside Detached, an established residential building | £1,225,000 | 2007-11-23 | £2,037,955 |
| Ruffwood Oakfield Avenue, Liverpool, Merseyside Detached, an established residential building | £650,000 | 2004-01-22 | £1,655,916 |
| Winakilly Oakfield Avenue, Liverpool, Merseyside Detached, an established residential building | £440,000 | 2001-08-24 | £1,637,695 |
L25 3QJ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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.
| Retired | 106 |
| Full-Time Employee | 100 |
| Self-Employed | 42 |
| Part-Time Employee | 41 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 29 |
| Other | 22 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Human health and social work activities | 34 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Education | 28 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 18 |
| Information and communication | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Other | 7 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Prescot Road Nursery School 86 East Prescot Road , L14 1PW | 4out of 4 | 4,486 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Our Lady of the Assumption Catholic Primary School Hedgefield Road , Belle Vale L25 2RW | 3out of 4 | 746 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Belle Vale Community Primary School Besford Road , Gateacre L25 2QF | 3out of 4 | 760 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woolton Primary School Out Lane , Woolton L25 5NN | 3out of 4 | 976 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Martin Church of England Primary School, Woolton Church Road , Woolton L25 5JF | 2out of 4 | 1,144 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Childwall Valley Primary School Craighurst Road , L25 1NW | 3out of 4 | 1,435 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Francis Xavier's College Woolton Hill Road , Woolton L25 6EG | 2out of 4 | 924 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Gateacre School Hedgefield Road , Belle Vale L25 2RW | 2out of 4 | 952 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Julie's Catholic High School Speke Road , Woolton L25 7TN | 3out of 4 | 1,571 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Calderstones School Harthill Road , Allerton L18 3HS | 2out of 4 | 2,356 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King David High School 116 Childwall Road , L15 6WU | 4out of 4 | 2,668 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liverpool College Queen's Drive , Mossley Hill L18 8BG | 3out of 4 | 4,024 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woolton High School Woolton Hill Road , Woolton L25 6JA | 3out of 4 | 784 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Hope School 251 Hartsbourne Avenue , L25 2RY | 4out of 4 | 789 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbot's Lea School Beaconsfield Road , Woolton L25 6EE | 4out of 4 | 1,108 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Childwall Abbey School Childwall Abbey Road , Childwall L16 5EY | 3out of 4 | 1,465 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Liverpool Hope University Hope Park , L16 9JD | - not rated | 1,876 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bear & Staff | 24 Gateacre Brow | 315 yd | |
| Black Bull Inn | 9 Gateacre Brow | 333 yd | |
| Nourish | 28A - 28D Gateacre Brow | 363 yd | |
| Othellos | 105 Gateacre Park Drive | 784 yd | |
| Subway | 10, Belle Vale Shopping Centre Childwall Valley Road | 858 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gateacre Institute | 14 Grange Lane | 304 yd | |
| Woolton Conservative Clue | Woolton Conservative Club Belle Vale Road | 419 yd | |
| The Brown Cow | 10 Halewood Road | 445 yd | |
| Xaverian | The Xavierian Club, St Francis Xavier's Catholic Academy Beaconsfield Road | 1,009 yd | |
| White Horse | 2 Acrefield Road | 1,078 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fritters | 173 Grange Lane | 338 yd | |
| Happy Family | 185 Grange Lane | 374 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 4, Belle Vale Shopping Centre Childwall Valley Road | 832 yd | |
| Roast | 19, Belle Vale Shopping Centre Childwall Valley Road | 867 yd | |
| Subway | 37 Gateacre Park Drive | 893 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland | 49, Belle Vale Shopping Centre Childwall Valley Road | 842 yd | |
| Aldi | 41 Gateacre Park Drive | 855 yd | |
| Cool Trader | Store F, Belle Vale Shopping Centre Childwall Valley Road | 934 yd | |
| Farmfoods Freezer Centre | 50 - 51, Belle Vale Shopping Centre Childwall Valley Road | 934 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Gateacre Community School (Closed) Grange Lane | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 262 yd |
| Belle Vale Community Primary School (Closed) Besford Road | grass pitches | 690 yd |
| Gateacre Community School Hedgefield Road | grass pitches | 814 yd |
| Our Lady Of Assumption Playing Fields (Closed) Hedgefield Road | grass pitches | 879 yd |
| Hope School HARTSBOURNE AVENUE | grass pitches | 896 yd |
| Woolton Primary School OUT LANE | grass pitches | 903 yd |
| Xercise4Less (Liverpool) BELLE VALE SHOPPING CENTRE BELLE VALE SHOPPING CENTRE CHILDWALL VALLEY ROAD | health and fitness suite | 913 yd |
| St Francis Xaviers College Woolton Hill Road | grass pitches, squash courts, swimming pool | 965 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 | 160 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 231.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 23.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.