Blackwood Avenue is in Woolton, Liverpool and in Liverpool district. L25 4RW is located in the Woolton Village 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 Blackwood Avenue, Woolton, Liverpool, L25 4RW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: L25 4RN, L25 4RP, L25 4RF, L25 4RD, L25 4TE, L25 6JB, L25 4RR, L25 4TF, L25 4TA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding L25 4RW is primarily male, with 53.8% of the population 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 | 50.3% | 46.2% | -4.1% | 51.0% | -4.8% |
| Male | 49.7% | 53.8% | 4.1% | 49.0% | 4.8% |
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 | 23.2% | 35.1% | 11.9% | 37.9% | -2.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 52.3% | 47.4% | -4.9% | 44.2% | 3.2% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Separated | 3.2% | 2.9% | -0.3% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Divorced | 5.2% | 7.6% | 2.4% | 9.1% | -1.5% |
| Widowed | 16.1% | 5.8% | -10.3% | 6.1% | -0.3% |
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 | 38% | 42.2% | 4.2% | 48.4% | -6.2% |
| Good health | 35.7% | 37.3% | 1.6% | 33.6% | 3.7% |
| Fair health | 19.3% | 15.7% | -3.6% | 12.7% | 3.0% |
| Bad health | 5.8% | 3.2% | -2.6% | 4.0% | -0.8% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 1.6% | 0.4% | 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 high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 43.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 22.6% | 15.8% | -6.8% | 18.2% | -2.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.3% | 8.8% | -3.5% | 9.6% | -0.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.3% | 8.8% | -1.5% | 13.4% | -4.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.2% | 5.8% | 0.6% | 5.3% | 0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 5.2% | 15.8% | 10.6% | 16.9% | -1.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 38.7% | 43.9% | 5.2% | 33.8% | 10.1% |
| Other | 5.8% | 1.2% | -4.6% | 2.8% | -1.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.3% 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 | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 1.2% | 1.6% | 0.4% | 3.1% | -1.5% |
| Other Asian | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.5% | -2.0% |
| White | 97.1% | 97.3% | 0.2% | 81.4% | 15.9% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
In this area, 94.7% 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 | 95.9% | 94.7% | -1.2% | 83.2% | 11.5% |
| European Union | 0% | 3.7% | 3.7% | 6.1% | -2.4% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 0.5% | -0.1% | 2.7% | -2.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.9% | 1.1% | -1.8% | 5.6% | -4.5% |
| British Overseas | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.2% | 95.2% | 1.0% | 83.2% | 12.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.8% | 3.8% | 9.8% | -6.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 2.9% | -1.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.3% | 0% | -5.3% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 91.4% | 76.7% | 14.7% |
| Ireland | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| France | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| No passport held | 5.9% | 13.5% | -7.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 16.7% | 37.2% | -20.5% |
| Christian | 72.6% | 46.2% | 26.4% |
| Hindu | 1.6% | 1.7% | -0.1% |
| Jewish | 3.8% | 0.5% | 3.3% |
| Muslim | 0.5% | 6.5% | -6.0% |
| Not answered | 4.8% | 6.0% | -1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Blackwood Avenue was 85.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 146.9% higher than the Gateacre average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Blackwood Avenue has the 4th highest crime rate of 21 local areas in Gateacre and the 746th highest crime rate of 1,559 local areas in Liverpool .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 35.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -37.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Blackwood Avenue, Liverpool, Merseyside Detached, an established residential building | £480,000 | 2017-02-13 | £792,541 |
| 10 Blackwood Avenue, Liverpool, Merseyside Detached, an established residential building | £425,000 | 2014-11-28 | £747,837 |
| 4 Blackwood Avenue, Liverpool, Merseyside Detached, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2009-02-26 | £690,856 |
| 14 Blackwood Avenue, Liverpool, Merseyside Detached, an established residential building | £499,000 | 2006-04-24 | £899,675 |
| 4 Blackwood Avenue, Liverpool, Merseyside Detached, an established residential building | £407,500 | 2005-08-26 | £787,738 |
L25 4RW 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 52 |
| Retired | 47 |
| Part-Time Employee | 20 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Education | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Other | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Construction | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| 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 | 4,366 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chatham Place Nursery School 139 Earle Road , L7 6HD | 3out of 4 | 5,192 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bishop Martin Church of England Primary School, Woolton Church Road , Woolton L25 5JF | 2out of 4 | 1,015 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woolton Primary School Out Lane , Woolton L25 5NN | 3out of 4 | 1,166 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady of the Assumption Catholic Primary School Hedgefield Road , Belle Vale L25 2RW | 3out of 4 | 1,227 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Belle Vale Community Primary School Besford Road , Gateacre L25 2QF | 3out of 4 | 1,300 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Childwall Church of England Primary School Woolton Road , L16 0JD | 4out of 4 | 1,313 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | 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 | 383 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Gateacre School Hedgefield Road , Belle Vale L25 2RW | 2out of 4 | 1,424 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Julie's Catholic High School Speke Road , Woolton L25 7TN | 3out of 4 | 1,568 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Calderstones School Harthill Road , Allerton L18 3HS | 2out of 4 | 1,830 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King David High School 116 Childwall Road , L15 6WU | 4out of 4 | 2,331 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 | 3,494 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 | 242 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Abbot's Lea School Beaconsfield Road , Woolton L25 6EE | 4out of 4 | 575 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hope School 251 Hartsbourne Avenue , L25 2RY | 4out of 4 | 1,175 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Childwall Abbey School Childwall Abbey Road , Childwall L16 5EY | 3out of 4 | 1,343 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Carlerton House Preparartory School 145 Menlove Avenue , Liverpool L18 3EE | - not rated | 1,416 yd | Other independent school | Yes | 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 | 623 yd | |
| Imagine More Cafe (Strawberry Field) | Mountwood, 16 Beaconsfield Road | 704 yd | |
| Black Bull Inn | 9 Gateacre Brow | 798 yd | |
| Nourish | 28A - 28D Gateacre Brow | 801 yd | |
| Othellos | 105 Gateacre Park Drive | 836 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Xaverian | The Xavierian Club, St Francis Xavier's Catholic Academy Beaconsfield Road | 467 yd | |
| Gateacre Institute | 14 Grange Lane | 794 yd | |
| The Cobden | 89 Quarry Street | 885 yd | |
| The Brown Cow | 10 Halewood Road | 894 yd | |
| Woolton Conservative Clue | Woolton Conservative Club Belle Vale Road | 904 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fritters | 173 Grange Lane | 836 yd | |
| Happy Family | 185 Grange Lane | 862 yd | |
| Subway | 37 Gateacre Park Drive | 975 yd | |
| Lovely | 153 Vale Road | 1,065 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi | 41 Gateacre Park Drive | 936 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Francis Xaviers College Woolton Hill Road | grass pitches, squash courts, swimming pool | 423 yd |
| Gateacre Community School (Closed) Grange Lane | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 543 yd |
| Lower Lee School (Closed) Beaconsfield Road | 822 yd | |
| Woolton Primary School OUT LANE | grass pitches | 1,062 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 | 89.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 271.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 34.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.