Vale Road, Woolton, Liverpool, L25 7RZ

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding L25 7RZ has a slightly higher male population, with 52.1% 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	47.5%	47.9%	0.4%	51.0%	-3.1%
Male	52.5%	52.1%	-0.4%	49.0%	3.1%

Partnership Status

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	26.1%	25.9%	-0.2%	37.9%	-12.0%
Married: Opposite sex	21%	20.1%	-0.9%	44.2%	-24.1%
Separated	3.6%	5.4%	1.8%	2.2%	3.2%
Divorced	27.2%	25.9%	-1.3%	9.1%	16.8%
Widowed	22.1%	22.8%	0.7%	6.1%	16.7%

Health

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 (47.9%) 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	11.2%	16.9%	5.7%	48.4%	-31.5%
Good health	25.7%	31%	5.3%	33.6%	-2.6%
Fair health	38.4%	27.2%	-11.2%	12.7%	14.5%
Bad health	21.4%	17.2%	-4.2%	4.0%	13.2%
Very bad health	3.3%	7.7%	4.4%	1.2%	6.5%

Education and Qualifications

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 L25 7RZ this area, 36.7% 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 19.7%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	52.2%	36.7%	-15.5%	18.2%	18.5%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	8%	13.1%	5.1%	9.6%	3.5%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	9.4%	8.5%	-0.9%	13.4%	-4.9%
Apprenticeship	5.1%	10.8%	5.7%	5.3%	5.5%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	6.5%	8.9%	2.4%	16.9%	-8.0%
Degree or Similar	13.4%	19.7%	6.3%	33.8%	-14.1%
Other	5.4%	2.3%	-3.1%	2.8%	-0.5%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.1% 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)
Black African	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	2.5%	-2.5%
Black Caribbean	0%	0.4%	0.4%	1.0%	-0.6%
Other Black	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.5%	-0.1%
Mixed White and Asian	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	0.8%	-0.8%
Mixed White and African	1.1%	0.8%	-0.3%	0.4%	0.4%
Mixed Other	0.4%	0.4%	0.0%	0.8%	-0.4%
White	96%	98.1%	2.1%	81.4%	16.7%
Other	1.4%	0%	-1.4%	1.6%	-1.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 96.5% 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	96.4%	96.5%	0.1%	83.2%	13.3%
European Union	1.4%	2.7%	1.3%	6.1%	-3.4%
Rest of Europe	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.8%	-0.4%
Africa	1.8%	0%	-1.8%	2.7%	-2.7%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	1.3%	-1.3%
Oceania	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.3%	0.1%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	94.9%	96.1%	1.2%	83.2%	12.9%
10+ Years	0%	3.1%	3.1%	9.8%	-6.7%
5-10 Years	0%	0.4%	0.4%	2.9%	-2.5%
2-5 Years	1.4%	0%	-1.4%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	3.6%	0.4%	-3.2%	1.9%	-1.5%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	85.3%	76.7%	8.6%
Ireland	1.9%	0.6%	1.3%
Oceania	0.4%	0.1%	0.3%
No passport held	12.4%	13.5%	-1.1%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	16.6%	37.2%	-20.6%
Christian	76.1%	46.2%	29.9%
Buddhist	1.2%	0.5%	0.7%
Hindu	0.4%	1.7%	-1.3%
Not answered	5.8%	6.0%	-0.2%

Safety

Is Vale Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Vale Road was 60.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 14.0% lower than the Much Woolton & Hunts Cross average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Vale Road has the 21st highest crime rate of 54 local areas in Much Woolton & Hunts Cross and the 604th lowest crime rate of 1,552 local areas in Liverpool .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 26.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -60.2%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 70% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£39,300

Income Rank
3/10

Household Income in L25 7RZ, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 8/10 (high )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 10/10 (very high )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 8/10 (high )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 9/10 (very high )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Vale Road are based on 383 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Liverpool.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Vale Road, Woolton, Liverpool, L25 7RZ

Estimated Average Property Prices for L25 7RZ

Average Price
£214,952

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
£214,952

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Vale Road

Average Price
£257,232

Semi-Detached
£302,164

Terraced
£231,017

Detached
£420,761

Flats/Maisonettes
£216,207

Other
£666,138

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Vale Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
Apartment 24 Reynolds Court, 226 Vale Road, Liverpool, Merseyside Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£150,000	2025-09-12	£144,972
Apartment 31 Reynolds Court, 226 Vale Road, Liverpool, Merseyside Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£130,000	2025-01-10	£130,000
Apartment 30 Reynolds Court, 226 Vale Road, Liverpool, Merseyside Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£132,500	2024-11-15	£131,739
Apartment 53 Reynolds Court, 226 Vale Road, Liverpool, Merseyside Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£120,000	2024-09-20	£120,000
Apartment 49 Reynolds Court, 226 Vale Road, Liverpool, Merseyside Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£130,000	2024-09-20	£130,000

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for L25 7RZ

Employment

L25 7RZ 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.

The percentage of retired residents living in L25 7RZ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 64% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	166
Long-Term Sick or disabled	29
Full-Time Employee	26
Part-Time Employee	11
Other	8
Unemployed	5
Self-Employed	5
Looking after home or family	4
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	3
Student (economically inactive)	2

Employment Industry

Human health and social work activities	12
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	10
Transport and storage	8
Education	5
Administrative and support service activities	3
Manufacturing	3
Information and communication	3
Accommodation and food service activities	3
Construction	3
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	2
Real estate activities	2
Financial and insurance activities	1
Professional, scientific and technical activities	1
Other	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Bishop Martin Church of England Primary School Church Road , Woolton L25 5JF	- not rated	491 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Bishop Martin Church of England Primary School, Woolton Church Road , Woolton L25 5JF	3out of 4	491 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Much Woolton Catholic Primary School Watergate Lane , Woolton L25 8QH	3out of 4	1,046 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Woolton Primary School Out Lane , Woolton L25 5NN	3out of 4	1,068 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Woolton Junior School Out Lane , Woolton L25 5NN	- not rated	1,141 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
St Julie's Catholic High School Speke Road , Woolton L25 7TN	3out of 4	657 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Girls	More About School
New Heys Comprehensive School Heath Road , L19 4TN	- not rated	1,151 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
St Francis Xavier's College Woolton Hill Road , Woolton L25 6EG	- not rated	1,298 yd	Academy converter	No	Boys	More About School
St Francis Xavier's College High Lee , Beaconsfield Road L25 6EG	- not rated	1,298 yd	Foundation school	No	Boys	More About School
St Francis Xavier's Catholic Academy Woolton Hill Road , Woolton L25 6EG	2out of 4	1,298 yd	Academy converter	No	Boys	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Knowsley Community College Rupert Road , Roby L36 9TD	- not rated	5,227 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

All-through

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Liverpool College Queen's Drive , Mossley Hill L18 8BG	4out of 4	3,706 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Newborough School 125 Quarry Street , Woolton L25 6HD	- not rated	653 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
Watergate School Speke Road , L25 8QA	- not rated	763 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Abbot's Lea School Beaconsfield Road , Woolton L25 6EE	4out of 4	1,204 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Harold Magnay Special School Woolton Hill Road , L25 6JA	- not rated	1,243 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Springwood Heath Primary School Woolton Hill Road , L25 6JA	- not rated	1,301 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Tesco Family Dining Ltd	Cafe, Tesco Supermarket Allerton Road	187 yd
The Victoria	The Victoria Quarry Street	346 yd
King Do	70 - 72 Allerton Road	394 yd
Bavette Steak House	49 Allerton Road	450 yd
The Loft	49A Allerton Road	462 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Derby Arms Hotel	160 - 162 Allerton Road	126 yd
Grapes Inn	76 Allerton Road	364 yd
The Cobden	89 Quarry Street	474 yd
The Quarry	47A Allerton Road	475 yd
Woolton Village Club	23 Allerton Road	600 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Lovely	153 Vale Road	305 yd
Shagor Balti House	64 Allerton Road	425 yd
Messy Munch	47 Allerton Road	494 yd
Khaja	41 Allerton Road	515 yd
Naz's Desserts	36 - 38 Allerton Road	515 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Tesco Stores Ltd	Tesco Supermarket Allerton Road		187 yd
Sainsbury's	Sainsburys Supermarket, 1, Sainsburys Centre James Road		773 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Woolton Swimming Pool (Closed) Quarry Street South	swimming pool	369 yd
St Julies Catholic High School Speke Road	health and fitness suite	657 yd
Simpson Sports Ground SIMPSON GROUND SIMPSON GROUND HILLFOOT ROAD	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches	807 yd
Allerton Manor Golf Course ALLERTON ROAD	golf	916 yd
Camphill Playing Fields CAMPHILL ROAD	grass pitches	1,055 yd
Woolton Golf Club DOE PARK DOE PARK SPEKE ROAD	golf	1,066 yd
Woolton Primary School OUT LANE	grass pitches	1,071 yd
University Of Liverpool - Maryton Grange (Closed) Allerton Road	grass pitches	1,090 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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	98.1%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	98.1%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	98.1%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	40 Mbit/s
Average download speed	43.6 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	160 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	160 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	10 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	10.2 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	30 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.