Denstone Close is in Liverpool and in Liverpool district. L25 8SJ is located in the Much Woolton & Hunts Cross 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 Denstone Close, Liverpool, L25 8SJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: L25 8SW, L25 8SR, L25 8SN, L25 8SP, L25 8SH, L25 8SS, L25 8ST, L25 8SB, L25 8SU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding L25 8SJ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 55.8% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.4% | 55.8% | 5.4% | 51.0% | 4.8% |
| Male | 49.6% | 44.2% | -5.4% | 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.
In the immediate vicinity of L25 8SJ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 57.1% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 30.6% | 30.2% | -0.4% | 37.9% | -7.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 55.5% | 57.1% | 1.6% | 44.2% | 12.9% |
| Separated | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Divorced | 5.2% | 3.3% | -1.9% | 9.1% | -5.8% |
| Widowed | 7.9% | 8.5% | 0.6% | 6.1% | 2.4% |
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 | 42.6% | 58.8% | 16.2% | 48.4% | 10.4% |
| Good health | 33.2% | 25.1% | -8.1% | 33.6% | -8.5% |
| Fair health | 15.2% | 10.5% | -4.7% | 12.7% | -2.2% |
| Bad health | 7.8% | 3.4% | -4.4% | 4.0% | -0.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 2.2% | 1.0% | 1.2% | 1.0% |
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 | 20.5% | 15.2% | -5.3% | 18.2% | -3.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.5% | 9.5% | -1.0% | 9.6% | -0.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.6% | 13.3% | -3.3% | 13.4% | -0.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.4% | 8.5% | 4.1% | 5.3% | 3.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.8% | 18.5% | 3.7% | 16.9% | 1.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 30.6% | 32.2% | 1.6% | 33.8% | -1.6% |
| Other | 2.6% | 2.8% | 0.2% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.2% 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 | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 3.9% | 0% | -3.9% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Black African | 3.1% | 0.4% | -2.7% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.2% | 0.4% | -0.8% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 91.4% | 96.2% | 4.8% | 81.4% | 14.8% |
| Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 97.4% 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 | 93.4% | 97.4% | 4.0% | 83.2% | 14.2% |
| European Union | 0.4% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 6.1% | -4.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 2.7% | 0.4% | -2.3% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.1% | 0.4% | -2.7% | 5.6% | -5.2% |
| British Overseas | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.2% | 97.4% | 5.2% | 83.2% | 14.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 9.8% | -8.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.8% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 2.9% | -1.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.1% | 0% | -3.1% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.5% | 0% | -3.5% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.1% | 76.7% | 9.4% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 11.6% | 13.5% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 24.3% | 37.2% | -12.9% |
| Christian | 71.9% | 46.2% | 25.7% |
| Muslim | 0.7% | 6.5% | -5.8% |
| Not answered | 3% | 6.0% | -3.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Denstone Close was 23.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 66.9% lower than the Much Woolton & Hunts Cross average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Denstone Close has the 16th lowest crime rate of 54 local areas in Much Woolton & Hunts Cross and the 192nd lowest crime rate of 1,552 local areas in Liverpool .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 15.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -71.4%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 56% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Denstone Close, Liverpool, Merseyside Terraced, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2026-02-09 | £280,000 |
| 11 Denstone Close, Liverpool, Merseyside Terraced, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2022-09-12 | £245,695 |
| 3 Denstone Close, Liverpool, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2022-07-07 | £307,255 |
| 9 Denstone Close, Liverpool, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £332,500 | 2022-04-29 | £382,721 |
| 6 Denstone Close, Liverpool, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2016-10-21 | £401,974 |
L25 8SJ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 8SJ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 31% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Full-Time Employee | 79 |
| Retired | 66 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 1 |
| Education | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Other | 9 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Much Woolton Catholic Primary School Watergate Lane , Woolton L25 8QH | 3out of 4 | 680 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mackets Primary School Arncliffe Road , Halewood L25 9PB | - not rated | 847 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Family Catholic Primary School Arncliffe Road , Halewood L25 9PA | 3out of 4 | 1,001 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woolton Primary School Out Lane , Woolton L25 5NN | 3out of 4 | 1,232 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Martin Church of England Primary School Church Road , Woolton L25 5JF | - not rated | 1,258 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| 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 | 675 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Halewood College The Avenue , Wood Road L26 1UU | - not rated | 1,624 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Halewood Centre for Learning (Community) The Avenue , Wood Road L26 1UU | - not rated | 1,739 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Halewood Academy The Avenue , Wood Road L26 1UU | 3out of 4 | 1,739 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's High School Wood Road , Halewood L26 0TA | - not rated | 1,839 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | 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 | 4out of 4 | 4,876 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Watergate School Speke Road , L25 8QA | - not rated | 777 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Camberley School Arncliffe Road , Halewood L25 9PB | - not rated | 847 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Arncliffe School Arncliffe Road , Halewood L25 9QE | - not rated | 1,041 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Knowsley Southern Primary Support Centre Arncliffe Road , Halewood L25 9QE | - not rated | 1,106 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Newborough School 125 Quarry Street , Woolton L25 6HD | - not rated | 1,724 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sabrosa | 271 Hunts Cross Avenue | 408 yd | |
| CookHouse Pub and Carvery | Cookhouse Pub And Carvery Mackets Lane | 860 yd | |
| Hillfoot Hotel | Hillfoot Hotel Hillfoot Road | 928 yd | |
| Coffee House | 25 Woolton Street | 939 yd | |
| Sing Faye Liverpool | 12 Mackets Lane, Halewood | 944 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Grenadier | 52 Camberley Drive, Halewood | 613 yd | |
| The Quarry | 47A Allerton Road | 970 yd | |
| Woolton Village Club | 23 Allerton Road | 976 yd | |
| Bu Cocktail Bar | 13 Woolton Street | 999 yd | |
| Grapes Inn | 76 Allerton Road | 1,044 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hang Fung | 283 Hunts Cross Avenue | 365 yd | |
| Jumbo | 275 Hunts Cross Avenue | 398 yd | |
| Coffee Saddle | Hunts Cross Railway Station Speke Road | 949 yd | |
| Village Takeaway | 22 Woolton Street | 967 yd | |
| Khaja | 41 Allerton Road | 989 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colin Sykes Ltd | Colin Sykes Ltd, 279 Hunts Cross Avenue | 419 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsburys Supermarket, 1, Sainsburys Centre James Road | 914 yd | |
| Co-op | Co Operative Food Supermarket, 271 - 273 Speke Road | 1,002 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Woolton Golf Club DOE PARK DOE PARK SPEKE ROAD | golf | 393 yd |
| Camphill Playing Fields CAMPHILL ROAD | grass pitches | 664 yd |
| St Julies Catholic High School Speke Road | health and fitness suite | 678 yd |
| Arncliffe Sports & Community Centre ARNCLIFFE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 966 yd |
| Simpson Sports Ground SIMPSON GROUND SIMPSON GROUND HILLFOOT ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 989 yd |
| Woolton Swimming Pool (Closed) Quarry Street South | swimming pool | 1,016 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 | 40 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 46.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 7.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 7.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.