Birchen Road is in Liverpool and in Knowsley district. L26 9TJ is located in the Halewood South 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 Birchen Road, Liverpool, L26 9TJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: L26 9TL, L26 0TR, L26 9TB, L26 9SA, L26 9SB, L26 9SD, L26 9TN, L26 9YD, L26 9TA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around L26 9TJ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.2% | 51.5% | 4.3% | 51.0% | 0.5% |
| Male | 52.8% | 48.5% | -4.3% | 49.0% | -0.5% |
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 L26 9TJ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 60.7% 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 | 49.7% | 60.7% | 11.0% | 37.9% | 22.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 34.6% | 20.9% | -13.7% | 44.2% | -23.3% |
| Separated | 3.9% | 4.9% | 1.0% | 2.2% | 2.7% |
| Divorced | 7.3% | 9.8% | 2.5% | 9.1% | 0.7% |
| Widowed | 4.5% | 3.7% | -0.8% | 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 | 43.9% | 45.4% | 1.5% | 48.4% | -3.0% |
| Good health | 32.5% | 29.3% | -3.2% | 33.6% | -4.3% |
| Fair health | 15.6% | 13.7% | -1.9% | 12.7% | 1.0% |
| Bad health | 7.5% | 8.3% | 0.8% | 4.0% | 4.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 3.4% | 2.9% | 1.2% | 2.2% |
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.
In the area around L26 9TJ this area, 30.1% 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 20.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 43% | 30.1% | -12.9% | 18.2% | 11.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.5% | 14.7% | 0.2% | 9.6% | 5.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.6% | 15.3% | -0.3% | 13.4% | 1.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.8% | 5.5% | 2.7% | 5.3% | 0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.5% | 13.5% | 4.0% | 16.9% | -3.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 11.7% | 20.2% | 8.5% | 33.8% | -13.6% |
| Other | 2.8% | 0.6% | -2.2% | 2.8% | -2.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.1% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 2.5% | -1.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% | -0.5% |
| Other Black | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 98.6% | 95.1% | -3.5% | 81.4% | 13.7% |
| Other | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 96.1% 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 | 94.8% | 96.1% | 1.3% | 83.2% | 12.9% |
| European Union | 2.4% | 2% | -0.4% | 6.1% | -4.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 1% | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.4% | 95.6% | 2.2% | 83.2% | 12.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0.9% | 2.9% | 2.0% | 9.8% | -6.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.4% | 0.5% | -0.9% | 2.9% | -2.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.9% | 0.5% | -1.4% | 2.2% | -1.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.4% | 0.5% | -1.9% | 1.9% | -1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.4% | 76.7% | 3.7% |
| Poland | 2% | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Central and South America | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 16.2% | 13.5% | 2.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 26.6% | 37.2% | -10.6% |
| Christian | 65.7% | 46.2% | 19.5% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 7.2% | 6.0% | 1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Birchen Road was 45.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 8.1% lower than the Halewood North average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Birchen Road has the 38th lowest crime rate of 82 local areas in Halewood North and the 163rd lowest crime rate of 496 local areas in Knowsley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 37.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -35.9%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 84% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Birchen Road, Liverpool, Merseyside Terraced, an established residential building | £82,000 | 2019-01-25 | £124,980 |
| 29 Birchen Road, Liverpool, Merseyside Terraced, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2011-09-09 | £184,048 |
| 43 Birchen Road, Liverpool, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £75,000 | 2004-03-26 | £169,647 |
| Full-Time Employee | 61 |
| Part-Time Employee | 22 |
| Retired | 21 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Education | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aspiring Foundations Federated Nursery Schools - Ditton Nursery School Dundalk Road , WA8 8DF | 3out of 4 | 5,457 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mark's Catholic Primary School Fir Avenue , Halewood L26 0XR | 3out of 4 | 141 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Plantation Primary School Hollies Road , Halewood L26 0TH | 3out of 4 | 519 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Halewood Church of England Primary Academy Church Road , Halewood L26 6LB | 4out of 4 | 722 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Yew Tree Primary Academy The Avenue , Halewood L26 1UU | 3out of 4 | 926 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Andrew the Apostle Catholic Primary School Higher Road , Halewood L26 1TD | 3out of 4 | 1,395 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Halewood Academy The Avenue , Wood Road L26 1UU | 3out of 4 | 870 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Julie's Catholic High School Speke Road , Woolton L25 7TN | 3out of 4 | 3,053 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Gateacre School Hedgefield Road , Belle Vale L25 2RW | 2out of 4 | 4,272 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Francis Xavier's College Woolton Hill Road , Woolton L25 6EG | 2out of 4 | 4,575 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| The Academy of St Nicholas 51 Horrocks Avenue , Garston L19 5NY | 2out of 4 | 4,627 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Finch Woods Academy Bailey's Lane , Halewood L26 0TY | 3out of 4 | 423 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hope School 251 Hartsbourne Avenue , L25 2RY | 4out of 4 | 4,472 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lakeside School Naylors Road , L27 2YA | - not rated | 4,501 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woolton High School Woolton Hill Road , Woolton L25 6JA | 3out of 4 | 4,519 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Abbot's Lea School Beaconsfield Road , Woolton L25 6EE | 4out of 4 | 4,612 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adventure Cove Cafe | Halewood Leisure Centre, Baileys Lane | 272 yd | |
| Keeleys | 12 The Halewood Shopping Centre, Leathers Lane | 386 yd | |
| Pepe's Peri Peri | 13 The Halewood Shopping Centre, Leathers Lane | 386 yd | |
| Finchys Coffee House | 5 Baileys Lane, Halewood | 592 yd | |
| Everton Football Club | Finch Lane, Halewood | 872 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Halewood Bowling Club | 42 Church Road, Halewood | 744 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Halewood Fish Bar | Unit 11, The Halewood Shopping Centre | 386 yd | |
| Subway | 9 The Halewood Shopping Centre, Leathers Lane | 463 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi | 1 The Halewood Shopping Centre, Leathers Lane | 386 yd | |
| Iceland | 5 The Halewood Shopping Centre, Leathers Lane | 386 yd | |
| ABI Mini Market | 7 Baileys Lane, Halewood | 533 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Mark'S Catholic Primary School FIR AVENUE | grass pitches | 144 yd |
| Halewood Leisure Centre BAILEYS LANE | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 269 yd |
| Halewood Town Junior Football Academy LEATHERS LANE | grass pitches | 472 yd |
| The Hollies HOLLIES ROAD | grass pitches | 689 yd |
| Everton Fc (Finch Farm Training Ground) FINCH FARM FINCH FARM FINCH LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 1,060 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 | 95.8% |
| 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 | 54.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 76.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 10.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.