Hollow Croft is in Liverpool and in Knowsley district. L28 4ED is located in the Stockbridge electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Knowsley. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Hollow Croft, Liverpool, L28 4ED and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: L28 4EQ, L28 4EG, L28 4EH, L28 4EE, L28 4EB, L28 4EF, L28 4EA, L34 7HA, L28 4EL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding L28 4ED, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.2% 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 | 54% | 53.2% | -0.8% | 51.0% | 2.2% |
| Male | 46% | 46.8% | 0.8% | 49.0% | -2.2% |
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 L28 4ED, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 56.4% 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 | 46.3% | 56.4% | 10.1% | 37.9% | 18.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 31.5% | 25.6% | -5.9% | 44.2% | -18.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 3.9% | 4.7% | 0.8% | 2.2% | 2.5% |
| Divorced | 9.9% | 5.2% | -4.7% | 9.1% | -3.9% |
| Widowed | 8.4% | 7.6% | -0.8% | 6.1% | 1.5% |
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 | 44% | 41.2% | -2.8% | 48.4% | -7.2% |
| Good health | 28.6% | 30.8% | 2.2% | 33.6% | -2.8% |
| Fair health | 13.5% | 17.2% | 3.7% | 12.7% | 4.5% |
| Bad health | 11.1% | 9.3% | -1.8% | 4.0% | 5.3% |
| Very bad health | 2.8% | 1.4% | -1.4% | 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.
In the area around L28 4ED this area, 34.4% 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 10.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 42.4% | 34.4% | -8.0% | 18.2% | 16.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.2% | 9.9% | -8.3% | 9.6% | 0.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.7% | 19.8% | -0.9% | 13.4% | 6.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.5% | 3.8% | 1.3% | 5.3% | -1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 5.9% | 17.5% | 11.6% | 16.9% | 0.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 6.4% | 10.8% | 4.4% | 33.8% | -23.0% |
| Other | 3.9% | 3.8% | -0.1% | 2.8% | 1.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.2% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.2% | 1.1% | -0.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 1.2% | 1.4% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| White | 96.8% | 93.2% | -3.6% | 81.4% | 11.8% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 2.2% | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
In this area, 93.2% 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 | 99.6% | 93.2% | -6.4% | 83.2% | 10.0% |
| European Union | 0% | 5.4% | 5.4% | 6.1% | -0.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 5.6% | -4.5% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 99.2% | 92.9% | -6.3% | 83.2% | 9.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 9.8% | -8.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 2.9% | -1.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 4.6% | 4.2% | 2.2% | 2.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.3% | 76.7% | 4.6% |
| Poland | 5.4% | 1.3% | 4.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 12.9% | 13.5% | -0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 17.2% | 37.2% | -20.0% |
| Christian | 69.9% | 46.2% | 23.7% |
| Buddhist | 1.8% | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Muslim | 2.2% | 6.5% | -4.3% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 8.2% | 6.0% | 2.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hollow Croft was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Stockbridge average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes .

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 91% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 105 Hollow Croft, Liverpool, Merseyside Terraced, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2021-12-15 | £126,002 |
| 106 Hollow Croft, Liverpool, Merseyside Terraced, an established residential building | £73,000 | 2019-09-23 | £109,850 |
| 107 Hollow Croft, Liverpool, Merseyside Terraced, an established residential building | £73,000 | 2016-09-02 | £121,667 |
| 134 Hollow Croft, Liverpool, Merseyside Terraced, an established residential building | £67,000 | 2015-03-27 | £123,658 |
| 117 Hollow Croft, Liverpool, Merseyside Terraced, an established residential building | £39,000 | 2013-06-28 | £74,350 |
| Full-Time Employee | 59 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 37 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Retired | 27 |
| Looking after home or family | 18 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Self-Employed | 12 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Other | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Education | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Other | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ellergreen Nursery School and Childcare Centre Ellergreen Road , Norris Green L11 2RY | 4out of 4 | 3,923 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| East Prescot Road Nursery School 86 East Prescot Road , L14 1PW | 4out of 4 | 4,069 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Allenby Square Nursery School Elmshouse Road , L13 2BR | - not rated | 5,238 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nine Tree Primary School Hollow Croft , Stockbridge Village L28 4ED | - not rated | 130 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Albert's Catholic Primary School Steers Croft , Stockbridge Village L28 8AJ | 3out of 4 | 468 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stockbridge Village Primary School The Withens , L28 1AB | 3out of 4 | 584 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Brigid's Catholic Primary School Waterpark Drive , Stockbridge Village L28 7RE | - not rated | 922 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mab Lane County Junior School Mab Lane , L12 6QL | - not rated | 1,224 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stockbridge Village School Little Moss Hey , Stockbridge Village L28 5RL | - not rated | 1,021 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Edmund of Canterbury Catholic High School Lordens Road , L14 8UD | - not rated | 1,556 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ The King Catholic and Church of England (VA) Centre for Learning Stockbridge Lane , Huyton L36 3SD | - not rated | 1,657 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dovecot Comprehensive School Fincham Road , L14 9NJ | - not rated | 1,782 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Broughton Hall Catholic High School Yew Tree Lane , West Derby L12 9HJ | 3out of 4 | 2,600 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Knowsley Community College Rupert Road , Roby L36 9TD | - not rated | 3,568 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meadow Park School Haswell Drive , Stockbridge Village L28 1RX | 3out of 4 | 561 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Vincent's School - A Specialist School for Sensory Impairment and Other Needs Yew Tree Lane , West Derby L12 9HN | 2out of 4 | 2,199 yd | Non-maintained special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| NexGen Academy Dovecot MAC , Back of Dovecot Place L14 9BA | - not rated | 2,744 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Albert Hambleton School Mossbrow Road , Huyton L36 7SY | - not rated | 3,052 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Alt Bridge School Wellcroft Road , Huyton L36 7TA | 3out of 4 | 3,293 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| AFC Knowsley Cafe | Lord Derby Pavilion, Knowsley Lane | 848 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Village Inn | Haswell Drive, Stockbridge Village | 763 yd | |
| The Ploughman | 44-45 Marled Hey, Stockbridge Village | 794 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Village Chippy | 1 The Croft, Stockbridge Village | 731 yd | |
| Subway | 3 The Croft, Stockbridge Village | 731 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nisa Stockbridge Village | Parrys Supermarket, 17 The Croft | 722 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Meadow Park School HASWELL DRIVE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 538 yd |
| Heatwaves Leisure Centre (Closed) Waterpark Drive | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 617 yd |
| Stockbridge Village Neighbourhood Centre STOCKBRIDGE VILLAGE NEIGHBOURHOOD CENTRE STOCKBRIDGE VILLAGE NEIGHBOURHOOD CENTRE THE WITHENS | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 726 yd |
| Poole Hey POOL HEY | grass pitches | 762 yd |
| St Brigids Rc School Waterpark Drive | 886 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 | 49.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 55 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 12.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.