Giddygate Lane is in Melling, Liverpool and in Sefton district. L31 1AF is located in the Molyneux electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Sefton Central. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Giddygate Lane, Melling, Liverpool, L31 1AF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around L31 1AF is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.8% | 51.2% | -0.6% | 51.0% | 0.2% |
| Male | 48.2% | 48.8% | 0.6% | 49.0% | -0.2% |
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 | 33.7% | 40.7% | 7.0% | 37.9% | 2.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43.9% | 39.9% | -4.0% | 44.2% | -4.3% |
| Separated | 1% | 1.2% | 0.2% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Divorced | 13.7% | 11.1% | -2.6% | 9.1% | 2.0% |
| Widowed | 7.8% | 7% | -0.8% | 6.1% | 0.9% |
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 | 44.5% | 49.6% | 5.1% | 48.4% | 1.2% |
| Good health | 34.3% | 31.8% | -2.5% | 33.6% | -1.8% |
| Fair health | 11.4% | 11.4% | 0.0% | 12.7% | -1.3% |
| Bad health | 8.6% | 5.7% | -2.9% | 4.0% | 1.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 1.4% | 0.2% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 29.8% | 22.3% | -7.5% | 18.2% | 4.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.1% | 7.4% | -6.7% | 9.6% | -2.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20% | 11.6% | -8.4% | 13.4% | -1.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.4% | 9.1% | 5.7% | 5.3% | 3.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.2% | 17.8% | 6.6% | 16.9% | 0.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 18% | 28.1% | 10.1% | 33.8% | -5.7% |
| Other | 3.4% | 3.7% | 0.3% | 2.8% | 0.9% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.2% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.1% | -0.4% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 99.6% | 98.2% | -1.4% | 81.4% | 16.8% |
In this area, 98.2% 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 | 100% | 98.2% | -1.8% | 83.2% | 15.0% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 5.6% | -4.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 99.2% | 98.2% | -1.0% | 83.2% | 15.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 1.4% | 1.0% | 9.8% | -8.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.9% | -2.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 90.4% | 76.7% | 13.7% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 8.5% | 13.5% | -5.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 32.4% | 37.2% | -4.8% |
| Christian | 64.4% | 46.2% | 18.2% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 1.1% | 6.5% | -5.4% |
| Not answered | 1.8% | 6.0% | -4.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Giddygate Lane was 272.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 215.3% higher than the Molyneux average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Giddygate Lane has the 5th highest crime rate of 67 local areas in Molyneux and the 51st highest crime rate of 929 local areas in Sefton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 161.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has stayed broadly stable by about -1.2%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 57% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dingle Cottage Giddygate Lane, Liverpool, Merseyside Terraced, an established residential building | £86,000 | 2018-04-09 | £129,060 |
| 5 Ledsons Cottages Giddygate Lane, Liverpool, Merseyside Terraced, an established residential building | £62,000 | 2018-04-03 | £93,043 |
| 4 Ledsons Cottages Giddygate Lane, Liverpool, Merseyside Terraced, an established residential building | £46,500 | 2018-03-28 | £69,977 |
L31 1AF area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 5% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 17% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
L31 1AF area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 | 85 |
| Retired | 57 |
| Self-Employed | 42 |
| Part-Time Employee | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Other | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 11 |
| Other | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Education | 9 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Melling Primary School Wheeler Drive , Melling L31 1DA | 3out of 4 | 1,098 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Summerhill Primary School Poverty Lane , Maghull L31 3DT | 3out of 4 | 1,580 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ravenscroft Community Primary School Ebony Way , Tower Hill L33 1XT | 2out of 4 | 1,720 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michael and All Angels Catholic Primary School Sidney Powell Avenue , Westvale L32 0TP | 4out of 4 | 1,862 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Millbrook Community Primary School Kirkby Row , Westvale L32 0TG | 3out of 4 | 1,908 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maricourt Catholic High School Hall Lane , Maghull L31 3DZ | 2out of 4 | 2,336 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints Catholic High School Roughwood Drive , Kirkby L33 8XF | 2out of 4 | 2,543 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Deyes High School Deyes Lane , Maghull L31 6DE | 3out of 4 | 2,916 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Maghull High School Ormonde Drive , Maghull L31 7AW | 2out of 4 | 3,080 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kirkby High School Bracknell Avenue , Kirkby L32 9PP | 2out of 4 | 3,380 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Activate The Bracknell Centre , L32 9PW | - not rated | 3,489 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bluebell Park School Cawthorne Walk , Southdene L32 3XP | 3out of 4 | 3,720 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Birtenshaw School Merseyside 82 Higher Lane , Liverpool L9 7AB | - not rated | 5,095 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New Heights High School 1a Dyson Hall Drive , Fazakerley L9 7HA | 3out of 4 | 5,152 yd | Pupil referral unit | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Turning Point Academy Essex House , Bridle Road L30 4UE | - not rated | 5,195 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| McDonald's Restaurants Limited | Mcdonalds, Racecourse Retail Park | 898 yd | |
| Prezzo | 128 Lord Street | 898 yd | |
| Melling Primary Breakfast Club | Melling Primary School, Wheeler Drive | 1,092 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Melling Tithebarn | Tithebarn Lane | 836 yd | |
| Alba Restaurant & Bar | Pear Tree Inn, Prescot Road | 864 yd | |
| Wine Lodge & Tap Room | Charing Cross, Birkenhead | 898 yd | |
| Bootle Arms | 5 Rock Lane | 1,035 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Melling Primary School WHEELER DRIVE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 1,086 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.