Dapple Heath Avenue is in Maghull, Liverpool and in Sefton district. L31 1GA is located in the Molyneux electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Sefton Central. This postcode has been in use since 2002-11-01.
StreetScan combines information about Dapple Heath Avenue, Maghull, Liverpool, L31 1GA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: L31 1DG, L31 1DE, L31 1LR, L31 1BS, L31 1FB, L31 1LL, L31 1DY, L31 1DW, L31 1DN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around L31 1GA 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 | 50.8% | 51.2% | 0.4% | 51.0% | 0.2% |
| Male | 49.2% | 48.8% | -0.4% | 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 | 34.8% | 36.7% | 1.9% | 37.9% | -1.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 47.7% | 44.7% | -3.0% | 44.2% | 0.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 1.8% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 8.2% | 8.9% | 0.7% | 9.1% | -0.2% |
| Widowed | 7% | 7.1% | 0.1% | 6.1% | 1.0% |
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 | 54.8% | 51.2% | -3.6% | 48.4% | 2.8% |
| Good health | 26.6% | 28.5% | 1.9% | 33.6% | -5.1% |
| Fair health | 13.1% | 11.5% | -1.6% | 12.7% | -1.2% |
| Bad health | 4.9% | 6% | 1.1% | 4.0% | 2.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 2.7% | 2.2% | 1.2% | 1.5% |
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 | 21.6% | 20.6% | -1.0% | 18.2% | 2.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.9% | 8.2% | -7.7% | 9.6% | -1.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.2% | 13.5% | -1.7% | 13.4% | 0.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 5% | 7.5% | 2.5% | 5.3% | 2.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.5% | 20.6% | 8.1% | 16.9% | 3.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 25.7% | 28.5% | 2.8% | 33.8% | -5.3% |
| Other | 4.1% | 1.1% | -3.0% | 2.8% | -1.7% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.4% 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% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.7% | -0.5% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 2.5% | -2.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| White | 98.4% | 97.4% | -1.0% | 81.4% | 16.0% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 97.1% 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 | 98.7% | 97.1% | -1.6% | 83.2% | 13.9% |
| European Union | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 6.1% | -4.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Africa | 0.9% | 0.5% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 5.6% | -5.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.5% | 97.1% | -1.4% | 83.2% | 13.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0.2% | 2.6% | 2.4% | 9.8% | -7.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 2.9% | -2.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.9% | 0.2% | -0.7% | 1.9% | -1.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 90.9% | 76.7% | 14.2% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Italy | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Poland | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.2% | 1.5% | -1.3% |
| Southern Asia | 0.2% | 1.2% | -1.0% |
| No passport held | 7.3% | 13.5% | -6.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 21.8% | 37.2% | -15.4% |
| Christian | 75.5% | 46.2% | 29.3% |
| Muslim | 0.2% | 6.5% | -6.3% |
| Not answered | 2.6% | 6.0% | -3.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Dapple Heath Avenue was 55.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 35.4% lower than the Molyneux average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Dapple Heath Avenue has the 25th highest crime rate of 67 local areas in Molyneux and the 421st highest crime rate of 929 local areas in Sefton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 33.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -31.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Dapple Heath Avenue, Liverpool, Merseyside Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2025-01-24 | £108,621 |
| 22 Dapple Heath Avenue, Liverpool, Merseyside Terraced, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2024-08-13 | £248,030 |
| 33 Dapple Heath Avenue, Liverpool, Merseyside Terraced, an established residential building | £232,500 | 2024-07-17 | £251,257 |
| 49 Dapple Heath Avenue, Liverpool, Merseyside Terraced, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2023-08-04 | £219,192 |
| 11 Dapple Heath Avenue, Liverpool, Merseyside Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2022-03-25 | £128,133 |
L31 1GA 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 | 168 |
| Retired | 104 |
| Part-Time Employee | 58 |
| Self-Employed | 41 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 23 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 21 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Human health and social work activities | 41 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 40 |
| Education | 32 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 31 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 28 |
| Construction | 19 |
| Other | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| 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 | 5,228 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Melling Primary School Wheeler Drive , Melling L31 1DA | 3out of 4 | 552 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westvale Primary School Melverley Road , Westvale L32 0RQ | 3out of 4 | 963 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 | 1,309 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Rosary Catholic Primary School Oriel Drive , Aintree L10 6NJ | 4out of 4 | 1,459 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Millbrook Community Primary School Kirkby Row , Westvale L32 0TG | 3out of 4 | 1,573 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dixons Fazakerley Academy Sherwoods Lane , Fazakerley L10 1LB | - not rated | 2,196 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints Catholic High School Roughwood Drive , Kirkby L33 8XF | 2out of 4 | 2,498 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kirkby High School Bracknell Avenue , Kirkby L32 9PP | 2out of 4 | 2,615 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Maricourt Catholic High School Hall Lane , Maghull L31 3DZ | 2out of 4 | 2,877 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Maghull High School Ormonde Drive , Maghull L31 7AW | 2out of 4 | 3,316 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Activate The Bracknell Centre , L32 9PW | - not rated | 2,762 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bluebell Park School Cawthorne Walk , Southdene L32 3XP | 3out of 4 | 2,951 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Birtenshaw School Merseyside 82 Higher Lane , Liverpool L9 7AB | - not rated | 3,736 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 | 3,794 yd | Pupil referral unit | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bank View High School 177 Long Lane , L9 6AD | 4out of 4 | 4,061 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Restbite | 20-22 Waddicar Lane | 194 yd | |
| Melling Primary Breakfast Club | Melling Primary School, Wheeler Drive | 383 yd | |
| Roast | The Watchfactory, Albany Road | 971 yd | |
| Bernie's Sandwich Bar And Deli | 8 Glovers Brow, Kirkby Park | 1,021 yd | |
| McDonald's Restaurants Limited | Mcdonalds, Racecourse Retail Park | 1,068 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melling Residents Community Association | Coronation Hall, Waddicar Lane | 69 yd | |
| Horse & Jockey | Horse And Jockey, Waddicar Lane | 285 yd | |
| The Main Brace Pub | 218 Whitefield Drive, Westvale | 924 yd | |
| Bootle Arms | 5 Rock Lane | 945 yd | |
| Railway Hotel | Glovers Brow, Kirkby Park | 971 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melling Fish Bar | 28 Waddicar Lane | 191 yd | |
| Sopranos Pizza Shop | Glovers Brow, Kirkby | 971 yd | |
| Kens Fish And Chips | 4 Glovers Brow, Kirkby Park | 1,021 yd | |
| Food For Thought | 13 Glovers Brow, Kirkby Park | 1,021 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Melling Primary School WHEELER DRIVE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 450 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% |
| Median download speed | 71.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 66.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.