Spencers Lane is in Liverpool and in Sefton district. L31 1HD 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 Spencers Lane, Liverpool, L31 1HD 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 1HD is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.8% | 51.7% | -0.1% | 51.0% | 0.7% |
| Male | 48.2% | 48.3% | 0.1% | 49.0% | -0.7% |
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 | 25.1% | 33.6% | 8.5% | 37.9% | -4.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 59.9% | 50.7% | -9.2% | 44.2% | 6.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 1.2% | -1.1% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Divorced | 4.7% | 5.5% | 0.8% | 9.1% | -3.6% |
| Widowed | 8% | 8.1% | 0.1% | 6.1% | 2.0% |
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 | 47.9% | 49.9% | 2.0% | 48.4% | 1.5% |
| Good health | 29.4% | 30.1% | 0.7% | 33.6% | -3.5% |
| Fair health | 15.9% | 14.4% | -1.5% | 12.7% | 1.7% |
| Bad health | 5% | 4.6% | -0.4% | 4.0% | 0.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.8% | 1% | -0.8% | 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 | 22.1% | 16.5% | -5.6% | 18.2% | -1.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.7% | 9.8% | -4.9% | 9.6% | 0.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.4% | 16.5% | 0.1% | 13.4% | 3.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.3% | 9.2% | 4.9% | 5.3% | 3.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12% | 18.2% | 6.2% | 16.9% | 1.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 27.1% | 26.9% | -0.2% | 33.8% | -6.9% |
| Other | 3.3% | 2.9% | -0.4% | 2.8% | 0.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.7% 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% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 99.4% | 98.7% | -0.7% | 81.4% | 17.3% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 96.9% 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 | 98.5% | 96.9% | -1.6% | 83.2% | 13.7% |
| European Union | 1.2% | 2.1% | 0.9% | 6.1% | -4.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 5.6% | -4.8% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.6% | 96.9% | -0.7% | 83.2% | 13.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 9.8% | -7.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.4% | 0% | -2.4% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88.7% | 76.7% | 12.0% |
| Ireland | 2.3% | 0.6% | 1.7% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 8.7% | 13.5% | -4.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 26.2% | 37.2% | -11.0% |
| Christian | 69.7% | 46.2% | 23.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 3.8% | 6.0% | -2.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Spencers Lane was 74.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 2.9% lower than the Molyneux average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Spencers Lane has the 14th highest crime rate of 67 local areas in Molyneux and the 317th highest crime rate of 929 local areas in Sefton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 50.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -26.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 192 Spencers Lane, Liverpool, Merseyside Terraced, an established residential building | £335,000 | 2025-08-20 | £343,398 |
| 188 Spencers Lane, Liverpool, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2025-08-05 | £244,925 |
| 188 Spencers Lane, Liverpool, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2023-06-08 | £165,257 |
| 164 Spencers Lane, Liverpool, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2018-11-23 | £245,134 |
| 192 Spencers Lane, Liverpool, Merseyside Terraced, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2016-05-09 | £364,223 |
* Results apply to the surrounding postcode area, not to a specific property.
The area around Spencers Lane, Liverpool, L31 1HD has very low flood risk from rivers and the sea.
0 of 7 properties (0.00%) in this postcode have some level of river or sea flood risk.
River and sea flooding includes flooding caused by overflowing rivers, estuaries, tidal waters and coastal surges.
The area around Spencers Lane, Liverpool, L31 1HD has low surface water flood risk.
3 of 7 properties (42.86%) in this postcode have some level of surface water flood risk.
Surface water flooding can happen when heavy rainfall overwhelms drains, roads, gardens or other hard surfaces.
L31 1HD 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 119 |
| Retired | 104 |
| Self-Employed | 40 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Other | 12 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Education | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 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 | 5,053 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenacre Community Nursery School Province Place , L20 6PJ | 3out of 4 | 5,227 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holy Rosary Catholic Primary School Oriel Drive , Aintree L10 6NJ | - not rated | 730 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Aintree Davenhill Primary School Aintree Lane , Aintree Village L10 8LE | 3out of 4 | 1,226 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Melling Primary School Wheeler Drive , Melling L31 1DA | 3out of 4 | 1,284 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westvale Primary School Melverley Road , Westvale L32 0RQ | 2out of 4 | 1,503 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michael's RC Primary School Richard Hesketh Drive , Westvale L32 0TZ | - not rated | 1,728 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dixons Fazakerley Academy Sherwoods Lane , Fazakerley L10 1LB | 2out of 4 | 1,903 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fazakerley High School Sherwoods Lane , Fazakerley L10 1LB | - not rated | 2,020 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Maricourt Catholic High School Hall Lane , Maghull L31 3DZ | 3out of 4 | 2,749 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bootle High School Browns Lane , Netherton L30 5RN | - not rated | 2,839 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Ambrose Barlow Catholic College Copy Lane , Netherton L30 7PQ | - not rated | 2,888 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meadowbank Secondary Special School Sherwoods Lane , L10 1LW | - not rated | 1,525 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Meadow Bank School Sherwoods Lane , Fazakerley L10 1LW | - not rated | 1,525 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hazel Cottage School 2 New Hall Cottages, Longmoor Lane , Fazakerley L10 1LD | - not rated | 1,839 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brookside Pupil Referral Unit 12 New Hall Campus , Longmoor Lane L10 1LD | - not rated | 1,895 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Millbridge School Mill Lane , Kirkby L32 2AX | - not rated | 1,919 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | 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 | 921 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Valentine | 70 Haileybury Avenue | 726 yd | |
| Melling Residents Community Association | Coronation Hall, Waddicar Lane | 885 yd | |
| Horse & Jockey | Horse And Jockey, Waddicar Lane | 887 yd | |
| Aintree Conservative Club | Aintree Conservative Club, Lancing Drive | 974 yd | |
| Bootle Arms | 5 Rock Lane | 1,053 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tsui Sing | 201 Altway | 762 yd | |
| Scoozi Pizza and Pasta | 183 Altway | 796 yd | |
| Melling Fish Bar | 28 Waddicar Lane | 921 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Holy Rosary Catholic Primary School ORIEL DRIVE | grass pitches | 729 yd |
| Harrow Drive Playing Fields HARROW DRIVE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 974 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 | 55 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 152 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 21 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.