Lambshear Lane is in Lydiate, Liverpool and in Sefton district. L31 2LA is located in the Park electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Sefton Central. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Lambshear Lane, Lydiate, Liverpool, L31 2LA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: L31 2JX, L31 2LF, L31 2LD, L31 2LG, L31 2LE, L31 2LB, L31 2JZ, L31 2LQ, L31 2LJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around L31 2LA is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.5% | 50.8% | -1.7% | 51.0% | -0.2% |
| Male | 47.5% | 49.2% | 1.7% | 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 | 27.6% | 27.5% | -0.1% | 37.9% | -10.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 51.2% | 48.9% | -2.3% | 44.2% | 4.7% |
| Separated | 1.2% | 1.7% | 0.5% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 10.2% | 10.5% | 0.3% | 9.1% | 1.4% |
| Widowed | 9.8% | 11.4% | 1.6% | 6.1% | 5.3% |
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 | 45.4% | 51.5% | 6.1% | 48.4% | 3.1% |
| Good health | 34.5% | 31.4% | -3.1% | 33.6% | -2.2% |
| Fair health | 14.8% | 11.4% | -3.4% | 12.7% | -1.3% |
| Bad health | 3.9% | 4.2% | 0.3% | 4.0% | 0.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 1.5% | 0.1% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
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 | 22.4% | 15.2% | -7.2% | 18.2% | -3.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.8% | 7.4% | -4.4% | 9.6% | -2.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11% | 12.1% | 1.1% | 13.4% | -1.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.1% | 7.4% | 1.3% | 5.3% | 2.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.6% | 21.2% | 8.6% | 16.9% | 4.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 31.3% | 34.2% | 2.9% | 33.8% | 0.4% |
| Other | 4.9% | 2.6% | -2.3% | 2.8% | -0.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.9% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 98.6% | 98.9% | 0.3% | 81.4% | 17.5% |
In this area, 97.7% 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 | 99.3% | 97.7% | -1.6% | 83.2% | 14.5% |
| European Union | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 6.1% | -5.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| British Overseas | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.6% | 97.7% | -0.9% | 83.2% | 14.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 9.8% | -8.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.9% | -2.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 90.9% | 76.7% | 14.2% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Central and South America | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 7.6% | 13.5% | -5.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 24.6% | 37.2% | -12.6% |
| Christian | 68.6% | 46.2% | 22.4% |
| Not answered | 6.8% | 6.0% | 0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Lambshear Lane was 52.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 49.2% higher than the Park average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Lambshear Lane has the 20th highest crime rate of 70 local areas in Park and the 450th highest crime rate of 929 local areas in Sefton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 33.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -20.0%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 60% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 32 Lambshear Lane, Liverpool, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2023-08-01 | £233,151 |
| 40 Lambshear Lane, Liverpool, Merseyside Terraced, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2018-09-21 | £245,279 |
| 30 Lambshear Lane, Liverpool, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £134,000 | 2016-03-07 | £214,201 |
| 44 Lambshear Lane, Liverpool, Merseyside Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £71,500 | 2013-05-10 | £107,041 |
| 44 Lambshear Lane, Liverpool, Merseyside Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £43,500 | 1997-12-17 | £158,520 |
L31 2LA area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in L31 2LA area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 41% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 92 |
| Full-Time Employee | 64 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Other | 0 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 19 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Education | 17 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lydiate Primary School Lambshear Lane , Lydiate L31 2JZ | 3out of 4 | 126 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Gregory's Catholic Primary School Sandy Lane , Lydiate L31 2LB | 3out of 4 | 213 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas Church of England Primary School, Lydiate Kenyons Lane , Lydiate L31 0BP | 4out of 4 | 664 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Green Park Primary School Green Lane , Maghull L31 8BW | 3out of 4 | 1,128 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Northway Primary School Dodds Lane , Maghull L31 9AA | 3out of 4 | 1,132 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deyes High School Deyes Lane , Maghull L31 6DE | 3out of 4 | 1,627 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Maricourt Catholic High School Hall Lane , Maghull L31 3DZ | 2out of 4 | 2,416 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Maghull High School Ormonde Drive , Maghull L31 7AW | 2out of 4 | 2,550 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jigsaw Primary Pupil Referral Unit Stannyfield Drive , Thornton L23 1TY | 3out of 4 | 5,312 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newfield School Edge Lane , Crosby L23 4TG | 3out of 4 | 5,397 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pontville School Black Moss Lane , L39 4TW | - not rated | 5,462 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lydiate Village Centre | Lambshear Lane | 1 yd | |
| Lydiate Parish Council | 183 Sandy Lane | 146 yd | |
| St Thomas School Club | 8 Kenyons Lane | 407 yd | |
| Nourish Cafe | 3 Moss Lane | 763 yd | |
| Oscars Coffee Shop & Sandwich Bar | 179 Liverpool Road North | 775 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Gregory's Social Club | St Gregorys Parish Centre, 94 Liverpool Road | 297 yd | |
| The Running Horses | 25 Bells Lane | 632 yd | |
| The Weld Blundell Arms | 226 Southport Road | 715 yd | |
| Coach & Horses | 164-166 Liverpool Road North | 759 yd | |
| Mersey Motor Boat Club Limited | 36 Pilling Lane | 905 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Famous Goldstar | 171 Liverpool Road North | 775 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Gregory'S Catholic Primary School SANDY LANE | grass pitches | 295 yd |
| Sandy Lane Playing Fields SANDY LANE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 439 yd |
| Maghull Community Association GREEN LANE | 932 yd | |
| Deyes High School (Dodds Lane Pitches) Dodds Lane | grass pitches | 984 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 131.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.