Alexander Drive is in Liverpool and in Sefton district. L31 2NJ 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 Alexander Drive, Liverpool, L31 2NJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: L31 2PB, L31 2NH, L31 2NL, L31 2NN, L31 2NA, L31 2LX, L31 2NW, L31 2NP, L31 2NU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around L31 2NJ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.2% | 51.5% | 1.3% | 51.0% | 0.5% |
| Male | 49.8% | 48.5% | -1.3% | 49.0% | -0.5% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of L31 2NJ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 58.9% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 21.4% | 25.7% | 4.3% | 37.9% | -12.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 61.8% | 58.9% | -2.9% | 44.2% | 14.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Separated | 1.1% | 0.4% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Divorced | 4.2% | 4.5% | 0.3% | 9.1% | -4.6% |
| Widowed | 11.6% | 10.2% | -1.4% | 6.1% | 4.1% |
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 | 45.8% | 50.9% | 5.1% | 48.4% | 2.5% |
| Good health | 34.3% | 33.1% | -1.2% | 33.6% | -0.5% |
| Fair health | 15% | 10.7% | -4.3% | 12.7% | -2.0% |
| Bad health | 3.7% | 4% | 0.3% | 4.0% | 0.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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 | 20.7% | 12.2% | -8.5% | 18.2% | -6.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.9% | 9.5% | -1.4% | 9.6% | -0.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.8% | 13.4% | -2.4% | 13.4% | 0.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.7% | 6.1% | -0.6% | 5.3% | 0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.3% | 17.2% | 4.9% | 16.9% | 0.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 30.5% | 40.1% | 9.6% | 33.8% | 6.3% |
| Other | 3.2% | 1.5% | -1.7% | 2.8% | -1.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.4% 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 | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| White | 97.8% | 99.4% | 1.6% | 81.4% | 18.0% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 96% 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 | 98.8% | 96% | -2.8% | 83.2% | 12.8% |
| European Union | 0.9% | 3.4% | 2.5% | 6.1% | -2.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.4% | 96.3% | -2.1% | 83.2% | 13.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 9.8% | -7.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88.7% | 76.7% | 12.0% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Romania | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 8.6% | 13.5% | -4.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 18.1% | 37.2% | -19.1% |
| Christian | 77% | 46.2% | 30.8% |
| Not answered | 4.9% | 6.0% | -1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Alexander Drive was 21.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 38.5% lower than the Park average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Alexander Drive has the 14th lowest crime rate of 70 local areas in Park and the 188th lowest crime rate of 929 local areas in Sefton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 0.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 57.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Alexander Drive, Liverpool, Merseyside Detached, an established residential building | £355,000 | 2024-12-09 | £356,333 |
| 20 Alexander Drive, Liverpool, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £253,000 | 2023-09-14 | £270,284 |
| 50 Alexander Drive, Liverpool, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2023-02-24 | £250,677 |
| 8 Alexander Drive, Liverpool, Merseyside Detached, an established residential building | £310,000 | 2022-11-01 | £332,054 |
| 18 Alexander Drive, Liverpool, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2022-03-24 | £320,722 |
L31 2NJ 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 2NJ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 36% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Full-Time Employee | 95 |
| Retired | 95 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Self-Employed | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Other | 0 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 27 |
| Education | 24 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| 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 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Thomas Church of England Primary School, Lydiate Kenyons Lane , Lydiate L31 0BP | 4out of 4 | 432 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lydiate Primary School Lambshear Lane , Lydiate L31 2JZ | 3out of 4 | 453 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Gregory's Catholic Primary School Sandy Lane , Lydiate L31 2LB | 3out of 4 | 600 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Northway Primary School Dodds Lane , Maghull L31 9AA | 3out of 4 | 764 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Green Park Primary School Green Lane , Maghull L31 8BW | 3out of 4 | 995 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 | 1,260 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Maricourt Catholic High School Hall Lane , Maghull L31 3DZ | 2out of 4 | 2,050 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Maghull High School Ormonde Drive , Maghull L31 7AW | 2out of 4 | 2,257 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 | 5,244 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newfield School Edge Lane , Crosby L23 4TG | 3out of 4 | 5,310 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Thomas School Club | 8 Kenyons Lane | 241 yd | |
| Lydiate Village Centre | Lambshear Lane | 388 yd | |
| Lydiate Parish Council | 183 Sandy Lane | 532 yd | |
| Oscars Coffee Shop & Sandwich Bar | 179 Liverpool Road North | 558 yd | |
| Betty's Coffee Shop | 97 Liverpool Road North | 893 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Gregory's Social Club | St Gregorys Parish Centre, 94 Liverpool Road | 120 yd | |
| Coach & Horses | 164-166 Liverpool Road North | 517 yd | |
| The Running Horses | 25 Bells Lane | 702 yd | |
| Maghull Community Association | Maghull Community Centre, 604 Green Lane | 738 yd | |
| The Weld Blundell Arms | 226 Southport Road | 1,048 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Famous Goldstar | 171 Liverpool Road North | 558 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 6 Central Square | 911 yd | |
| The Scran Bar | 5 Stafford Moreton Way | 1,069 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsburys Supermarkets Ltd | 10 Central Square | 899 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Deyes High School (Dodds Lane Pitches) Dodds Lane | grass pitches | 615 yd |
| St Gregory'S Catholic Primary School SANDY LANE | grass pitches | 678 yd |
| Maghull Community Association GREEN LANE | 737 yd | |
| Sandy Lane Playing Fields SANDY LANE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 825 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 173.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.