Alexander Drive, Liverpool, L31 2NJ

People

Gender

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%

Partnership Status

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%

Health

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%

Education and Qualifications

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%

Culture

Ethnic Group

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%

Country of Birth

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%

Length of Residence

	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%

Passport Held

	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%

Religion

	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%

Safety

Is Alexander Drive Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Alexander Drive was 24.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 28.0% lower than the Park average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.

Alexander Drive has the 27th lowest crime rate of 73 local areas in Park and the 239th lowest crime rate of 929 local areas in Sefton .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 9.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -22.2%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£42,100

Income Rank
4/10

Household Income in L31 2NJ, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 3/10 (low )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 4/10 (below average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 4/10 (below average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Alexander Drive are based on 44 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Sefton.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Alexander Drive, Liverpool, L31 2NJ

Estimated Average Property Prices for L31 2NJ

Average Price
£292,241

Semi-Detached
£287,830

Terraced
£304,461

Detached
£355,000

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Alexander Drive

Average Price
£297,912

Semi-Detached
£295,715

Terraced
£291,409

Detached
£325,260

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Alexander DriveStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
8 Alexander Drive, Liverpool, Merseyside Detached, an established residential building	£355,000	2024-12-09	£361,679
20 Alexander Drive, Liverpool, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£253,000	2023-09-14	£274,042
50 Alexander Drive, Liverpool, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£230,000	2023-02-24	£254,162
8 Alexander Drive, Liverpool, Merseyside Detached, an established residential building	£310,000	2022-11-01	£336,403
18 Alexander Drive, Liverpool, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£280,000	2022-03-24	£325,180

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for L31 2NJ

Employment

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%.

Economic Activity

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

Employment Industry

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

Schools

Primary

	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	346 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Thomas Church of England Primary School Kenyons Lane , Lydiate L31 0BP	- not rated	346 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Lydiate Primary School Lambshear Lane , Lydiate L31 2JZ	3out of 4	544 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Lydiate Junior School Lambshear Lane , Lydiate L31 2JZ	- not rated	544 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Lydiate Infant School Lambshear Lane , Lydiate L31 2JZ	- not rated	544 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Deyes High School Deyes Lane , Maghull L31 6DE	- not rated	1,220 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Deyes High School Deyes Lane , Maghull L31 6DE	- not rated	1,220 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Maricourt Catholic High School Hall Lane , Maghull L31 3DZ	3out of 4	2,007 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Maghull High School Ormonde Drive , Maghull L31 7AW	- not rated	2,255 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Maghull High School Ormonde Drive , Maghull L31 7AW	3out of 4	2,255 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Peregrinate Ltd. 41 Liverpool Road North , L31 2HE	- not rated	1,224 yd	Other independent special school	No	Mixed	More About School
Acre View Primary School 286 Southport Road , Lydiate L31 4EQ	- not rated	1,689 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Mount Carmel Preparatory School 1 Aughton Park Drive , Aughton Park L39 5BU	- not rated	5,006 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Millbridge School Mill Lane , Kirkby L32 2AX	- not rated	5,275 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Not applicable	More About School
Jigsaw Primary Pupil Referral Unit Stannyfield Drive , Thornton L23 1TY	4out of 4	5,303 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	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

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	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

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	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

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Sainsburys Supermarkets Ltd	10 Central Square		899 yd

Sport

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

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

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

Upload Speed

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.