Sunnymede Drive is in Liverpool and in Sefton district. L31 2NS 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 Sunnymede Drive, Liverpool, L31 2NS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: L31 2NU, L31 2NR, L31 2NT, L31 2NN, L31 2NE, L31 2NW, L31 2NH, L31 2NF, L31 2NQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding L31 2NS, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.6% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.6% | 52.6% | 2.0% | 51.0% | 1.6% |
| Male | 49.4% | 47.4% | -2.0% | 49.0% | -1.6% |
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 2NS there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 59% 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 | 22.6% | 24.4% | 1.8% | 37.9% | -13.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 60.3% | 59% | -1.3% | 44.2% | 14.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 1.3% | 0.9% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Divorced | 6.4% | 2.3% | -4.1% | 9.1% | -6.8% |
| Widowed | 9% | 12.4% | 3.4% | 6.1% | 6.3% |
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 | 47.5% | 51.5% | 4.0% | 48.4% | 3.1% |
| Good health | 35% | 29.1% | -5.9% | 33.6% | -4.5% |
| Fair health | 13.3% | 14.6% | 1.3% | 12.7% | 1.9% |
| Bad health | 3% | 3.4% | 0.4% | 4.0% | -0.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 1.5% | 0.4% | 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 | 22.2% | 17.1% | -5.1% | 18.2% | -1.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.1% | 11.6% | -2.5% | 9.6% | 2.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.9% | 14.4% | -3.5% | 13.4% | 1.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.6% | 8.8% | 3.2% | 5.3% | 3.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.8% | 16.2% | 6.4% | 16.9% | -0.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 26.1% | 28.7% | 2.6% | 33.8% | -5.1% |
| Other | 4.3% | 3.2% | -1.1% | 2.8% | 0.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.1% 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 | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| White | 98.9% | 98.1% | -0.8% | 81.4% | 16.7% |
In this area, 98.9% 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 | 98.1% | 98.9% | 0.8% | 83.2% | 15.7% |
| European Union | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 6.1% | -5.7% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 5.6% | -5.2% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.1% | 98.9% | 0.8% | 83.2% | 15.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 9.8% | -8.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 91.8% | 76.7% | 15.1% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| No passport held | 7.8% | 13.5% | -5.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 18.7% | 37.2% | -18.5% |
| Christian | 78% | 46.2% | 31.8% |
| Jewish | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 2.6% | 6.0% | -3.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Sunnymede Drive was 12.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 65.1% lower than the Park average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Sunnymede Drive has the 13th lowest crime rate of 73 local areas in Park and the 86th lowest crime rate of 929 local areas in Sefton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 12.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -69.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Sunnymede Drive, Liverpool, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2025-02-21 | £219,009 |
| 38 Sunnymede Drive, Liverpool, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £290,000 | 2024-08-23 | £310,735 |
| 38 Sunnymede Drive, Liverpool, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £176,000 | 2024-01-12 | £195,874 |
| 8 Sunnymede Drive, Liverpool, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £246,500 | 2021-08-31 | £305,403 |
| 18 Sunnymede Drive, Liverpool, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £245,000 | 2020-06-15 | £346,740 |
The percentage of retired residents living in L31 2NS area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 37% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 80 |
| Full-Time Employee | 70 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Other | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 16 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 14 |
| Education | 14 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| 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 | 438 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas Church of England Primary School Kenyons Lane , Lydiate L31 0BP | - not rated | 438 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Northway Primary School Dodds Lane , Maghull L31 9AA | 3out of 4 | 571 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lydiate Primary School Lambshear Lane , Lydiate L31 2JZ | 3out of 4 | 668 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lydiate Junior School Lambshear Lane , Lydiate L31 2JZ | - not rated | 668 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deyes High School Deyes Lane , Maghull L31 6DE | - not rated | 1,047 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Deyes High School Deyes Lane , Maghull L31 6DE | - not rated | 1,047 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Maricourt Catholic High School Hall Lane , Maghull L31 3DZ | 3out of 4 | 1,835 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Maghull High School Ormonde Drive , Maghull L31 7AW | - not rated | 2,088 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Maghull High School Ormonde Drive , Maghull L31 7AW | 3out of 4 | 2,088 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peregrinate Ltd. 41 Liverpool Road North , L31 2HE | - not rated | 1,055 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Acre View Primary School 286 Southport Road , Lydiate L31 4EQ | - not rated | 1,821 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 | 5,125 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Millbridge School Mill Lane , Kirkby L32 2AX | - not rated | 5,134 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Jigsaw Primary Pupil Referral Unit Stannyfield Drive , Thornton L23 1TY | 4out of 4 | 5,199 yd | Pupil referral unit | 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 | 382 yd | |
| Oscars Coffee Shop & Sandwich Bar | 179 Liverpool Road North | 441 yd | |
| Lydiate Village Centre | Lambshear Lane | 544 yd | |
| Lydiate Parish Council | 183 Sandy Lane | 689 yd | |
| Betty's Coffee Shop | 97 Liverpool Road North | 733 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Gregory's Social Club | St Gregorys Parish Centre, 94 Liverpool Road | 248 yd | |
| Coach & Horses | 164-166 Liverpool Road North | 390 yd | |
| Maghull Community Association | Maghull Community Centre, 604 Green Lane | 619 yd | |
| The Running Horses | 25 Bells Lane | 712 yd | |
| The Cabin Coffee & Wine Bar | 9A Stafford Moreton Way | 887 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Famous Goldstar | 171 Liverpool Road North | 441 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 6 Central Square | 739 yd | |
| The Scran Bar | 5 Stafford Moreton Way | 897 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsburys Supermarkets Ltd | 10 Central Square | 727 yd | |
| WM Morrison Supermarkets Ltd | 1 Stafford Moreton Way | 1,051 yd | |
| Co-operative | 99 Deyes Lane | 1,091 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Deyes High School (Dodds Lane Pitches) Dodds Lane | grass pitches | 529 yd |
| Maghull Community Association GREEN LANE | 618 yd | |
| St Gregory'S Catholic Primary School SANDY LANE | grass pitches | 825 yd |
| Anytime Fitness (Maghull) STAFFORD MORETON WAY | health and fitness suite | 930 yd |
| Sandy Lane Playing Fields SANDY LANE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 978 yd |
| St John Bosco Primary School GREEN LANE | grass pitches | 1,022 yd |
| Deyes High School DEYES LANE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,042 yd |
| Deyes Lane Swimming Pool (Closed) Deyes Lane | swimming pool | 1,042 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 | 77.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 245.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 13.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 22 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.