Westway is in Maghull, Liverpool and in Sefton district. L31 2PQ is located in the Sudell electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Sefton Central. This postcode has been in use since 1985-10-01.
StreetScan combines information about Westway, Maghull, Liverpool, L31 2PQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: L31 0EB, L31 2HL, L31 0DQ, L31 2PH, L31 2PL, L31 2PA, L31 6BG, L31 0AP, L31 0AJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around L31 2PQ 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 | 54.3% | 51.7% | -2.6% | 51.0% | 0.7% |
| Male | 45.7% | 48.3% | 2.6% | 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 | 25.7% | 33.5% | 7.8% | 37.9% | -4.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43% | 34.6% | -8.4% | 44.2% | -9.6% |
| Separated | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Divorced | 6.7% | 9.3% | 2.6% | 9.1% | 0.2% |
| Widowed | 23.5% | 21.4% | -2.1% | 6.1% | 15.3% |
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 | 32.7% | 43% | 10.3% | 48.4% | -5.4% |
| Good health | 33.7% | 38.2% | 4.5% | 33.6% | 4.6% |
| Fair health | 19.6% | 16.4% | -3.2% | 12.7% | 3.7% |
| Bad health | 11.1% | 1.9% | -9.2% | 4.0% | -2.1% |
| Very bad health | 3% | 0.5% | -2.5% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
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 | 31.8% | 21.4% | -10.4% | 18.2% | 3.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14% | 6% | -8.0% | 9.6% | -3.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.7% | 19.2% | 7.5% | 13.4% | 5.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.8% | 9.3% | 1.5% | 5.3% | 4.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.1% | 11.5% | 1.4% | 16.9% | -5.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.8% | 28% | 6.2% | 33.8% | -5.8% |
| Other | 2.8% | 4.4% | 1.6% | 2.8% | 1.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.5% 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 Caribbean | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 99.5% | 99.5% | 0.0% | 81.4% | 18.1% |
In this area, 97.1% 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% | 97.1% | -0.9% | 83.2% | 13.9% |
| European Union | 1% | 1.4% | 0.4% | 6.1% | -4.7% |
| Africa | 0.5% | 1% | 0.5% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97% | 97.1% | 0.1% | 83.2% | 13.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 9.8% | -6.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.5% | 0% | -2.5% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 89.5% | 76.7% | 12.8% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| No passport held | 9.5% | 13.5% | -4.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 20.6% | 37.2% | -16.6% |
| Christian | 75.6% | 46.2% | 29.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Muslim | 0.5% | 6.5% | -6.0% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 1.9% | 6.0% | -4.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Westway was 175.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 400.1% higher than the Park average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Westway has the 2nd highest crime rate of 70 local areas in Park and the 107th highest crime rate of 929 local areas in Sefton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 55.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -50.2%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 50% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 4 Westbridge, 49 Westway, Liverpool, Merseyside Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £96,000 | 2020-10-30 | £120,115 |
| 23A Westway, Liverpool, Merseyside Other, an established residential building | £93,395,000 | 2020-04-22 | £122,420,013 |
| Flat 1 Westbridge, 49 Westway, Liverpool, Merseyside Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2013-04-15 | £224,785 |
| Flat 2 Westbridge, 49 Westway, Liverpool, Merseyside Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £134,950 | 2013-02-01 | £200,793 |
| Flat 4 Westbridge, 49 Westway, Liverpool, Merseyside Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2006-07-14 | £164,389 |
L31 2PQ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 2PQ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 39% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 70 |
| Full-Time Employee | 61 |
| Part-Time Employee | 17 |
| Self-Employed | 12 |
| Other | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 3 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Looking after home or family | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 8 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Education | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Andrews Church of England Primary School, Maghull Deyes Lane , Maghull L31 6DE | 3out of 4 | 524 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Green Park Primary School Green Lane , Maghull L31 8BW | 3out of 4 | 748 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Bosco Catholic Primary School Green Lane , Maghull L31 8BW | 3out of 4 | 778 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Northway Primary School Dodds Lane , Maghull L31 9AA | 3out of 4 | 911 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas Church of England Primary School, Lydiate Kenyons Lane , Lydiate L31 0BP | 4out of 4 | 1,248 yd | Academy converter | No | 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 | 389 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Maricourt Catholic High School Hall Lane , Maghull L31 3DZ | 2out of 4 | 1,096 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Maghull High School Ormonde Drive , Maghull L31 7AW | 2out of 4 | 1,231 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Family Catholic High School Virgins Lane , Thornton L23 4UL | 3out of 4 | 4,925 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chesterfield High School Chesterfield Road , Crosby L23 9YB | 3out of 4 | 5,230 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 | 4,568 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newfield School Edge Lane , Crosby L23 4TG | 3out of 4 | 4,590 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| IMPACT Daleacre Campus , Daleacre Drive L30 2QQ | 3out of 4 | 4,769 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rowan Park School Sterrix Lane , Litherland L21 0DB | 4out of 4 | 5,124 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Furusato Bar & Grill | 2-4 Westway | 40 yd | |
| Costa | 32 Westway | 174 yd | |
| Suzy’s | 7 Stafford Moreton Way | 187 yd | |
| Betty's Coffee Shop | 97 Liverpool Road North | 280 yd | |
| Piri Piri Express | 8a Red Lion Shopping Centre, Liverpool Road North | 320 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Cabin Coffee & Wine Bar | 9A Stafford Moreton Way | 22 yd | |
| Hare & Hounds | 53 Liverpool Road North | 172 yd | |
| Neptune Beerhouse | 23-27 Liverpool Road North | 263 yd | |
| Millies Bar | 3 Red Lion Shopping Centre, Liverpool Road North | 322 yd | |
| The Frank Hornby | Eastway | 378 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Scran Bar | 5 Stafford Moreton Way | 35 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 6 Central Square | 131 yd | |
| Little Italy | 7 Liverpool Road North | 308 yd | |
| Jade View Yummy Yum Ltd | 8 Red Lion Shopping Centre, Liverpool Road North | 320 yd | |
| The Famous Goldstar | 171 Liverpool Road North | 656 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsburys Supermarkets Ltd | 10 Central Square | 141 yd | |
| WM Morrison Supermarkets Ltd | 1 Stafford Moreton Way | 187 yd | |
| Co-operative | 99 Deyes Lane | 807 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Anytime Fitness (Maghull) STAFFORD MORETON WAY | health and fitness suite | 78 yd |
| Deyes High School DEYES LANE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 290 yd |
| Deyes Lane Swimming Pool (Closed) Deyes Lane | swimming pool | 290 yd |
| St. Andrew'S Maghull Ce Primary School DEYES LANE | grass pitches | 429 yd |
| Maghull Community Association GREEN LANE | 607 yd | |
| Whinney Brook Playing Fields | grass pitches | 866 yd |
| St John Bosco Primary School GREEN LANE | grass pitches | 877 yd |
| Deyes High School (Dodds Lane Pitches) Dodds Lane | grass pitches | 897 yd |
| Maghull Cricket Club OLD HALL FIELD OLD HALL FIELD HALL LANE | grass pitches | 928 yd |
| Maricourt Catholic High School Hall Lane | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 970 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 | 41.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 41.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 41.7% |
| 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 | 70 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 54.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.