Pygons Hill Lane is in Liverpool and in Sefton district. L31 4JE 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 Pygons Hill Lane, Liverpool, L31 4JE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding L31 4JE has a slightly higher male population, with 52.4% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.9% | 47.6% | -3.3% | 51.0% | -3.4% |
| Male | 49.1% | 52.4% | 3.3% | 49.0% | 3.4% |
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% | 31.1% | 6.1% | 37.9% | -6.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 65.8% | 50.5% | -15.3% | 44.2% | 6.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 5.4% | 8.2% | 2.8% | 9.1% | -0.9% |
| Widowed | 3.8% | 6.6% | 2.8% | 6.1% | 0.5% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (87.6%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 52.7% | 54.4% | 1.7% | 48.4% | 6.0% |
| Good health | 31.7% | 33.2% | 1.5% | 33.6% | -0.4% |
| Fair health | 10.3% | 8.8% | -1.5% | 12.7% | -3.9% |
| Bad health | 4% | 2.2% | -1.8% | 4.0% | -1.8% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
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 | 13% | 11.6% | -1.4% | 18.2% | -6.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.5% | 9.6% | -2.9% | 9.6% | 0.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.3% | 16.2% | -0.1% | 13.4% | 2.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.1% | 5.6% | -1.5% | 5.3% | 0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12% | 22.2% | 10.2% | 16.9% | 5.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 36.4% | 34.8% | -1.6% | 33.8% | 1.0% |
| Other | 2.7% | 0% | -2.7% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.8% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.0% | 3.1% | -0.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.0% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| White | 95.5% | 93.8% | -1.7% | 81.4% | 12.4% |
In this area, 97.3% 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 | 97.8% | 97.3% | -0.5% | 83.2% | 14.1% |
| European Union | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 6.1% | -6.1% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.9% | 1.8% | 0.9% | 5.6% | -3.8% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.9% | 97.3% | 0.4% | 83.2% | 14.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 9.8% | -8.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 2.9% | -2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% | 1.9% | -0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 95.6% | 76.7% | 18.9% |
| Portugal | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| No passport held | 2.7% | 13.5% | -10.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 19.1% | 37.2% | -18.1% |
| Christian | 76% | 46.2% | 29.8% |
| Jewish | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Muslim | 0.4% | 6.5% | -6.1% |
| Sikh | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 2.2% | 6.0% | -3.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Pygons Hill Lane was 24.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 28.4% lower than the Park average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Pygons Hill Lane has the 25th lowest crime rate of 73 local areas in Park and the 236th lowest crime rate of 929 local areas in Sefton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 16.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -70.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jacksons Bridge Farm Pygons Hill Lane, Liverpool, Merseyside Other, an established residential building | £925,000 | 2020-10-09 | £1,125,269 |
| Jacksons Bridge Barn Pygons Hill Lane, Liverpool, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £440,000 | 2017-08-01 | £649,609 |
| Pygons Hill Cottage Pygons Hill Lane, Liverpool, Merseyside Detached, an established residential building | £335,000 | 2017-05-05 | £495,635 |
| Brocklea Pygons Hill Lane, Liverpool, Merseyside Other, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2016-11-21 | £527,626 |
| Pygons Hill House Pygons Hill Lane, Liverpool, Merseyside Detached, an established residential building | £800,000 | 2016-10-21 | £1,193,388 |
L31 4JE area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 9% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 15% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
L31 4JE area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 58 |
| Retired | 38 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Self-Employed | 30 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Education | 12 |
| Other | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Real estate activities | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moorgate Nursery School Moorgate , L39 4RY | 3out of 4 | 5,150 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Gregory's Catholic Infant School Sandy Lane , Lydiate L31 4DN | - not rated | 953 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Gregory's Catholic Primary School Sandy Lane , Lydiate L31 2LB | 3out of 4 | 1,164 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lydiate Primary School Lambshear Lane , Lydiate L31 2JZ | 3out of 4 | 1,366 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lydiate Junior School Lambshear Lane , Lydiate L31 2JZ | - not rated | 1,366 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lydiate Infant School Lambshear Lane , Lydiate L31 2JZ | - not rated | 1,366 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 | 2,871 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Deyes High School Deyes Lane , Maghull L31 6DE | - not rated | 2,871 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Maricourt Catholic High School Hall Lane , Maghull L31 3DZ | 3out of 4 | 3,654 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Maghull High School Ormonde Drive , Maghull L31 7AW | - not rated | 3,867 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Maghull High School Ormonde Drive , Maghull L31 7AW | 3out of 4 | 3,867 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acre View Primary School 286 Southport Road , Lydiate L31 4EQ | - not rated | 1,188 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Peregrinate Ltd. 41 Liverpool Road North , L31 2HE | - not rated | 2,860 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mount Carmel Preparatory School 1 Aughton Park Drive , Aughton Park L39 5BU | - not rated | 4,088 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pontville School Black Moss Lane , L39 4TW | - not rated | 4,393 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pontville School Black Moss Lane , L39 4TW | - not rated | 4,393 yd | Non-maintained special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sandy Lane Playing Fields SANDY LANE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,023 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.