York Road is in Maghull, Liverpool and in Sefton district. L31 5NL is located in the Sudell electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Sefton Central. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about York Road, Maghull, Liverpool, L31 5NL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: L31 5NZ, L31 5NY, L31 5NS, L31 5NP, L31 5NH, L31 5NF, L31 5NN, L31 5NR, L31 5JG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around L31 5NL is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.3% | 50.3% | -3.0% | 51.0% | -0.7% |
| Male | 46.7% | 49.7% | 3.0% | 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.
In the immediate vicinity of L31 5NL there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 53% 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 | 26.6% | 37.5% | 10.9% | 37.9% | -0.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 60.5% | 53% | -7.5% | 44.2% | 8.8% |
| Separated | 2.1% | 1.6% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 4.7% | 2.8% | -1.9% | 9.1% | -6.3% |
| Widowed | 6% | 5.2% | -0.8% | 6.1% | -0.9% |
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 (86.6%) 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 | 48% | 57.7% | 9.7% | 48.4% | 9.3% |
| Good health | 33.7% | 28.9% | -4.8% | 33.6% | -4.7% |
| Fair health | 12.4% | 10.1% | -2.3% | 12.7% | -2.6% |
| Bad health | 4.9% | 2.7% | -2.2% | 4.0% | -1.3% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 0.7% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 | 15% | 11.2% | -3.8% | 18.2% | -7.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.7% | 8.8% | -7.9% | 9.6% | -0.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 21% | 17.6% | -3.4% | 13.4% | 4.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.3% | 4.8% | 0.5% | 5.3% | -0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16.3% | 24.8% | 8.5% | 16.9% | 7.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 23.2% | 29.6% | 6.4% | 33.8% | -4.2% |
| Other | 3.4% | 3.2% | -0.2% | 2.8% | 0.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.3% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black African | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 99% | 99.3% | 0.3% | 81.4% | 17.9% |
In this area, 98% 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 | 99% | 98% | -1.0% | 83.2% | 14.8% |
| European Union | 0.3% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 6.1% | -4.4% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 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% | 98.3% | -0.1% | 83.2% | 15.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 9.8% | -8.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 91.6% | 76.7% | 14.9% |
| Ireland | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 6.7% | 13.5% | -6.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 23.8% | 37.2% | -13.4% |
| Christian | 69.1% | 46.2% | 22.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 5.7% | 6.0% | -0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around York Road was 6.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 86.7% lower than the Sudell average. The most reported crime type was Public order.
York Road has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 19 local areas in Sudell and the 38th lowest crime rate of 929 local areas in Sefton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 6.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -17.6%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 61% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 37 York Road, Liverpool, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £272,500 | 2025-05-09 | £278,172 |
| 10 York Road, Liverpool, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £245,000 | 2023-08-31 | £265,683 |
| 28 York Road, Liverpool, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £290,000 | 2022-10-27 | £311,044 |
| 32 York Road, Liverpool, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2021-09-24 | £256,034 |
| 12 York Road, Liverpool, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £182,500 | 2021-05-07 | £229,240 |
| Full-Time Employee | 97 |
| Retired | 50 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Other | 3 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Education | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Other | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St George's Catholic Primary School Dennett Close , Maghull L31 5PD | 3out of 4 | 319 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hudson Primary School Moorhey Road , Maghull L31 5LE | 3out of 4 | 426 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Andrews Church of England Primary School, Maghull Deyes Lane , Maghull L31 6DE | 3out of 4 | 1,241 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Summerhill Primary School Poverty Lane , Maghull L31 3DT | 3out of 4 | 1,400 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Benedict's Catholic Primary School Copy Lane , Netherton L30 7PG | 3out of 4 | 1,960 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maghull High School Ormonde Drive , Maghull L31 7AW | 2out of 4 | 605 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Maricourt Catholic High School Hall Lane , Maghull L31 3DZ | 2out of 4 | 743 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Deyes High School Deyes Lane , Maghull L31 6DE | 3out of 4 | 1,398 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Litherland High School Sterrix Lane , Litherland L21 0DB | 2out of 4 | 4,065 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Salesian Academy of St John Bosco Netherton Way , L30 2NA | - not rated | 4,101 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IMPACT Daleacre Campus , Daleacre Drive L30 2QQ | 3out of 4 | 3,786 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rowan Park School Sterrix Lane , Litherland L21 0DB | 4out of 4 | 3,916 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Newfield School Edge Lane , Crosby L23 4TG | 3out of 4 | 3,998 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Turning Point Academy Essex House , Bridle Road L30 4UE | - not rated | 4,053 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Jigsaw Primary Pupil Referral Unit Stannyfield Drive , Thornton L23 1TY | 3out of 4 | 4,074 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 George's URC Maghull | 59-63 Northway | 202 yd | |
| Mochas Coffee Shop | 43 Liverpool Road South | 397 yd | |
| Rose et Leigh | 47 Liverpool Road South | 416 yd | |
| Nannapat Thai Restaurant & Bar | 108 Liverpool Road South | 460 yd | |
| Silver Star Chinese Restaurant | 93 Liverpool Road South | 523 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alt Park | Northway | 295 yd | |
| Maghull Cask | 43 Liverpool Road South | 397 yd | |
| Bar Du Fay | 96B Liverpool Road South | 430 yd | |
| Meadows Hotel | 89a Liverpool Road South | 469 yd | |
| Maghull Town Hall | Town Hall, Hall Lane | 610 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northway Takeaway | 104 Northway | 134 yd | |
| Famous Blue Star | 1 Dover Road | 361 yd | |
| The Chippy | 21 Dover Road | 361 yd | |
| Ju Fu Chinese Restaurant | 15 Dover Road | 361 yd | |
| Happy Garden | 330 Moorhey Road | 408 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland Foods Plc | 110 Northway | 134 yd | |
| Lidl | 72 Northway | 248 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Georges Rc Primary School DENNETT CLOSE | grass pitches | 341 yd |
| King George V Playing Fields (Closed) Liverpool Road South | grass pitches | 566 yd |
| Meadows Leisure Centre HALL LANE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 582 yd |
| Pimbley Playing Field FIELDWAY | grass pitches | 633 yd |
| Maghull Cricket Club OLD HALL FIELD OLD HALL FIELD HALL LANE | grass pitches | 716 yd |
| Maghull High School ORMONDE DRIVE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 740 yd |
| Maricourt Catholic High School Hall Lane | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 809 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 179.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.