Aldykes is in Liverpool and in Sefton district. L31 6AU 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 Aldykes, Liverpool, L31 6AU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: L31 6AT, L31 3EY, L31 3EN, L31 6AS, L31 3HG, L31 6AA, L31 3EU, L31 6AX, L31 6AZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around L31 6AU is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.8% | 50.2% | -2.6% | 51.0% | -0.8% |
| Male | 47.2% | 49.8% | 2.6% | 49.0% | 0.8% |
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 6AU there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 56.7% 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 | 28.5% | 25.4% | -3.1% | 37.9% | -12.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 54% | 56.7% | 2.7% | 44.2% | 12.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 2.1% | 1.7% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 8.4% | 7.5% | -0.9% | 9.1% | -1.6% |
| Widowed | 7.1% | 7.1% | 0.0% | 6.1% | 1.0% |
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 | 39% | 49.7% | 10.7% | 48.4% | 1.3% |
| Good health | 44.9% | 29.2% | -15.7% | 33.6% | -4.4% |
| Fair health | 12.7% | 15.3% | 2.6% | 12.7% | 2.6% |
| Bad health | 3% | 5.2% | 2.2% | 4.0% | 1.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 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 | 18.4% | 17.4% | -1.0% | 18.2% | -0.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.3% | 5.8% | -5.5% | 9.6% | -3.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.3% | 14.1% | -2.2% | 13.4% | 0.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.4% | 9.5% | 4.1% | 5.3% | 4.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.1% | 22.4% | 7.3% | 16.9% | 5.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 30.1% | 30.7% | 0.6% | 33.8% | -3.1% |
| Other | 3.3% | 0% | -3.3% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.7% 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 Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 97.4% | 99.7% | 2.3% | 81.4% | 18.3% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
In this area, 97.6% 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 | 99.6% | 97.6% | -2.0% | 83.2% | 14.4% |
| European Union | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 6.1% | -4.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 99.3% | 97.6% | -1.7% | 83.2% | 14.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 2.4% | 2.0% | 9.8% | -7.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 89.3% | 76.7% | 12.6% |
| Ireland | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1% | 1.5% | -0.5% |
| No passport held | 8.3% | 13.5% | -5.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 23.5% | 37.2% | -13.7% |
| Christian | 71.6% | 46.2% | 25.4% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 4.5% | 6.0% | -1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Aldykes was 6.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 87.1% lower than the Sudell average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Aldykes has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 19 local areas in Sudell and the 33rd lowest crime rate of 929 local areas in Sefton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 3.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -28.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Aldykes, Liverpool, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £205,000 | 2024-12-18 | £207,695 |
| 6 Aldykes, Liverpool, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2019-03-15 | £298,950 |
| 6 Aldykes, Liverpool, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £90,000 | 2017-11-28 | £129,136 |
| 7 Aldykes, Liverpool, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £154,950 | 2007-09-07 | £231,888 |
| 4 Aldykes, Liverpool, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £147,000 | 2004-01-16 | £315,962 |
L31 6AU 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 6AU area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 41% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 97 |
| Full-Time Employee | 80 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 1 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 30 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Education | 14 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summerhill Primary School Poverty Lane , Maghull L31 3DT | 3out of 4 | 557 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Andrews Church of England Primary School, Maghull Deyes Lane , Maghull L31 6DE | 3out of 4 | 733 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St George's Catholic Primary School Dennett Close , Maghull L31 5PD | 3out of 4 | 1,117 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Northway Primary School Dodds Lane , Maghull L31 9AA | 3out of 4 | 1,207 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hudson Primary School Moorhey Road , Maghull L31 5LE | 3out of 4 | 1,407 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maricourt Catholic High School Hall Lane , Maghull L31 3DZ | 2out of 4 | 697 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Deyes High School Deyes Lane , Maghull L31 6DE | 3out of 4 | 830 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Maghull High School Ormonde Drive , Maghull L31 7AW | 2out of 4 | 1,574 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints Catholic High School Roughwood Drive , Kirkby L33 8XF | 2out of 4 | 4,647 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dixons Fazakerley Academy Sherwoods Lane , Fazakerley L10 1LB | - not rated | 4,917 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 | 5,181 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newfield School Edge Lane , Crosby L23 4TG | 3out of 4 | 5,271 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Jigsaw Primary Pupil Referral Unit Stannyfield Drive , Thornton L23 1TY | 3out of 4 | 5,306 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rowan Park School Sterrix Lane , Litherland L21 0DB | 4out of 4 | 5,336 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Turning Point Academy Essex House , Bridle Road L30 4UE | - not rated | 5,395 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bernies Deli | 14/15 Tree View Court | 559 yd | |
| Shake Shack | 111 Deyes Lane | 642 yd | |
| St Andrews Church (Luncheon Club) | St Andrews C Of E Church, Damfield Lane | 1,005 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Fox | 31 Foxhouse Lane | 183 yd | |
| Great Mogul | 31 Station Road | 591 yd | |
| The Kensington House Sports & Leisure Club | 12 Station Road | 642 yd | |
| St George's Social Centre | St Georges Parochial Club, Station Road | 642 yd | |
| The Frank Hornby | Eastway | 905 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Treeview Takeaway | 2 Tree View Court | 559 yd | |
| Sugar Rush | 52 Station Road | 614 yd | |
| Khaja Indian Takeaway | 125 Deyes Lane | 637 yd | |
| Maghull Premier Fish Bar | 121-123 Deyes Lane | 639 yd | |
| Subway | 109 Deyes Lane | 643 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative | 99 Deyes Lane | 661 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Whinney Brook Playing Fields | grass pitches | 459 yd |
| Summerhill Primary School POVERTY LANE | grass pitches | 483 yd |
| Maricourt Catholic High School Hall Lane | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 690 yd |
| Maghull Cricket Club OLD HALL FIELD OLD HALL FIELD HALL LANE | grass pitches | 866 yd |
| Poverty Lane Playing Fields (Closed) Poverty Lane | grass pitches | 901 yd |
| Balls Wood HEATHFIELD ROAD | grass pitches | 923 yd |
| Pimbley Playing Field FIELDWAY | grass pitches | 929 yd |
| Deyes High School DEYES LANE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 933 yd |
| Deyes Lane Swimming Pool (Closed) Deyes Lane | swimming pool | 933 yd |
| St. Andrew'S Maghull Ce Primary School DEYES LANE | grass pitches | 989 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 | 79.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 107.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.