Scott Close, Maghull, Liverpool, L31 6BP

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around L31 6BP is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	53%	50.8%	-2.2%	51.0%	-0.2%
Male	47%	49.2%	2.2%	49.0%	0.2%

Partnership Status

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 6BP there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 53.6% 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	24.3%	24.9%	0.6%	37.9%	-13.0%
Married: Opposite sex	62.2%	53.6%	-8.6%	44.2%	9.4%
Married: Same sex	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.3%	0.1%
Separated	1.5%	1.3%	-0.2%	2.2%	-0.9%
Divorced	4.2%	7.3%	3.1%	9.1%	-1.8%
Widowed	7.7%	12.4%	4.7%	6.1%	6.3%

Health

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	39.6%	48.7%	9.1%	48.4%	0.3%
Good health	35.4%	35.5%	0.1%	33.6%	1.9%
Fair health	20%	11.3%	-8.7%	12.7%	-1.4%
Bad health	4.6%	2.6%	-2.0%	4.0%	-1.4%
Very bad health	0.4%	1.9%	1.5%	1.2%	0.7%

Education and Qualifications

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	28.2%	21%	-7.2%	18.2%	2.8%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	11.6%	11.2%	-0.4%	9.6%	1.6%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	13.1%	15.5%	2.4%	13.4%	2.1%
Apprenticeship	8.1%	5.2%	-2.9%	5.3%	-0.1%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	13.9%	19.3%	5.4%	16.9%	2.4%
Degree or Similar	20.5%	25.8%	5.3%	33.8%	-8.0%
Other	4.6%	2.1%	-2.5%	2.8%	-0.7%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.7% 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 African	0%	0.8%	0.8%	0.4%	0.4%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.4%	0.4%	0.0%	0.9%	-0.5%
Mixed Other	0%	0.8%	0.8%	0.8%	0.0%
White	99.6%	97.7%	-1.9%	81.4%	16.3%
Other	0%	0.4%	0.4%	1.6%	-1.2%

Country of Birth

In this area, 98.5% 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	97.9%	98.5%	0.6%	83.2%	15.3%
European Union	1.4%	1.5%	0.1%	6.1%	-4.6%
Middle East and Asia	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	5.6%	-5.6%
Oceania	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.3%	-0.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	97.9%	98.1%	0.2%	83.2%	14.9%
10+ Years	0%	1.9%	1.9%	9.8%	-7.9%
2-5 Years	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	1.8%	0%	-1.8%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	90.9%	76.7%	14.2%
Portugal	0.8%	0.5%	0.3%
Poland	0.4%	1.3%	-0.9%
No passport held	8%	13.5%	-5.5%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	27.3%	37.2%	-9.9%
Christian	67.4%	46.2%	21.2%
Buddhist	0.4%	0.5%	-0.1%
Other religion	0.8%	0.6%	0.2%
Not answered	4.2%	6.0%	-1.8%

Safety

Is Scott Close Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Scott Close was 36.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 28.4% lower than the Sudell average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Scott Close has the 8th lowest crime rate of 19 local areas in Sudell and the 353rd lowest crime rate of 929 local areas in Sefton .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 25.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -59.8%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£42,000

Income Rank
4/10

Household Income in L31 6BP, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 3/10 (low )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 5/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 3/10 (low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Scott Close are based on 10 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Sefton.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Scott Close, Maghull, Liverpool, L31 6BP

Estimated Average Property Prices for L31 6BP

Average Price
£261,686

Semi-Detached
£259,733

Terraced
£265,591

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Scott Close

Average Price
£275,772

Semi-Detached
£275,099

Terraced
£277,344

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Scott CloseStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
3 Scott Close, Liverpool, Merseyside Terraced, an established residential building	£297,500	2025-08-08	£296,407
2 Scott Close, Liverpool, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£255,000	2024-09-02	£263,802
7 Scott Close, Liverpool, Merseyside Terraced, an established residential building	£200,000	2021-04-12	£249,712
4 Scott Close, Liverpool, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£185,000	2020-12-11	£234,841
2 Scott Close, Liverpool, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£178,000	2017-03-13	£275,951

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for L31 6BP

Employment

L31 6BP 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.

The percentage of retired residents living in L31 6BP 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%.

Economic Activity

Retired	94
Full-Time Employee	86
Part-Time Employee	23
Self-Employed	10
Unemployed	7
Student (economically inactive)	3
Looking after home or family	3
Long-Term Sick or disabled	3
Other	2
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	1

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	18
Human health and social work activities	17
Education	17
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	15
Manufacturing	13
Professional, scientific and technical activities	11
Other	5
Construction	5
Financial and insurance activities	5
Accommodation and food service activities	3
Transport and storage	3
Administrative and support service activities	3
Real estate activities	2
Information and communication	1

Schools

Primary

	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	288 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Northway Primary School Dodds Lane , Maghull L31 9AA	3out of 4	720 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Green Park Primary School Green Lane , Maghull L31 8BW	3out of 4	1,181 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St John Bosco Catholic Primary School Green Lane , Maghull L31 8BW	3out of 4	1,216 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
St George's Catholic Primary School Dennett Close , Maghull L31 5PD	3out of 4	1,224 yd	Voluntary aided school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Deyes High School Deyes Lane , Maghull L31 6DE	3out of 4	153 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Maricourt Catholic High School Hall Lane , Maghull L31 3DZ	2out of 4	884 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Maghull High School Ormonde Drive , Maghull L31 7AW	2out of 4	1,354 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Holy Family Catholic High School Virgins Lane , Thornton L23 4UL	3out of 4	5,295 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Litherland High School Sterrix Lane , Litherland L21 0DB	2out of 4	5,414 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	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	4,908 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Newfield School Edge Lane , Crosby L23 4TG	3out of 4	4,912 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
IMPACT Daleacre Campus , Daleacre Drive L30 2QQ	3out of 4	5,002 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Rowan Park School Sterrix Lane , Litherland L21 0DB	4out of 4	5,290 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Costa	32 Westway	381 yd
Shake Shack	111 Deyes Lane	426 yd
Suzy’s	7 Stafford Moreton Way	434 yd
Furusato Bar & Grill	2-4 Westway	470 yd
Piri Piri Express	8a Red Lion Shopping Centre, Liverpool Road North	522 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Frank Hornby	Eastway	113 yd
The Cabin Coffee & Wine Bar	9A Stafford Moreton Way	436 yd
Millies Bar	3 Red Lion Shopping Centre, Liverpool Road North	523 yd
Neptune Beerhouse	23-27 Liverpool Road North	567 yd
Hare & Hounds	53 Liverpool Road North	608 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Subway	109 Deyes Lane	420 yd
The Scran Bar	5 Stafford Moreton Way	427 yd
Domino's Pizza	6 Central Square	454 yd
Maghull Premier Fish Bar	121-123 Deyes Lane	456 yd
Khaja Indian Takeaway	125 Deyes Lane	469 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Co-operative	99 Deyes Lane	388 yd
WM Morrison Supermarkets Ltd	1 Stafford Moreton Way	434 yd
Sainsburys Supermarkets Ltd	10 Central Square	492 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Deyes High School DEYES LANE	grass pitches, health and fitness suite	220 yd
Deyes Lane Swimming Pool (Closed) Deyes Lane	swimming pool	220 yd
Anytime Fitness (Maghull) STAFFORD MORETON WAY	health and fitness suite	397 yd
Whinney Brook Playing Fields	grass pitches	419 yd
St. Andrew'S Maghull Ce Primary School DEYES LANE	grass pitches	470 yd
Maricourt Catholic High School Hall Lane	grass pitches, health and fitness suite	769 yd
Deyes High School (Dodds Lane Pitches) Dodds Lane	grass pitches	780 yd
Maghull Cricket Club OLD HALL FIELD OLD HALL FIELD HALL LANE	grass pitches	814 yd
Maghull Community Association GREEN LANE		994 yd
Meadows Leisure Centre HALL LANE	health and fitness suite, swimming pool	1,064 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	150 Mbit/s
Average download speed	202.2 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	500 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	500 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	19.7 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	19.9 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	35 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.