Larchwood Avenue, Liverpool, L31 7BS

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding L31 7BS has a slightly higher male population, with 52.5% 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	49.4%	47.5%	-1.9%	51.0%	-3.5%
Male	50.6%	52.5%	1.9%	49.0%	3.5%

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 7BS there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 54.8% 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	30.2%	31.9%	1.7%	37.9%	-6.0%
Married: Opposite sex	55.6%	54.8%	-0.8%	44.2%	10.6%
Married: Same sex	0%	0.7%	0.7%	0.3%	0.4%
Separated	1.4%	1.1%	-0.3%	2.2%	-1.1%
Divorced	7.1%	5.6%	-1.5%	9.1%	-3.5%
Widowed	5.8%	5.9%	0.1%	6.1%	-0.2%

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	53.1%	45.2%	-7.9%	48.4%	-3.2%
Good health	32.6%	37.2%	4.6%	33.6%	3.6%
Fair health	9.4%	12.3%	2.9%	12.7%	-0.4%
Bad health	4%	4.3%	0.3%	4.0%	0.3%
Very bad health	0.9%	1%	0.1%	1.2%	-0.2%

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	13.6%	12.3%	-1.3%	18.2%	-5.9%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	13.6%	9.7%	-3.9%	9.6%	0.1%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	16.6%	14.9%	-1.7%	13.4%	1.5%
Apprenticeship	7.5%	7.4%	-0.1%	5.3%	2.1%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	11.5%	17.5%	6.0%	16.9%	0.6%
Degree or Similar	33.2%	35.3%	2.1%	33.8%	1.5%
Other	4.1%	3%	-1.1%	2.8%	0.2%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98% 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	0%	0.3%	0.3%	3.1%	-2.8%
Other Asian	0%	0.3%	0.3%	1.6%	-1.3%
Mixed White and African	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.4%	-0.1%
Mixed Other	0.3%	1%	0.7%	0.8%	0.2%
White	99.7%	98%	-1.7%	81.4%	16.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 98.3% 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	99.7%	98.3%	-1.4%	83.2%	15.1%
European Union	0%	0.7%	0.7%	6.1%	-5.4%
Africa	0%	0.3%	0.3%	2.7%	-2.4%
Middle East and Asia	0%	0.7%	0.7%	5.6%	-4.9%
British Overseas	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.0%	0.0%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	99.4%	98.3%	-1.1%	83.2%	15.1%
10+ Years	0%	1%	1.0%	9.8%	-8.8%
5-10 Years	0%	0.7%	0.7%	2.9%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	0.6%	0%	-0.6%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	86.7%	76.7%	10.0%
Ireland	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Lithuania	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
Eastern Asia	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
No passport held	12.3%	13.5%	-1.2%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	22.6%	37.2%	-14.6%
Christian	74.8%	46.2%	28.6%
Other religion	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Not answered	2.3%	6.0%	-3.7%

Safety

Is Larchwood Avenue Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Larchwood Avenue was 10.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 87.9% lower than the Molyneux average. The most reported crime type was Burglary.

Larchwood Avenue has the 7th lowest crime rate of 67 local areas in Molyneux and the 68th lowest crime rate of 929 local areas in Sefton .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 3.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -62.8%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 53% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£44,100

Income Rank
5/10

Household Income in L31 7BS, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 4/10 (below average )
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 - 5/10 (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 - 6/10 (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 - 5/10 (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 - 2/10 (very 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 - 7/10 (above 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) - 4/10 (below average )
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 Larchwood Avenue are based on 35 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 Larchwood Avenue, Liverpool, L31 7BS

Estimated Average Property Prices for L31 7BS

Average Price
£275,929

Semi-Detached
£275,929

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Larchwood Avenue

Average Price
£278,288

Semi-Detached
£278,288

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Larchwood AvenueStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
5 Larchwood Avenue, Liverpool, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£256,000	2024-10-18	£257,686
3 Larchwood Avenue, Liverpool, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£275,000	2024-08-02	£286,514
13 Larchwood Avenue, Liverpool, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£340,000	2022-12-02	£362,351
9 Larchwood Avenue, Liverpool, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£260,000	2022-10-14	£276,541
24 Larchwood Avenue, Liverpool, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£275,000	2022-08-30	£295,432

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for L31 7BS

Employment

L31 7BS area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 7BS area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 34% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	92
Retired	91
Part-Time Employee	30
Self-Employed	20
Long-Term Sick or disabled	14
Other	8
Looking after home or family	6
Student (economically inactive)	6
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	4
Unemployed	0

Employment Industry

Education	27
Human health and social work activities	26
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	23
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	15
Construction	15
Other	12
Manufacturing	11
Financial and insurance activities	10
Administrative and support service activities	9
Accommodation and food service activities	7
Professional, scientific and technical activities	6
Information and communication	5
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	3
Transport and storage	3
Real estate activities	2
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1

Schools

Primary

	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	529 yd	Voluntary aided school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Hudson Primary School Moorhey Road , Maghull L31 5LE	3out of 4	682 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Andrews Church of England Primary School, Maghull Deyes Lane , Maghull L31 6DE	3out of 4	1,348 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Summerhill Primary School Poverty Lane , Maghull L31 3DT	3out of 4	1,674 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Benedict's Catholic Primary School Copy Lane , Netherton L30 7PG	3out of 4	1,737 yd	Voluntary aided school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Maghull High School Ormonde Drive , Maghull L31 7AW	2out of 4	443 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Maricourt Catholic High School Hall Lane , Maghull L31 3DZ	2out of 4	947 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Deyes High School Deyes Lane , Maghull L31 6DE	3out of 4	1,487 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Litherland High School Sterrix Lane , Litherland L21 0DB	2out of 4	3,854 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
The Salesian Academy of St John Bosco Netherton Way , L30 2NA	- not rated	3,944 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
IMPACT Daleacre Campus , Daleacre Drive L30 2QQ	3out of 4	3,540 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Rowan Park School Sterrix Lane , Litherland L21 0DB	4out of 4	3,713 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Newfield School Edge Lane , Crosby L23 4TG	3out of 4	3,717 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Jigsaw Primary Pupil Referral Unit Stannyfield Drive , Thornton L23 1TY	3out of 4	3,788 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Turning Point Academy Essex House , Bridle Road L30 4UE	- not rated	3,942 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
St George's URC Maghull	59-63 Northway	97 yd
Mochas Coffee Shop	43 Liverpool Road South	108 yd
Rose et Leigh	47 Liverpool Road South	133 yd
Nannapat Thai Restaurant & Bar	108 Liverpool Road South	415 yd
Silver Star Chinese Restaurant	93 Liverpool Road South	436 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Maghull Cask	43 Liverpool Road South	108 yd
Alt Park	Northway	264 yd
Bar Du Fay	96B Liverpool Road South	355 yd
Meadows Hotel	89a Liverpool Road South	362 yd
Maghull Town Hall	Town Hall, Hall Lane	622 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Northway Takeaway	104 Northway	193 yd
Famous Blue Star	1 Dover Road	337 yd
The Chippy	21 Dover Road	337 yd
Ju Fu Chinese Restaurant	15 Dover Road	337 yd
May Bo	106 Liverpool Road South	355 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Iceland Foods Plc	110 Northway		193 yd
Lidl	72 Northway		259 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
St Georges Rc Primary School DENNETT CLOSE	grass pitches	498 yd
King George V Playing Fields (Closed) Liverpool Road South	grass pitches	535 yd
Maghull High School ORMONDE DRIVE	grass pitches, health and fitness suite	559 yd
Meadows Leisure Centre HALL LANE	health and fitness suite, swimming pool	583 yd
Maghull Cricket Club OLD HALL FIELD OLD HALL FIELD HALL LANE	grass pitches	850 yd
Pimbley Playing Field FIELDWAY	grass pitches	918 yd
Maricourt Catholic High School Hall Lane	grass pitches, health and fitness suite	984 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	160 Mbit/s
Average download speed	239.3 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	19.8 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	50 Mbit/s

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