Liverpool Road South is in Liverpool and in Sefton district. L31 8AB 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 Liverpool Road South, Liverpool, L31 8AB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: L31 7DH, L31 8BZ, L31 7DW, L31 7DG, L31 7DR, L31 7DA, L31 8BF, L31 7DF, L31 7DQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around L31 8AB is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.1% | 51% | -1.1% | 51.0% | 0.0% |
| Male | 47.9% | 49% | 1.1% | 49.0% | 0.0% |
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 8AB there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 64.3% 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 | 20.6% | 20.7% | 0.1% | 37.9% | -17.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 60.9% | 64.3% | 3.4% | 44.2% | 20.1% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Divorced | 1.5% | 2.3% | 0.8% | 9.1% | -6.8% |
| Widowed | 16.7% | 11% | -5.7% | 6.1% | 4.9% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 44.1% | 50.9% | 6.8% | 48.4% | 2.5% |
| Good health | 32.2% | 31.7% | -0.5% | 33.6% | -1.9% |
| Fair health | 16.8% | 14.3% | -2.5% | 12.7% | 1.6% |
| Bad health | 6.1% | 1.1% | -5.0% | 4.0% | -2.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 2% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.8% |
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 | 26.3% | 15.6% | -10.7% | 18.2% | -2.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.3% | 7.3% | -4.0% | 9.6% | -2.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.8% | 13% | -2.8% | 13.4% | -0.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.6% | 7.3% | 3.7% | 5.3% | 2.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11% | 17.3% | 6.3% | 16.9% | 0.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 28.1% | 37.5% | 9.4% | 33.8% | 3.7% |
| Other | 3.9% | 2% | -1.9% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.4% 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% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 99.7% | 99.4% | -0.3% | 81.4% | 18.0% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 97.7% 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 | 98.4% | 97.7% | -0.7% | 83.2% | 14.5% |
| European Union | 1.1% | 1.4% | 0.3% | 6.1% | -4.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 5.6% | -5.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.4% | 97.4% | -1.0% | 83.2% | 14.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 9.8% | -7.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 92.6% | 76.7% | 15.9% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Poland | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| No passport held | 6% | 13.5% | -7.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 16% | 37.2% | -21.2% |
| Christian | 79.2% | 46.2% | 33.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 4.6% | 6.0% | -1.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Liverpool Road South was 19.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 77.4% lower than the Molyneux average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Liverpool Road South has the 15th lowest crime rate of 67 local areas in Molyneux and the 168th lowest crime rate of 929 local areas in Sefton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 7.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -85.5%.

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.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 189 Liverpool Road South, Liverpool, Merseyside Detached, an established residential building | £440,000 | 2015-01-30 | £720,246 |
| 191 Liverpool Road South, Liverpool, Merseyside Detached, an established residential building | £301,180 | 2015-01-21 | £493,008 |
| 189 Liverpool Road South, Liverpool, Merseyside Detached, an established residential building | £305,000 | 2009-06-25 | £503,913 |
L31 8AB 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 8AB area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 38% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 113 |
| Full-Time Employee | 95 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Self-Employed | 30 |
| Other | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Education | 17 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 16 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Other | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St John Bosco Catholic Primary School Green Lane , Maghull L31 8BW | 3out of 4 | 858 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Andrews Church of England Primary School, Maghull Deyes Lane , Maghull L31 6DE | 3out of 4 | 869 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Green Park Primary School Green Lane , Maghull L31 8BW | 3out of 4 | 877 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St George's Catholic Primary School Dennett Close , Maghull L31 5PD | 3out of 4 | 1,079 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Northway Primary School Dodds Lane , Maghull L31 9AA | 3out of 4 | 1,602 yd | Community 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 | 690 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Deyes High School Deyes Lane , Maghull L31 6DE | 3out of 4 | 871 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Maricourt Catholic High School Hall Lane , Maghull L31 3DZ | 2out of 4 | 1,107 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Family Catholic High School Virgins Lane , Thornton L23 4UL | 3out of 4 | 4,286 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chesterfield High School Chesterfield Road , Crosby L23 9YB | 3out of 4 | 4,547 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| 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 | 3,900 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newfield School Edge Lane , Crosby L23 4TG | 3out of 4 | 3,911 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| IMPACT Daleacre Campus , Daleacre Drive L30 2QQ | 3out of 4 | 4,077 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rowan Park School Sterrix Lane , Litherland L21 0DB | 4out of 4 | 4,453 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Turning Point Academy Essex House , Bridle Road L30 4UE | - not rated | 4,926 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Beeches - Parkhaven Trust | Liverpool Road South | 2 yd | |
| Lal Qila Restaurant | 5 Liverpool Road North | 439 yd | |
| Piri Piri Express | 8a Red Lion Shopping Centre, Liverpool Road North | 489 yd | |
| Greek Taverna | 4 Red Lion Shopping Centre, Liverpool Road North | 489 yd | |
| St Andrews Church (Luncheon Club) | St Andrews C Of E Church, Damfield Lane | 575 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Red Lion Club | 326 Liverpool Road South | 295 yd | |
| Neptune Beerhouse | 23-27 Liverpool Road North | 456 yd | |
| Millies Bar | 3 Red Lion Shopping Centre, Liverpool Road North | 488 yd | |
| Hare & Hounds | 53 Liverpool Road North | 556 yd | |
| Maghull Town Hall | Town Hall, Hall Lane | 649 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little Italy | 7 Liverpool Road North | 441 yd | |
| Jade View Yummy Yum Ltd | 8 Red Lion Shopping Centre, Liverpool Road North | 489 yd | |
| The Scran Bar | 5 Stafford Moreton Way | 683 yd | |
| Gui Garden | 99 Liverpool Road South | 689 yd | |
| May Bo | 106 Liverpool Road South | 801 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| WM Morrison Supermarkets Ltd | 1 Stafford Moreton Way | 589 yd | |
| Sainsburys Supermarkets Ltd | 10 Central Square | 802 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Parkhaven Trust COX HOME COX HOME LIVERPOOL ROAD SOUTH | grass pitches | 381 yd |
| St. Andrew'S Maghull Ce Primary School DEYES LANE | grass pitches | 593 yd |
| Maghull High School ORMONDE DRIVE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 607 yd |
| King George V Playing Fields (Closed) Liverpool Road South | grass pitches | 659 yd |
| Meadows Leisure Centre HALL LANE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 663 yd |
| Anytime Fitness (Maghull) STAFFORD MORETON WAY | health and fitness suite | 680 yd |
| Deyes High School DEYES LANE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 790 yd |
| Deyes Lane Swimming Pool (Closed) Deyes Lane | swimming pool | 790 yd |
| Active Soccer Sports Centre SEFTON LANE | artificial grass pitch | 796 yd |
| Maghull Cricket Club OLD HALL FIELD OLD HALL FIELD HALL LANE | grass pitches | 858 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.