Old Racecourse Road, Liverpool, L31 8AW

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around L31 8AW is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.3%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	53.4%	50.7%	-2.7%	51.0%	-0.3%
Male	46.6%	49.3%	2.7%	49.0%	0.3%

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 8AW there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 52.8% 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	24.3%	32.1%	7.8%	37.9%	-5.8%
Married: Opposite sex	57.1%	52.8%	-4.3%	44.2%	8.6%
Separated	3.2%	0.4%	-2.8%	2.2%	-1.8%
Divorced	5.3%	3.3%	-2.0%	9.1%	-5.8%
Widowed	10.1%	11.4%	1.3%	6.1%	5.3%

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.

This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (87.2%) 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	49.3%	55.3%	6.0%	48.4%	6.9%
Good health	33.6%	31.9%	-1.7%	33.6%	-1.7%
Fair health	11.1%	10.2%	-0.9%	12.7%	-2.5%
Bad health	4.4%	2%	-2.4%	4.0%	-2.0%
Very bad health	1.7%	0.7%	-1.0%	1.2%	-0.5%

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	23.9%	14.5%	-9.4%	18.2%	-3.7%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	6.9%	8.5%	1.6%	9.6%	-1.1%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	20.2%	14.5%	-5.7%	13.4%	1.1%
Apprenticeship	5.7%	6.5%	0.8%	5.3%	1.2%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	14.2%	17.7%	3.5%	16.9%	0.8%
Degree or Similar	26.3%	36.7%	10.4%	33.8%	2.9%
Other	2.8%	1.6%	-1.2%	2.8%	-1.2%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.4% 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)
Indian	0%	0.3%	0.3%	3.1%	-2.8%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.8%	-0.5%
Mixed White and African	0%	1%	1.0%	0.4%	0.6%
White	100%	98.4%	-1.6%	81.4%	17.0%

Country of Birth

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	99.7%	97.7%	-2.0%	83.2%	14.5%
European Union	0%	1.3%	1.3%	6.1%	-4.8%
Africa	0%	0.3%	0.3%	2.7%	-2.4%
Oceania	0.3%	0.7%	0.4%	0.3%	0.4%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	99.7%	97.7%	-2.0%	83.2%	14.5%
10+ Years	0%	1.6%	1.6%	9.8%	-8.2%
2-5 Years	0%	0.3%	0.3%	2.2%	-1.9%
Less than 2 years	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	1.9%	-1.6%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	92.8%	76.7%	16.1%
Italy	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
No passport held	6.9%	13.5%	-6.6%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	28.2%	37.2%	-9.0%
Christian	63.3%	46.2%	17.1%
Buddhist	0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
Jewish	0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
Not answered	7.9%	6.0%	1.9%

Safety

Is Old Racecourse Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Old Racecourse Road was 61.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 29.2% lower than the Molyneux average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.

Old Racecourse Road has the 22nd highest crime rate of 67 local areas in Molyneux and the 381st highest crime rate of 929 local areas in Sefton .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 27.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -23.0%.

🔎 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 8AW, 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 - 3/10 (low )
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 - 3/10 (low )
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 - 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 - 4/10 (below average )
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 - 3/10 (low )
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) - 2/10 (very low )
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 Old Racecourse Road are based on 24 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 Old Racecourse Road, Liverpool, L31 8AW

Estimated Average Property Prices for L31 8AW

Average Price
£280,975

Semi-Detached
£280,975

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Old Racecourse Road

Average Price
£266,389

Semi-Detached
£266,242

Terraced
£259,924

Detached
£295,032

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Old Racecourse Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
2 Old Racecourse Road, Liverpool, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£275,000	2022-05-12	£310,382
4 Old Racecourse Road, Liverpool, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£224,000	2019-05-24	£312,269
10 Old Racecourse Road, Liverpool, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£218,000	2017-05-05	£328,064
8 Old Racecourse Road, Liverpool, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£145,000	2016-03-30	£231,785
14 Old Racecourse Road, Liverpool, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£135,000	2012-11-02	£227,602

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for L31 8AW

Employment

L31 8AW area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	95
Retired	70
Part-Time Employee	28
Self-Employed	23
Long-Term Sick or disabled	6
Other	6
Student (economically inactive)	6
Looking after home or family	5
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	5
Unemployed	3

Employment Industry

Human health and social work activities	21
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	19
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	18
Manufacturing	15
Education	15
Construction	13
Professional, scientific and technical activities	13
Financial and insurance activities	10
Other	8
Information and communication	8
Administrative and support service activities	6
Transport and storage	4
Accommodation and food service activities	1
Real estate activities	1
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1
Mining and quarrying	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	1,160 yd	Voluntary aided school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St John Bosco Catholic Primary School Green Lane , Maghull L31 8BW	3out of 4	1,394 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Green Park Primary School Green Lane , Maghull L31 8BW	3out of 4	1,432 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Andrews Church of England Primary School, Maghull Deyes Lane , Maghull L31 6DE	3out of 4	1,437 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Hudson Primary School Moorhey Road , Maghull L31 5LE	3out of 4	1,539 yd	Community 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	542 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Maricourt Catholic High School Hall Lane , Maghull L31 3DZ	2out of 4	1,411 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Deyes High School Deyes Lane , Maghull L31 6DE	3out of 4	1,491 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Holy Family Catholic High School Virgins Lane , Thornton L23 4UL	3out of 4	3,726 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Litherland High School Sterrix Lane , Litherland L21 0DB	2out of 4	3,874 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Newfield School Edge Lane , Crosby L23 4TG	3out of 4	3,280 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Jigsaw Primary Pupil Referral Unit Stannyfield Drive , Thornton L23 1TY	3out of 4	3,292 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
IMPACT Daleacre Campus , Daleacre Drive L30 2QQ	3out of 4	3,394 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Rowan Park School Sterrix Lane , Litherland L21 0DB	4out of 4	3,776 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Turning Point Academy Essex House , Bridle Road L30 4UE	- not rated	4,317 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
Fun Factor	Maghull Leisure Centre, Sefton Lane	201 yd
Kidzcafe	Unit 5, Cheshire Lines, 100 Sefton Lane	356 yd
Rosies Restaurant	Sefton Meadows Garden Centre, Sefton Lane	428 yd
The Beeches - Parkhaven Trust	Liverpool Road South	683 yd
Silver Star Chinese Restaurant	93 Liverpool Road South	684 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Meadows Hotel	89a Liverpool Road South	692 yd
Bar Du Fay	96B Liverpool Road South	746 yd
Maghull Cask	43 Liverpool Road South	788 yd
Maghull Town Hall	Town Hall, Hall Lane	840 yd
The Red Lion Club	326 Liverpool Road South	936 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Gui Garden	99 Liverpool Road South	679 yd
May Bo	106 Liverpool Road South	746 yd
Northway Takeaway	104 Northway	981 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Iceland Foods Plc	110 Northway		981 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Active Soccer Sports Centre SEFTON LANE	artificial grass pitch	332 yd
Maghull High School ORMONDE DRIVE	grass pitches, health and fitness suite	415 yd
Cheshire Lines Health Club (Closed) Sefton Lane	artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, swimming pool	426 yd
Parkhaven Trust COX HOME COX HOME LIVERPOOL ROAD SOUTH	grass pitches	564 yd
King George V Playing Fields (Closed) Liverpool Road South	grass pitches	756 yd
Meadows Leisure Centre HALL LANE	health and fitness suite, swimming pool	817 yd
St Georges Rc Primary School DENNETT CLOSE	grass pitches	1,068 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	92.9%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	92.9%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	85.7%

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	200 Mbit/s
Average download speed	182.6 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	350 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	350 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	21.5 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	35 Mbit/s

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