Whitefield Drive is in Liverpool and in Knowsley district. L32 0RE is located in the Whitefield electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Knowsley. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Whitefield Drive, Liverpool, L32 0RE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: L32 0TD, L32 0RB, L32 0SX, L32 0SZ, L32 0RT, L32 0WA, L32 0TB, L32 0RF, L32 0ST.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding L32 0RE, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.5% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.6% | 53.5% | 0.9% | 51.0% | 2.5% |
| Male | 47.4% | 46.5% | -0.9% | 49.0% | -2.5% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around L32 0RE, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 58% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 48.3% | 58% | 9.7% | 37.9% | 20.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 26.5% | 25% | -1.5% | 44.2% | -19.2% |
| Separated | 5.5% | 3.8% | -1.7% | 2.2% | 1.6% |
| Divorced | 11.3% | 8.3% | -3.0% | 9.1% | -0.8% |
| Widowed | 8.4% | 4.9% | -3.5% | 6.1% | -1.2% |
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 | 43.1% | 40.8% | -2.3% | 48.4% | -7.6% |
| Good health | 30.7% | 37.8% | 7.1% | 33.6% | 4.2% |
| Fair health | 17% | 12.3% | -4.7% | 12.7% | -0.4% |
| Bad health | 7.8% | 7.2% | -0.6% | 4.0% | 3.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 1.8% | 0.5% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
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.
This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 16%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 42% | 27.1% | -14.9% | 18.2% | 8.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.8% | 11.8% | 0.0% | 9.6% | 2.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 22.3% | 22.5% | 0.2% | 13.4% | 9.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.1% | 5% | 2.9% | 5.3% | -0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.5% | 17.6% | 7.1% | 16.9% | 0.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 9.7% | 16% | 6.3% | 33.8% | -17.8% |
| Other | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.8% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
| Black African | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Other Black | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 95.1% | 95.8% | 0.7% | 81.4% | 14.4% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Other | 0.3% | 1.8% | 1.5% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
In this area, 93.4% 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 | 97.7% | 93.4% | -4.3% | 83.2% | 10.2% |
| European Union | 0.3% | 3.3% | 3.0% | 6.1% | -2.8% |
| Africa | 2% | 0.3% | -1.7% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 5.6% | -4.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.4% | 93.4% | -4.0% | 83.2% | 10.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 9.8% | -7.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% | 2.9% | -1.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.3% | 1.2% | -0.1% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.7% | 1.8% | 1.1% | 1.9% | -0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.2% | 76.7% | 3.5% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Lithuania | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Romania | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| Central and South America | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| No passport held | 15% | 13.5% | 1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 28.8% | 37.2% | -8.4% |
| Christian | 61.6% | 46.2% | 15.4% |
| Muslim | 0.9% | 6.5% | -5.6% |
| Sikh | 1.8% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Not answered | 6.9% | 6.0% | 0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Whitefield Drive was 61.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 27.9% lower than the Cherryfield average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Whitefield Drive has the 27th lowest crime rate of 89 local areas in Cherryfield and the 214th lowest crime rate of 493 local areas in Knowsley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 29.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -76.0%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 92% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mariners Inn Whitefield Drive, Liverpool, Merseyside Other, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2023-10-30 | £182,874 |
| Mariners Inn Whitefield Drive, Liverpool, Merseyside Other, an established residential building | £133,000 | 2021-12-24 | £150,271 |
| Mariners Inn Whitefield Drive, Liverpool, Merseyside Other, an established residential building | £171,100 | 2019-11-08 | £231,930 |
| 222 Whitefield Drive, Liverpool, Merseyside Detached, an established residential building | £65,000 | 2014-06-19 | £111,904 |
| 226 Whitefield Drive, Liverpool, Merseyside Terraced, an established residential building | £56,000 | 2004-05-12 | £126,749 |
| Full-Time Employee | 91 |
| Retired | 37 |
| Part-Time Employee | 37 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 25 |
| Looking after home or family | 18 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Other | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Education | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ellergreen Nursery School and Childcare Centre Ellergreen Road , Norris Green L11 2RY | 4out of 4 | 4,841 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westvale Primary School Melverley Road , Westvale L32 0RQ | 2out of 4 | 189 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michael's RC Primary School Richard Hesketh Drive , Westvale L32 0TZ | - not rated | 332 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michael and All Angels Catholic Primary School Sidney Powell Avenue , Westvale L32 0TP | 2out of 4 | 362 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Millbrook Community Primary School Kirkby Row , Westvale L32 0TG | - not rated | 686 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Melling Primary School Wheeler Drive , Melling L31 1DA | 3out of 4 | 771 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Saints Catholic High School Roughwood Drive , Kirkby L33 8XF | 3out of 4 | 1,611 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ruffwood School Roughwood Drive , Northwood L33 8XF | - not rated | 1,611 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints Catholic High School Bewley Drive , Kirkby L32 9PQ | - not rated | 1,617 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kirkby Sports College Centre for Learning Bracknell Avenue , Kirkby L32 9PP | - not rated | 1,641 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brookfield High School Bracknell Avenue , Southdene L32 9PP | - not rated | 1,641 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Millbridge School Mill Lane , Kirkby L32 2AX | - not rated | 667 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Parkfield School Bracknell Avenue , Southdene L32 9PW | - not rated | 1,644 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Activate The Bracknell Centre , L32 9PW | - not rated | 1,777 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Meadowbank Secondary Special School Sherwoods Lane , L10 1LW | - not rated | 1,823 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Meadow Bank School Sherwoods Lane , Fazakerley L10 1LW | - not rated | 1,823 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bernie's Sandwich Bar And Deli | 8 Glovers Brow, Kirkby Park | 514 yd | |
| Roast | The Watchfactory, Albany Road | 533 yd | |
| Bailey Court | James Holt Avenue, Westvale | 648 yd | |
| Restbite | 20-22 Waddicar Lane | 742 yd | |
| Melling Primary Breakfast Club | Melling Primary School, Wheeler Drive | 807 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Main Brace Pub | 218 Whitefield Drive, Westvale | 29 yd | |
| Railway Hotel | Glovers Brow, Kirkby Park | 533 yd | |
| Carters Arms | Glovers Brow, Kirkby | 534 yd | |
| The Fantail | 129 Whitefield Drive, Kirkby | 652 yd | |
| Horse & Jockey | Horse And Jockey, Waddicar Lane | 738 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woks Cooking | 19 Richard Hesketh Drive, Westvale | 261 yd | |
| Kens Fish And Chips | 4 Glovers Brow, Kirkby Park | 514 yd | |
| Food For Thought | 13 Glovers Brow, Kirkby Park | 514 yd | |
| Sopranos Pizza Shop | Glovers Brow, Kirkby | 534 yd | |
| Orient Express | 48 James Holt Avenue, Westvale | 742 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Millbrook Community Primary School KIRKBY ROW | grass pitches | 685 yd |
| Melling Primary School WHEELER DRIVE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 766 yd |
| Kirkby Swimming Pool (Closed) Hall Lane | swimming pool | 987 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 | 87.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 87.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 87.5% |
| 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 | 65.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 58.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 75.32 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 75.32 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.