Rowan Drive, Kirkby, Liverpool, L32 0SQ

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around L32 0SQ 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	51.3%	50.7%	-0.6%	51.0%	-0.3%
Male	48.7%	49.3%	0.6%	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 L32 0SQ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 51.4% 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	30.7%	32.7%	2.0%	37.9%	-5.2%
Married: Opposite sex	51.5%	51.4%	-0.1%	44.2%	7.2%
Married: Same sex	0.8%	0%	-0.8%	0.3%	-0.3%
Separated	2.7%	1.6%	-1.1%	2.2%	-0.6%
Divorced	6.1%	4.4%	-1.7%	9.1%	-4.7%
Widowed	8.3%	10%	1.7%	6.1%	3.9%

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	36.5%	45.2%	8.7%	48.4%	-3.2%
Good health	41%	32%	-9.0%	33.6%	-1.6%
Fair health	12.6%	14.2%	1.6%	12.7%	1.5%
Bad health	9%	6.8%	-2.2%	4.0%	2.8%
Very bad health	1%	1.8%	0.8%	1.2%	0.6%

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.

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 22.5%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	38.3%	27.3%	-11.0%	18.2%	9.1%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	9.1%	12%	2.9%	9.6%	2.4%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	17%	11.2%	-5.8%	13.4%	-2.2%
Apprenticeship	7.6%	8%	0.4%	5.3%	2.7%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	11%	16.5%	5.5%	16.9%	-0.4%
Degree or Similar	14.4%	22.5%	8.1%	33.8%	-11.3%
Other	2.7%	2.4%	-0.3%	2.8%	-0.4%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.9% 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%	0.4%	0.4%	0.7%	-0.3%
Indian	0.3%	0.4%	0.1%	3.1%	-2.7%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.8%	-0.4%
Mixed White and African	0%	0.7%	0.7%	0.4%	0.3%
Mixed White and Caribbean	1.3%	0.4%	-0.9%	0.9%	-0.5%
Mixed Other	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.8%	-0.8%
White	97.7%	97.9%	0.2%	81.4%	16.5%
Other	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	1.6%	-1.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 99.3% 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%	99.3%	-0.4%	83.2%	16.1%
European Union	0%	0.4%	0.4%	6.1%	-5.7%
Middle East and Asia	0%	0.4%	0.4%	5.6%	-5.2%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	1.3%	-1.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	99.4%	99.3%	-0.1%	83.2%	16.1%
10+ Years	0.3%	0.7%	0.4%	9.8%	-9.1%
Less than 2 years	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	93.6%	76.7%	16.9%
Spain	0.4%	0.4%	0.0%
Southern Asia	0.4%	1.2%	-0.8%
No passport held	5.7%	13.5%	-7.8%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	18.2%	37.2%	-19.0%
Christian	79.6%	46.2%	33.4%
Hindu	0.4%	1.7%	-1.3%
Not answered	1.8%	6.0%	-4.2%

Safety

Is Rowan Drive Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Rowan Drive was 25.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 47.9% lower than the Shevington average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Rowan Drive has the 8th lowest crime rate of 33 local areas in Shevington and the 70th lowest crime rate of 496 local areas in Knowsley .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 10.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 20.6%.

🔎 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. 68% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£40,000

Income Rank
4/10

Household Income in L32 0SQ, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 7/10 (above 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 - 7/10 (above 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 - 8/10 (high )
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 - 8/10 (high )
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 - 9/10 (very high )
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 - 4/10 (below average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 7/10 (above 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 - 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) - 6/10 (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) - 7/10 (above 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 Rowan Drive are based on 96 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Knowsley.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Rowan Drive, Kirkby, Liverpool, L32 0SQ

Estimated Average Property Prices for L32 0SQ

Average Price
£210,841

Semi-Detached
£236,551

Terraced
£191,559

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Rowan Drive

Average Price
£215,471

Semi-Detached
£220,111

Terraced
£203,612

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Rowan DriveStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
26 Rowan Drive, Liverpool, Merseyside Terraced, an established residential building	£133,000	2022-09-30	£146,069
24 Rowan Drive, Liverpool, Merseyside Terraced, an established residential building	£144,000	2018-08-10	£221,047
22 Rowan Drive, Liverpool, Merseyside Terraced, an established residential building	£112,500	2016-02-05	£189,800
26 Rowan Drive, Liverpool, Merseyside Terraced, an established residential building	£124,995	2010-11-26	£218,436
24 Rowan Drive, Liverpool, Merseyside Terraced, an established residential building	£120,000	2006-04-10	£193,624

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for L32 0SQ

Employment

L32 0SQ 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 L32 0SQ 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	95
Retired	86
Part-Time Employee	23
Self-Employed	15
Long-Term Sick or disabled	12
Student (economically inactive)	7
Looking after home or family	6
Other	5
Unemployed	4
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	0

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	28
Manufacturing	17
Human health and social work activities	14
Transport and storage	12
Construction	12
Other	11
Professional, scientific and technical activities	10
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	10
Education	9
Financial and insurance activities	6
Administrative and support service activities	4
Real estate activities	4
Information and communication	4
Accommodation and food service activities	3

Schools

Nursery

	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	5,340 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
St Michael and All Angels Catholic Primary School Sidney Powell Avenue , Westvale L32 0TP	4out of 4	345 yd	Voluntary aided school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Millbrook Community Primary School Kirkby Row , Westvale L32 0TG	3out of 4	380 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Westvale Primary School Melverley Road , Westvale L32 0RQ	3out of 4	738 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Melling Primary School Wheeler Drive , Melling L31 1DA	3out of 4	760 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Kirkby CofE Primary School Hall Lane , Kirkby L32 1TZ	3out of 4	861 yd	Voluntary aided school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
All Saints Catholic High School Roughwood Drive , Kirkby L33 8XF	2out of 4	1,261 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Kirkby High School Bracknell Avenue , Kirkby L32 9PP	2out of 4	1,835 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Dixons Fazakerley Academy Sherwoods Lane , Fazakerley L10 1LB	- not rated	2,763 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Maricourt Catholic High School Hall Lane , Maghull L31 3DZ	2out of 4	3,752 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Maghull High School Ormonde Drive , Maghull L31 7AW	2out of 4	4,355 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Activate The Bracknell Centre , L32 9PW	- not rated	1,937 yd	Special post 16 institution	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Bluebell Park School Cawthorne Walk , Southdene L32 3XP	3out of 4	2,171 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Birtenshaw School Merseyside 82 Higher Lane , Liverpool L9 7AB	- not rated	4,289 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
New Heights High School 1a Dyson Hall Drive , Fazakerley L9 7HA	3out of 4	4,335 yd	Pupil referral unit	No	Mixed	More About School
Bank View High School 177 Long Lane , L9 6AD	4out of 4	4,487 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Bernie's Sandwich Bar And Deli	8 Glovers Brow, Kirkby Park	226 yd
Roast	The Watchfactory, Albany Road	287 yd
Centre 63 Community Cafe	Centre 63 Youth Centre, Old Hall Lane	591 yd
McDonald's	Hall Lane, Kirkby Town Centre	793 yd
Bailey Court	James Holt Avenue, Westvale	864 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Railway Hotel	Glovers Brow, Kirkby Park	287 yd
Carters Arms	Glovers Brow, Kirkby	287 yd
The Main Brace Pub	218 Whitefield Drive, Westvale	627 yd
The Windmill	Domingo Drive, Kirkby	985 yd
Brambles	126 - 128 Cherryfield Drive, Kirkby Town Centre	1,025 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Kens Fish And Chips	4 Glovers Brow, Kirkby Park	226 yd
Food For Thought	13 Glovers Brow, Kirkby Park	226 yd
Sopranos Pizza Shop	Glovers Brow, Kirkby	287 yd
Woks Cooking	19 Richard Hesketh Drive, Westvale	780 yd
Zhejiang Garden Takeaway	1 Loweswater Way, Kirkby	838 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Iceland	31 St Chads Parade, Kirkby Town Centre	907 yd
Heron Frozen Foods	Cherryfield Drive, Kirkby Town Centre	981 yd
Farmfoods	132 Cherryfield Drive, Kirkby	981 yd
Morrisons	Telegraph Way, Kirkby Town Centre	1,004 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Millbrook Community Primary School KIRKBY ROW	grass pitches	288 yd
Kirkby Swimming Pool (Closed) Hall Lane	swimming pool	747 yd
Melling Primary School WHEELER DRIVE	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches	872 yd
All Saints Catholic High School ROUGHWOOD DRIVE	grass pitches, health and fitness suite	1,038 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	94.4%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	94.4%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	94.4%

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	45 Mbit/s
Average download speed	134.1 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	9.4 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	12.7 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	50 Mbit/s

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