Melling Drive is in Liverpool and in Knowsley district. L32 1TT 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 Melling Drive, Liverpool, L32 1TT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: L32 1TW, L32 1TR, L32 1TL, L32 1TQ, L32 1TF, L32 1TH, L32 1TG, L32 1TD, L32 1TU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around L32 1TT is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 55.6% | 50.6% | -5.0% | 51.0% | -0.4% |
| Male | 44.4% | 49.4% | 5.0% | 49.0% | 0.4% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 31.5% | 32.4% | 0.9% | 37.9% | -5.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 49.3% | 48.9% | -0.4% | 44.2% | 4.7% |
| Separated | 1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Divorced | 8% | 8.5% | 0.5% | 9.1% | -0.6% |
| Widowed | 10.1% | 9.2% | -0.9% | 6.1% | 3.1% |
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 | 37.5% | 36.2% | -1.3% | 48.4% | -12.2% |
| Good health | 31.4% | 37.5% | 6.1% | 33.6% | 3.9% |
| Fair health | 19% | 17% | -2.0% | 12.7% | 4.3% |
| Bad health | 9.2% | 6.7% | -2.5% | 4.0% | 2.7% |
| Very bad health | 2.9% | 2.6% | -0.3% | 1.2% | 1.4% |
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.
In the area around L32 1TT this area, 29.9% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 15.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 43.7% | 29.9% | -13.8% | 18.2% | 11.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.8% | 12% | 1.2% | 9.6% | 2.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.6% | 13% | 0.4% | 13.4% | -0.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.2% | 6.3% | 1.1% | 5.3% | 1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.1% | 19% | 9.9% | 16.9% | 2.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 13.3% | 15.1% | 1.8% | 33.8% | -18.7% |
| Other | 5.2% | 4.6% | -0.6% | 2.8% | 1.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.7% 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 | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 97.8% | 99.7% | 1.9% | 81.4% | 18.3% |
In this area, 98.1% 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 | 98.7% | 98.1% | -0.6% | 83.2% | 14.9% |
| European Union | 0.6% | 1% | 0.4% | 6.1% | -5.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.1% | 98.1% | 0.0% | 83.2% | 14.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 9.8% | -8.2% |
| 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 | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.9% | 76.7% | 8.2% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 13.8% | 13.5% | 0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 13.1% | 37.2% | -24.1% |
| Christian | 79.8% | 46.2% | 33.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 6.7% | 6.0% | 0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Melling Drive was 120.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 148.4% higher than the Shevington average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Melling Drive has the 2nd highest crime rate of 33 local areas in Shevington and the 119th highest crime rate of 496 local areas in Knowsley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 51.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 335.3%.

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.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Melling Drive, Liverpool, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2025-03-26 | £181,670 |
| 30 Melling Drive, Liverpool, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2021-10-13 | £197,818 |
| 32 Melling Drive, Liverpool, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £179,000 | 2021-05-07 | £238,375 |
| 19 Melling Drive, Liverpool, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2020-11-27 | £240,404 |
| 18 Melling Drive, Liverpool, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2020-09-18 | £193,518 |
L32 1TT 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 1TT area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 36% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 103 |
| Full-Time Employee | 93 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Manufacturing | 19 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Education | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kirkby CofE Primary School Hall Lane , Kirkby L32 1TZ | 3out of 4 | 367 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Millbrook Community Primary School Kirkby Row , Westvale L32 0TG | 3out of 4 | 597 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Northwood Community Primary School (With Designated Special Provision) Roughwood Drive , Northwood L33 8XD | 3out of 4 | 646 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ravenscroft Community Primary School Ebony Way , Tower Hill L33 1XT | 2out of 4 | 916 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michael and All Angels Catholic Primary School Sidney Powell Avenue , Westvale L32 0TP | 4out of 4 | 923 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | 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 | 2out of 4 | 443 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kirkby High School Bracknell Avenue , Kirkby L32 9PP | 2out of 4 | 1,722 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dixons Fazakerley Academy Sherwoods Lane , Fazakerley L10 1LB | - not rated | 3,406 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Maricourt Catholic High School Hall Lane , Maghull L31 3DZ | 2out of 4 | 4,424 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Bosco Arts College Storrington Avenue , L11 9DQ | 3out of 4 | 4,680 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Activate The Bracknell Centre , L32 9PW | - not rated | 1,755 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bluebell Park School Cawthorne Walk , Southdene L32 3XP | 3out of 4 | 1,996 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Birtenshaw School Merseyside 82 Higher Lane , Liverpool L9 7AB | - not rated | 4,863 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 | 4,902 yd | Pupil referral unit | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bank View High School 177 Long Lane , L9 6AD | 4out of 4 | 4,988 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| McDonald's | Hall Lane, Kirkby Town Centre | 331 yd | |
| KFC | Irlam Drive, Kirkby Town Centre | 362 yd | |
| Centre 63 Community Cafe | Centre 63 Youth Centre, Old Hall Lane | 565 yd | |
| Mandys Fuel Stop Cafe | 1 Kirkby Market, Market Square | 609 yd | |
| The Coffee House | 3A St Chads Parade, Kirkby Town Centre | 643 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Premier | 15 - 17 Market Square, Kirkby Town Centre | 642 yd | |
| The Market Tavern | 6 - 10 Newtown Gardens, Kirkby Town Centre | 673 yd | |
| Quarry Green Tenants Association | Daleside Road, Kirkby | 684 yd | |
| Brambles | 126 - 128 Cherryfield Drive, Kirkby Town Centre | 703 yd | |
| The Peacock Hotel | Bigdale Drive, Northwood | 821 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greenhalgh's | 32A St Chads Parade, Kirkby Town Centre | 600 yd | |
| Lukes Chippy | 88 St Chads Parade, Kirkby Town Centre | 606 yd | |
| Mollies Munch | Kiosk B1, St Chads Parade | 606 yd | |
| The Market Plaice | 7 Market Square, Kirkby Town Centre | 609 yd | |
| Martin's Deli | 29 & 30 Kirkby Market, Market Square | 609 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrisons | Telegraph Way, Kirkby Town Centre | 518 yd | |
| Iceland | 31 St Chads Parade, Kirkby Town Centre | 606 yd | |
| Heron Frozen Foods | Cherryfield Drive, Kirkby Town Centre | 671 yd | |
| Farmfoods | 132 Cherryfield Drive, Kirkby | 671 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| All Saints Catholic High School ROUGHWOOD DRIVE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 262 yd |
| Ruffwood School (Closed) Roughwood Drive | grass pitches, swimming pool | 343 yd |
| Kirkby Swimming Pool (Closed) Hall Lane | swimming pool | 626 yd |
| Millbrook Community Primary School KIRKBY ROW | grass pitches | 681 yd |
| St Maries Primary School BIGDALE DRIVE | 949 yd | |
| Ravenscroft Community Primary School EBONY WAY | artificial grass pitch | 950 yd |
| Kirkby Leisure Centre KIRKBY LEISURE CENTRE KIRKBY LEISURE CENTRE CHERRYFIELD DRIVE | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,025 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 | 90.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 90.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 90.2% |
| 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 125.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.