Halton Wood is in Liverpool and in Knowsley district. L32 2DH is located in the Whitefield electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Knowsley. This postcode has been in use since 1995-07-01.
StreetScan combines information about Halton Wood, Liverpool, L32 2DH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: L31 1BP, L32 2DQ, L32 2BZ, L31 1BW, L31 1JN, L31 1BR, L31 1BQ, L31 1BH, L31 1JU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around L32 2DH is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.6% | 50.3% | 1.7% | 51.0% | -0.7% |
| Male | 51.4% | 49.7% | -1.7% | 49.0% | 0.7% |
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 2DH there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 60.3% 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 | 30.6% | 30.1% | -0.5% | 37.9% | -7.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 60.8% | 60.3% | -0.5% | 44.2% | 16.1% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 1.9% | 0.1% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 4.8% | 4% | -0.8% | 9.1% | -5.1% |
| Widowed | 1.8% | 3.7% | 1.9% | 6.1% | -2.4% |
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 (87.3%) 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 | 62.9% | 55.5% | -7.4% | 48.4% | 7.1% |
| Good health | 27.5% | 31.8% | 4.3% | 33.6% | -1.8% |
| Fair health | 7.4% | 10.1% | 2.7% | 12.7% | -2.6% |
| Bad health | 1.6% | 2.2% | 0.6% | 4.0% | -1.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 0.4% | -0.1% | 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 | 14.3% | 15.2% | 0.9% | 18.2% | -3.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.1% | 8.9% | -7.2% | 9.6% | -0.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.8% | 15.2% | -4.6% | 13.4% | 1.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.7% | 5.6% | 1.9% | 5.3% | 0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 18% | 20.7% | 2.7% | 16.9% | 3.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 23.3% | 32.9% | 9.6% | 33.8% | -0.9% |
| Other | 4.8% | 1.6% | -3.2% | 2.8% | -1.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.4% 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% | 1% | 1.0% | 3.1% | -2.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.2% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 99.6% | 97.4% | -2.2% | 81.4% | 16.0% |
In this area, 98.4% 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 | 98.9% | 98.4% | -0.5% | 83.2% | 15.2% |
| European Union | 0.5% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 6.1% | -5.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | -0.2% | 2.7% | -2.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 5.6% | -4.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.9% | 98.4% | -0.5% | 83.2% | 15.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 9.8% | -8.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 2.9% | -2.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 0.2% | -0.2% | 2.2% | -2.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 94.9% | 76.7% | 18.2% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| No passport held | 4.3% | 13.5% | -9.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 19.6% | 37.2% | -17.6% |
| Christian | 76.1% | 46.2% | 29.9% |
| Jewish | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Muslim | 0.2% | 6.5% | -6.3% |
| Not answered | 3.6% | 6.0% | -2.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Halton Wood was 60.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 24.8% higher than the Shevington average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Halton Wood has the 11th highest crime rate of 33 local areas in Shevington and the 214th lowest crime rate of 496 local areas in Knowsley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 45.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -37.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Halton Wood, Liverpool, Merseyside Detached, an established residential building | £287,000 | 2022-01-14 | £366,006 |
| 2 Halton Wood, Liverpool, Merseyside Detached, an established residential building | £266,500 | 2021-09-29 | £344,115 |
| 11 Halton Wood, Liverpool, Merseyside Detached, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2019-07-24 | £312,795 |
| 15 Halton Wood, Liverpool, Merseyside Detached, an established residential building | £227,500 | 2019-04-24 | £342,912 |
| 9 Halton Wood, Liverpool, Merseyside Detached, an established residential building | £205,000 | 2016-07-21 | £343,178 |
L32 2DH area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 183 |
| Retired | 87 |
| Part-Time Employee | 44 |
| Self-Employed | 43 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 20 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Other | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 58 |
| Human health and social work activities | 39 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 38 |
| Manufacturing | 37 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 37 |
| Construction | 27 |
| Education | 26 |
| Transport and storage | 24 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 15 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Other | 8 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 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 | 5,209 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Melling Primary School Wheeler Drive , Melling L31 1DA | 3out of 4 | 258 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westvale Primary School Melverley Road , Westvale L32 0RQ | 3out of 4 | 663 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 | 918 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Millbrook Community Primary School Kirkby Row , Westvale L32 0TG | 3out of 4 | 1,172 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kirkby CofE Primary School Hall Lane , Kirkby L32 1TZ | 3out of 4 | 1,668 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 | 2,096 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dixons Fazakerley Academy Sherwoods Lane , Fazakerley L10 1LB | - not rated | 2,301 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kirkby High School Bracknell Avenue , Kirkby L32 9PP | 2out of 4 | 2,302 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Maricourt Catholic High School Hall Lane , Maghull L31 3DZ | 2out of 4 | 3,151 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Maghull High School Ormonde Drive , Maghull L31 7AW | 2out of 4 | 3,653 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Activate The Bracknell Centre , L32 9PW | - not rated | 2,440 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bluebell Park School Cawthorne Walk , Southdene L32 3XP | 3out of 4 | 2,643 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Birtenshaw School Merseyside 82 Higher Lane , Liverpool L9 7AB | - not rated | 3,859 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 | 3,912 yd | Pupil referral unit | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bank View High School 177 Long Lane , L9 6AD | 4out of 4 | 4,140 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melling Primary Breakfast Club | Melling Primary School, Wheeler Drive | 249 yd | |
| Restbite | 20-22 Waddicar Lane | 300 yd | |
| Roast | The Watchfactory, Albany Road | 577 yd | |
| Bernie's Sandwich Bar And Deli | 8 Glovers Brow, Kirkby Park | 622 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melling Residents Community Association | Coronation Hall, Waddicar Lane | 353 yd | |
| Horse & Jockey | Horse And Jockey, Waddicar Lane | 393 yd | |
| Railway Hotel | Glovers Brow, Kirkby Park | 577 yd | |
| Carters Arms | Glovers Brow, Kirkby | 577 yd | |
| The Main Brace Pub | 218 Whitefield Drive, Westvale | 589 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melling Fish Bar | 28 Waddicar Lane | 299 yd | |
| Sopranos Pizza Shop | Glovers Brow, Kirkby | 577 yd | |
| Kens Fish And Chips | 4 Glovers Brow, Kirkby Park | 622 yd | |
| Food For Thought | 13 Glovers Brow, Kirkby Park | 622 yd | |
| Woks Cooking | 19 Richard Hesketh Drive, Westvale | 802 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Melling Primary School WHEELER DRIVE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 239 yd |
| Millbrook Community Primary School KIRKBY ROW | grass pitches | 1,070 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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% |
| Median download speed | 78.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 65.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.