Houlston Road is in Liverpool and in Knowsley district. L32 4SN 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 Houlston Road, Liverpool, L32 4SN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: L32 4SW, L32 4SJ, L32 4SQ, L32 4SL, L32 4SH, L32 4SY, L32 4SG, L32 0RL, L32 4SP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around L32 4SN 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 | 49% | 50.7% | 1.7% | 51.0% | -0.3% |
| Male | 51% | 49.3% | -1.7% | 49.0% | 0.3% |
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 4SN, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 53.8% 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 | 44.4% | 53.8% | 9.4% | 37.9% | 15.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 33.5% | 23.5% | -10.0% | 44.2% | -20.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2.9% | 0.8% | -2.1% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Divorced | 9.2% | 13.4% | 4.2% | 9.1% | 4.3% |
| Widowed | 9.2% | 8.4% | -0.8% | 6.1% | 2.3% |
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 | 40.1% | 41.8% | 1.7% | 48.4% | -6.6% |
| Good health | 28.9% | 31.4% | 2.5% | 33.6% | -2.2% |
| Fair health | 18% | 16.7% | -1.3% | 12.7% | 4.0% |
| Bad health | 9.9% | 7% | -2.9% | 4.0% | 3.0% |
| Very bad health | 3.1% | 3.1% | 0.0% | 1.2% | 1.9% |
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 4SN this area, 34.6% 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 16.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 45.6% | 34.6% | -11.0% | 18.2% | 16.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.5% | 10.4% | -0.1% | 9.6% | 0.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.9% | 14.6% | -1.3% | 13.4% | 1.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.5% | 3.3% | 0.8% | 5.3% | -2.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.6% | 19.2% | 4.6% | 16.9% | 2.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 8.8% | 16.3% | 7.5% | 33.8% | -17.5% |
| Other | 2.1% | 1.7% | -0.4% | 2.8% | -1.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black African | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 99% | 99% | 0.0% | 81.4% | 17.6% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 96.2% 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 | 97.6% | 96.2% | -1.4% | 83.2% | 13.0% |
| European Union | 1.4% | 1% | -0.4% | 6.1% | -5.1% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1% | 2.4% | 1.4% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.6% | 96.2% | -1.4% | 83.2% | 13.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 9.8% | -8.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.7% | 2.1% | 1.4% | 1.9% | 0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.3% | 76.7% | -0.4% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 1.7% | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| No passport held | 20.2% | 13.5% | 6.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 26.9% | 37.2% | -10.3% |
| Christian | 68.9% | 46.2% | 22.7% |
| Muslim | 0.4% | 6.5% | -6.1% |
| Not answered | 3.9% | 6.0% | -2.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Houlston Road was 182.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 114.0% higher than the Cherryfield average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Houlston Road has the 16th highest crime rate of 89 local areas in Cherryfield and the 56th highest crime rate of 496 local areas in Knowsley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 99.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 51.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Houlston Road, Liverpool, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £60,000 | 2008-11-12 | £96,141 |
| 15 Houlston Road, Liverpool, Merseyside Terraced, an established residential building | £14,600 | 2003-03-31 | £51,532 |
| 23 Houlston Road, Liverpool, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £98,250 | 2002-05-10 | £335,097 |
| 5 Houlston Road, Liverpool, Merseyside Terraced, an established residential building | £25,000 | 1998-07-17 | £119,754 |
| Full-Time Employee | 72 |
| Retired | 41 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 28 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Other | 16 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Education | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 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 | 4,434 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 | 3out of 4 | 302 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 | 816 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Melling Primary School Wheeler Drive , Melling L31 1DA | 3out of 4 | 1,029 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Millbrook Community Primary School Kirkby Row , Westvale L32 0TG | 3out of 4 | 1,138 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kirkby CofE Primary School Hall Lane , Kirkby L32 1TZ | 3out of 4 | 1,537 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kirkby High School Bracknell Avenue , Kirkby L32 9PP | 2out of 4 | 1,655 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dixons Fazakerley Academy Sherwoods Lane , Fazakerley L10 1LB | - not rated | 1,724 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints Catholic High School Roughwood Drive , Kirkby L33 8XF | 2out of 4 | 2,020 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Bosco Arts College Storrington Avenue , L11 9DQ | 3out of 4 | 3,580 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Archbishop Beck Catholic College 55 Long Lane , Fazakerley L9 7BF | 2out of 4 | 3,784 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Activate The Bracknell Centre , L32 9PW | - not rated | 1,812 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bluebell Park School Cawthorne Walk , Southdene L32 3XP | 3out of 4 | 1,979 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Birtenshaw School Merseyside 82 Higher Lane , Liverpool L9 7AB | - not rated | 3,254 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 | 3,301 yd | Pupil referral unit | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bank View High School 177 Long Lane , L9 6AD | 4out of 4 | 3,471 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bailey Court | James Holt Avenue, Westvale | 699 yd | |
| Restbite | 20-22 Waddicar Lane | 817 yd | |
| Kirkby Golf Club | Ingoe Lane, Field Lane Estate | 892 yd | |
| Bernie's Sandwich Bar And Deli | 8 Glovers Brow, Kirkby Park | 961 yd | |
| Roast | The Watchfactory, Albany Road | 975 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Fantail | 129 Whitefield Drive, Kirkby | 349 yd | |
| The Main Brace Pub | 218 Whitefield Drive, Westvale | 419 yd | |
| Horse & Jockey | Horse And Jockey, Waddicar Lane | 742 yd | |
| Johnny Todd | The Johnny Todd, 38 Whitefield Drive | 776 yd | |
| Railway Hotel | Glovers Brow, Kirkby Park | 975 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woks Cooking | 19 Richard Hesketh Drive, Westvale | 297 yd | |
| Orient Express | 48 James Holt Avenue, Westvale | 740 yd | |
| Melling Fish Bar | 28 Waddicar Lane | 821 yd | |
| Kens Fish And Chips | 4 Glovers Brow, Kirkby Park | 961 yd | |
| Food For Thought | 13 Glovers Brow, Kirkby Park | 961 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kirkby Valley Golf Club INGOE LANE | golf | 889 yd |
| Kirkby Sports Centre (Closed) Valley Road | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 958 yd |
| Melling Primary School WHEELER DRIVE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 1,050 yd |
| Millbrook Community Primary School KIRKBY ROW | grass pitches | 1,066 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 269.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 21.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.