Rushey Hey Road, Liverpool, L32 8SW

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding L32 8SW has a slightly higher male population, with 52.3% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	47.2%	47.7%	0.5%	51.0%	-3.3%
Male	52.8%	52.3%	-0.5%	49.0%	3.3%

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 area around L32 8SW, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 55.7% 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	46.3%	55.7%	9.4%	37.9%	17.8%
Married: Opposite sex	29.3%	24.9%	-4.4%	44.2%	-19.3%
Separated	4.1%	4.3%	0.2%	2.2%	2.1%
Divorced	11.8%	10.3%	-1.5%	9.1%	1.2%
Widowed	8.5%	4.7%	-3.8%	6.1%	-1.4%

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.

This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (67.5%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	35.2%	41.2%	6.0%	48.4%	-7.2%
Good health	28.9%	26.3%	-2.6%	33.6%	-7.3%
Fair health	17.6%	19.5%	1.9%	12.7%	6.8%
Bad health	13.3%	10.1%	-3.2%	4.0%	6.1%
Very bad health	5%	2.9%	-2.1%	1.2%	1.7%

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.

In the area around L32 8SW this area, 32.4% 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 13%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	46.3%	32.4%	-13.9%	18.2%	14.2%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	15%	17.8%	2.8%	9.6%	8.2%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	18.3%	14.6%	-3.7%	13.4%	1.2%
Apprenticeship	2.4%	4%	1.6%	5.3%	-1.3%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	7.7%	16.6%	8.9%	16.9%	-0.3%
Degree or Similar	6.1%	13%	6.9%	33.8%	-20.8%
Other	4.1%	1.6%	-2.5%	2.8%	-1.2%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98% 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)
Other Asian	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	1.6%	-1.6%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	0.7%	0.7%	0.8%	-0.1%
Mixed White and African	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.4%	-0.4%
Mixed Other	0%	1%	1.0%	0.8%	0.2%
White	99%	98%	-1.0%	81.4%	16.6%
Other	0%	0.3%	0.3%	1.6%	-1.3%

Country of Birth

In this area, 98.7% 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%	98.7%	-0.3%	83.2%	15.5%
European Union	0.3%	1.3%	1.0%	6.1%	-4.8%
Middle East and Asia	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	5.6%	-5.6%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	98%	98.7%	0.7%	83.2%	15.5%
10+ Years	0%	1.3%	1.3%	9.8%	-8.5%
Less than 2 years	2%	0%	-2.0%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	77.9%	76.7%	1.2%
Germany	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
Other EU countries	1%	1.5%	-0.5%
No passport held	20.8%	13.5%	7.3%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	27.9%	37.2%	-9.3%
Christian	65.6%	46.2%	19.4%
Buddhist	0.6%	0.5%	0.1%
Not answered	5.8%	6.0%	-0.2%

Safety

Is Rushey Hey Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Rushey Hey Road was 213.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 150.4% higher than the Cherryfield average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Rushey Hey Road has the 12th highest crime rate of 89 local areas in Cherryfield and the 45th highest crime rate of 493 local areas in Knowsley .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 81.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -36.7%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 94% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£32,300

Income Rank
1/10

Household Income in L32 8SW, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 10/10 (very high )
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 - 10/10 (very high )
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 - 10/10 (very 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 - 10/10 (very 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 - 10/10 (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 - 9/10 (very high )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 5/10 (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 - 8/10 (high )
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) - 10/10 (very high )
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) - 10/10 (very high )
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 Rushey Hey Road are based on 5 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 Rushey Hey Road, Liverpool, L32 8SW

Estimated Average Property Prices for L32 8SW

Average Price
£74,521

Semi-Detached
£74,521

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Rushey Hey Road

Average Price
£102,253

Semi-Detached
£74,659

Terraced
£109,152

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Rushey Hey Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
38 Rushey Hey Road, Liverpool, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£47,000	2006-08-02	£75,560

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for L32 8SW

Employment

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	58
Long-Term Sick or disabled	51
Part-Time Employee	27
Other	26
Looking after home or family	24
Retired	24
Self-Employed	22
Student (economically inactive)	10
Unemployed	9
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	4

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	20
Manufacturing	18
Human health and social work activities	12
Construction	11
Transport and storage	9
Accommodation and food service activities	6
Administrative and support service activities	6
Education	6
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	4
Other	3
Financial and insurance activities	3
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	2
Real estate activities	1
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1

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	4,980 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
St Laurence's Catholic Primary School Leeside Avenue , Southdene L32 9QX	3out of 4	420 yd	Voluntary aided school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Simonswood Primary School Westhead Avenue , Northwood L33 0XN	- not rated	447 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Westhead Avenue , Northwood L33 0XN	- not rated	447 yd	Voluntary aided school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Joseph's RC Junior School Bewley Drive , Southdene L32 9PF	- not rated	577 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Joseph's (Kirkby) RC Infant School Bewley Drive , Southdene L32 9PF	- not rated	577 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 Bewley Drive , Kirkby L32 9PQ	- not rated	473 yd	Voluntary aided school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
All Saints Catholic High School Roughwood Drive , Kirkby L33 8XF	3out of 4	711 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Ruffwood School Roughwood Drive , Northwood L33 8XF	- not rated	711 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Kirkby Sports College Centre for Learning Bracknell Avenue , Kirkby L32 9PP	- not rated	952 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Brookfield High School Bracknell Avenue , Southdene L32 9PP	- not rated	952 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Parkfield School Bracknell Avenue , Southdene L32 9PW	- not rated	851 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Activate The Bracknell Centre , L32 9PW	- not rated	912 yd	Special post 16 institution	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Bluebell Park School Cawthorne Walk , Southdene L32 3XP	3out of 4	1,127 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Springfield/Elms Federation At Bluebell Park Cawthorne Walks , Southdene L32 3XP	- not rated	1,127 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Northfield School Bramcote Walk , Northwood L33 9UR	- not rated	1,608 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Not applicable	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Coffee Wagon	Kirkby Leisure Centre, Cherryfield Drive	154 yd
Mandys Fuel Stop Cafe	1 Kirkby Market, Market Square	348 yd
The Coffee House	3A St Chads Parade, Kirkby Town Centre	392 yd
Costa Coffee	44 - 46 St Chads Parade, Kirkby Town Centre	402 yd
The Maples Bistro	The Bistro, The Maples	407 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Premier	15 - 17 Market Square, Kirkby Town Centre	301 yd
The Market Tavern	6 - 10 Newtown Gardens, Kirkby Town Centre	354 yd
Brambles	126 - 128 Cherryfield Drive, Kirkby Town Centre	397 yd
Quarry Green Tenants Association	Daleside Road, Kirkby	899 yd
The Peacock Hotel	Bigdale Drive, Northwood	928 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Kirkby Coffee	127 Kirkby Market, Market Square	301 yd
Martin's Deli	29 & 30 Kirkby Market, Market Square	348 yd
Mike's Deli	72 Kirkby Market, Market Square	348 yd
The Market Plaice	7 Market Square, Kirkby Town Centre	348 yd
Doogles Donuts	Kiosk B3, St Chads Parade	383 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Heron Frozen Foods	Cherryfield Drive, Kirkby Town Centre	438 yd
Farmfoods	132 Cherryfield Drive, Kirkby	438 yd
Morrisons	Telegraph Way, Kirkby Town Centre	444 yd
Iceland	31 St Chads Parade, Kirkby Town Centre	509 yd
Thora's Supermarket	11 - 15 Broad Lane, Southdene	1,031 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Kirkby Leisure Centre KIRKBY LEISURE CENTRE KIRKBY LEISURE CENTRE CHERRYFIELD DRIVE	artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, swimming pool	184 yd
St Laurence Rc School LEESIDE AVENUE	grass pitches	413 yd
All Saints Rc High School (Closed) Bewley Drive	athletics tracks, grass pitches, swimming pool	471 yd
Kirkby Swimming Pool (Closed) Hall Lane	swimming pool	677 yd
All Saints Catholic High School ROUGHWOOD DRIVE	grass pitches, health and fitness suite	693 yd
Ruffwood School (Closed) Roughwood Drive	grass pitches, swimming pool	714 yd
David Lloyd Club (Liverpool Knowsley) ARBOUR LANE	health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts	933 yd
Liverpool Fc Academy THE LIVERPOOL WAY	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches	950 yd
Kirkby High School BRACKNELL AVENUE	artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool	955 yd
Park Brow Community Primary School BROAD LANE	grass pitches	994 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	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%

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	79.7 Mbit/s
Average download speed	129.8 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	16 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	50 Mbit/s

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