Mainside Road is in Liverpool and in Knowsley district. L32 8SX is located in the Northwood electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Knowsley. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Mainside Road, Liverpool, L32 8SX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: L32 8SU, L32 8UE, L32 8SY, L32 8TB, L32 8XB, L32 9QZ, L32 8SZ, L32 8XE, L32 8TD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding L32 8SX has a slightly higher male population, with 50.4% 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 | 54.6% | 49.6% | -5.0% | 51.0% | -1.4% |
| Male | 45.4% | 50.4% | 5.0% | 49.0% | 1.4% |
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 8SX, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 51.8% 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 | 43.7% | 51.8% | 8.1% | 37.9% | 13.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 40.2% | 31.5% | -8.7% | 44.2% | -12.7% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 4.2% | 3.6% | -0.6% | 2.2% | 1.4% |
| Divorced | 7% | 7.5% | 0.5% | 9.1% | -1.6% |
| Widowed | 4.9% | 4.9% | 0.0% | 6.1% | -1.2% |
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 | 46.4% | 46.1% | -0.3% | 48.4% | -2.3% |
| Good health | 34.4% | 32.6% | -1.8% | 33.6% | -1.0% |
| Fair health | 11.8% | 13% | 1.2% | 12.7% | 0.3% |
| Bad health | 6.7% | 7% | 0.3% | 4.0% | 3.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
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 8SX 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 17.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 28.7% | 29.9% | 1.2% | 18.2% | 11.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 24.1% | 14.5% | -9.6% | 9.6% | 4.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.4% | 16.8% | 1.4% | 13.4% | 3.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.4% | 2.3% | -0.1% | 5.3% | -3.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.6% | 16.8% | 3.2% | 16.9% | -0.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 12.6% | 17.8% | 5.2% | 33.8% | -16.0% |
| Other | 3.1% | 2% | -1.1% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
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 Caribbean | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 0.8% | -0.2% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 98.5% | 99% | 0.5% | 81.4% | 17.6% |
In this area, 99.5% 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% | 99.5% | 0.8% | 83.2% | 16.3% |
| European Union | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 6.1% | -5.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.7% | 99.5% | 0.8% | 83.2% | 16.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 9.8% | -9.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.3% | 76.7% | 6.6% |
| No passport held | 16.7% | 13.5% | 3.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 27.2% | 37.2% | -10.0% |
| Christian | 70.2% | 46.2% | 24.0% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Not answered | 2.4% | 6.0% | -3.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Mainside Road was 86.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 1.5% higher than the Cherryfield average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Mainside Road has the 43rd lowest crime rate of 89 local areas in Cherryfield and the 201st highest crime rate of 496 local areas in Knowsley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 52.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -24.5%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 90% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Mainside Road, Liverpool, Merseyside Terraced, an established residential building | £117,500 | 2025-02-17 | £115,880 |
| 37 Mainside Road, Liverpool, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £128,000 | 2023-01-13 | £139,264 |
| 39 Mainside Road, Liverpool, Merseyside Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £123,000 | 2022-07-26 | £130,964 |
| 35 Mainside Road, Liverpool, Merseyside Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £82,000 | 2019-01-31 | £113,724 |
| 35 Mainside Road, Liverpool, Merseyside Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £74,000 | 2018-09-07 | £102,355 |
| Full-Time Employee | 130 |
| Part-Time Employee | 49 |
| Retired | 37 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 21 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Other | 11 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 13 |
| Other | 11 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Education | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 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 | 4,987 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| 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 | 211 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Park Brow Community Primary School Broad Lane , Southdene L32 6QH | 3out of 4 | 653 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Northwood Community Primary School (With Designated Special Provision) Roughwood Drive , Northwood L33 8XD | 3out of 4 | 709 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph the Worker Catholic Primary School Bewley Drive , Southdene L32 9PF | 3out of 4 | 734 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kirkby CofE Primary School Hall Lane , Kirkby L32 1TZ | 3out of 4 | 917 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 | 845 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kirkby High School Bracknell Avenue , Kirkby L32 9PP | 2out of 4 | 989 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dixons Fazakerley Academy Sherwoods Lane , Fazakerley L10 1LB | - not rated | 3,427 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Bosco Arts College Storrington Avenue , L11 9DQ | 3out of 4 | 4,010 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| The De La Salle Academy Carr Lane East , Croxteth L11 4SG | 1out of 4 | 4,248 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Activate The Bracknell Centre , L32 9PW | - not rated | 911 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bluebell Park School Cawthorne Walk , Southdene L32 3XP | 3out of 4 | 1,094 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bank View High School 177 Long Lane , L9 6AD | 4out of 4 | 4,663 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Birtenshaw School Merseyside 82 Higher Lane , Liverpool L9 7AB | - not rated | 4,664 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Redbridge High School 179 Long Lane , Norris Green L9 6AD | 4out of 4 | 4,674 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Maples Bistro | The Bistro, The Maples | 409 yd | |
| Coffee Wagon | Kirkby Leisure Centre, Cherryfield Drive | 483 yd | |
| Fryer Tucks Cafe | 16 Park Brow Drive, Southdene | 502 yd | |
| Mandys Fuel Stop Cafe | 1 Kirkby Market, Market Square | 660 yd | |
| The Academy | The Liverpool Way, Northwood | 683 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Premier | 15 - 17 Market Square, Kirkby Town Centre | 609 yd | |
| The Market Tavern | 6 - 10 Newtown Gardens, Kirkby Town Centre | 682 yd | |
| Brambles | 126 - 128 Cherryfield Drive, Kirkby Town Centre | 728 yd | |
| RAFA Club | Broad Lane, Kirkby | 862 yd | |
| Kirkby Sports Bar And Function Suites | 2 Rusland Road, Southdene | 874 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Street Kitchen | The Park Brow Hotel, 22 Park Brow Drive | 450 yd | |
| Park Brow Fish Bar | 20 Park Brow Drive, Kirkby | 502 yd | |
| Gerry Wongs | 12 Park Brow Drive, Southdene | 502 yd | |
| Sayers | 107 Broad Lane, Southdene | 526 yd | |
| Kirkby Coffee | 127 Kirkby Market, Market Square | 609 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrisons | Telegraph Way, Kirkby Town Centre | 749 yd | |
| Heron Frozen Foods | Cherryfield Drive, Kirkby Town Centre | 769 yd | |
| Farmfoods | 132 Cherryfield Drive, Kirkby | 769 yd | |
| Iceland | 31 St Chads Parade, Kirkby Town Centre | 837 yd | |
| Thora's Supermarket | 11 - 15 Broad Lane, Southdene | 902 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Laurence Rc School LEESIDE AVENUE | grass pitches | 159 yd |
| Kirkby Leisure Centre KIRKBY LEISURE CENTRE KIRKBY LEISURE CENTRE CHERRYFIELD DRIVE | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 431 yd |
| All Saints Rc High School (Closed) Bewley Drive | athletics tracks, grass pitches, swimming pool | 579 yd |
| David Lloyd Club (Liverpool Knowsley) ARBOUR LANE | health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 625 yd |
| Park Brow Community Primary School BROAD LANE | grass pitches | 664 yd |
| Broad Lane (Closed) Broad Lane | grass pitches | 667 yd |
| Liverpool Fc Academy THE LIVERPOOL WAY | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 682 yd |
| Ruffwood School (Closed) Roughwood Drive | grass pitches, swimming pool | 898 yd |
| All Saints Catholic High School ROUGHWOOD DRIVE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 919 yd |
| Kirkby Swimming Pool (Closed) Hall Lane | swimming pool | 1,008 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 | 48.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 48.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 48.4% |
| 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 | 44 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 132.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 8.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.