Pondwater Close, Kirkby, Liverpool, L32 9BD

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around L32 9BD is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.8%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	53.9%	50.2%	-3.7%	51.0%	-0.8%
Male	46.1%	49.8%	3.7%	49.0%	0.8%

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 9BD, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 48.3% 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	42%	48.3%	6.3%	37.9%	10.4%
Married: Opposite sex	34.7%	33.5%	-1.2%	44.2%	-10.7%
Married: Same sex	0.9%	1%	0.1%	0.3%	0.7%
Separated	5%	1.9%	-3.1%	2.2%	-0.3%
Divorced	8.7%	7.7%	-1.0%	9.1%	-1.4%
Widowed	8.7%	7.7%	-1.0%	6.1%	1.6%

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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	47.4%	51.8%	4.4%	48.4%	3.4%
Good health	30%	25.2%	-4.8%	33.6%	-8.4%
Fair health	11.6%	14.2%	2.6%	12.7%	1.5%
Bad health	8.2%	7.3%	-0.9%	4.0%	3.3%
Very bad health	2.7%	1.5%	-1.2%	1.2%	0.3%

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.

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 18%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	39.3%	27%	-12.3%	18.2%	8.8%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	15.5%	13.7%	-1.8%	9.6%	4.1%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	16.4%	15.6%	-0.8%	13.4%	2.2%
Apprenticeship	3.2%	5.2%	2.0%	5.3%	-0.1%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	11.9%	17.5%	5.6%	16.9%	0.6%
Degree or Similar	8.7%	18%	9.3%	33.8%	-15.8%
Other	5%	2.8%	-2.2%	2.8%	0.0%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.6% 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	0.3%	1.8%	1.5%	0.7%	1.1%
Other Asian	0%	1.5%	1.5%	1.6%	-0.1%
Black African	0%	0.7%	0.7%	2.5%	-1.8%
Mixed White and Asian	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	0.8%	-0.8%
Mixed Other	0.3%	0.4%	0.1%	0.8%	-0.4%
White	98.6%	95.6%	-3.0%	81.4%	14.2%

Country of Birth

In this area, 95.3% 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	98.3%	95.3%	-3.0%	83.2%	12.1%
European Union	0.7%	2.6%	1.9%	6.1%	-3.5%
Rest of Europe	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.8%	-0.8%
Africa	0%	0.4%	0.4%	2.7%	-2.3%
Middle East and Asia	0%	1.8%	1.8%	5.6%	-3.8%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	1.3%	-1.3%
Oceania	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.3%	-0.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	96.9%	95.3%	-1.6%	83.2%	12.1%
10+ Years	0.3%	3.3%	3.0%	9.8%	-6.5%
5-10 Years	0%	1.1%	1.1%	2.9%	-1.8%
2-5 Years	0.7%	0.4%	-0.3%	2.2%	-1.8%
Less than 2 years	2%	0%	-2.0%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	81.2%	76.7%	4.5%
Ireland	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%
Portugal	0.4%	0.5%	-0.1%
Lithuania	1.8%	0.3%	1.5%
Poland	1.1%	1.3%	-0.2%
Romania	0.4%	0.9%	-0.5%
Other EU countries	0.7%	1.5%	-0.8%
Eastern Asia	0.4%	0.3%	0.1%
South-East Asia	0.7%	0.2%	0.5%
No passport held	13%	13.5%	-0.5%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	25.5%	37.2%	-11.7%
Christian	71.5%	46.2%	25.3%
Not answered	2.9%	6.0%	-3.1%

Safety

Is Pondwater Close Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Pondwater Close was 18.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 78.1% lower than the Cherryfield average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Pondwater Close has the 5th lowest crime rate of 89 local areas in Cherryfield and the 42nd lowest crime rate of 493 local areas in Knowsley .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 11.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -84.2%.

🔎 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 9BD, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 9/10 (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 - 9/10 (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 - 9/10 (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 - 7/10 (above average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 4/10 (below 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 - 7/10 (above average )
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) - 8/10 (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 Pondwater Close are based on 26 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 Pondwater Close, Kirkby, Liverpool, L32 9BD

Estimated Average Property Prices for L32 9BD

Average Price
£225,456

Semi-Detached
£240,304

Terraced
£160,111

Detached
£296,002

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Pondwater Close

Average Price
£228,777

Semi-Detached
£232,735

Terraced
£197,420

Detached
£283,621

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Pondwater CloseStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
8 Pondwater Close, Liverpool, Merseyside Terraced, an established residential building	£125,000	2023-08-14	£137,914
6 Pondwater Close, Liverpool, Merseyside Terraced, an established residential building	£110,000	2021-03-31	£149,015
2 Pondwater Close, Liverpool, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£205,000	2021-02-11	£275,864
7 Pondwater Close, Liverpool, Merseyside Terraced, an established residential building	£104,000	2018-11-09	£160,674
2 Pondwater Close, Liverpool, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£93,620	2017-11-30	£148,107

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for L32 9BD

Employment

L32 9BD 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	79
Retired	37
Part-Time Employee	30
Long-Term Sick or disabled	19
Self-Employed	17
Unemployed	7
Other	6
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	6
Looking after home or family	5
Student (economically inactive)	5

Employment Industry

Human health and social work activities	20
Construction	17
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	16
Manufacturing	15
Education	7
Other	7
Information and communication	7
Transport and storage	6
Financial and insurance activities	6
Accommodation and food service activities	5
Professional, scientific and technical activities	4
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	3
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	3
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1
Administrative and support service activities	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	4,436 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
St Joseph the Worker Catholic Primary School Bewley Drive , Southdene L32 9PF	3out of 4	84 yd	Voluntary aided school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Joseph's RC Junior School Bewley Drive , Southdene L32 9PF	- not rated	135 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Joseph's (Kirkby) RC Infant School Bewley Drive , Southdene L32 9PF	- not rated	135 yd	Voluntary aided school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Laurence's Catholic Primary School Leeside Avenue , Southdene L32 9QX	3out of 4	711 yd	Voluntary aided school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Cherryfield Primary School Rockford Avenue , Southdene L32 3YE	- not rated	854 yd	Community 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	222 yd	Voluntary aided school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Kirkby Sports College Centre for Learning Bracknell Avenue , Kirkby L32 9PP	- not rated	428 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Brookfield High School Bracknell Avenue , Southdene L32 9PP	- not rated	428 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Kirkby High School Bracknell Avenue , Kirkby L32 9PP	3out of 4	428 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
All Saints Catholic High School Roughwood Drive , Kirkby L33 8XF	3out of 4	1,185 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	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	351 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Activate The Bracknell Centre , L32 9PW	- not rated	464 yd	Special post 16 institution	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Bluebell Park School Cawthorne Walk , Southdene L32 3XP	3out of 4	708 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Springfield/Elms Federation At Bluebell Park Cawthorne Walks , Southdene L32 3XP	- not rated	708 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Millbridge School Mill Lane , Kirkby L32 2AX	- not rated	1,667 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	497 yd
Costa Coffee	44 - 46 St Chads Parade, Kirkby Town Centre	638 yd
The Coffee House	3A St Chads Parade, Kirkby Town Centre	641 yd
Mandys Fuel Stop Cafe	1 Kirkby Market, Market Square	700 yd
Bailey Court	James Holt Avenue, Westvale	779 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Brambles	126 - 128 Cherryfield Drive, Kirkby Town Centre	578 yd
The Market Tavern	6 - 10 Newtown Gardens, Kirkby Town Centre	615 yd
The Premier	15 - 17 Market Square, Kirkby Town Centre	690 yd
Johnny Todd	The Johnny Todd, 38 Whitefield Drive	712 yd
Kirkby Sports Bar And Function Suites	2 Rusland Road, Southdene	768 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Flames	120 Cherryfield Drive, Kirkby Town Centre	611 yd
Greggs	11 St Chads Parade, Kirkby Town Centre	638 yd
Doogles Donuts	Kiosk B3, St Chads Parade	655 yd
Lukes Chippy	88 St Chads Parade, Kirkby Town Centre	682 yd
Mollies Munch	Kiosk B1, St Chads Parade	682 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Heron Frozen Foods	Cherryfield Drive, Kirkby Town Centre	611 yd
Farmfoods	132 Cherryfield Drive, Kirkby	611 yd
Iceland	31 St Chads Parade, Kirkby Town Centre	682 yd
Morrisons	Telegraph Way, Kirkby Town Centre	774 yd
Thora's Supermarket	11 - 15 Broad Lane, Southdene	836 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
All Saints Rc High School (Closed) Bewley Drive	athletics tracks, grass pitches, swimming pool	221 yd
Kirkby Leisure Centre KIRKBY LEISURE CENTRE KIRKBY LEISURE CENTRE CHERRYFIELD DRIVE	artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, swimming pool	390 yd
Kirkby High School BRACKNELL AVENUE	artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool	431 yd
St Laurence Rc School LEESIDE AVENUE	grass pitches	713 yd
Kirkby Swimming Pool (Closed) Hall Lane	swimming pool	747 yd
Kirkby Sports Centre (Closed) Valley Road	artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, health and fitness suite, squash courts	780 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	40 Mbit/s
Average download speed	69.4 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	160 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	160 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	8.5 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	13.4 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	30 Mbit/s

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