Lifton Road, Kirkby, Liverpool, L33 5YA

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding L33 5YA has a slightly higher male population, with 50.2% 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	59.8%	49.8%	-10.0%	51.0%	-1.2%
Male	40.2%	50.2%	10.0%	49.0%	1.2%

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 L33 5YA, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 61% 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	60.5%	61%	0.5%	37.9%	23.1%
Married: Opposite sex	23.4%	26.6%	3.2%	44.2%	-17.6%
Married: Same sex	0%	0.9%	0.9%	0.3%	0.6%
Separated	2.4%	2.3%	-0.1%	2.2%	0.1%
Divorced	4.9%	4.6%	-0.3%	9.1%	-4.5%
Widowed	8.8%	4.6%	-4.2%	6.1%	-1.5%

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	44.4%	49.3%	4.9%	48.4%	0.9%
Good health	28.9%	28.5%	-0.4%	33.6%	-5.1%
Fair health	15.8%	13.2%	-2.6%	12.7%	0.5%
Bad health	7.9%	5.9%	-2.0%	4.0%	1.9%
Very bad health	3%	3.1%	0.1%	1.2%	1.9%

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 L33 5YA this area, 35.2% 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 12.5%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	39%	35.2%	-3.8%	18.2%	17.0%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	10.7%	13.9%	3.2%	9.6%	4.3%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	19%	13.9%	-5.1%	13.4%	0.5%
Apprenticeship	1.5%	4.6%	3.1%	5.3%	-0.7%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	12.7%	17.1%	4.4%	16.9%	0.2%
Degree or Similar	10.7%	12.5%	1.8%	33.8%	-21.3%
Other	6.3%	2.8%	-3.5%	2.8%	0.0%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.3% 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	1.9%	0%	-1.9%	3.1%	-3.1%
Mixed White and African	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.4%	-0.1%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.8%	1%	0.2%	0.9%	0.1%
White	97%	98.3%	1.3%	81.4%	16.9%
Other	0.4%	0.3%	-0.1%	1.6%	-1.3%

Country of Birth

In this area, 94.1% 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%	94.1%	-2.9%	83.2%	10.9%
European Union	2.3%	4.5%	2.2%	6.1%	-1.6%
Rest of Europe	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.8%	-0.5%
Middle East and Asia	0.8%	0%	-0.8%	5.6%	-5.6%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0%	1%	1.0%	1.3%	-0.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	96.6%	93.7%	-2.9%	83.2%	10.5%
10+ Years	0%	2.1%	2.1%	9.8%	-7.7%
5-10 Years	2.3%	1.4%	-0.9%	2.9%	-1.5%
2-5 Years	0.8%	2.1%	1.3%	2.2%	-0.1%
Less than 2 years	0.4%	0.7%	0.3%	1.9%	-1.2%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	70.7%	76.7%	-6.0%
Ireland	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Italy	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Portugal	0.7%	0.5%	0.2%
Poland	2.4%	1.3%	1.1%
Romania	2.1%	0.9%	1.2%
Other Europe	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
Central and South America	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
No passport held	22.6%	13.5%	9.1%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	39.7%	37.2%	2.5%
Christian	57.8%	46.2%	11.6%
Buddhist	0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
Not answered	2.1%	6.0%	-3.9%

Safety

Is Lifton Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Lifton Road was 191.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 125.2% higher than the Cherryfield average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Lifton Road has the 15th highest crime rate of 89 local areas in Cherryfield and the 53rd highest crime rate of 496 local areas in Knowsley .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 116.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 20.4%.

🔎 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. 90% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£33,600

Income Rank
1/10

Household Income in L33 5YA, 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 - 3/10 (low )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 7/10 (above 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 - 9/10 (very 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 Lifton Road are based on 3 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 Lifton Road, Kirkby, Liverpool, L33 5YA

Estimated Average Property Prices for L33 5YA

Average Price
£97,120

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
£80,717

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£129,924

Estimated Average Property Prices for Lifton Road

Average Price
£97,255

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
£81,928

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£127,910

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Lifton Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
7 Lifton Road, Liverpool, Merseyside Other, an established residential building	£123,000	2022-09-02	£127,910
2 Lifton Road, Liverpool, Merseyside Terraced, an established residential building	£63,000	2011-08-19	£116,830
3 Lifton Road, Liverpool, Merseyside Terraced, an established residential building	£13,200	2003-03-10	£47,025

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for L33 5YA

Employment

L33 5YA area has a very high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 11% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. High levels of unemployment lead to more frequent crime and reduce the quality of life in this area.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	69
Part-Time Employee	31
Retired	28
Unemployed	24
Long-Term Sick or disabled	23
Other	15
Looking after home or family	14
Self-Employed	7
Student (economically inactive)	6
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	2

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	17
Human health and social work activities	16
Manufacturing	10
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	8
Accommodation and food service activities	6
Administrative and support service activities	6
Construction	5
Education	5
Other	3
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	2
Professional, scientific and technical activities	2
Real estate activities	1
Financial and insurance activities	1
Information and communication	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	5,416 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Northwood Community Primary School (With Designated Special Provision) Roughwood Drive , Northwood L33 8XD	3out of 4	465 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Laurence's Catholic Primary School Leeside Avenue , Southdene L32 9QX	3out of 4	563 yd	Voluntary aided school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Marie's Catholic Primary School Bigdale Drive , Northwood L33 6XL	3out of 4	708 yd	Voluntary aided school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Park Brow Community Primary School Broad Lane , Southdene L32 6QH	3out of 4	846 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Kirkby CofE Primary School Hall Lane , Kirkby L32 1TZ	3out of 4	959 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 Roughwood Drive , Kirkby L33 8XF	2out of 4	662 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Kirkby High School Bracknell Avenue , Kirkby L32 9PP	2out of 4	1,418 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Dixons Fazakerley Academy Sherwoods Lane , Fazakerley L10 1LB	- not rated	3,795 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
St John Bosco Arts College Storrington Avenue , L11 9DQ	3out of 4	4,439 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Girls	More About School
The De La Salle Academy Carr Lane East , Croxteth L11 4SG	1out of 4	4,669 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Boys	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Activate The Bracknell Centre , L32 9PW	- not rated	1,342 yd	Special post 16 institution	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Bluebell Park School Cawthorne Walk , Southdene L32 3XP	3out of 4	1,519 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Birtenshaw School Merseyside 82 Higher Lane , Liverpool L9 7AB	- not rated	5,072 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Bank View High School 177 Long Lane , L9 6AD	4out of 4	5,084 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Redbridge High School 179 Long Lane , Norris Green L9 6AD	4out of 4	5,095 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Maples Bistro	The Bistro, The Maples	273 yd
Quarry Cafe	1 Old Rough Lane, Northwood	351 yd
The Academy	The Liverpool Way, Northwood	395 yd
Costa Coffee	5A Academy Business Park, Lees Road	727 yd
Coffee Wagon	Kirkby Leisure Centre, Cherryfield Drive	740 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Peacock Hotel	Bigdale Drive, Northwood	561 yd
Quarry Green Tenants Association	Daleside Road, Kirkby	627 yd
The Premier	15 - 17 Market Square, Kirkby Town Centre	736 yd
The Market Tavern	6 - 10 Newtown Gardens, Kirkby Town Centre	852 yd
Brambles	126 - 128 Cherryfield Drive, Kirkby Town Centre	919 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Kirkby Fast Food	25 Old Rough Lane, Northwood	367 yd
Kirkby Coffee	127 Kirkby Market, Market Square	736 yd
The Street Kitchen	The Park Brow Hotel, 22 Park Brow Drive	765 yd
Martin's Deli	29 & 30 Kirkby Market, Market Square	782 yd
Mike's Deli	72 Kirkby Market, Market Square	782 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Morrisons	Telegraph Way, Kirkby Town Centre	836 yd
Heron Frozen Foods	Cherryfield Drive, Kirkby Town Centre	947 yd
Farmfoods	132 Cherryfield Drive, Kirkby	947 yd
Iceland	31 St Chads Parade, Kirkby Town Centre	988 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Liverpool Fc Academy THE LIVERPOOL WAY	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches	397 yd
David Lloyd Club (Liverpool Knowsley) ARBOUR LANE	health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts	477 yd
St Laurence Rc School LEESIDE AVENUE	grass pitches	571 yd
St Maries Primary School BIGDALE DRIVE		728 yd
Park Brow Community Primary School BROAD LANE	grass pitches	745 yd
Broad Lane (Closed) Broad Lane	grass pitches	747 yd
Ruffwood School (Closed) Roughwood Drive	grass pitches, swimming pool	752 yd
Kirkby Leisure Centre KIRKBY LEISURE CENTRE KIRKBY LEISURE CENTRE CHERRYFIELD DRIVE	artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, swimming pool	771 yd
All Saints Catholic High School ROUGHWOOD DRIVE	grass pitches, health and fitness suite	831 yd
Eddie Mcardle Memorial Playing Fields MOSS LANE	grass pitches	844 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	91.7%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	91.7%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	91.7%

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	100 Mbit/s
Average download speed	272.7 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	16.3 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	21.5 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	50 Mbit/s

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