Sycamore Drive is in Liverpool and in Knowsley district. L33 8WX is located in the Northwood electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Knowsley. This postcode has been in use since 2006-11-01.
StreetScan combines information about Sycamore Drive, Liverpool, L33 8WX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: L33 8XE, L33 8WW, L33 8WY, L33 8YP, L33 8WZ, L33 8YH, L33 6UF, L33 6UE, L33 8YQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding L33 8WX is primarily male, with 56.7% of the population 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 | 43.9% | 43.3% | -0.6% | 51.0% | -7.7% |
| Male | 56.1% | 56.7% | 0.6% | 49.0% | 7.7% |
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 8WX, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 62.4% 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 | 64.9% | 62.4% | -2.5% | 37.9% | 24.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 18.4% | 18.2% | -0.2% | 44.2% | -26.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| Separated | 5.7% | 2.8% | -2.9% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Divorced | 9.2% | 11.6% | 2.4% | 9.1% | 2.5% |
| Widowed | 1.1% | 2.8% | 1.7% | 6.1% | -3.3% |
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 | 47.3% | 48.4% | 1.1% | 48.4% | 0.0% |
| Good health | 40.5% | 30.2% | -10.3% | 33.6% | -3.4% |
| Fair health | 6.8% | 11.6% | 4.8% | 12.7% | -1.1% |
| Bad health | 4.4% | 8.8% | 4.4% | 4.0% | 4.8% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 0.9% | -0.1% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 16.1% | 22.7% | 6.6% | 18.2% | 4.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.6% | 13.3% | 0.7% | 9.6% | 3.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.7% | 13.3% | -7.4% | 13.4% | -0.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.6% | 6.1% | 5.5% | 5.3% | 0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 17.2% | 17.7% | 0.5% | 16.9% | 0.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.1% | 27.1% | 7.0% | 33.8% | -6.7% |
| Other | 12.6% | 0% | -12.6% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.4% 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 | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 3.1% | -2.2% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
| Black African | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 1% | 0.9% | -0.1% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 96.1% | 94.4% | -1.7% | 81.4% | 13.0% |
| Other | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 79.8% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.8% | 79.8% | -8.0% | 83.2% | -3.4% |
| European Union | 9.8% | 13.6% | 3.8% | 6.1% | 7.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 1% | 0.5% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.5% | 2.3% | 1.8% | 5.6% | -3.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 3.8% | 3.8% | 1.3% | 2.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 87.8% | 79.1% | -8.7% | 83.2% | -4.1% |
| 10+ Years | 1% | 5.1% | 4.1% | 9.8% | -4.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.9% | 5.1% | -0.8% | 2.9% | 2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.9% | 6% | 2.1% | 2.2% | 3.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.5% | 4.7% | 3.2% | 1.9% | 2.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 67% | 76.7% | -9.7% |
| Italy | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Portugal | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Lithuania | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Poland | 6% | 1.3% | 4.7% |
| Romania | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 5.1% | 1.5% | 3.6% |
| Southern Asia | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
| Central and South America | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| No passport held | 14.9% | 13.5% | 1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.3% | 37.2% | -1.9% |
| Christian | 58.6% | 46.2% | 12.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Hindu | 0.9% | 1.7% | -0.8% |
| Muslim | 0.9% | 6.5% | -5.6% |
| Not answered | 3.7% | 6.0% | -2.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Sycamore Drive was 104.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 22.5% higher than the Cherryfield average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Sycamore Drive has the 32nd highest crime rate of 89 local areas in Cherryfield and the 139th highest crime rate of 496 local areas in Knowsley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 73.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 5.8%.

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.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Sycamore Drive, Liverpool, Merseyside Terraced, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2024-02-23 | £107,086 |
| 3 Sycamore Drive, Liverpool, Merseyside Terraced, an established residential building | £83,000 | 2023-03-14 | £91,249 |
| 16 Sycamore Drive, Liverpool, Merseyside Terraced, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2022-06-17 | £141,184 |
| 14 Sycamore Drive, Liverpool, Merseyside Terraced, an established residential building | £111,000 | 2021-12-03 | £136,430 |
| 9 Sycamore Drive, Liverpool, Merseyside Terraced, an established residential building | £65,000 | 2018-10-26 | £99,211 |
| Full-Time Employee | 90 |
| Part-Time Employee | 17 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Other | 12 |
| Retired | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 27 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Education | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Other | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| 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 | 334 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kirkby CofE Primary School Hall Lane , Kirkby L32 1TZ | 3out of 4 | 576 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Marie's Catholic Primary School Bigdale Drive , Northwood L33 6XL | 3out of 4 | 636 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastcroft Park School Hollinghurst Road , Tower Hill L33 1EB | 3out of 4 | 911 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Millbrook Community Primary School Kirkby Row , Westvale L32 0TG | 3out of 4 | 976 yd | Community 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 | 177 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kirkby High School Bracknell Avenue , Kirkby L32 9PP | 2out of 4 | 1,778 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dixons Fazakerley Academy Sherwoods Lane , Fazakerley L10 1LB | - not rated | 3,721 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Maricourt Catholic High School Hall Lane , Maghull L31 3DZ | 2out of 4 | 4,783 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Bosco Arts College Storrington Avenue , L11 9DQ | 3out of 4 | 4,813 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Activate The Bracknell Centre , L32 9PW | - not rated | 1,773 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bluebell Park School Cawthorne Walk , Southdene L32 3XP | 3out of 4 | 2,002 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Birtenshaw School Merseyside 82 Higher Lane , Liverpool L9 7AB | - not rated | 5,139 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 | 5,174 yd | Pupil referral unit | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bank View High School 177 Long Lane , L9 6AD | 4out of 4 | 5,232 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| KFC | Irlam Drive, Kirkby Town Centre | 447 yd | |
| Quarry Cafe | 1 Old Rough Lane, Northwood | 483 yd | |
| The Maples Bistro | The Bistro, The Maples | 619 yd | |
| McDonald's | Hall Lane, Kirkby Town Centre | 630 yd | |
| Mandys Fuel Stop Cafe | 1 Kirkby Market, Market Square | 676 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quarry Green Tenants Association | Daleside Road, Kirkby | 279 yd | |
| The Peacock Hotel | Bigdale Drive, Northwood | 418 yd | |
| The Premier | 15 - 17 Market Square, Kirkby Town Centre | 679 yd | |
| The Market Tavern | 6 - 10 Newtown Gardens, Kirkby Town Centre | 772 yd | |
| Brambles | 126 - 128 Cherryfield Drive, Kirkby Town Centre | 831 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kirkby Fast Food | 25 Old Rough Lane, Northwood | 454 yd | |
| Martin's Deli | 29 & 30 Kirkby Market, Market Square | 676 yd | |
| Mike's Deli | 72 Kirkby Market, Market Square | 676 yd | |
| The Market Plaice | 7 Market Square, Kirkby Town Centre | 676 yd | |
| Kirkby Coffee | 127 Kirkby Market, Market Square | 679 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrisons | Telegraph Way, Kirkby Town Centre | 626 yd | |
| Iceland | 31 St Chads Parade, Kirkby Town Centre | 788 yd | |
| Heron Frozen Foods | Cherryfield Drive, Kirkby Town Centre | 818 yd | |
| Farmfoods | 132 Cherryfield Drive, Kirkby | 818 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ruffwood School (Closed) Roughwood Drive | grass pitches, swimming pool | 185 yd |
| All Saints Catholic High School ROUGHWOOD DRIVE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 295 yd |
| St Maries Primary School BIGDALE DRIVE | 545 yd | |
| Kirkby Swimming Pool (Closed) Hall Lane | swimming pool | 886 yd |
| Simonswood Lane Playing Fields SIMONSWOOD LANE | grass pitches | 984 yd |
| Eddie Mcardle Memorial Playing Fields MOSS LANE | grass pitches | 1,003 yd |
| Kirkby Leisure Centre KIRKBY LEISURE CENTRE KIRKBY LEISURE CENTRE CHERRYFIELD DRIVE | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,026 yd |
| Millbrook Community Primary School KIRKBY ROW | grass pitches | 1,068 yd |
| Ravenscroft Community Primary School EBONY WAY | artificial grass pitch | 1,084 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 38.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 34.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 60.18 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 60.18 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 7.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 6.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 10.46 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.