Quarry Close is in Kirkby, Liverpool and in Knowsley district. L33 8XT 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 Quarry Close, Kirkby, Liverpool, L33 8XT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: L33 8XS, L33 8XB, L33 8YE, L33 8YF, L33 8XU, L33 8XX, L33 8YD, L33 0YE, L33 0YD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding L33 8XT has a slightly higher male population, with 50.3% 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 | 51.6% | 49.7% | -1.9% | 51.0% | -1.3% |
| Male | 48.4% | 50.3% | 1.9% | 49.0% | 1.3% |
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 8XT, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 52.7% 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 | 48.8% | 52.7% | 3.9% | 37.9% | 14.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 23.1% | 24.7% | 1.6% | 44.2% | -19.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 5% | 5.5% | 0.5% | 2.2% | 3.3% |
| Divorced | 15% | 12.3% | -2.7% | 9.1% | 3.2% |
| Widowed | 7.5% | 4.8% | -2.7% | 6.1% | -1.3% |
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.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (64.2%) 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 | 41.3% | 42.4% | 1.1% | 48.4% | -6.0% |
| Good health | 25.5% | 21.8% | -3.7% | 33.6% | -11.8% |
| Fair health | 18.5% | 21.2% | 2.7% | 12.7% | 8.5% |
| Bad health | 12% | 12.4% | 0.4% | 4.0% | 8.4% |
| Very bad health | 2.7% | 2.4% | -0.3% | 1.2% | 1.2% |
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 8XT this area, 40.1% 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%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 48.1% | 40.1% | -8.0% | 18.2% | 21.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.8% | 15% | -3.8% | 9.6% | 5.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.4% | 10.9% | -3.5% | 13.4% | -2.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.9% | 4.1% | 2.2% | 5.3% | -1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.8% | 11.6% | 2.8% | 16.9% | -5.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 5.6% | 17% | 11.4% | 33.8% | -16.8% |
| Other | 2.5% | 1.4% | -1.1% | 2.8% | -1.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.6% 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% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| Indian | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 3.1% | -0.8% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 2.5% | -1.3% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.1% | 0.6% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 98.4% | 93.6% | -4.8% | 81.4% | 12.2% |
| Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
In this area, 93% 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 | 99.5% | 93% | -6.5% | 83.2% | 9.8% |
| European Union | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 6.1% | -3.8% |
| Africa | 0.5% | 1.8% | 1.3% | 2.7% | -0.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 5.6% | -2.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.9% | 93% | -5.9% | 83.2% | 9.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 9.8% | -7.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 2.9% | -0.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.1% | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.9% | -0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 67.8% | 76.7% | -8.9% |
| Ireland | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Poland | 1.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Southern Asia | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 26.9% | 13.5% | 13.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.4% | 37.2% | 3.2% |
| Christian | 55% | 46.2% | 8.8% |
| Hindu | 0.6% | 1.7% | -1.1% |
| Sikh | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 2.9% | 6.0% | -3.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Quarry Close was 475.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 457.0% higher than the Cherryfield average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Quarry Close has the 2nd highest crime rate of 89 local areas in Cherryfield and the 9th highest crime rate of 493 local areas in Knowsley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 260.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -34.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Quarry Close, Liverpool, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2025-03-17 | £136,630 |
| 1 Quarry Close, Liverpool, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £95,000 | 2021-07-09 | £120,688 |
| 5 Quarry Close, Liverpool, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £95,000 | 2009-04-07 | £174,621 |
| 5 Quarry Close, Liverpool, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £90,000 | 2005-09-15 | £149,088 |
| 4 Quarry Close, Liverpool, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £90,000 | 2005-08-31 | £152,566 |
| Full-Time Employee | 43 |
| Retired | 27 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 23 |
| Part-Time Employee | 15 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Self-Employed | 7 |
| Other | 4 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 8 |
| Human health and social work activities | 8 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Education | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Other | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 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 | 128 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Simonswood Primary School Westhead Avenue , Northwood L33 0XN | - not rated | 383 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Westhead Avenue , Northwood L33 0XN | - not rated | 383 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Marie's Catholic Primary School Bigdale Drive , Northwood L33 6XL | - not rated | 451 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kirkby CofE Primary School Hall Lane , Kirkby L32 1TZ | 3out of 4 | 751 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 | 3out of 4 | 306 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ruffwood School Roughwood Drive , Northwood L33 8XF | - not rated | 306 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints Catholic High School Bewley Drive , Kirkby L32 9PQ | - not rated | 1,170 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kirkby Sports College Centre for Learning Bracknell Avenue , Kirkby L32 9PP | - not rated | 1,648 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brookfield High School Bracknell Avenue , Southdene L32 9PP | - not rated | 1,648 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northfield School Bramcote Walk , Northwood L33 9UR | - not rated | 956 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Knowsley Northern Primary Support Centre Bramcote Walk , Northwood L33 9UR | - not rated | 956 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkfield School Bracknell Avenue , Southdene L32 9PW | - not rated | 1,548 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Activate The Bracknell Centre , L32 9PW | - not rated | 1,608 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Millbridge School Mill Lane , Kirkby L32 2AX | - not rated | 1,647 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quarry Cafe | 1 Old Rough Lane, Northwood | 195 yd | |
| The Maples Bistro | The Bistro, The Maples | 354 yd | |
| KFC | Irlam Drive, Kirkby Town Centre | 497 yd | |
| Mandys Fuel Stop Cafe | 1 Kirkby Market, Market Square | 626 yd | |
| The Coffee House | 3A St Chads Parade, Kirkby Town Centre | 729 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quarry Green Tenants Association | Daleside Road, Kirkby | 201 yd | |
| The Peacock Hotel | Bigdale Drive, Northwood | 260 yd | |
| The Premier | 15 - 17 Market Square, Kirkby Town Centre | 606 yd | |
| The Market Tavern | 6 - 10 Newtown Gardens, Kirkby Town Centre | 725 yd | |
| Brambles | 126 - 128 Cherryfield Drive, Kirkby Town Centre | 796 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kirkby Fast Food | 25 Old Rough Lane, Northwood | 163 yd | |
| Kirkby Coffee | 127 Kirkby Market, Market Square | 606 yd | |
| Martin's Deli | 29 & 30 Kirkby Market, Market Square | 626 yd | |
| Mike's Deli | 72 Kirkby Market, Market Square | 626 yd | |
| The Market Plaice | 7 Market Square, Kirkby Town Centre | 626 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrisons | Telegraph Way, Kirkby Town Centre | 620 yd | |
| Iceland | 31 St Chads Parade, Kirkby Town Centre | 800 yd | |
| Heron Frozen Foods | Cherryfield Drive, Kirkby Town Centre | 800 yd | |
| Farmfoods | 132 Cherryfield Drive, Kirkby | 800 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ruffwood School (Closed) Roughwood Drive | grass pitches, swimming pool | 307 yd |
| All Saints Catholic High School ROUGHWOOD DRIVE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 424 yd |
| St Maries Primary School BIGDALE DRIVE | 465 yd | |
| Liverpool Fc Academy THE LIVERPOOL WAY | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 835 yd |
| Simonswood Lane Playing Fields SIMONSWOOD LANE | grass pitches | 839 yd |
| Eddie Mcardle Memorial Playing Fields MOSS LANE | grass pitches | 844 yd |
| Kirkby Leisure Centre KIRKBY LEISURE CENTRE KIRKBY LEISURE CENTRE CHERRYFIELD DRIVE | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 873 yd |
| St Laurence Rc School LEESIDE AVENUE | grass pitches | 921 yd |
| Kirkby Swimming Pool (Closed) Hall Lane | swimming pool | 943 yd |
| David Lloyd Club (Liverpool Knowsley) ARBOUR LANE | health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 960 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 | 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% |
| 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 160.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 21 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.