Quarry Bank is in Kirkby, Liverpool and in Knowsley district. L33 8YB 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 Bank, Kirkby, Liverpool, L33 8YB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: L33 6XQ, L33 8XR, L33 6XP, L33 8XX, L33 6XJ, L33 6UE, L33 6XT, L33 8XU, L33 6YN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding L33 8YB has a slightly higher male population, with 50.5% 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 | 52.7% | 49.5% | -3.2% | 51.0% | -1.5% |
| Male | 47.3% | 50.5% | 3.2% | 49.0% | 1.5% |
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 8YB, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 56.3% 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 | 36.1% | 56.3% | 20.2% | 37.9% | 18.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 24.7% | 19.2% | -5.5% | 44.2% | -25.0% |
| Separated | 7% | 4.2% | -2.8% | 2.2% | 2.0% |
| Divorced | 13.9% | 12.6% | -1.3% | 9.1% | 3.5% |
| Widowed | 18.4% | 7.8% | -10.6% | 6.1% | 1.7% |
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 (66%) 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 | 36.2% | 35.6% | -0.6% | 48.4% | -12.8% |
| Good health | 21.8% | 30.4% | 8.6% | 33.6% | -3.2% |
| Fair health | 24.5% | 19.9% | -4.6% | 12.7% | 7.2% |
| Bad health | 13.8% | 12% | -1.8% | 4.0% | 8.0% |
| Very bad health | 3.7% | 2.1% | -1.6% | 1.2% | 0.9% |
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 8YB this area, 44.4% 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 16%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 53.2% | 44.4% | -8.8% | 18.2% | 26.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.7% | 10.7% | -2.0% | 9.6% | 1.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.5% | 11.8% | 2.3% | 13.4% | -1.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.9% | 5.3% | 3.4% | 5.3% | 0.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.5% | 10.7% | 1.2% | 16.9% | -6.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 7.6% | 16% | 8.4% | 33.8% | -17.8% |
| Other | 5.7% | 1.2% | -4.5% | 2.8% | -1.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.9% 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% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.7% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 97.3% | 98.9% | 1.6% | 81.4% | 17.5% |
In this area, 94.7% 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 | 98.9% | 94.7% | -4.2% | 83.2% | 11.5% |
| European Union | 0.5% | 4.2% | 3.7% | 6.1% | -1.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.7% | -2.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 5.6% | -5.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.9% | 94.7% | -4.2% | 83.2% | 11.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 9.8% | -7.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.5% | 2.6% | 2.1% | 2.9% | -0.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.3% | 76.7% | -3.4% |
| Ireland | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Poland | 1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Romania | 2.1% | 0.9% | 1.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 21.5% | 13.5% | 8.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33% | 37.2% | -4.2% |
| Christian | 62.3% | 46.2% | 16.1% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 4.2% | 6.0% | -1.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Quarry Bank was 31.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 63.1% lower than the Cherryfield average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Quarry Bank has the 9th lowest crime rate of 89 local areas in Cherryfield and the 102nd lowest crime rate of 496 local areas in Knowsley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 20.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -51.2%.

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 Quarry Bank, Liverpool, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2024-03-20 | £149,725 |
| 11 Quarry Bank, Liverpool, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2023-03-10 | £154,170 |
| 3 Quarry Bank, Liverpool, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £108,500 | 2019-05-16 | £163,728 |
| 9 Quarry Bank, Liverpool, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £80,000 | 2019-04-11 | £120,721 |
| 17 Quarry Bank, Liverpool, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £85,000 | 2017-12-06 | £134,029 |
| Full-Time Employee | 42 |
| Retired | 30 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 28 |
| Other | 18 |
| Part-Time Employee | 16 |
| Self-Employed | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 11 |
| Human health and social work activities | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Education | 2 |
| 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 | 323 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Marie's Catholic Primary School Bigdale Drive , Northwood L33 6XL | 3out of 4 | 330 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kirkby CofE Primary School Hall Lane , Kirkby L32 1TZ | 3out of 4 | 840 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastcroft Park School Hollinghurst Road , Tower Hill L33 1EB | 3out of 4 | 893 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ravenscroft Community Primary School Ebony Way , Tower Hill L33 1XT | 2out of 4 | 1,173 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 | 359 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kirkby High School Bracknell Avenue , Kirkby L32 9PP | 2out of 4 | 1,887 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dixons Fazakerley Academy Sherwoods Lane , Fazakerley L10 1LB | - not rated | 3,975 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Bosco Arts College Storrington Avenue , L11 9DQ | 3out of 4 | 4,941 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Maricourt Catholic High School Hall Lane , Maghull L31 3DZ | 2out of 4 | 5,054 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Activate The Bracknell Centre , L32 9PW | - not rated | 1,855 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bluebell Park School Cawthorne Walk , Southdene L32 3XP | 3out of 4 | 2,068 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Birtenshaw School Merseyside 82 Higher Lane , Liverpool L9 7AB | - not rated | 5,364 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 | 5,397 yd | Pupil referral unit | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bank View High School 177 Long Lane , L9 6AD | 4out of 4 | 5,435 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quarry Cafe | 1 Old Rough Lane, Northwood | 319 yd | |
| The Maples Bistro | The Bistro, The Maples | 601 yd | |
| KFC | Irlam Drive, Kirkby Town Centre | 691 yd | |
| Mandys Fuel Stop Cafe | 1 Kirkby Market, Market Square | 867 yd | |
| McDonald's | Hall Lane, Kirkby Town Centre | 910 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quarry Green Tenants Association | Daleside Road, Kirkby | 63 yd | |
| The Peacock Hotel | Bigdale Drive, Northwood | 138 yd | |
| The Premier | 15 - 17 Market Square, Kirkby Town Centre | 853 yd | |
| The Market Tavern | 6 - 10 Newtown Gardens, Kirkby Town Centre | 966 yd | |
| Brambles | 126 - 128 Cherryfield Drive, Kirkby Town Centre | 1,034 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kirkby Fast Food | 25 Old Rough Lane, Northwood | 307 yd | |
| Golden Star Fish And Chips | 35 Roughwood Drive, Northwood | 630 yd | |
| Kirkby Coffee | 127 Kirkby Market, Market Square | 853 yd | |
| Martin's Deli | 29 & 30 Kirkby Market, Market Square | 866 yd | |
| Mike's Deli | 72 Kirkby Market, Market Square | 866 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrisons | Telegraph Way, Kirkby Town Centre | 844 yd | |
| Iceland | 31 St Chads Parade, Kirkby Town Centre | 1,021 yd | |
| Heron Frozen Foods | Cherryfield Drive, Kirkby Town Centre | 1,033 yd | |
| Farmfoods | 132 Cherryfield Drive, Kirkby | 1,033 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Maries Primary School BIGDALE DRIVE | 244 yd | |
| Ruffwood School (Closed) Roughwood Drive | grass pitches, swimming pool | 439 yd |
| All Saints Catholic High School ROUGHWOOD DRIVE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 568 yd |
| Simonswood Lane Playing Fields SIMONSWOOD LANE | grass pitches | 678 yd |
| Eddie Mcardle Memorial Playing Fields MOSS LANE | grass pitches | 696 yd |
| Liverpool Fc Academy THE LIVERPOOL WAY | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 930 yd |
| David Lloyd Club (Liverpool Knowsley) ARBOUR LANE | health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 1,089 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 | 93.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 93.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 93.3% |
| 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 | 200 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 138.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.