Old Rough Lane is in Liverpool and in Knowsley district. L33 8YE is located in the Northwood electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Knowsley. This postcode has been in use since 1985-10-01.
StreetScan combines information about Old Rough Lane, Liverpool, L33 8YE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: L33 8XB, L33 8YD, L33 8YF, L33 8XT, L33 8XS, L33 8XU, L33 5YD, L33 5YH, L33 0YE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around L33 8YE is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.9% | 50.9% | 3.0% | 51.0% | -0.1% |
| Male | 52.1% | 49.1% | -3.0% | 49.0% | 0.1% |
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 8YE, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 50.5% 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 | 41% | 50.5% | 9.5% | 37.9% | 12.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 38.2% | 25.7% | -12.5% | 44.2% | -18.5% |
| Separated | 4.5% | 3.8% | -0.7% | 2.2% | 1.6% |
| Divorced | 11.8% | 11.9% | 0.1% | 9.1% | 2.8% |
| Widowed | 4.5% | 8.1% | 3.6% | 6.1% | 2.0% |
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 (67.5%) 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 | 37.9% | 41.8% | 3.9% | 48.4% | -6.6% |
| Good health | 33.3% | 25.7% | -7.6% | 33.6% | -7.9% |
| Fair health | 18.7% | 17.1% | -1.6% | 12.7% | 4.4% |
| Bad health | 7.8% | 12.7% | 4.9% | 4.0% | 8.7% |
| Very bad health | 2.3% | 2.7% | 0.4% | 1.2% | 1.5% |
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 8YE this area, 42.3% 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 13%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 39.9% | 42.3% | 2.4% | 18.2% | 24.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18% | 8.8% | -9.2% | 9.6% | -0.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.4% | 12.1% | -0.3% | 13.4% | -1.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.8% | 3.7% | 0.9% | 5.3% | -1.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14% | 17.2% | 3.2% | 16.9% | 0.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 10.1% | 13% | 2.9% | 33.8% | -20.8% |
| Other | 2.8% | 2.8% | 0.0% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.3% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black African | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.9% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 96.3% | 96.3% | 0.0% | 81.4% | 14.9% |
| Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
In this area, 95.5% 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 | 95% | 95.5% | 0.5% | 83.2% | 12.3% |
| European Union | 2.7% | 4.5% | 1.8% | 6.1% | -1.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95% | 95.9% | 0.9% | 83.2% | 12.7% |
| 10+ Years | 1.8% | 2.7% | 0.9% | 9.8% | -7.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.5% | 1% | 0.5% | 2.9% | -1.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.3% | 0% | -2.3% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.5% | 0.3% | -0.2% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71.7% | 76.7% | -5.0% |
| Spain | 1% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Lithuania | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Romania | 2.4% | 0.9% | 1.5% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| No passport held | 23.5% | 13.5% | 10.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 32.4% | 37.2% | -4.8% |
| Christian | 64.8% | 46.2% | 18.6% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 2% | 6.0% | -4.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Old Rough Lane was 219.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 157.5% higher than the Cherryfield average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Old Rough Lane has the 11th highest crime rate of 89 local areas in Cherryfield and the 39th highest crime rate of 496 local areas in Knowsley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 105.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -6.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 43 Old Rough Lane, Liverpool, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2024-08-30 | £134,625 |
| 29 Old Rough Lane, Liverpool, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £105,000 | 2023-10-30 | £113,085 |
| 39 Old Rough Lane, Liverpool, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2022-04-20 | £213,922 |
| 37 Old Rough Lane, Liverpool, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £84,000 | 2016-06-03 | £143,194 |
| 31 Old Rough Lane, Liverpool, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £73,000 | 2013-11-28 | £134,305 |
L33 8YE area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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.
| Retired | 45 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 42 |
| Full-Time Employee | 41 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Other | 19 |
| Looking after home or family | 18 |
| Self-Employed | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 3 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Education | 7 |
| Human health and social work activities | 6 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Other | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 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 | 102 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Marie's Catholic Primary School Bigdale Drive , Northwood L33 6XL | 3out of 4 | 513 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kirkby CofE Primary School Hall Lane , Kirkby L32 1TZ | 3out of 4 | 719 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Laurence's Catholic Primary School Leeside Avenue , Southdene L32 9QX | 3out of 4 | 870 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Millbrook Community Primary School Kirkby Row , Westvale L32 0TG | 3out of 4 | 1,207 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 | 304 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kirkby High School Bracknell Avenue , Kirkby L32 9PP | 2out of 4 | 1,580 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dixons Fazakerley Academy Sherwoods Lane , Fazakerley L10 1LB | - not rated | 3,771 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Bosco Arts College Storrington Avenue , L11 9DQ | 3out of 4 | 4,634 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| The De La Salle Academy Carr Lane East , Croxteth L11 4SG | 1out of 4 | 4,900 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Activate The Bracknell Centre , L32 9PW | - not rated | 1,540 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bluebell Park School Cawthorne Walk , Southdene L32 3XP | 3out of 4 | 1,749 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Birtenshaw School Merseyside 82 Higher Lane , Liverpool L9 7AB | - not rated | 5,121 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 | 5,152 yd | Pupil referral unit | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bank View High School 177 Long Lane , L9 6AD | 4out of 4 | 5,173 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 | 107 yd | |
| The Maples Bistro | The Bistro, The Maples | 279 yd | |
| KFC | Irlam Drive, Kirkby Town Centre | 560 yd | |
| Mandys Fuel Stop Cafe | 1 Kirkby Market, Market Square | 647 yd | |
| The Academy | The Liverpool Way, Northwood | 721 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quarry Green Tenants Association | Daleside Road, Kirkby | 268 yd | |
| The Peacock Hotel | Bigdale Drive, Northwood | 269 yd | |
| The Premier | 15 - 17 Market Square, Kirkby Town Centre | 619 yd | |
| The Market Tavern | 6 - 10 Newtown Gardens, Kirkby Town Centre | 743 yd | |
| Brambles | 126 - 128 Cherryfield Drive, Kirkby Town Centre | 815 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kirkby Fast Food | 25 Old Rough Lane, Northwood | 76 yd | |
| Kirkby Coffee | 127 Kirkby Market, Market Square | 619 yd | |
| Martin's Deli | 29 & 30 Kirkby Market, Market Square | 647 yd | |
| Mike's Deli | 72 Kirkby Market, Market Square | 647 yd | |
| The Market Plaice | 7 Market Square, Kirkby Town Centre | 647 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrisons | Telegraph Way, Kirkby Town Centre | 657 yd | |
| Heron Frozen Foods | Cherryfield Drive, Kirkby Town Centre | 825 yd | |
| Farmfoods | 132 Cherryfield Drive, Kirkby | 825 yd | |
| Iceland | 31 St Chads Parade, Kirkby Town Centre | 836 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ruffwood School (Closed) Roughwood Drive | grass pitches, swimming pool | 405 yd |
| St Maries Primary School BIGDALE DRIVE | 479 yd | |
| All Saints Catholic High School ROUGHWOOD DRIVE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 512 yd |
| Liverpool Fc Academy THE LIVERPOOL WAY | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 726 yd |
| Eddie Mcardle Memorial Playing Fields MOSS LANE | grass pitches | 802 yd |
| Simonswood Lane Playing Fields SIMONSWOOD LANE | grass pitches | 804 yd |
| St Laurence Rc School LEESIDE AVENUE | grass pitches | 840 yd |
| Kirkby Leisure Centre KIRKBY LEISURE CENTRE KIRKBY LEISURE CENTRE CHERRYFIELD DRIVE | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 841 yd |
| David Lloyd Club (Liverpool Knowsley) ARBOUR LANE | health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 849 yd |
| Kirkby Swimming Pool (Closed) Hall Lane | swimming pool | 990 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 126.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.