Shelley Close is in Liverpool and in Knowsley district. L36 0UJ is located in the St Gabriels electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Knowsley. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Shelley Close, Liverpool, L36 0UJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: L36 0UH, L36 0UE, L36 0UL, L36 6AN, L36 0UD, L36 0UP, L36 0UQ, L36 5AA, L36 5AB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding L36 0UJ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.5% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 55.7% | 54.5% | -1.2% | 51.0% | 3.5% |
| Male | 44.3% | 45.5% | 1.2% | 49.0% | -3.5% |
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 L36 0UJ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 51.3% 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 | 44.4% | 51.3% | 6.9% | 37.9% | 13.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 35.8% | 33.4% | -2.4% | 44.2% | -10.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2.7% | 1.7% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 8.2% | 7.3% | -0.9% | 9.1% | -1.8% |
| Widowed | 8.6% | 6.3% | -2.3% | 6.1% | 0.2% |
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 | 43% | 47.4% | 4.4% | 48.4% | -1.0% |
| Good health | 26.1% | 31.3% | 5.2% | 33.6% | -2.3% |
| Fair health | 19.1% | 11.1% | -8.0% | 12.7% | -1.6% |
| Bad health | 7.6% | 7.5% | -0.1% | 4.0% | 3.5% |
| Very bad health | 4.1% | 2.8% | -1.3% | 1.2% | 1.6% |
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 L36 0UJ this area, 32% 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 22.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 38.5% | 32% | -6.5% | 18.2% | 13.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.7% | 9.9% | -6.8% | 9.6% | 0.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.6% | 10.2% | -3.4% | 13.4% | -3.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.7% | 4.6% | 1.9% | 5.3% | -0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.6% | 18.5% | 4.9% | 16.9% | 1.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 13.6% | 22.1% | 8.5% | 33.8% | -11.7% |
| Other | 1.2% | 2.6% | 1.4% | 2.8% | -0.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.1% 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% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 99% | 98.1% | -0.9% | 81.4% | 16.7% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
In this area, 98.6% 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 | 98.7% | 98.6% | -0.1% | 83.2% | 15.4% |
| European Union | 1% | 0.6% | -0.4% | 6.1% | -5.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 5.6% | -4.8% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.4% | 98.6% | 0.2% | 83.2% | 15.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 9.8% | -9.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.9% | -2.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.6% | 76.7% | 2.9% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 18.8% | 13.5% | 5.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 32.9% | 37.2% | -4.3% |
| Christian | 64.9% | 46.2% | 18.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 1.9% | 6.0% | -4.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Shelley Close was 84.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 19.0% lower than the St Gabriels average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Shelley Close has the 11th lowest crime rate of 24 local areas in St Gabriels and the 197th highest crime rate of 493 local areas in Knowsley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 39.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -57.3%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 91% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Shelley Close, Liverpool, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2024-09-30 | £148,299 |
| 16 Shelley Close, Liverpool, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £125,500 | 2021-11-26 | £155,096 |
| 51 Shelley Close, Liverpool, Merseyside Terraced, an established residential building | £131,000 | 2021-05-14 | £175,518 |
| 55 Shelley Close, Liverpool, Merseyside Terraced, an established residential building | £50,000 | 2018-07-12 | £78,571 |
| 20 Shelley Close, Liverpool, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £65,000 | 2014-04-16 | £119,477 |
L36 0UJ area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 10% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 98 |
| Retired | 47 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 33 |
| Unemployed | 29 |
| Looking after home or family | 18 |
| Other | 18 |
| Self-Employed | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Manufacturing | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Education | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rainhill Community Nursery Deepdale Drive , Rainhill L35 4NW | 4out of 4 | 5,324 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Sylvester Primary School St John's Road , Huyton L36 0UX | - not rated | 237 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Agnes Catholic Primary School St John's Road , Huyton L36 0UX | - not rated | 237 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sylvester Primary Academy St John's Road , Huyton L36 0UX | 3out of 4 | 237 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Gabriel's CofE Primary School Ellis Ashton Street , Huyton L36 6BH | 3out of 4 | 437 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Gabriel's CofE Primary School Ellis Ashton Street , Huyton L36 6BH | - not rated | 437 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Huyton Arts & Sports Centre for Learning (Community) Seel Road , Huyton L36 6DG | - not rated | 737 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lord Derby Academy Seel Road , Huyton L36 6DG | 3out of 4 | 737 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Knowsley Hey Arts College Seel Road , Huyton L36 6DG | - not rated | 759 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thoma's Becket Catholic High School Longview Drive , Huyton L36 6EG | - not rated | 1,111 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lee Manor High School Childwall Valley Road , L27 3YA | - not rated | 2,682 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Knowsley Community College Rupert Road , Roby L36 9TD | - not rated | 1,838 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newlands Hey 1a Huyton Hey Road , L36 5SE | - not rated | 733 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lawrence House School 8 Huyton Church Road , Huyton L36 5SJ | - not rated | 809 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Knowsley Virtual Pathways Huyton Hey Road , L36 5YH | - not rated | 882 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Huyton College Blacklow Brow , Huyton L36 5XQ | - not rated | 1,031 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Riverside Study Centre Stretton Way , Huyton L36 6JF | - not rated | 1,096 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Mixing Bowl | The Old School House, St Johns Road | 353 yd | |
| St Gabriels Church | St Gabriels Parish Hall, Hall Lane | 493 yd | |
| Eton Place At Huyton Village | 71 Derby Road, Huyton | 952 yd | |
| El Pueblo | 64 - 66 Derby Road, Huyton | 969 yd | |
| Dani's Restaurant | 73 Derby Road, Huyton | 975 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Seel Arms | 22 Hall Lane, Huyton | 502 yd | |
| Huyton Park Hotel | 36 St Johns Road, Huyton | 524 yd | |
| Huyton Conservative Club | 36 The Park, Huyton | 778 yd | |
| Hare And Hounds | Cronton Road, Huyton | 1,044 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grab A Bite | Wilson Road, Huyton | 233 yd | |
| Manor Farm Chippy | 27 Manor Farm Road, Huyton | 283 yd | |
| Select Sandwich Bar | 7 Hillcrest Parade, Wood Lane | 771 yd | |
| Waterfields | 61 Derby Road, Huyton | 975 yd | |
| Star Noodle | 67 Derby Road, Huyton | 975 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heron Frozen Foods | 63-65 Derby Road, Huyton | 975 yd | |
| Asda | Huyton Lane, Huyton | 980 yd | |
| Iceland | 68-70 Derby Road, Huyton | 1,054 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bodytorque Gym Ltd (Closed) Unit 6A Unit 6A Wilson Road | health and fitness suite | 171 yd |
| Bodytorque Gym (Closed) Chapel Brook Trade Park Chapel Brook Trade Park Wilson Road | health and fitness suite | 357 yd |
| St Gabriel’S C Of E Primary ST GABRIEL'S C OF E PRIMARY SCHOOL ST GABRIEL'S C OF E PRIMARY SCHOOL ELLIS ASHTON STREET | grass pitches | 507 yd |
| Knowsley Hey Arts College (Closed) Seel Road | grass pitches | 761 yd |
| Lord Derby Academy SEEL ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 867 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 | 160.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.