Bedford Close is in Huyton, Liverpool and in Knowsley district. L36 1XH is located in the St Michaels electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Knowsley. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Bedford Close, Huyton, Liverpool, L36 1XH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: L36 1XA, L36 1XR, L36 1UX, L36 6EB, L36 1XB, L36 6EG, L36 1XJ, L36 6EQ, L36 1UU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding L36 1XH, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 55% 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 | 58% | 55% | -3.0% | 51.0% | 4.0% |
| Male | 42% | 45% | 3.0% | 49.0% | -4.0% |
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 1XH, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 52.9% 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 | 39.5% | 52.9% | 13.4% | 37.9% | 15.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 33.9% | 30.2% | -3.7% | 44.2% | -14.0% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 3.4% | 2.5% | -0.9% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Divorced | 4.7% | 5.8% | 1.1% | 9.1% | -3.3% |
| Widowed | 18.5% | 7.9% | -10.6% | 6.1% | 1.8% |
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 | 41.6% | 44.6% | 3.0% | 48.4% | -3.8% |
| Good health | 29.2% | 35.7% | 6.5% | 33.6% | 2.1% |
| Fair health | 20% | 13.7% | -6.3% | 12.7% | 1.0% |
| Bad health | 6.6% | 3.7% | -2.9% | 4.0% | -0.3% |
| Very bad health | 2.6% | 2.3% | -0.3% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
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.
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 20.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 43.8% | 26.3% | -17.5% | 18.2% | 8.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.3% | 8.6% | -4.7% | 9.6% | -1.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.2% | 12.6% | -1.6% | 13.4% | -0.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.3% | 7.6% | 6.3% | 5.3% | 2.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.7% | 22.7% | 9.0% | 16.9% | 5.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 11.6% | 20.9% | 9.3% | 33.8% | -12.9% |
| Other | 2.1% | 1.4% | -0.7% | 2.8% | -1.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.4% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| White | 99.3% | 97.4% | -1.9% | 81.4% | 16.0% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
In this area, 97.7% 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 | 99.7% | 97.7% | -2.0% | 83.2% | 14.5% |
| European Union | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 6.1% | -4.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 5.6% | -5.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.7% | 97.4% | -1.3% | 83.2% | 14.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 9.8% | -8.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 2.9% | -1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.2% | 76.7% | 6.5% |
| Ireland | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Other EU countries | 0.9% | 1.5% | -0.6% |
| No passport held | 14.5% | 13.5% | 1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 28% | 37.2% | -9.2% |
| Christian | 65.7% | 46.2% | 19.5% |
| Not answered | 6.3% | 6.0% | 0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bedford Close was 115.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 8.4% higher than the St Gabriels average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Bedford Close has the 5th highest crime rate of 25 local areas in St Gabriels and the 125th highest crime rate of 496 local areas in Knowsley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 60.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -38.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Bedford Close, Liverpool, Merseyside Terraced, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2023-01-31 | £166,315 |
| 5 Bedford Close, Liverpool, Merseyside Terraced, an established residential building | £128,000 | 2020-09-30 | £183,861 |
| 5 Bedford Close, Liverpool, Merseyside Terraced, an established residential building | £82,000 | 2019-07-29 | £122,203 |
| 7 Bedford Close, Liverpool, Merseyside Terraced, an established residential building | £69,950 | 2006-07-24 | £114,415 |
| 5 Bedford Close, Liverpool, Merseyside Terraced, an established residential building | £96,750 | 2006-06-14 | £157,054 |
L36 1XH area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 103 |
| Retired | 51 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 21 |
| Looking after home or family | 19 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Other | 8 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Education | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rainhill Community Nursery Deepdale Drive , Rainhill L35 4NW | 4out of 4 | 4,909 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willow Tree Primary School Bedford Close , Huyton L36 1XH | 2out of 4 | 238 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Edenfield Crescent , Huyton L36 6DS | 4out of 4 | 452 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Gabriel's CofE Primary School Ellis Ashton Street , Huyton L36 6BH | 2out of 4 | 749 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Aidan's Catholic Primary School Adswood Road , Huyton L36 7XR | 3out of 4 | 760 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sylvester Primary Academy St John's Road , Huyton L36 0UX | 3out of 4 | 1,207 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lord Derby Academy Seel Road , Huyton L36 6DG | 2out of 4 | 848 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Prescot School Knowsley Park Lane , Prescot L34 3NB | 1out of 4 | 2,135 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic Academy Cumber Lane , Whiston L35 2XG | - not rated | 2,983 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gateacre School Hedgefield Road , Belle Vale L25 2RW | 2out of 4 | 3,913 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Broughton Hall Catholic High School Yew Tree Lane , West Derby L12 9HJ | 2out of 4 | 4,640 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carmel College Prescot Road , WA10 3AG | - not rated | 5,076 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lawrence House School 8 Huyton Church Road , Huyton L36 5SJ | - not rated | 974 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Knowsley Central School Mossbrow Road , Huyton L36 7SY | 4out of 4 | 1,039 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Alt Bridge School Wellcroft Road , Huyton L36 7TA | 4out of 4 | 1,040 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lakeside School Naylors Road , L27 2YA | - not rated | 2,698 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| NexGen Academy Dovecot Multi Activity Centre , Back of Dovecot Place L14 9BA | - not rated | 3,717 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Julie's Cafe | 77 Longview Drive, Huyton | 131 yd | |
| Coffee Wagon | Knowsley Leisure And Culture Park, Longview Drive | 143 yd | |
| Lemon And Sugar | 11 Longview Drive, Huyton | 631 yd | |
| St Gabriels Church | St Gabriels Parish Hall, Hall Lane | 689 yd | |
| Lakeside Bar & Grill | 14A Kings Drive, Kings Business Park | 959 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Seel Arms | 22 Hall Lane, Huyton | 680 yd | |
| St Aidans RC Social Club | 90 Adswood Road, Huyton | 849 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Chippy | 89 Longview Drive, Huyton | 131 yd | |
| Select Sandwich Bar | 7 Hillcrest Parade, Wood Lane | 483 yd | |
| Grab A Bite | Wilson Road, Huyton | 989 yd | |
| Antonios Cafe | King George V Sports Complex, Longview Lane | 1,041 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda | Huyton Lane, Huyton | 1,041 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Thomas Becket Catholic High School (Closed) Longview Drive | grass pitches | 219 yd |
| Knowsley Leisure And Culture Park Longview Drive | cycling, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 247 yd |
| St Josephs Catholic Primary School EDENFIELD CRESCENT | grass pitches | 553 yd |
| Lord Derby Academy SEEL ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 601 yd |
| Knowsley Hey Arts College (Closed) Seel Road | grass pitches | 659 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 | 683 yd |
| Huyton And Prescot Golf Club Ltd FAIRWAY | golf | 806 yd |
| Huyton Cricket Club ST. MATHEWS CLOSE | grass pitches | 1,013 yd |
| Bodytorque Gym Ltd (Closed) Unit 6A Unit 6A Wilson Road | health and fitness suite | 1,028 yd |
| King George V Sports Complex LONGVIEW LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,049 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 | 40 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 107.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 7.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.