Sherwood Court is in Huyton, Liverpool and in Knowsley district. L36 6LF is located in the St Gabriels electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Knowsley. This postcode has been in use since 1992-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Sherwood Court, Huyton, Liverpool, L36 6LF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: L36 6BB, L36 6BA, L36 6AX, L36 5SN, L36 6DL, L36 6AZ, L36 6DH, L36 5YL, L36 6DQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding L36 6LF, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.3% 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 | 50.9% | 52.3% | 1.4% | 51.0% | 1.3% |
| Male | 49.1% | 47.7% | -1.4% | 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 L36 6LF, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 42.5% 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 | 46.5% | 42.5% | -4.0% | 37.9% | 4.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 33.5% | 33.9% | 0.4% | 44.2% | -10.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 3.5% | 2.4% | -1.1% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 6.6% | 9.8% | 3.2% | 9.1% | 0.7% |
| Widowed | 9.5% | 10.7% | 1.2% | 6.1% | 4.6% |
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 (69.6%) 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 | 45.9% | 40.2% | -5.7% | 48.4% | -8.2% |
| Good health | 30.3% | 29.4% | -0.9% | 33.6% | -4.2% |
| Fair health | 14% | 21.4% | 7.4% | 12.7% | 8.7% |
| Bad health | 6.9% | 7% | 0.1% | 4.0% | 3.0% |
| Very bad health | 2.9% | 2.1% | -0.8% | 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 L36 6LF this area, 30.1% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 36.4% | 30.1% | -6.3% | 18.2% | 11.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.9% | 8.6% | -6.3% | 9.6% | -1.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.7% | 13.5% | 0.8% | 13.4% | 0.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.9% | 4.9% | 3.0% | 5.3% | -0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.2% | 16.3% | 2.1% | 16.9% | -0.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 18.7% | 26.7% | 8.0% | 33.8% | -7.1% |
| Other | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.6% 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 | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.7% | -0.2% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.8% | 0.5% | -0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 97.9% | 95.6% | -2.3% | 81.4% | 14.2% |
| Other | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 1.6% | 0.5% |
In this area, 94.8% 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 | 97.4% | 94.8% | -2.6% | 83.2% | 11.6% |
| European Union | 0.8% | 2.1% | 1.3% | 6.1% | -4.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 0.8% | 1.8% | 1.0% | 2.7% | -0.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 5.6% | -4.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.6% | 94.8% | -1.8% | 83.2% | 11.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 9.8% | -8.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 2.9% | -2.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.8% | 2.3% | 1.5% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.1% | 0.5% | -1.6% | 1.9% | -1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.8% | 76.7% | 0.1% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| No passport held | 20.9% | 13.5% | 7.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 28.1% | 37.2% | -9.1% |
| Christian | 66.2% | 46.2% | 20.0% |
| Muslim | 1% | 6.5% | -5.5% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 4.4% | 6.0% | -1.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Sherwood Court was 145.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 39.2% higher than the St Gabriels average. The most reported crime type was Drugs.
Sherwood Court has the 4th highest crime rate of 24 local areas in St Gabriels and the 82nd highest crime rate of 493 local areas in Knowsley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 58.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -61.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Sherwood Court, Liverpool, Merseyside Detached, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2025-05-23 | £329,178 |
| 8 Sherwood Court, Liverpool, Merseyside Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2023-01-27 | £254,500 |
| 1 Sherwood Court, Liverpool, Merseyside Detached, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2018-02-09 | £342,296 |
| 2 Sherwood Court, Liverpool, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £196,000 | 2017-07-28 | £305,200 |
| 3 Sherwood Court, Liverpool, Merseyside Detached, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2017-05-19 | £283,551 |
L36 6LF 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 | 111 |
| Retired | 71 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 28 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Other | 15 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 17 |
| Other | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Education | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Real estate 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 | 5,272 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| East Prescot Road Nursery School 86 East Prescot Road , L14 1PW | 4out of 4 | 5,373 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Gabriel's CofE Primary School Ellis Ashton Street , Huyton L36 6BH | 3out of 4 | 185 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Gabriel's CofE Primary School Ellis Ashton Street , Huyton L36 6BH | - not rated | 185 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Sylvester Primary School St John's Road , Huyton L36 0UX | - not rated | 440 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Agnes Catholic Primary School St John's Road , Huyton L36 0UX | - not rated | 440 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sylvester Primary Academy St John's Road , Huyton L36 0UX | 3out of 4 | 440 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Knowsley Hey Arts College Seel Road , Huyton L36 6DG | - not rated | 324 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Huyton Arts & Sports Centre for Learning (Community) Seel Road , Huyton L36 6DG | - not rated | 401 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lord Derby Academy Seel Road , Huyton L36 6DG | 3out of 4 | 401 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thoma's Becket Catholic High School Longview Drive , Huyton L36 6EG | - not rated | 683 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bowring Community Sports College Western Avenue , Huyton L36 4PR | - not rated | 2,591 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 | 1,652 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 | 509 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lawrence House School 8 Huyton Church Road , Huyton L36 5SJ | - not rated | 528 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Knowsley Virtual Pathways Huyton Hey Road , L36 5YH | - not rated | 680 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Huyton College Blacklow Brow , Huyton L36 5XQ | - not rated | 988 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Riverside Study Centre Stretton Way , Huyton L36 6JF | - not rated | 1,305 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Gabriels Church | St Gabriels Parish Hall, Hall Lane | 197 yd | |
| The Mixing Bowl | The Old School House, St Johns Road | 584 yd | |
| Eurest At Asda | Asda Wallmart, Huyton Lane | 659 yd | |
| Coffee Wagon | Knowsley Leisure And Culture Park, Longview Drive | 659 yd | |
| Julie's Cafe | 77 Longview Drive, Huyton | 732 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Seel Arms | 22 Hall Lane, Huyton | 178 yd | |
| Huyton Park Hotel | 36 St Johns Road, Huyton | 795 yd | |
| Huyton Conservative Club | 36 The Park, Huyton | 808 yd | |
| Huyton With Roby Royal British Legion Club | Heathbank, 10 Archway Road | 973 yd | |
| Barkers Brewery | 2-4 Archway Road, Huyton | 975 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grab A Bite | Wilson Road, Huyton | 360 yd | |
| Select Sandwich Bar | 7 Hillcrest Parade, Wood Lane | 500 yd | |
| Manor Farm Chippy | 27 Manor Farm Road, Huyton | 636 yd | |
| Sweet Temptations | 19 Sherborne Square, Huyton | 714 yd | |
| The Chippy | 89 Longview Drive, Huyton | 732 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda | Huyton Lane, Huyton | 659 yd | |
| Heron Frozen Foods | 63-65 Derby Road, Huyton | 746 yd | |
| Iceland | 68-70 Derby Road, Huyton | 850 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 254 yd |
| Knowsley Hey Arts College (Closed) Seel Road | grass pitches | 325 yd |
| Bodytorque Gym Ltd (Closed) Unit 6A Unit 6A Wilson Road | health and fitness suite | 352 yd |
| Lord Derby Academy SEEL ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 427 yd |
| Bodytorque Gym (Closed) Chapel Brook Trade Park Chapel Brook Trade Park Wilson Road | health and fitness suite | 576 yd |
| St Thomas Becket Catholic High School (Closed) Longview Drive | grass pitches | 668 yd |
| Knowsley Leisure And Culture Park Longview Drive | cycling, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 707 yd |
| St Josephs Catholic Primary School EDENFIELD CRESCENT | grass pitches | 863 yd |
| Huyton Cricket Club ST. MATHEWS CLOSE | grass pitches | 929 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 64.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 60.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.98 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.98 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.