Fernwood Avenue is in Liverpool and in Knowsley district. L36 8AL is located in the Stockbridge electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Knowsley. This postcode has been in use since 2014-07-01.
StreetScan combines information about Fernwood Avenue, Liverpool, L36 8AL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: L36 8AG, L36 8AH, L36 8AJ, L36 8DY, L36 8EE, L36 8DT, L36 8EL, L36 8DU, L36 3XL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around L36 8AL is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 46.9% | 51.6% | 4.7% | 51.0% | 0.6% |
| Male | 53.1% | 48.4% | -4.7% | 49.0% | -0.6% |
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 8AL, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 43.7% 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 | 44.8% | 43.7% | -1.1% | 37.9% | 5.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 25.2% | 33.2% | 8.0% | 44.2% | -11.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 3.9% | 2.6% | -1.3% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 14.8% | 13.5% | -1.3% | 9.1% | 4.4% |
| Widowed | 11.3% | 6.1% | -5.2% | 6.1% | 0.0% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 38.1% | 54.1% | 16.0% | 48.4% | 5.7% |
| Good health | 29.4% | 24.8% | -4.6% | 33.6% | -8.8% |
| Fair health | 15% | 14.3% | -0.7% | 12.7% | 1.6% |
| Bad health | 13.6% | 5.4% | -8.2% | 4.0% | 1.4% |
| Very bad health | 3.8% | 1.3% | -2.5% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 45.2% | 21.5% | -23.7% | 18.2% | 3.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.3% | 8.3% | -3.0% | 9.6% | -1.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.7% | 13.2% | 1.5% | 13.4% | -0.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.5% | 3.5% | 0.0% | 5.3% | -1.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.6% | 20.6% | 11.0% | 16.9% | 3.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.2% | 29.8% | 14.6% | 33.8% | -4.0% |
| Other | 3.5% | 3.1% | -0.4% | 2.8% | 0.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89.7% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.4% | 4.5% | 3.1% | 0.7% | 3.8% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 1.6% | 0.6% |
| Black African | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| White | 96.9% | 89.7% | -7.2% | 81.4% | 8.3% |
| Roma | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 83.8% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 96.2% | 83.8% | -12.4% | 83.2% | 0.6% |
| European Union | 2.4% | 7.3% | 4.9% | 6.1% | 1.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.7% | 4.8% | 4.1% | 5.6% | -0.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 1.3% | 1.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.2% | 83.5% | -12.7% | 83.2% | 0.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 7% | 7.0% | 9.8% | -2.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 2.8% | 2.5% | 2.9% | -0.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.1% | 3.2% | 1.1% | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.4% | 3.5% | 2.1% | 1.9% | 1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.5% | 76.7% | -3.2% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Italy | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Lithuania | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 1.9% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| Romania | 3.8% | 0.9% | 2.9% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Central and South America | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| No passport held | 14.1% | 13.5% | 0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33.7% | 37.2% | -3.5% |
| Christian | 58.4% | 46.2% | 12.2% |
| Buddhist | 1.9% | 0.5% | 1.4% |
| Muslim | 1.9% | 6.5% | -4.6% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 3.5% | 6.0% | -2.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Fernwood Avenue was 170.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 99.2% higher than the Stockbridge average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Fernwood Avenue has the 4th highest crime rate of 23 local areas in Stockbridge and the 66th highest crime rate of 493 local areas in Knowsley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 97.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -56.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 45 Fernwood Avenue, Liverpool, Merseyside Detached, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2025-01-17 | £228,181 |
| 37 Fernwood Avenue, Liverpool, Merseyside Detached, a newly built property | £275,495 | 2024-06-26 | £299,427 |
| 35 Fernwood Avenue, Liverpool, Merseyside Detached, a newly built property | £223,245 | 2024-06-21 | £242,638 |
| 41 Fernwood Avenue, Liverpool, Merseyside Detached, a newly built property | £211,995 | 2023-05-31 | £226,972 |
| 43 Fernwood Avenue, Liverpool, Merseyside Detached, a newly built property | £213,745 | 2023-05-31 | £228,845 |
L36 8AL 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 | 84 |
| Retired | 35 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Other | 13 |
| Self-Employed | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Education | 16 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Other | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Prescot Road Nursery School 86 East Prescot Road , L14 1PW | 4out of 4 | 4,253 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beechwood Primary School Hillside Avenue , Huyton L36 8EQ | - not rated | 453 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Longview Community School Astley Road , Huyton L36 8DB | - not rated | 564 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Knowsley Lane Primary School Astley Road , Huyton L36 8DB | 4out of 4 | 564 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Columba's Catholic Primary School Hillside Road , Huyton L36 8BL | - not rated | 707 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hope Primary School - A Joint Catholic and Church of England Primary School Lordens Road , Huyton L14 8UD | - not rated | 992 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stockbridge Village School Little Moss Hey , Stockbridge Village L28 5RL | - not rated | 1,107 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Edmund of Canterbury Catholic High School Lordens Road , L14 8UD | - not rated | 1,119 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ The King Catholic and Church of England (VA) Centre for Learning Stockbridge Lane , Huyton L36 3SD | - not rated | 1,186 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dovecot Comprehensive School Fincham Road , L14 9NJ | - not rated | 1,721 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bowring Community Sports College Western Avenue , Huyton L36 4PR | - not rated | 1,988 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 | 1,901 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albert Hambleton School Mossbrow Road , Huyton L36 7SY | - not rated | 1,054 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Alt Bridge School Wellcroft Road , Huyton L36 7TA | 3out of 4 | 1,295 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Knowsley Central School Mossbrow Road , Huyton L36 7SY | 4out of 4 | 1,296 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Meadow Park School Haswell Drive , Stockbridge Village L28 1RX | 3out of 4 | 1,457 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lawrence House School 8 Huyton Church Road , Huyton L36 5SJ | - not rated | 2,291 yd | Other independent 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starbucks | Knowsley Community College, Stockbridge Lane | 661 yd | |
| St George's Church Hall | St Georges Road, Huyton | 694 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oak Tree Hotel | 294 Liverpool Road, Huyton | 1,076 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| To Le | 66 Hillside Road, Huyton | 943 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Lord Derbys Playing Fields KNOWSLEY LANE | grass pitches | 202 yd |
| St Columbas School HILLSIDE ROAD | 704 yd | |
| Hope Primary Sch - A Joint Rc And Cofe Primary Sch LORDENS ROAD | grass pitches | 1,058 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 | 39.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 38.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 52.28 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 52.28 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.