Primrose Drive is in Liverpool and in Knowsley district. L36 8DP is located in the Stockbridge electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Knowsley. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Primrose Drive, Liverpool, L36 8DP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: L36 8DH, L36 8BL, L36 8DL, L36 8DX, L36 8DR, L36 8JB, L36 8BE, L36 3SW, L36 8DJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding L36 8DP, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53% 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 | 53.5% | 53% | -0.5% | 51.0% | 2.0% |
| Male | 46.5% | 47% | 0.5% | 49.0% | -2.0% |
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 8DP, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 55.4% 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 | 38.8% | 55.4% | 16.6% | 37.9% | 17.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 33.6% | 27.7% | -5.9% | 44.2% | -16.5% |
| Separated | 1.9% | 0.8% | -1.1% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Divorced | 11.7% | 9.6% | -2.1% | 9.1% | 0.5% |
| Widowed | 14% | 6.4% | -7.6% | 6.1% | 0.3% |
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 (70.6%) 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 | 39.6% | 45.4% | 5.8% | 48.4% | -3.0% |
| Good health | 28.2% | 25.2% | -3.0% | 33.6% | -8.4% |
| Fair health | 17.6% | 18.8% | 1.2% | 12.7% | 6.1% |
| Bad health | 10.3% | 8.6% | -1.7% | 4.0% | 4.6% |
| Very bad health | 4.4% | 1.9% | -2.5% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
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 8DP this area, 36.7% 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 13.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 50% | 36.7% | -13.3% | 18.2% | 18.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.5% | 14.1% | -0.4% | 9.6% | 4.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.7% | 10.9% | -0.8% | 13.4% | -2.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.7% | 5.2% | 1.5% | 5.3% | -0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.7% | 16.9% | 5.2% | 16.9% | 0.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 7.5% | 13.7% | 6.2% | 33.8% | -20.1% |
| Other | 0.9% | 2.4% | 1.5% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.4% 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% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 99.6% | 93.4% | -6.2% | 81.4% | 12.0% |
| Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
In this area, 95.6% 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 | 99.3% | 95.6% | -3.7% | 83.2% | 12.4% |
| European Union | 0.7% | 2.5% | 1.8% | 6.1% | -3.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 5.6% | -4.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.5% | 95.3% | -3.2% | 83.2% | 12.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 9.8% | -7.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 2.9% | -0.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.4% | 76.7% | -2.3% |
| Poland | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 1.3% | 1.5% | -0.2% |
| No passport held | 23.1% | 13.5% | 9.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 22.2% | 37.2% | -15.0% |
| Christian | 70.5% | 46.2% | 24.3% |
| Not answered | 7.3% | 6.0% | 1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Primrose Drive was 118.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 20.3% lower than the Prescot North average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Primrose Drive has the 26th highest crime rate of 82 local areas in Prescot North and the 111th highest crime rate of 493 local areas in Knowsley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 59.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -63.6%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 98% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 68 Primrose Drive, Liverpool, Merseyside Terraced, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2022-07-29 | £142,635 |
| 60 Primrose Drive, Liverpool, Merseyside Terraced, an established residential building | £78,000 | 2016-03-11 | £139,739 |
| 70 Primrose Drive, Liverpool, Merseyside Terraced, an established residential building | £88,000 | 2007-02-02 | £140,493 |
| 56 Primrose Drive, Liverpool, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £48,000 | 2001-10-12 | £181,667 |
| 66 Primrose Drive, Liverpool, Merseyside Terraced, an established residential building | £36,500 | 1999-12-23 | £165,226 |
L36 8DP area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 71 |
| Retired | 39 |
| Part-Time Employee | 38 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 27 |
| Looking after home or family | 25 |
| Other | 17 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Self-Employed | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Other | 8 |
| Education | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 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 | 4,582 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Longview Community School Astley Road , Huyton L36 8DB | - not rated | 181 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Knowsley Lane Primary School Astley Road , Huyton L36 8DB | 4out of 4 | 181 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Columba's Catholic Primary School Hillside Road , Huyton L36 8BL | - not rated | 181 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beechwood Primary School Hillside Avenue , Huyton L36 8EQ | - not rated | 973 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Aidan's Catholic Primary School Adswood Road , Huyton L36 7XR | 3out of 4 | 1,125 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Edmund of Canterbury Catholic High School Lordens Road , L14 8UD | - not rated | 1,587 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 | 1,632 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stockbridge Village School Little Moss Hey , Stockbridge Village L28 5RL | - not rated | 1,638 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thoma's Becket Catholic High School Longview Drive , Huyton L36 6EG | - not rated | 1,759 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Knowsley Hey Arts College Seel Road , Huyton L36 6DG | - not rated | 1,875 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 | 1,736 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Carmel College Prescot Road , WA10 3AG | - not rated | 5,454 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 | 564 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Alt Bridge School Wellcroft Road , Huyton L36 7TA | 3out of 4 | 807 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Knowsley Central School Mossbrow Road , Huyton L36 7SY | 4out of 4 | 808 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lawrence House School 8 Huyton Church Road , Huyton L36 5SJ | - not rated | 1,879 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Knowsley Virtual Pathways Huyton Hey Road , L36 5YH | - not rated | 1,927 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| St George's Church Hall | St Georges Road, Huyton | 226 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oak Tree Hotel | 294 Liverpool Road, Huyton | 996 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| To Le | 66 Hillside Road, Huyton | 414 yd | |
| Antonios Cafe | King George V Sports Complex, Longview Lane | 848 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Columbas School HILLSIDE ROAD | 178 yd | |
| Lord Derbys Playing Fields KNOWSLEY LANE | grass pitches | 484 yd |
| Alt Bridge School WELLCROFT ROAD | grass pitches | 800 yd |
| King George V Sports Complex LONGVIEW LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 843 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 | 40.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 40.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 40.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 40.7% |
| 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 | 129.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.