Primrose Drive is in Liverpool and in Knowsley district. L36 8DW 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 Primrose Drive, Liverpool, L36 8DW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: L36 8BG, L36 8FF, L36 8DJ, L36 8BD, L36 3TQ, L36 8BE, L36 3TG, L36 8BQ, L36 8BA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around L36 8DW 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 | 54.2% | 51.6% | -2.6% | 51.0% | 0.6% |
| Male | 45.8% | 48.4% | 2.6% | 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 8DW, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 48.7% 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 | 44.7% | 48.7% | 4.0% | 37.9% | 10.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 40.6% | 40.8% | 0.2% | 44.2% | -3.4% |
| Separated | 3.8% | 1.6% | -2.2% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 6% | 3.9% | -2.1% | 9.1% | -5.2% |
| Widowed | 5% | 4.9% | -0.1% | 6.1% | -1.2% |
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 | 46.6% | 47.2% | 0.6% | 48.4% | -1.2% |
| Good health | 26.6% | 31.2% | 4.6% | 33.6% | -2.4% |
| Fair health | 11.3% | 12.3% | 1.0% | 12.7% | -0.4% |
| Bad health | 12.3% | 7.5% | -4.8% | 4.0% | 3.5% |
| Very bad health | 3.2% | 1.8% | -1.4% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
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.
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 21.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 33% | 25.5% | -7.5% | 18.2% | 7.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.2% | 10.6% | -8.6% | 9.6% | 1.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.1% | 11.9% | -3.2% | 13.4% | -1.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.2% | 6.3% | 4.1% | 5.3% | 1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.2% | 21.5% | 7.3% | 16.9% | 4.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 12.6% | 21.9% | 9.3% | 33.8% | -11.9% |
| Other | 3.8% | 2.3% | -1.5% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 91.5% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Chinese | 1% | 1.5% | 0.5% | 0.7% | 0.8% |
| Indian | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.7% | -2.2% |
| Other Asian | 0.2% | 1% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 2.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| White | 97% | 91.5% | -5.5% | 81.4% | 10.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
In this area, 95.2% 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 | 98.5% | 95.2% | -3.3% | 83.2% | 12.0% |
| European Union | 0.5% | 0.3% | -0.2% | 6.1% | -5.8% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.7% | 3.5% | 2.8% | 5.6% | -2.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.5% | 94.3% | -4.2% | 83.2% | 11.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 9.8% | -7.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.2% | 3.3% | 3.1% | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.9% | 76.7% | 5.2% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 17.1% | 13.5% | 3.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 23.3% | 37.2% | -13.9% |
| Christian | 65.9% | 46.2% | 19.7% |
| Muslim | 5% | 6.5% | -1.5% |
| Not answered | 5.8% | 6.0% | -0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Primrose Drive was 67.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 54.6% lower than the Prescot North average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Primrose Drive has the 28th lowest crime rate of 82 local areas in Prescot North and the 243rd lowest crime rate of 493 local areas in Knowsley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 42.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -62.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Primrose Drive, Liverpool, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £98,000 | 2020-01-17 | £146,129 |
| 36 Primrose Drive, Liverpool, Merseyside Terraced, an established residential building | £95,000 | 2014-05-16 | £176,520 |
| 42 Primrose Drive, Liverpool, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £105,000 | 2011-05-20 | £193,002 |
| 32 Primrose Drive, Liverpool, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £80,000 | 2011-03-17 | £146,309 |
| 32 Primrose Drive, Liverpool, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £95,000 | 2010-05-24 | £169,754 |
| Full-Time Employee | 117 |
| Part-Time Employee | 40 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 29 |
| Retired | 26 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Looking after home or family | 22 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 18 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Other | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 38 |
| Manufacturing | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Transport and storage | 16 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Education | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Other | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 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 | 4,474 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Columba's Catholic Primary School Hillside Road , Huyton L36 8BL | - not rated | 254 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Longview Community School Astley Road , Huyton L36 8DB | - not rated | 516 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Knowsley Lane Primary School Astley Road , Huyton L36 8DB | 4out of 4 | 516 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Aidan's Catholic Primary School Adswood Road , Huyton L36 7XR | 3out of 4 | 850 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Aloysiu's RC Junior School Twig Lane , Huyton-With-Roby L36 2LF | - not rated | 1,027 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Thoma's Becket Catholic High School Longview Drive , Huyton L36 6EG | - not rated | 1,526 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Knowsley Hey Arts College Seel Road , Huyton L36 6DG | - not rated | 1,576 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Huyton Arts & Sports Centre for Learning (Community) Seel Road , Huyton L36 6DG | - not rated | 1,578 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lord Derby Academy Seel Road , Huyton L36 6DG | 3out of 4 | 1,578 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Edmund of Canterbury Catholic High School Lordens Road , L14 8UD | - not rated | 1,659 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 1,409 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 | 308 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Alt Bridge School Wellcroft Road , Huyton L36 7TA | 3out of 4 | 537 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Knowsley Central School Mossbrow Road , Huyton L36 7SY | 4out of 4 | 538 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lawrence House School 8 Huyton Church Road , Huyton L36 5SJ | - not rated | 1,546 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Knowsley Virtual Pathways Huyton Hey Road , L36 5YH | - not rated | 1,583 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 | 134 yd | |
| Lemon And Sugar | 11 Longview Drive, Huyton | 1,039 yd | |
| The Lunch Box | 204 Kingsway, Huyton | 1,086 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oak Tree Hotel | 294 Liverpool Road, Huyton | 738 yd | |
| St Aidans RC Social Club | 90 Adswood Road, Huyton | 864 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| To Le | 66 Hillside Road, Huyton | 344 yd | |
| Antonios Cafe | King George V Sports Complex, Longview Lane | 712 yd | |
| Kingsway Supper Bar | 3 Gentwood Parade, Kingsway | 851 yd | |
| Pizza Kings | 11 Kingsway Parade, Kingsway | 876 yd | |
| Kingsway Fish And Chips | 15 Kingsway Parade, Kingsway | 876 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Columbas School HILLSIDE ROAD | 258 yd | |
| Alt Bridge School WELLCROFT ROAD | grass pitches | 579 yd |
| King George V Sports Complex LONGVIEW LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 714 yd |
| Lord Derbys Playing Fields KNOWSLEY LANE | grass pitches | 790 yd |
| Huyton Cricket Club ST. MATHEWS CLOSE | grass pitches | 998 yd |
| St Aloysius Catholic Primary School TWIG LANE | grass pitches | 1,027 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 | 217 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.