St Josephs Close is in Liverpool and in Knowsley district. L36 8JL is located in the Stockbridge electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Knowsley. This postcode has been in use since 1999-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about St Josephs Close, Liverpool, L36 8JL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: L36 8JQ, L36 8JJ, L36 8JG, L36 8JH, L36 8JF, L36 8JW, L36 8JE, L34 7HD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around L36 8JL is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.7% | 51.1% | -0.6% | 51.0% | 0.1% |
| Male | 48.3% | 48.9% | 0.6% | 49.0% | -0.1% |
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 8JL, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 42.7% 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 | 41.4% | 42.7% | 1.3% | 37.9% | 4.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 42.7% | 43.9% | 1.2% | 44.2% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.1% | 1.5% |
| Separated | 7.3% | 1.6% | -5.7% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 6.5% | 7.1% | 0.6% | 9.1% | -2.0% |
| Widowed | 2.2% | 3.1% | 0.9% | 6.1% | -3.0% |
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 | 61.4% | 53% | -8.4% | 48.4% | 4.6% |
| Good health | 24.1% | 30.4% | 6.3% | 33.6% | -3.2% |
| Fair health | 8.5% | 10.9% | 2.4% | 12.7% | -1.8% |
| Bad health | 4.7% | 3.5% | -1.2% | 4.0% | -0.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 2.2% | 0.9% | 1.2% | 1.0% |
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 | 25.4% | 15% | -10.4% | 18.2% | -3.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.7% | 8.7% | -9.0% | 9.6% | -0.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.8% | 14.2% | -2.6% | 13.4% | 0.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.3% | 5.1% | 3.8% | 5.3% | -0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16.4% | 22.8% | 6.4% | 16.9% | 5.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 18.1% | 32.7% | 14.6% | 33.8% | -1.1% |
| Other | 4.3% | 1.6% | -2.7% | 2.8% | -1.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.7% 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 | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 3.1% | -0.6% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
| Black African | 4.1% | 0% | -4.1% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.3% | 0.3% | -1.0% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 93.4% | 92.7% | -0.7% | 81.4% | 11.3% |
In this area, 92.7% 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 | 95.3% | 92.7% | -2.6% | 83.2% | 9.5% |
| European Union | 0.6% | 2.9% | 2.3% | 6.1% | -3.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 3.4% | 0.6% | -2.8% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.6% | 3.2% | 2.6% | 5.6% | -2.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.3% | 92.7% | -2.6% | 83.2% | 9.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 5.4% | 5.4% | 9.8% | -4.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.9% | 1.6% | -0.3% | 2.9% | -1.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.5% | 0% | -2.5% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.3% | 76.7% | 9.6% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 1.3% | 1.5% | -0.2% |
| No passport held | 10.5% | 13.5% | -3.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 19.1% | 37.2% | -18.1% |
| Christian | 72.3% | 46.2% | 26.1% |
| Hindu | 1.9% | 1.7% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 6.7% | 6.0% | 0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around St Josephs Close was 54.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 32.7% lower than the Stockbridge average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
St Josephs Close has the 5th lowest crime rate of 23 local areas in Stockbridge and the 194th lowest crime rate of 496 local areas in Knowsley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 38.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -22.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 St Josephs Close, Liverpool, Merseyside Detached, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2023-11-23 | £394,192 |
| 11 St Josephs Close, Liverpool, Merseyside Detached, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2021-03-19 | £288,007 |
| 4 St Josephs Close, Liverpool, Merseyside Detached, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2020-03-17 | £313,366 |
| 17 St Josephs Close, Liverpool, Merseyside Detached, an established residential building | £172,000 | 2020-02-21 | £250,693 |
| 8 St Josephs Close, Liverpool, Merseyside Detached, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2018-12-20 | £343,307 |
L36 8JL 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 | 109 |
| Part-Time Employee | 41 |
| Retired | 30 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Human health and social work activities | 27 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Education | 10 |
| Other | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 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 | 4,039 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ellergreen Nursery School and Childcare Centre Ellergreen Road , Norris Green L11 2RY | 4out of 4 | 4,806 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stockbridge Village Primary School The Withens , L28 1AB | 3out of 4 | 756 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hope Primary School - A Joint Catholic and Church of England Primary School Lordens Road , Huyton L14 8UD | 3out of 4 | 795 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Brigid's Catholic Primary School Waterpark Drive , Stockbridge Village L28 7RE | 2out of 4 | 934 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Albert's Catholic Primary School Steers Croft , Stockbridge Village L28 8AJ | 3out of 4 | 1,308 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Knowsley Lane Primary School Astley Road , Huyton L36 8DB | 4out of 4 | 1,364 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broughton Hall Catholic High School Yew Tree Lane , West Derby L12 9HJ | 2out of 4 | 2,578 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Cardinal Heenan Catholic High School Honeysgreen Lane , L12 9HZ | 2out of 4 | 2,796 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Lord Derby Academy Seel Road , Huyton L36 6DG | 2out of 4 | 3,170 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Prescot School Knowsley Park Lane , Prescot L34 3NB | 1out of 4 | 3,206 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The De La Salle Academy Carr Lane East , Croxteth L11 4SG | 1out of 4 | 4,054 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meadow Park School Haswell Drive , Stockbridge Village L28 1RX | 3out of 4 | 601 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Alt Bridge School Wellcroft Road , Huyton L36 7TA | 4out of 4 | 2,155 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Knowsley Central School Mossbrow Road , Huyton L36 7SY | 4out of 4 | 2,156 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Vincent's School - A Specialist School for Sensory Impairment and Other Needs Yew Tree Lane , West Derby L12 9HN | 4out of 4 | 2,217 yd | Non-maintained special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| NexGen Academy Dovecot Multi Activity Centre , Back of Dovecot Place L14 9BA | - not rated | 2,283 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| AFC Knowsley Cafe | Lord Derby Pavilion, Knowsley Lane | 616 yd | |
| Starbucks | Knowsley Community College, Stockbridge Lane | 761 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Village Inn | Haswell Drive, Stockbridge Village | 497 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subway | 3 The Croft, Stockbridge Village | 1,074 yd | |
| The Village Chippy | 1 The Croft, Stockbridge Village | 1,074 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nisa Stockbridge Village | Parrys Supermarket, 17 The Croft | 1,064 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Poole Hey POOL HEY | grass pitches | 506 yd |
| Meadow Park School HASWELL DRIVE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 737 yd |
| Lord Derbys Playing Fields KNOWSLEY LANE | grass pitches | 818 yd |
| Hope Primary Sch - A Joint Rc And Cofe Primary Sch LORDENS ROAD | grass pitches | 826 yd |
| Christ The King Joint Catholic And C Of E Centre For Learning (Closed) Stockbridge Lane | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 871 yd |
| Stockbridge Village Neighbourhood Centre STOCKBRIDGE VILLAGE NEIGHBOURHOOD CENTRE STOCKBRIDGE VILLAGE NEIGHBOURHOOD CENTRE THE WITHENS | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 873 yd |
| Heatwaves Leisure Centre (Closed) Waterpark Drive | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 909 yd |
| St Edmund Of Canterbury Catholic High School (Closed) Southdean Road | grass pitches | 912 yd |
| St Brigids Rc School Waterpark Drive | 1,040 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 | 130 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 225.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 18.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 21.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.