Briar Drive is in Liverpool and in Knowsley district. L36 9XQ is located in the Roby electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Knowsley. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Briar Drive, Liverpool, L36 9XQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: L36 9XG, L36 9TA, L36 9TF, L36 9XD, L36 9XH, L36 9TG, L36 9XE, L36 9UD, L36 9XN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding L36 9XQ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.4% 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 | 55.5% | 53.4% | -2.1% | 51.0% | 2.4% |
| Male | 44.5% | 46.6% | 2.1% | 49.0% | -2.4% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 26.6% | 34.1% | 7.5% | 37.9% | -3.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 59.2% | 45.3% | -13.9% | 44.2% | 1.1% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 3.5% | 1.3% | 2.2% | 1.3% |
| Divorced | 5.7% | 8.4% | 2.7% | 9.1% | -0.7% |
| Widowed | 6.3% | 8% | 1.7% | 6.1% | 1.9% |
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 | 46.7% | 49.6% | 2.9% | 48.4% | 1.2% |
| Good health | 29.9% | 28.2% | -1.7% | 33.6% | -5.4% |
| Fair health | 16% | 14.4% | -1.6% | 12.7% | 1.7% |
| Bad health | 5.3% | 4.7% | -0.6% | 4.0% | 0.7% |
| Very bad health | 2.1% | 3.2% | 1.1% | 1.2% | 2.0% |
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 | 26.9% | 20.8% | -6.1% | 18.2% | 2.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12% | 4.9% | -7.1% | 9.6% | -4.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.3% | 13.7% | 0.4% | 13.4% | 0.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.4% | 8.1% | 2.7% | 5.3% | 2.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13% | 14.8% | 1.8% | 16.9% | -2.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 25.6% | 34.9% | 9.3% | 33.8% | 1.1% |
| Other | 3.8% | 2.8% | -1.0% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.8% 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% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 1.3% | 0.3% | -1.0% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.1% | 1.2% | -0.9% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 94.4% | 96.8% | 2.4% | 81.4% | 15.4% |
In this area, 97.3% 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 | 98.7% | 97.3% | -1.4% | 83.2% | 14.1% |
| European Union | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 6.1% | -5.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 5.6% | -4.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.9% | 97.3% | -0.6% | 83.2% | 14.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 9.8% | -8.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 2.9% | -2.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.5% | 0.3% | -0.2% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 90.9% | 76.7% | 14.2% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.9% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 7.1% | 13.5% | -6.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 18.5% | 37.2% | -18.7% |
| Christian | 77.4% | 46.2% | 31.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 3.6% | 6.0% | -2.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Briar Drive was 41.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 25.8% lower than the Roby average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Briar Drive has the 21st highest crime rate of 52 local areas in Roby and the 147th lowest crime rate of 493 local areas in Knowsley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 15.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -81.4%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 57% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Briar Drive, Liverpool, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2017-04-28 | £276,049 |
| 32 Briar Drive, Liverpool, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £176,000 | 2016-05-04 | £306,944 |
| 50 Briar Drive, Liverpool, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £176,000 | 2014-09-26 | £307,436 |
| 34 Briar Drive, Liverpool, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2014-02-14 | £296,599 |
| 16 Briar Drive, Liverpool, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £138,000 | 2013-10-31 | £251,538 |
L36 9XQ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in L36 9XQ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 31% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Full-Time Employee | 112 |
| Retired | 88 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Manufacturing | 21 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 18 |
| Education | 16 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| 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 | 4,145 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Allenby Square Nursery School Elmshouse Road , L13 2BR | - not rated | 5,208 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Huyton With Roby Church of England Primary School Rupert Road , Huyton L36 9TF | 3out of 4 | 157 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Huyton-With-Roby CofE (Aided) Infant School Rupert Road , Huyton L36 9TF | - not rated | 157 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Huyton-with-Roby CofE Primary School Rupert Road , Huyton L36 9TF | - not rated | 157 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Blacklow Brow Primary School Tarbock Road , Huyton L36 5XW | - not rated | 682 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Blacklow Brow School Blacklow Brow School, Tarbock Road , Huyton L36 5XW | 3out of 4 | 682 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Huyton Arts & Sports Centre for Learning (Community) Seel Road , Huyton L36 6DG | - not rated | 851 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lord Derby Academy Seel Road , Huyton L36 6DG | 3out of 4 | 851 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Knowsley Hey Arts College Seel Road , Huyton L36 6DG | - not rated | 1,075 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bowring Community Sports College Western Avenue , Huyton L36 4PR | - not rated | 1,361 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thoma's Becket Catholic High School Longview Drive , Huyton L36 6EG | - not rated | 1,469 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 | 422 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Huyton College Blacklow Brow , Huyton L36 5XQ | - not rated | 504 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Knowsley Virtual Pathways Huyton Hey Road , L36 5YH | - not rated | 558 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lawrence House School 8 Huyton Church Road , Huyton L36 5SJ | - not rated | 710 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newlands Hey 1a Huyton Hey Road , L36 5SE | - not rated | 728 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Knowsley Central School Mossbrow Road , Huyton L36 7SY | 4out of 4 | 1,210 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Priory Court | Ellison Grove, Huyton | 184 yd | |
| Club 3000 Bingo | Poplar Bank, Huyton | 247 yd | |
| Solasta Steak House | 58 - 62 Derby Road, Huyton | 465 yd | |
| El Pueblo | 64 - 66 Derby Road, Huyton | 466 yd | |
| Steki Greek Restaurant | 59 Derby Road, Huyton | 482 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Huyton With Roby Constitutional Club | 43 Stanley Road, Huyton | 174 yd | |
| RAFA Association | 6 Priory Court, Ellison Grove | 210 yd | |
| Barkers Brewery | 2-4 Archway Road, Huyton | 310 yd | |
| Huyton With Roby Royal British Legion Club | Heathbank, 10 Archway Road | 312 yd | |
| Queens Arms | 39 Blacklow Brow, Huyton | 398 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Freddys Chicken And Pizza | 27 - 29 Derby Road, Huyton | 461 yd | |
| Poundbakery | 2 Cavendish Walk, Derby Road | 462 yd | |
| Dominos Pizza | 29 Cavendish Walk, Derby Road | 462 yd | |
| Waterfields | 61 Derby Road, Huyton | 487 yd | |
| Star Noodle | 67 Derby Road, Huyton | 487 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland | 68-70 Derby Road, Huyton | 383 yd | |
| Heron Frozen Foods | 63-65 Derby Road, Huyton | 487 yd | |
| Asda | Huyton Lane, Huyton | 638 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Knowsley Community College (Roby Campus) (Closed) Knowsley Community College Knowsley Community College Rupert Road | health and fitness suite | 423 yd |
| Huyton Leisure Centre (Closed) Roby Road | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 658 yd |
| St Aloysius Catholic Primary School TWIG LANE | grass pitches | 746 yd |
| Huyton Cricket Club ST. MATHEWS CLOSE | grass pitches | 754 yd |
| Twickenham Drive Playing Field TWICKENHAM DRIVE | grass pitches | 780 yd |
| Knowsley Hey Arts College (Closed) Seel Road | grass pitches | 1,075 yd |
| Page Moss Playing Fields EARLE AVENUE | grass pitches | 1,076 yd |
| Lord Derby Academy SEEL ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,087 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 | 178.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.