Watchyard Lane is in Liverpool and in Sefton district. L37 3JS is located in the Ravenmeols electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Sefton Central. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Watchyard Lane, Liverpool, L37 3JS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: L37 3LR, L37 8BE, L37 3LS, L37 3QF, L37 3AE, L37 3LT, L37 3JU, L37 3NF, L37 8EN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding L37 3JS, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 55.4% 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 | 57.9% | 55.4% | -2.5% | 51.0% | 4.4% |
| Male | 42.1% | 44.6% | 2.5% | 49.0% | -4.4% |
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 | 32.7% | 33% | 0.3% | 37.9% | -4.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 36.5% | 34% | -2.5% | 44.2% | -10.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 4.3% | 4.2% | -0.1% | 2.2% | 2.0% |
| Divorced | 14.2% | 15.6% | 1.4% | 9.1% | 6.5% |
| Widowed | 11.8% | 13.2% | 1.4% | 6.1% | 7.1% |
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 | 43.6% | 41% | -2.6% | 48.4% | -7.4% |
| Good health | 30.8% | 32% | 1.2% | 33.6% | -1.6% |
| Fair health | 17.7% | 19.9% | 2.2% | 12.7% | 7.2% |
| Bad health | 6.8% | 6.6% | -0.2% | 4.0% | 2.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 0.4% | -0.7% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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 | 36.5% | 25% | -11.5% | 18.2% | 6.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.4% | 11.3% | 0.9% | 9.6% | 1.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.3% | 12.3% | -1.0% | 13.4% | -1.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.3% | 5.7% | 2.4% | 5.3% | 0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.5% | 16% | 6.5% | 16.9% | -0.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.8% | 26.9% | 5.1% | 33.8% | -6.9% |
| Other | 5.2% | 2.8% | -2.4% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.7% 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 | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.5% | 1.2% | -0.3% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 96.2% | 95.7% | -0.5% | 81.4% | 14.3% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
In this area, 94.6% 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 | 95.9% | 94.6% | -1.3% | 83.2% | 11.4% |
| European Union | 1.1% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 6.1% | -4.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Africa | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.8% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 5.6% | -4.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.4% | -0.7% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.1% | 94.2% | -0.9% | 83.2% | 11.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.5% | 3.5% | 9.8% | -6.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 1.9% | 1.5% | 2.9% | -1.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.5% | 0% | -4.5% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.7% | 76.7% | 2.0% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 1.2% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| South-East Asia | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 17.1% | 13.5% | 3.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 27.1% | 37.2% | -10.1% |
| Christian | 65.5% | 46.2% | 19.3% |
| Buddhist | 1.9% | 0.5% | 1.4% |
| Not answered | 5.4% | 6.0% | -0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Watchyard Lane was 71.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 48.1% higher than the Harington average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Watchyard Lane has the 10th highest crime rate of 59 local areas in Harington and the 332nd highest crime rate of 929 local areas in Sefton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 45.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 54.8%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 53% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Watchyard Lane, Liverpool, Merseyside Terraced, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2025-01-24 | £253,979 |
| 23 Watchyard Lane, Liverpool, Merseyside Terraced, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2024-07-04 | £232,346 |
| 15 Watchyard Lane, Liverpool, Merseyside Terraced, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2024-06-07 | £230,384 |
| 19 Watchyard Lane, Liverpool, Merseyside Terraced, an established residential building | £209,000 | 2019-06-21 | £297,983 |
| 19 Watchyard Lane, Liverpool, Merseyside Terraced, an established residential building | £210,750 | 2018-10-31 | £301,667 |
L37 3JS 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in L37 3JS area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 32% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 69 |
| Full-Time Employee | 52 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Education | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Our Lady of Compassion Catholic Primary School Bull Cop , Formby L37 8BZ | 4out of 4 | 299 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Freshfield Primary School Watchyard Lane , Formby L37 3JT | 4out of 4 | 631 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Redgate Community Primary School Redgate , Formby L37 4EW | 3out of 4 | 808 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity St Peter's CofE Primary School Paradise Lane , Formby L37 7EJ | 3out of 4 | 1,060 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodlands Primary School Woodlands Road , Formby L37 2JN | 3out of 4 | 1,654 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Formby High School Freshfield Road , Formby L37 3HW | 4out of 4 | 981 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Range High School Stapleton Road , Formby L37 2YN | 2out of 4 | 2,499 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Merefield School Westminster Drive , PR8 2QZ | 4out of 4 | 4,809 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Lunch Hour | 54 Church Road | 204 yd | |
| Don Luigi | 31 Church Road | 256 yd | |
| Toby Carvery Formby | 13 Church Road | 256 yd | |
| No 6 Wine Bar and Eatery | 6 School Lane | 345 yd | |
| The Gild Hall | Church Road | 371 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lux 37 | 41 Chapel Lane | 487 yd | |
| The Formby Club | 41 Three Tuns Lane | 497 yd | |
| Cross House Inn | Cross House Inn, Cross Green | 514 yd | |
| Woodwards Wine Bar | 16 Chapel Lane | 607 yd | |
| Formby Little Theatre Club | 123 Lonsdale Road | 701 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domino's Pizza | 10 School Lane | 324 yd | |
| James Fish Bar | 12-14 Three Tuns Lane | 465 yd | |
| Sixty Kitchen | 23 Chapel Lane | 553 yd | |
| Panchos | 95 Church Road | 570 yd | |
| The Butchers Kitchen | 15 Redgate | 673 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waitrose Ltd | Waitrose Ltd, Three Tuns Lane | 465 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer Simply Food | The Cloisters, Halsall Lane | 508 yd | |
| Iceland Foods Plc | 28-30 Chapel Lane | 574 yd | |
| Tesco | 88 Altcar Road | 939 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| King George V Playing Field WHITEHOUSE LANE | grass pitches | 232 yd |
| Victoria Leisure Formby (Closed) Halsall Lane | health and fitness suite | 530 yd |
| Smithy Green Recreation Ground SMITHY GREEN | grass pitches | 570 yd |
| Holy Trinity Parish Hall ROSEMARY LANE | 694 yd | |
| Deansgate Lane Recreation Ground NEW ROAD | grass pitches | 745 yd |
| Redgate Community Primary School REDGATE | grass pitches | 763 yd |
| Formby Pool ELBOW LANE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 802 yd |
| Brows Lane (Formby Fc) (Closed) Brows Lane | grass pitches | 830 yd |
| Duke Street Park 31B 31B DUKE STREET | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,004 yd |
| Formby High School FRESHFIELD ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 1,019 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 | 79.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 151.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.