Park Way is in Formby, Liverpool and in Sefton district. L37 6ED 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 Park Way, Formby, Liverpool, L37 6ED and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: L37 6EA, L37 6DX, L37 6AF, L37 6EB, L37 6EH, L37 6AE, L37 6DY, L37 6AA, L37 4DG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding L37 6ED has a slightly higher male population, with 50.5% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.7% | 49.5% | -1.2% | 51.0% | -1.5% |
| Male | 49.3% | 50.5% | 1.2% | 49.0% | 1.5% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of L37 6ED there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 57.5% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 26.1% | 28.8% | 2.7% | 37.9% | -9.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 58.8% | 57.5% | -1.3% | 44.2% | 13.3% |
| Separated | 1.3% | 1% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Divorced | 4.9% | 6.5% | 1.6% | 9.1% | -2.6% |
| Widowed | 8.8% | 6.2% | -2.6% | 6.1% | 0.1% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (87.1%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 51.2% | 58% | 6.8% | 48.4% | 9.6% |
| Good health | 30.1% | 29.1% | -1.0% | 33.6% | -4.5% |
| Fair health | 13.8% | 10.2% | -3.6% | 12.7% | -2.5% |
| Bad health | 4.3% | 2.5% | -1.8% | 4.0% | -1.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 0.3% | -0.2% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 L37 6ED this area, 6.8% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 44.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 16.7% | 6.8% | -9.9% | 18.2% | -11.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.2% | 9.6% | 0.4% | 9.6% | 0.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17% | 11.6% | -5.4% | 13.4% | -1.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.6% | 5.1% | 1.5% | 5.3% | -0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.7% | 19.9% | 5.2% | 16.9% | 3.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 35.6% | 44.5% | 8.9% | 33.8% | 10.7% |
| Other | 3.3% | 2.4% | -0.9% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.1% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 0.5% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 97.8% | 98.1% | 0.3% | 81.4% | 16.7% |
In this area, 96.7% 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 | 97.6% | 96.7% | -0.9% | 83.2% | 13.5% |
| European Union | 0.3% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 6.1% | -4.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.7% | 96.7% | 0.0% | 83.2% | 13.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3% | 3.0% | 9.8% | -6.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.2% | 0% | -2.2% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88.7% | 76.7% | 12.0% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| No passport held | 10.7% | 13.5% | -2.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 31.5% | 37.2% | -5.7% |
| Christian | 62.2% | 46.2% | 16.0% |
| Not answered | 6.3% | 6.0% | 0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Park Way was 19.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 55.0% lower than the Ravenmeols average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Park Way has the 5th lowest crime rate of 20 local areas in Ravenmeols and the 174th lowest crime rate of 929 local areas in Sefton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 14.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 3.8%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 55% 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 Park Way, Liverpool, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2021-11-01 | £274,828 |
| 14 Park Way, Liverpool, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £187,000 | 2010-10-15 | £300,705 |
| 7 Park Way, Liverpool, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £104,000 | 2002-08-01 | £301,656 |
| 2 Park Way, Liverpool, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £95,000 | 2001-06-01 | £340,548 |
| 9 Park Way, Liverpool, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £87,950 | 2000-08-23 | £336,518 |
L37 6ED 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 117 |
| Retired | 75 |
| Part-Time Employee | 48 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Other | 0 |
| Education | 28 |
| Human health and social work activities | 27 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 18 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Other | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Luke's Church of England Primary School Jubilee Road , L37 2HW | 3out of 4 | 854 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Redgate Community Primary School Redgate , Formby L37 4EW | 3out of 4 | 980 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodlands Primary School Woodlands Road , Formby L37 2JN | 3out of 4 | 1,145 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady of Compassion Catholic Primary School Bull Cop , Formby L37 8BZ | 4out of 4 | 1,285 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Jerome's Catholic Primary School Greenloons Drive , Formby L37 2LX | 3out of 4 | 1,595 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Range High School Stapleton Road , Formby L37 2YN | 2out of 4 | 1,286 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Formby High School Freshfield Road , Formby L37 3HW | 4out of 4 | 1,343 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Bridge Chinese Restaurant | 9 Duke Street | 569 yd | |
| Cafe Kalila | Unit 3 Pegasus House, 7 Duke Street | 589 yd | |
| Formby Pool Trust | Elbow Lane | 719 yd | |
| Cinnamon | 93 Liverpool Road | 743 yd | |
| Delish | 44 Brows Lane | 767 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Railway Hotel | 2 Duke Street | 572 yd | |
| Royal Hotel | 59-63 Liverpool Road | 691 yd | |
| Cross House Inn | Cross House Inn, Cross Green | 756 yd | |
| The Tin Shed | 60 Brows Lane | 787 yd | |
| Woodwards Wine Bar | 16 Chapel Lane | 838 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amigos | 7a Duke Street | 574 yd | |
| Crispy Cod | 11 Queens Road | 683 yd | |
| Kitty's The Sandwich Shop | 89 Liverpool Road | 740 yd | |
| James Fish Bar | 12-14 Three Tuns Lane | 816 yd | |
| Formby Grill House and Pizzeria | Flames, 35 Brows Lane | 838 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waitrose Ltd | Waitrose Ltd, Three Tuns Lane | 816 yd | |
| Iceland Foods Plc | 28-30 Chapel Lane | 864 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer Simply Food | The Cloisters, Halsall Lane | 999 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Raven Meols Community Centre PARK ROAD | 262 yd | |
| Duke Street Park 31B 31B DUKE STREET | grass pitches, tennis courts | 430 yd |
| Brows Lane (Formby Fc) (Closed) Brows Lane | grass pitches | 633 yd |
| Formby Pool ELBOW LANE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 706 yd |
| Sports Direct Fitness (Formby) 109-111 109-111 LIVERPOOL ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 795 yd |
| Redgate Community Primary School REDGATE | grass pitches | 894 yd |
| Holy Trinity Parish Hall ROSEMARY LANE | 915 yd | |
| St Luke'S Church Of England Primary School JUBILEE ROAD | grass pitches | 951 yd |
| Victoria Leisure Formby (Closed) Halsall Lane | health and fitness suite | 986 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 | 204.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 21.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.