Church Road is in Formby, Liverpool and in Sefton district. L37 8BG 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 Church Road, Formby, Liverpool, L37 8BG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: L37 8EF, L37 8DR, L37 8BD, L37 8DT, L37 4BH, L37 8DN, L37 8BA, L37 8RP, L37 8BB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding L37 8BG, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 55.7% 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 | 54.5% | 55.7% | 1.2% | 51.0% | 4.7% |
| Male | 45.5% | 44.3% | -1.2% | 49.0% | -4.7% |
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 | 27.3% | 32.9% | 5.6% | 37.9% | -5.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 52% | 39.2% | -12.8% | 44.2% | -5.0% |
| Separated | 3.6% | 1.2% | -2.4% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Divorced | 6.2% | 11.8% | 5.6% | 9.1% | 2.7% |
| Widowed | 10.9% | 14.9% | 4.0% | 6.1% | 8.8% |
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 | 51.9% | 50.3% | -1.6% | 48.4% | 1.9% |
| Good health | 27.3% | 32.2% | 4.9% | 33.6% | -1.4% |
| Fair health | 15% | 13.8% | -1.2% | 12.7% | 1.1% |
| Bad health | 4.4% | 2.7% | -1.7% | 4.0% | -1.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 1% | -0.5% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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 | 13.8% | 14% | 0.2% | 18.2% | -4.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.6% | 8.1% | -3.5% | 9.6% | -1.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.5% | 12% | -1.5% | 13.4% | -1.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 4% | 4.7% | 0.7% | 5.3% | -0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.6% | 21.3% | 5.7% | 16.9% | 4.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 37.1% | 39.5% | 2.4% | 33.8% | 5.7% |
| Other | 4.4% | 0.4% | -4.0% | 2.8% | -2.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.3% 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% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 97.9% | 97.3% | -0.6% | 81.4% | 15.9% |
| Other | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 94.3% 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 | 95.6% | 94.3% | -1.3% | 83.2% | 11.1% |
| European Union | 2.6% | 2.4% | -0.2% | 6.1% | -3.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 5.6% | -5.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 2% | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.7% | 93.6% | -1.1% | 83.2% | 10.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 3.4% | 2.8% | 9.8% | -6.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 2.9% | -1.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.1% | 0% | -4.1% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 90.9% | 76.7% | 14.2% |
| Italy | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 6.8% | 13.5% | -6.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 28.7% | 37.2% | -8.5% |
| Christian | 66.6% | 46.2% | 20.4% |
| Jewish | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 3.7% | 6.0% | -2.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Church Road was 33.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 23.8% lower than the Ravenmeols average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Church Road has the 9th lowest crime rate of 20 local areas in Ravenmeols and the 319th lowest crime rate of 929 local areas in Sefton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 26.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -83.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4A Church Road, Liverpool, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2022-05-30 | £235,042 |
| Apartment 8 The Gowery, 8 Church Road, Liverpool, Merseyside Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2022-05-20 | £183,698 |
| 5 Church Road, Liverpool, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £268,000 | 2018-09-20 | £376,820 |
| Apartment 2 The Gowery, 8 Church Road, Liverpool, Merseyside Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2016-11-25 | £237,419 |
| Apartment 3 The Gowery, 8 Church Road, Liverpool, Merseyside Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2016-11-25 | £237,419 |
L37 8BG 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in L37 8BG area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 34% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 85 |
| Full-Time Employee | 85 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Self-Employed | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Education | 29 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 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 | 380 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Redgate Community Primary School Redgate , Formby L37 4EW | 3out of 4 | 547 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Freshfield Primary School Watchyard Lane , Formby L37 3JT | 4out of 4 | 990 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity St Peter's CofE Primary School Paradise Lane , Formby L37 7EJ | 3out of 4 | 1,401 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodlands Primary School Woodlands Road , Formby L37 2JN | 3out of 4 | 1,508 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 | 1,037 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Range High School Stapleton Road , Formby L37 2YN | 2out of 4 | 2,189 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 | 5,160 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Don Luigi | 31 Church Road | 210 yd | |
| Toby Carvery Formby | 13 Church Road | 210 yd | |
| The Lifeboat | 41 Three Tuns Lane | 341 yd | |
| Sorrento | 29 Three Tuns Lane | 342 yd | |
| No 6 Wine Bar and Eatery | 6 School Lane | 383 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cross House Inn | Cross House Inn, Cross Green | 194 yd | |
| The Formby Club | 41 Three Tuns Lane | 342 yd | |
| Lux 37 | 41 Chapel Lane | 425 yd | |
| Woodwards Wine Bar | 16 Chapel Lane | 470 yd | |
| The Tin Shed | 60 Brows Lane | 558 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| James Fish Bar | 12-14 Three Tuns Lane | 216 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 10 School Lane | 371 yd | |
| Redgate Contemporary Indian Cuisine | 7 Redgate | 389 yd | |
| The Butchers Kitchen | 15 Redgate | 393 yd | |
| Sixty Kitchen | 23 Chapel Lane | 466 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waitrose Ltd | Waitrose Ltd, Three Tuns Lane | 216 yd | |
| Iceland Foods Plc | 28-30 Chapel Lane | 449 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer Simply Food | The Cloisters, Halsall Lane | 478 yd | |
| Tesco | 88 Altcar Road | 905 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Redgate Community Primary School REDGATE | grass pitches | 472 yd |
| Victoria Leisure Formby (Closed) Halsall Lane | health and fitness suite | 491 yd |
| King George V Playing Field WHITEHOUSE LANE | grass pitches | 574 yd |
| Holy Trinity Parish Hall ROSEMARY LANE | 608 yd | |
| Brows Lane (Formby Fc) (Closed) Brows Lane | grass pitches | 612 yd |
| Formby Pool ELBOW LANE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 616 yd |
| Duke Street Park 31B 31B DUKE STREET | grass pitches, tennis courts | 732 yd |
| Smithy Green Recreation Ground SMITHY GREEN | grass pitches | 892 yd |
| Sports Direct Fitness (Formby) 109-111 109-111 LIVERPOOL ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,003 yd |
| Raven Meols Community Centre PARK ROAD | 1,061 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 | 75.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 75.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 18.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.