Shaw Crescent is in Liverpool and in Sefton district. L37 8DA 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 Shaw Crescent, Liverpool, L37 8DA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: L37 8BX, L37 8BU, L37 3PR, L37 8DB, L37 8DJ, L37 8DE, L37 8DD, L37 8DH, L37 8DQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around L37 8DA is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.7% | 50.9% | -0.8% | 51.0% | -0.1% |
| Male | 48.3% | 49.1% | 0.8% | 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 vicinity of L37 8DA there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 54.5% 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 | 21.2% | 30.9% | 9.7% | 37.9% | -7.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 63.7% | 54.5% | -9.2% | 44.2% | 10.3% |
| Separated | 1.3% | 1.7% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 7.5% | 6.9% | -0.6% | 9.1% | -2.2% |
| Widowed | 6.2% | 6% | -0.2% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 48.7% | 54.6% | 5.9% | 48.4% | 6.2% |
| Good health | 33.9% | 26.8% | -7.1% | 33.6% | -6.8% |
| Fair health | 12.5% | 14.2% | 1.7% | 12.7% | 1.5% |
| Bad health | 4.1% | 2.7% | -1.4% | 4.0% | -1.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 1.7% | 1.0% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
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 | 22.1% | 14.5% | -7.6% | 18.2% | -3.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.6% | 11% | -3.6% | 9.6% | 1.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.5% | 9.6% | -5.9% | 13.4% | -3.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.4% | 7% | 2.6% | 5.3% | 1.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8% | 18% | 10.0% | 16.9% | 1.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 34.5% | 36.8% | 2.3% | 33.8% | 3.0% |
| Other | 0.9% | 3.1% | 2.2% | 2.8% | 0.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.9% 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% | 1.0% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 99.6% | 95.9% | -3.7% | 81.4% | 14.5% |
In this area, 95.2% 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 | 97.8% | 95.2% | -2.6% | 83.2% | 12.0% |
| European Union | 0.7% | 3.1% | 2.4% | 6.1% | -3.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 1% | 0.6% | 5.6% | -4.6% |
| British Overseas | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.3% | 95.5% | -0.8% | 83.2% | 12.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 9.8% | -7.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 2.9% | -1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.7% | 0% | -3.7% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.2% | 76.7% | 6.5% |
| Ireland | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Italy | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 14.4% | 13.5% | 0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 17.8% | 37.2% | -19.4% |
| Christian | 79.5% | 46.2% | 33.3% |
| Muslim | 1.4% | 6.5% | -5.1% |
| Not answered | 1.4% | 6.0% | -4.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Shaw Crescent was 14.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 71.0% lower than the Harington average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Shaw Crescent has the 9th lowest crime rate of 59 local areas in Harington and the 100th lowest crime rate of 929 local areas in Sefton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 10.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -51.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Shaw Crescent, Liverpool, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £236,000 | 2023-08-30 | £255,924 |
| 22 Shaw Crescent, Liverpool, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2022-08-12 | £254,583 |
| 24 Shaw Crescent, Liverpool, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £205,000 | 2019-08-08 | £281,061 |
| 7 Shaw Crescent, Liverpool, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2017-03-31 | £286,803 |
| 5 Shaw Crescent, Liverpool, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2016-03-01 | £271,748 |
L37 8DA 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 8DA area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 33% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 76 |
| Full-Time Employee | 72 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Other | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Education | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Other | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freshfield Primary School Watchyard Lane , Formby L37 3JT | 4out of 4 | 374 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady of Compassion Catholic Primary School Bull Cop , Formby L37 8BZ | 4out of 4 | 384 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity St Peter's CofE Primary School Paradise Lane , Formby L37 7EJ | 3out of 4 | 938 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Redgate Community Primary School Redgate , Formby L37 4EW | 3out of 4 | 973 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodlands Primary School Woodlands Road , Formby L37 2JN | 3out of 4 | 1,983 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 | 1,234 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Range High School Stapleton Road , Formby L37 2YN | 2out of 4 | 2,844 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 | 4,603 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 | 507 yd | |
| The Gild Hall | Church Road | 541 yd | |
| Don Luigi | 31 Church Road | 606 yd | |
| Toby Carvery Formby | 13 Church Road | 606 yd | |
| Oasis Community Cafe (Formby Elim Pentecostal Church) | 93 Church Road | 654 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lux 37 | 41 Chapel Lane | 825 yd | |
| The Formby Club | 41 Three Tuns Lane | 846 yd | |
| Cross House Inn | Cross House Inn, Cross Green | 848 yd | |
| Grapes Hotel Formby | Grapes Hotel, Green Lane | 876 yd | |
| Woodwards Wine Bar | 16 Chapel Lane | 952 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domino's Pizza | 10 School Lane | 656 yd | |
| Panchos | 95 Church Road | 656 yd | |
| James Fish Bar | 12-14 Three Tuns Lane | 811 yd | |
| The Butchers Kitchen | 15 Redgate | 874 yd | |
| Yo! to Go! | Tesco Superstore, 88 Altcar Road | 876 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waitrose Ltd | Waitrose Ltd, Three Tuns Lane | 811 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer Simply Food | The Cloisters, Halsall Lane | 838 yd | |
| Tesco | 88 Altcar Road | 873 yd | |
| Iceland Foods Plc | 28-30 Chapel Lane | 918 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Smithy Green Recreation Ground SMITHY GREEN | grass pitches | 222 yd |
| King George V Playing Field WHITEHOUSE LANE | grass pitches | 339 yd |
| Deansgate Lane Recreation Ground NEW ROAD | grass pitches | 585 yd |
| Victoria Leisure Formby (Closed) Halsall Lane | health and fitness suite | 860 yd |
| Redgate Community Primary School REDGATE | grass pitches | 961 yd |
| Formby Play Sports ALTCAR ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 1,016 yd |
| Holy Trinity Parish Hall ROSEMARY LANE | 1,025 yd | |
| Formby Football Club (Closed) Altcar Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 1,036 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 | 126.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.