Gorst Street is in Liverpool and in Liverpool district. L4 0SB is located in the Anfield electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Liverpool, Walton. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Gorst Street, Liverpool, L4 0SB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: L4 0SA, L4 0SD, L4 0RD, L4 0RZ, L4 0SH, L4 0RX, L4 0RY, L4 0SR, L4 0SJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding L4 0SB has a slightly higher male population, with 50.1% 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 | 48.1% | 49.9% | 1.8% | 51.0% | -1.1% |
| Male | 51.9% | 50.1% | -1.8% | 49.0% | 1.1% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around L4 0SB, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 49.5% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 57.6% | 49.5% | -8.1% | 37.9% | 11.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 22% | 30.4% | 8.4% | 44.2% | -13.8% |
| Separated | 3.8% | 3.6% | -0.2% | 2.2% | 1.4% |
| Divorced | 11.4% | 12.6% | 1.2% | 9.1% | 3.5% |
| Widowed | 5.3% | 3.9% | -1.4% | 6.1% | -2.2% |
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 | 42.2% | 37.4% | -4.8% | 48.4% | -11.0% |
| Good health | 22.7% | 38.1% | 15.4% | 33.6% | 4.5% |
| Fair health | 19.5% | 13.1% | -6.4% | 12.7% | 0.4% |
| Bad health | 13.6% | 7.5% | -6.1% | 4.0% | 3.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.9% | 3.9% | 2.0% | 1.2% | 2.7% |
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 L4 0SB this area, 32.4% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 18.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 46.2% | 32.4% | -13.8% | 18.2% | 14.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.9% | 16.2% | 3.3% | 9.6% | 6.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.4% | 8.7% | -5.7% | 13.4% | -4.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.3% | 9.4% | 7.1% | 5.3% | 4.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.6% | 12% | 4.4% | 16.9% | -4.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 9.1% | 18.1% | 9.0% | 33.8% | -15.7% |
| Other | 7.6% | 3.2% | -4.4% | 2.8% | 0.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 82.2% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 3.9% | 1% | -2.9% | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 1.6% | 0.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 5.8% | 5.8% | 2.5% | 3.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% | -0.8% |
| Other Black | 0% | 4.1% | 4.1% | 0.5% | 3.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0.5% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 95.5% | 82.2% | -13.3% | 81.4% | 0.8% |
| Other | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
In this area, 77.6% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 96.1% | 77.6% | -18.5% | 83.2% | -5.6% |
| European Union | 1.3% | 7.8% | 6.5% | 6.1% | 1.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 6.6% | 6.6% | 0.8% | 5.8% |
| Africa | 0% | 4.6% | 4.6% | 2.7% | 1.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.6% | 2.4% | -0.2% | 5.6% | -3.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.5% | 77.4% | -18.1% | 83.2% | -5.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 6.3% | 5.7% | 9.8% | -3.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.6% | 7.5% | 4.9% | 2.9% | 4.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 4.9% | 4.3% | 2.2% | 2.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.6% | 3.9% | 3.3% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 63.8% | 76.7% | -12.9% |
| Portugal | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Spain | 1% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Poland | 3.4% | 1.3% | 2.1% |
| Romania | 2.9% | 0.9% | 2.0% |
| Other EU countries | 2.4% | 1.5% | 0.9% |
| Other Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.4% | 0.3% | 2.1% |
| South-East Asia | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Central and South America | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 21.5% | 13.5% | 8.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34.5% | 37.2% | -2.7% |
| Christian | 60.4% | 46.2% | 14.2% |
| Muslim | 1.2% | 6.5% | -5.3% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 3.6% | 6.0% | -2.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Gorst Street was 264.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 91.6% higher than the Anfield average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Gorst Street has the 11th highest crime rate of 78 local areas in Anfield and the 177th highest crime rate of 1,552 local areas in Liverpool .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 137.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -60.0%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 95% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Gorst Street, Liverpool, Merseyside Terraced, an established residential building | £90,000 | 2025-09-19 | £88,806 |
| 21 Gorst Street, Liverpool, Merseyside Terraced, an established residential building | £59,000 | 2024-08-30 | £63,679 |
| 35 Gorst Street, Liverpool, Merseyside Terraced, an established residential building | £108,000 | 2024-02-26 | £122,862 |
| 6 Gorst Street, Liverpool, Merseyside Terraced, an established residential building | £65,000 | 2022-11-09 | £71,187 |
| 7 Gorst Street, Liverpool, Merseyside Terraced, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2022-10-15 | £109,627 |
L4 0SB area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 8% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. High levels of unemployment lead to more frequent crime and reduce the quality of life in this area.
The percentage of student residents living in L4 0SB area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 66 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 45 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Retired | 32 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Other | 26 |
| Unemployed | 24 |
| Looking after home or family | 23 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 21 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Education | 5 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Other | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Everton Nursery School and Family Centre Spencer Street , L6 2WF | 4out of 4 | 1,656 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cambridge Nursery School Cambridge Road , Bootle L20 9LQ | 3out of 4 | 2,109 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ellergreen Nursery School and Childcare Centre Ellergreen Road , Norris Green L11 2RY | 4out of 4 | 3,756 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abercromby Nursery School Falkner Street , L8 7QA | 4out of 4 | 3,907 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenacre Community Nursery School Province Place , L20 6PJ | 3out of 4 | 3,971 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Breckfield Primary School Venice Street , L5 1TZ | - not rated | 229 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Major Lester County Infant School Sherlock Street , L5 0PA | - not rated | 344 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Major Lester Junior Mixed and Infant School Walton Breck Road , L5 0PA | - not rated | 344 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Four Oaks Primary School 39 Davy Street , L5 1XP | - not rated | 396 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Four Oaks Community Primary School 39 Davy Street , L5 1XP | 2out of 4 | 396 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anfield Community Comprehensive School Priory Road , L4 2SL | - not rated | 783 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North Liverpool Academy 120 Heyworth Street , L5 0SQ | 3out of 4 | 893 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Breckfield Community Comprehensive School Hamilton Road , L5 4RX | - not rated | 969 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Notre Dame Catholic College 180 Great Homer Street , L5 5AF | - not rated | 1,130 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Notre Dame Catholic Academy 180 Great Homer Street , L5 5AF | 2out of 4 | 1,136 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hugh Baird College Balliol Road , L20 7EW | - not rated | 2,362 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The City of Liverpool College Clarence Street , L3 5TP | - not rated | 3,317 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Liverpool Mathematics School Sir Alastair Pilkington Building , Back Bedford Street L69 7SH | - not rated | 3,584 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| LIPA Sixth Form College 41 Upper Duke Street , L1 9DY | - not rated | 3,910 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LIPA School Upper Duke Street , L1 7BT | - not rated | 3,969 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Everton Free School & Football College 42 Spellow Lane , L4 4DF | 4out of 4 | 846 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Red Balloon Learner Centre - Merseyside 16 Oakfield , Anfield L4 2QH | - not rated | 935 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rotunda Independent School for Excellent 107-115 Great Mersey Street , Kirkdale L5 2PL | - not rated | 1,220 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Kingsway Educational Guidance Unit Arnot Street , L4 4ED | - not rated | 1,333 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mill Road Pupil Referral Unit, Ipors Centre Mill Road , L6 2AS | - not rated | 1,343 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stanley Hotel | 70 Walton Breck Road | 159 yd | |
| The Isla Gladstone | The Isla Gladstone Conservatory Anfield Road | 187 yd | |
| Soccer Suite | 138 Anfield Road | 297 yd | |
| Georgy Porgy's | 220 Walton Breck Road | 458 yd | |
| Abbey Hotel | 153 Walton Lane | 559 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Twelfth Man | 121 Walton Breck Road | 74 yd | |
| The King Harry | 55 Blessington Road | 148 yd | |
| The Albert Hotel | 185 Walton Breck Road | 300 yd | |
| Liverpool Football Club | Liverpool Football Club Anfield Road | 320 yd | |
| New Halfway House | 65 Walton Road | 567 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Golden Dragon | 113 Walton Breck Road | 57 yd | |
| Grill and Eat | 117 Walton Breck Road | 60 yd | |
| Chop ‘N’ Shayo | 53 Blessington Road | 141 yd | |
| Sing Fong | 214 Walton Breck Road | 440 yd | |
| Ada Su's Fish and Chips | 83 Walton Road | 561 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland | Iceland Foods, 162 - 200 Walton Road | 657 yd | |
| Aldi | Aldi Supermarket, 2 Salop Street | 742 yd | |
| Farmfoods Freezer Centre | 222 - 228 Walton Road | 794 yd | |
| Heron Foods | 49A County Road | 1,083 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Liverpool Fc (Anfield) ANFIELD ROAD | grass pitches | 397 yd |
| Stanley Park Playing Fields Anfield Road | grass pitches | 563 yd |
| Vernon Sangster Community Centre (Closed) Priory Road | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 663 yd |
| Westminster Road Swimming Baths (Closed) Westminster Road | swimming pool | 734 yd |
| Albion House Sports Centre (Closed) Albion Street | health and fitness suite | 771 yd |
| North Liverpool Academy (Closed) Priory Road | swimming pool | 786 yd |
| The People’S Hub SPELLOW LANE | artificial grass pitch | 825 yd |
| Universal Fitness Studio (Closed) Walton Road | health and fitness suite | 846 yd |
| St Johns Catholic Primary School FOUNTAINS ROAD | 846 yd | |
| Everton Free School 42-44 42-44 SPELLOW LANE | 849 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 | 71.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 187.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 21.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.