Avon Close is in Kirkdale, Liverpool and in Liverpool district. L4 1XL is located in the Kirkdale West electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Liverpool, Riverside. This postcode has been in use since 1981-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Avon Close, Kirkdale, Liverpool, L4 1XL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: L4 1XN, L4 1XJ, L4 4RB, L4 4LR, L4 4LY, L4 1XS, L4 3QR, L4 1XP, L4 1XR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding L4 1XL has a slightly higher male population, with 52.3% 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 | 45.5% | 47.7% | 2.2% | 51.0% | -3.3% |
| Male | 54.5% | 52.3% | -2.2% | 49.0% | 3.3% |
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 1XL, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 45.9% 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 | 48.3% | 45.9% | -2.4% | 37.9% | 8.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 31.3% | 37.1% | 5.8% | 44.2% | -7.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 5.2% | 4.9% | -0.3% | 2.2% | 2.7% |
| Divorced | 8.5% | 6.8% | -1.7% | 9.1% | -2.3% |
| Widowed | 5.7% | 5.4% | -0.3% | 6.1% | -0.7% |
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 | 45.5% | 43.3% | -2.2% | 48.4% | -5.1% |
| Good health | 28.9% | 31.3% | 2.4% | 33.6% | -2.3% |
| Fair health | 15% | 15% | 0.0% | 12.7% | 2.3% |
| Bad health | 8.5% | 10% | 1.5% | 4.0% | 6.0% |
| Very bad health | 2% | 0.4% | -1.6% | 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.
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 19%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 32.7% | 26.3% | -6.4% | 18.2% | 8.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.5% | 18% | 0.5% | 9.6% | 8.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.8% | 12.7% | 0.9% | 13.4% | -0.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.7% | 5.9% | 1.2% | 5.3% | 0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.7% | 13.2% | -1.5% | 16.9% | -3.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 12.3% | 19% | 6.7% | 33.8% | -14.8% |
| Other | 6.2% | 4.9% | -1.3% | 2.8% | 2.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 84.1% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 12.6% | 12.6% | 0.5% | 12.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.2% | 0.8% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 97.6% | 84.1% | -13.5% | 81.4% | 2.7% |
| Other | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
In this area, 80.1% 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 | 99.2% | 80.1% | -19.1% | 83.2% | -3.1% |
| European Union | 0% | 9.5% | 9.5% | 6.1% | 3.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 0% | 8.3% | 8.3% | 2.7% | 5.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 5.6% | -4.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 99.2% | 80.4% | -18.8% | 83.2% | -2.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 9.8% | -7.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 15% | 14.6% | 2.9% | 12.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 1.9% | -1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71.1% | 76.7% | -5.6% |
| Portugal | 12.4% | 0.5% | 11.9% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Romania | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 1.2% | 1.5% | -0.3% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 12.4% | 13.5% | -1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 15.8% | 37.2% | -21.4% |
| Christian | 78% | 46.2% | 31.8% |
| Muslim | 1.2% | 6.5% | -5.3% |
| Not answered | 5% | 6.0% | -1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Avon Close was 108.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 37.1% lower than the County average. The most reported crime type was Other theft.
Avon Close has the 20th lowest crime rate of 54 local areas in County and the 611th highest crime rate of 1,559 local areas in Liverpool .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 34.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -47.1%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 97% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Avon Close, Liverpool, Merseyside Terraced, an established residential building | £91,500 | 2024-04-19 | £104,986 |
| 8 Avon Close, Liverpool, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2022-05-31 | £125,025 |
| 6 Avon Close, Liverpool, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £110,011 | 2021-12-14 | £135,389 |
| 12 Avon Close, Liverpool, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £152,000 | 2021-12-10 | £187,064 |
| 5 Avon Close, Liverpool, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £104,000 | 2014-08-15 | £189,168 |
L4 1XL 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 70 |
| Retired | 41 |
| Part-Time Employee | 22 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 17 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Other | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Education | 6 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cambridge Nursery School Cambridge Road , Bootle L20 9LQ | 3out of 4 | 1,143 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Everton Nursery School and Family Centre Spencer Street , L6 2WF | 4out of 4 | 2,497 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenacre Community Nursery School Province Place , L20 6PJ | 3out of 4 | 3,070 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 | 4,320 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abercromby Nursery School Falkner Street , L8 7QA | 3out of 4 | 4,702 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kirkdale St Lawrence CofE VA Primary School Fonthill Road , L4 1QD | 3out of 4 | 322 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's Catholic Primary School Fountains Road , Kirkdale L4 1UN | 4out of 4 | 442 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Francis de Sales Catholic Junior School Hale Road , L4 3RL | 4out of 4 | 715 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Francis de Sales Catholic Infant and Nursery School Margaret Road , Walton L4 3RX | 4out of 4 | 874 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Arnot St Mary CofE Primary School Arnot Street , Walton-on-the-Hill L4 4ED | 3out of 4 | 914 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hillside High School Breeze Hill , L20 9NU | 1out of 4 | 1,396 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Notre Dame Catholic College 180 Great Homer Street , L5 5AF | 2out of 4 | 1,418 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Alsop High School Queens Drive , L4 6SH | - not rated | 1,557 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| North Liverpool Academy 120 Heyworth Street , L5 0SQ | 3out of 4 | 1,714 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King's Leadership Academy Hawthornes Fernhill Road , L20 6AQ | 2out of 4 | 3,200 yd | Free schools | 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 | 1,285 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The City of Liverpool College Clarence Street , L3 5TP | - not rated | 3,985 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 | 4,348 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| LIPA Sixth Form College Mount Street , L1 9HF | - not rated | 4,597 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Everton Free School 42 Spellow Lane , L4 4DF | 3out of 4 | 570 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Liverpool Progressive School Rice Lane , Walton L9 1NR | - not rated | 1,736 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Millstead School Iliad Street , L5 3LU | 4out of 4 | 2,262 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cavendish View School 99 Cavendish Drive , Walton L9 1NB | - not rated | 2,326 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Peregrinate School 14 Swinderby Drive , Melling L31 1JW | - not rated | 3,228 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leigh Arms | 25 Barlow Lane | 252 yd | |
| Community Shop | 207 - 211 Walton Road | 277 yd | |
| The Thomas Frost | The Thomas Frost, 177 - 187 Walton Road | 288 yd | |
| McDonald's | 218 Walton Road | 324 yd | |
| The Lion | 239 Walton Road | 347 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elm Tree | 216 Westminster Road | 166 yd | |
| The Barlow Arms | 20 Barlow Street | 169 yd | |
| The Medlock Hotel | 8 Rumney Road | 192 yd | |
| The Clock | 167 Walton Road | 293 yd | |
| Liverpool Party Pad / Behind Closed Doors | 158 Walton Road | 356 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| golden star | 183A Westminster Road | 91 yd | |
| Pizza Palace | 187A Westminster Road | 94 yd | |
| Moonlight Takeaway | 197 Westminster Road | 102 yd | |
| Lucky Star | 163 Walton Road | 303 yd | |
| The Taste Of Amsterdam | 202 Walton Road | 311 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi | Aldi Supermarket, 2 Salop Street | 327 yd | |
| Farmfoods Freezer Centre | 222 - 228 Walton Road | 327 yd | |
| Iceland | Iceland Foods, 162 - 200 Walton Road | 359 yd | |
| Heron Foods | 49A County Road | 518 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Universal Fitness Studio (Closed) Walton Road | health and fitness suite | 342 yd |
| St Johns Catholic Primary School FOUNTAINS ROAD | 363 yd | |
| Everton Free School 42-44 42-44 SPELLOW LANE | 483 yd | |
| The People’S Hub SPELLOW LANE | artificial grass pitch | 522 yd |
| Westminster Road Swimming Baths (Closed) Westminster Road | swimming pool | 541 yd |
| Ladies Workout Express (Closed) 75-79 75-79 County Road | health and fitness suite | 614 yd |
| Kirkdale Community Centre THE GORDON THE GORDON STANLEY ROAD | health and fitness suite | 712 yd |
| Everton Fc (Goodison Park) GOODISON ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 735 yd |
| Powerleague (Liverpool) WHITTLE STREET | artificial grass pitch | 871 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 | 70 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 98.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 7.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 10.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.