Barlow Lane is in Liverpool and in Liverpool district. L4 3QR is located in the Kirkdale East electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Liverpool, Riverside. This postcode has been in use since 1994-05-01.
StreetScan combines information about Barlow Lane, Liverpool, L4 3QR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: L4 4NU, L4 4LY, L4 4LR, L4 4PW, L4 4NL, L4 3QS, L4 1XN, L4 4RB, L4 4PG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding L4 3QR has a slightly higher male population, with 52.2% 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 | 43% | 47.8% | 4.8% | 51.0% | -3.2% |
| Male | 57% | 52.2% | -4.8% | 49.0% | 3.2% |
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 3QR, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 54.9% 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 | 51.5% | 54.9% | 3.4% | 37.9% | 17.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 23.8% | 30.1% | 6.3% | 44.2% | -14.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 4.9% | 1.4% | -3.5% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 12.6% | 9.6% | -3.0% | 9.1% | 0.5% |
| Widowed | 7.3% | 3.6% | -3.7% | 6.1% | -2.5% |
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 | 38.6% | 45.7% | 7.1% | 48.4% | -2.7% |
| Good health | 32.3% | 30.5% | -1.8% | 33.6% | -3.1% |
| Fair health | 17.5% | 12.3% | -5.2% | 12.7% | -0.4% |
| Bad health | 9.2% | 9.3% | 0.1% | 4.0% | 5.3% |
| Very bad health | 2.4% | 2.2% | -0.2% | 1.2% | 1.0% |
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 3QR this area, 32.1% 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 22.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 40.8% | 32.1% | -8.7% | 18.2% | 13.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.1% | 12% | -2.1% | 9.6% | 2.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.1% | 14.7% | 0.6% | 13.4% | 1.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.4% | 4.9% | 1.5% | 5.3% | -0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.2% | 12% | 0.8% | 16.9% | -4.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 10.2% | 22.3% | 12.1% | 33.8% | -11.5% |
| Other | 6.3% | 2.2% | -4.1% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 79.4% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 5.6% | 6.5% | 0.9% | 0.7% | 5.8% |
| Indian | 0.4% | 0.2% | -0.2% | 3.1% | -2.9% |
| Other Asian | 2% | 4.3% | 2.3% | 1.6% | 2.7% |
| Black African | 0.8% | 2.6% | 1.8% | 2.5% | 0.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 1.0% | -0.1% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 84.1% | 79.4% | -4.7% | 81.4% | -2.0% |
| Arab | 1.2% | 1.7% | 0.5% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Other | 5.2% | 2.6% | -2.6% | 1.6% | 1.0% |
In this area, 79.2% 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 | 84.9% | 79.2% | -5.7% | 83.2% | -4.0% |
| European Union | 4.8% | 6.5% | 1.7% | 6.1% | 0.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.6% | 0.9% | -0.7% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Africa | 1.2% | 2.4% | 1.2% | 2.7% | -0.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.6% | 9.5% | 1.9% | 5.6% | 3.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 84.9% | 79.2% | -5.7% | 83.2% | -4.0% |
| 10+ Years | 2% | 10.2% | 8.2% | 9.8% | 0.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.4% | 3.7% | -0.7% | 2.9% | 0.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 6% | 2.6% | -3.4% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.8% | 4.3% | 1.5% | 1.9% | 2.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.2% | 76.7% | -4.5% |
| Italy | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 1.3% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Lithuania | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 1.7% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 2.8% | 1.5% | 1.3% |
| Other Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Middle East | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 2% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| Southern Asia | 0.9% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 15.6% | 13.5% | 2.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 26.3% | 37.2% | -10.9% |
| Christian | 60.1% | 46.2% | 13.9% |
| Buddhist | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Hindu | 1.9% | 1.7% | 0.2% |
| Muslim | 6.5% | 6.5% | 0.0% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 3.4% | 6.0% | -2.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Barlow Lane was 203.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 18.2% higher than the County average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Barlow Lane has the 21st highest crime rate of 54 local areas in County and the 257th highest crime rate of 1,559 local areas in Liverpool .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 117.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -20.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Barlow Lane, Liverpool, Merseyside Other, an established residential building | £90,000 | 2019-07-11 | £124,048 |
| 2 Barlow Lane, Liverpool, Merseyside Other, an established residential building | £96,000 | 2018-08-15 | £135,085 |
| Full-Time Employee | 117 |
| Part-Time Employee | 53 |
| Retired | 43 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 42 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 26 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Other | 21 |
| Looking after home or family | 18 |
| Unemployed | 15 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Other | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Education | 1 |
| Real estate 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 | 1,171 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Everton Nursery School and Family Centre Spencer Street , L6 2WF | 4out of 4 | 2,464 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenacre Community Nursery School Province Place , L20 6PJ | 3out of 4 | 3,089 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 | 4,180 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abercromby Nursery School Falkner Street , L8 7QA | 3out of 4 | 4,687 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 | 460 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's Catholic Primary School Fountains Road , Kirkdale L4 1UN | 4out of 4 | 473 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Francis de Sales Catholic Junior School Hale Road , L4 3RL | 4out of 4 | 656 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Arnot St Mary CofE Primary School Arnot Street , Walton-on-the-Hill L4 4ED | 3out of 4 | 808 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Francis de Sales Catholic Infant and Nursery School Margaret Road , Walton L4 3RX | 4out of 4 | 811 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 1,372 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Notre Dame Catholic College 180 Great Homer Street , L5 5AF | 2out of 4 | 1,440 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Alsop High School Queens Drive , L4 6SH | - not rated | 1,459 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| North Liverpool Academy 120 Heyworth Street , L5 0SQ | 3out of 4 | 1,674 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King's Leadership Academy Hawthornes Fernhill Road , L20 6AQ | 2out of 4 | 3,207 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 | 1,373 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The City of Liverpool College Clarence Street , L3 5TP | - not rated | 3,988 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 | 4,336 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| LIPA Sixth Form College Mount Street , L1 9HF | - not rated | 4,598 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 | 429 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Liverpool Progressive School Rice Lane , Walton L9 1NR | - not rated | 1,667 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cavendish View School 99 Cavendish Drive , Walton L9 1NB | - not rated | 2,229 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Millstead School Iliad Street , L5 3LU | 4out of 4 | 2,266 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Peregrinate School 14 Swinderby Drive , Melling L31 1JW | - not rated | 3,121 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Community Shop | 207 - 211 Walton Road | 136 yd | |
| Leigh Arms | 25 Barlow Lane | 150 yd | |
| The Thomas Frost | The Thomas Frost, 177 - 187 Walton Road | 176 yd | |
| McDonald's | 218 Walton Road | 183 yd | |
| The Lion | 239 Walton Road | 214 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Barlow Arms | 20 Barlow Street | 36 yd | |
| Elm Tree | 216 Westminster Road | 174 yd | |
| The Clock | 167 Walton Road | 197 yd | |
| Liverpool Party Pad / Behind Closed Doors | 158 Walton Road | 265 yd | |
| Royal Oak | 272 Walton Road | 282 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moonlight Takeaway | 197 Westminster Road | 44 yd | |
| Pizza Palace | 187A Westminster Road | 49 yd | |
| golden star | 183A Westminster Road | 56 yd | |
| The Taste Of Amsterdam | 202 Walton Road | 176 yd | |
| Lucky Star | 163 Walton Road | 208 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farmfoods Freezer Centre | 222 - 228 Walton Road | 185 yd | |
| Aldi | Aldi Supermarket, 2 Salop Street | 192 yd | |
| Iceland | Iceland Foods, 162 - 200 Walton Road | 247 yd | |
| Heron Foods | 49A County Road | 417 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Universal Fitness Studio (Closed) Walton Road | health and fitness suite | 203 yd |
| Everton Free School 42-44 42-44 SPELLOW LANE | 345 yd | |
| The People’S Hub SPELLOW LANE | artificial grass pitch | 382 yd |
| St Johns Catholic Primary School FOUNTAINS ROAD | 418 yd | |
| Ladies Workout Express (Closed) 75-79 75-79 County Road | health and fitness suite | 526 yd |
| Westminster Road Swimming Baths (Closed) Westminster Road | swimming pool | 567 yd |
| Everton Fc (Goodison Park) GOODISON ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 602 yd |
| Kirkdale Community Centre THE GORDON THE GORDON STANLEY ROAD | health and fitness suite | 841 yd |
| Powerleague (Liverpool) WHITTLE STREET | artificial grass pitch | 919 yd |
| Stanley Park Playing Fields Anfield Road | grass pitches | 959 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.