City Road is in Liverpool and in Liverpool district. L4 5UW is located in the County electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Liverpool, Walton. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about City Road, Liverpool, L4 5UW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: L4 5TF, L4 5UY, L4 5SP, L4 5SL, L4 5UX, L4 5UG, L4 5UZ, L4 5UQ, L4 5TU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding L4 5UW has a slightly higher male population, with 50% 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 | 44.9% | 50% | 5.1% | 51.0% | -1.0% |
| Male | 55.1% | 50% | -5.1% | 49.0% | 1.0% |
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 5UW, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 57.8% 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% | 57.8% | 0.8% | 37.9% | 19.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 20.6% | 28.3% | 7.7% | 44.2% | -15.9% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| Separated | 3.5% | 2.1% | -1.4% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 13.2% | 5.9% | -7.3% | 9.1% | -3.2% |
| Widowed | 5.7% | 4.8% | -0.9% | 6.1% | -1.3% |
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 | 37.5% | 42.7% | 5.2% | 48.4% | -5.7% |
| Good health | 29.5% | 31.5% | 2.0% | 33.6% | -2.1% |
| Fair health | 22.5% | 18.5% | -4.0% | 12.7% | 5.8% |
| Bad health | 9.5% | 6.5% | -3.0% | 4.0% | 2.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 0.9% | -0.2% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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 | 40.4% | 26.7% | -13.7% | 18.2% | 8.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.2% | 12.3% | -3.9% | 9.6% | 2.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.7% | 18.2% | 1.5% | 13.4% | 4.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.1% | 5.3% | 2.2% | 5.3% | 0.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.2% | 10.2% | 1.0% | 16.9% | -6.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 11% | 24.6% | 13.6% | 33.8% | -9.2% |
| Other | 3.5% | 2.7% | -0.8% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.7% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 2.1% | 2.2% | 0.1% | 0.7% | 1.5% |
| Other Asian | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 91.9% | 92.7% | 0.8% | 81.4% | 11.3% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Arab | 1.4% | 0.4% | -1.0% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 1.6% | 0.6% |
In this area, 87.6% 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 | 96.5% | 87.6% | -8.9% | 83.2% | 4.4% |
| European Union | 0.4% | 8.6% | 8.2% | 6.1% | 2.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.8% | 2.1% | -0.7% | 5.6% | -3.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.5% | 87.6% | -8.9% | 83.2% | 4.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 6% | 6.0% | 9.8% | -3.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.7% | 1.7% | 1.0% | 2.9% | -1.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.8% | 4.3% | 2.5% | 2.2% | 2.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.1% | 0.4% | -0.7% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 68.4% | 76.7% | -8.3% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 2.1% | 1.3% | 0.8% |
| Romania | 4.3% | 0.9% | 3.4% |
| Other EU countries | 2.1% | 1.5% | 0.6% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North Africa | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 21.8% | 13.5% | 8.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34.8% | 37.2% | -2.4% |
| Christian | 57.5% | 46.2% | 11.3% |
| Hindu | 0.4% | 1.7% | -1.3% |
| Muslim | 1.7% | 6.5% | -4.8% |
| Not answered | 5.6% | 6.0% | -0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around City Road was 99.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 41.1% lower than the County average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
City Road has the 19th lowest crime rate of 54 local areas in County and the 641st highest crime rate of 1,552 local areas in Liverpool .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 64.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -52.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 107 City Road, Liverpool, Merseyside Terraced, an established residential building | £60,000 | 2021-08-12 | £72,941 |
| 95 City Road, Liverpool, Merseyside Terraced, an established residential building | £55,000 | 2021-04-26 | £69,671 |
| 93 City Road, Liverpool, Merseyside Terraced, an established residential building | £56,000 | 2021-03-11 | £70,857 |
| 93 City Road, Liverpool, Merseyside Terraced, an established residential building | £50,000 | 2020-12-01 | £67,391 |
| 81 City Road, Liverpool, Merseyside Other, an established residential building | £158,000 | 2020-04-08 | £205,262 |
| Full-Time Employee | 54 |
| Retired | 30 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Looking after home or family | 20 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Other | 10 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Education | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 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 | 1,230 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenacre Community Nursery School Province Place , L20 6PJ | 3out of 4 | 2,779 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Everton Nursery School and Family Centre Spencer Street , L6 2WF | 4out of 4 | 3,016 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 | 3,332 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sand Dunes Nursery School Caradoc Road , Seaforth L21 4NB | - not rated | 4,096 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arnot County Infant School Arnot Street , Walton-on-the-Hill L4 4ED | - not rated | 236 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Arnot St Mary CofE Primary School Arnot Street , Walton-on-the-Hill L4 4ED | 3out of 4 | 236 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Arnot Community Primary School Arnot Street , Walton-on-the-Hill L4 4ED | - not rated | 236 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Walton CofE Infant School Heathcote Road , L4 6XB | - not rated | 308 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gwladys Street County Infant School Walton Lane , L4 5RW | - not rated | 408 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alsop High School Queens Drive , L4 6SH | 2out of 4 | 522 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Alsop High School Technology & Applied Learning Specialist College Queen's Drive , L4 6SH | - not rated | 522 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hillside High School Breeze Hill , L20 9NU | 3out of 4 | 1,002 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hillside High School Breeze Hill , L20 9NU | - not rated | 1,002 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Anfield Community Comprehensive School Priory Road , L4 2SL | - not rated | 1,023 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | 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 | 1,765 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The City of Liverpool College Clarence Street , L3 5TP | - not rated | 4,673 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 | 4,944 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| LIPA Sixth Form College 41 Upper Duke Street , L1 9DY | - not rated | 5,268 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 | 5,323 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Kingsway Educational Guidance Unit Arnot Street , L4 4ED | - not rated | 236 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Everton Free School & Football College 42 Spellow Lane , L4 4DF | 4out of 4 | 653 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Liverpool Progressive School Rice Lane , Walton L9 1NR | - not rated | 898 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cavendish View School 99 , Cavendish Drive L9 1NB | - not rated | 1,269 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Red Balloon Learner Centre - Merseyside 16 Oakfield , Anfield L4 2QH | - not rated | 2,022 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cup of Joy Cafe | 15 Heathcote Road | 320 yd | |
| Ready Brazil | 223 County Road | 398 yd | |
| Everton Football Club | Everton Football Club Co Ltd Goodison Road | 427 yd | |
| Oakmere Substance Rehabilitation | Oakmere Training Centre Cherry Lane | 435 yd | |
| Segura Wine Bar | 93 - 95 County Road | 435 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crofts Social Club | 38 City Road | 212 yd | |
| Walton Social Club | 7 Church Road | 227 yd | |
| The Anfield Hotel | 37 Church Road | 286 yd | |
| The Spellow | 79 Goodison Road | 314 yd | |
| The Black Horse | 284 County Road | 391 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chows Fish And Chips | 75 City Road | 80 yd | |
| Umami | 60 City Road | 154 yd | |
| Chinatown Express | 228 County Road | 339 yd | |
| Edward Bartley | 342 yd | ||
| Rotana Pizza | 244 County Road | 354 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrisons Daily | 253 County Road | 468 yd | |
| Heron Foods | 49A County Road | 541 yd | |
| Farmfoods Freezer Centre | 222 - 228 Walton Road | 827 yd | |
| Aldi | Aldi Supermarket, 2 Salop Street | 883 yd | |
| Iceland | Iceland Foods, 162 - 200 Walton Road | 972 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Alsop High School A Technology College (Closed) Queens Drive | 391 yd | |
| Everton Fc (Goodison Park) GOODISON ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 428 yd |
| Ladies Workout Express (Closed) 75-79 75-79 County Road | health and fitness suite | 467 yd |
| Lifestyles Alsop WALTON VILLAGE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 551 yd |
| The People’S Hub SPELLOW LANE | artificial grass pitch | 639 yd |
| Everton Free School 42-44 42-44 SPELLOW LANE | 650 yd | |
| Universal Fitness Studio (Closed) Walton Road | health and fitness suite | 772 yd |
| Stanley Park Playing Fields Anfield Road | grass pitches | 950 yd |
| Hillside High School BREEZE HILL | 1,004 yd | |
| North Liverpool Academy (Closed) Priory Road | swimming pool | 1,019 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 | 62.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 62.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 87.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 174.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.