Richard Allen Way is in Liverpool and in Liverpool district. L5 3SB is located in the Everton West electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Liverpool, Walton. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Richard Allen Way, Liverpool, L5 3SB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: L5 3SS, L5 3ST, L5 4LS, L5 3LW, L6 1HW, L3 8NA, L3 8BT, L3 8QG, L3 8QE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding L5 3SB has a slightly higher male population, with 50.5% 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 | 53.2% | 49.5% | -3.7% | 51.0% | -1.5% |
| Male | 46.8% | 50.5% | 3.7% | 49.0% | 1.5% |
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 L5 3SB, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 72.5% 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 | 51.8% | 72.5% | 20.7% | 37.9% | 34.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 32.2% | 18.7% | -13.5% | 44.2% | -25.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2% | 2.6% | 0.6% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 8.6% | 4.6% | -4.0% | 9.1% | -4.5% |
| Widowed | 4.3% | 1.7% | -2.6% | 6.1% | -4.4% |
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 | 44.7% | 43.9% | -0.8% | 48.4% | -4.5% |
| Good health | 28.5% | 31.1% | 2.6% | 33.6% | -2.5% |
| Fair health | 13.9% | 15.7% | 1.8% | 12.7% | 3.0% |
| Bad health | 9.8% | 6% | -3.8% | 4.0% | 2.0% |
| Very bad health | 3.1% | 3.3% | 0.2% | 1.2% | 2.1% |
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 17.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 38.5% | 27.2% | -11.3% | 18.2% | 9.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.6% | 4.6% | -7.0% | 9.6% | -5.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15% | 9.3% | -5.7% | 13.4% | -4.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 2% | 1.3% | -0.7% | 5.3% | -4.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.3% | 38.3% | 27.0% | 16.9% | 21.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.3% | 17.8% | 0.5% | 33.8% | -16.0% |
| Other | 4.3% | 1.5% | -2.8% | 2.8% | -1.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 75.5% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.1% | -0.7% |
| Chinese | 2.1% | 1.3% | -0.8% | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 3.1% | -1.6% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 2.7% | -0.1% |
| Other Asian | 1.5% | 1.6% | 0.1% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
| Black African | 0.8% | 4.8% | 4.0% | 2.5% | 2.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 0.9% | -0.1% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 1.3% | 0.5% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 91% | 75.5% | -15.5% | 81.4% | -5.9% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Arab | 1.5% | 5.9% | 4.4% | 0.6% | 5.3% |
| Other | 0% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 1.6% | 1.1% |
In this area, 80.9% 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 | 92.3% | 80.9% | -11.4% | 83.2% | -2.3% |
| European Union | 3.1% | 6.2% | 3.1% | 6.1% | 0.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Africa | 0.5% | 4.4% | 3.9% | 2.7% | 1.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.3% | 6.8% | 3.5% | 5.6% | 1.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| 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 | 92.3% | 80.8% | -11.5% | 83.2% | -2.4% |
| 10+ Years | 1.3% | 6.2% | 4.9% | 9.8% | -3.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.5% | 7% | 5.5% | 2.9% | 4.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.9% | 2% | -1.9% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1% | 4% | 3.0% | 1.9% | 2.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.5% | 76.7% | -0.2% |
| Ireland | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Portugal | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Lithuania | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 1.5% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Romania | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 2.6% | 1.5% | 1.1% |
| North Africa | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Middle East | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 1.1% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 13.7% | 13.5% | 0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 27.3% | 37.2% | -9.9% |
| Christian | 46.5% | 46.2% | 0.3% |
| Hindu | 1.5% | 1.7% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 8.8% | 6.5% | 2.3% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 15.2% | 6.0% | 9.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Richard Allen Way was 175.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 71.4% lower than the Brownlow Hill average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Richard Allen Way has the 36th highest crime rate of 83 local areas in Brownlow Hill and the 331st highest crime rate of 1,559 local areas in Liverpool .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 76.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -17.3%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 98% 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 Richard Allen Way, Liverpool, Merseyside Terraced, a newly built property | £31,000 | 2003-04-07 | £117,944 |
L5 3SB 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 student residents living in L5 3SB area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Student (economically inactive) | 144 |
| Full-Time Employee | 69 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 54 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 42 |
| Retired | 41 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Looking after home or family | 32 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Other | 16 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Human health and social work activities | 26 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 21 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Education | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| 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 | 509 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abercromby Nursery School Falkner Street , L8 7QA | 3out of 4 | 2,384 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chatham Place Nursery School 139 Earle Road , L7 6HD | 3out of 4 | 3,223 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cambridge Nursery School Cambridge Road , Bootle L20 9LQ | 3out of 4 | 3,469 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Somerville Nursery School Brentwood Street , CH44 4BB | 3out of 4 | 4,520 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Faith Primary School Prince Edwin St , L5 3LW | 3out of 4 | 188 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Beacon Church of England Primary School Heyworth Street , L5 3QG | 4out of 4 | 843 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady Immaculate Catholic Primary School Northumberland Terrace , Everton L5 3QF | 3out of 4 | 963 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Trinity Catholic Primary School Titchfield Street , Vauxhall L5 8UT | 1out of 4 | 1,013 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Cross Catholic Primary School Fontenoy Street , L3 2DU | 3out of 4 | 1,075 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Liverpool Academy 120 Heyworth Street , L5 0SQ | 3out of 4 | 807 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Notre Dame Catholic College 180 Great Homer Street , L5 5AF | 2out of 4 | 959 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Academy of St Francis of Assisi Gardners Drive , Kensington L6 7UR | 3out of 4 | 2,098 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Liverpool Life Sciences UTC 41 Greenland Street , L1 0BS | 3out of 4 | 2,887 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Studio School Liverpool 41 Greenland Street , L1 0BS | 3out of 4 | 2,887 yd | Studio schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The City of Liverpool College Clarence Street , L3 5TP | - not rated | 1,669 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 | 2,023 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| LIPA Sixth Form College Mount Street , L1 9HF | - not rated | 2,277 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hugh Baird College Balliol Road , L20 7EW | - not rated | 3,479 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wirral Metropolitan College Conway Park Campus , Conway Park CH41 4NT | - not rated | 4,615 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Millstead School Iliad Street , L5 3LU | 4out of 4 | 147 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Liverpool The Foundation Building , 765 Brownlow Hill L69 7ZX | - not rated | 1,573 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Liverpool John Moores University Egerton Court , 2 Rodney Street L3 5UX | - not rated | 1,755 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Marydale Lodge Sch Care of: Nugent Care , 99 Edge Lane L7 2PE | - not rated | 1,974 yd | Secure units | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harmonize Academy AP Free School 7 Phillimore Road , Kensington L6 6DL | 4out of 4 | 2,081 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| May Duncans | 33 Heyworth Street | 374 yd | |
| The Cornerstone Cafe | The Cornerstone Cafe, The Cornerstone, 17 Shaw Street | 577 yd | |
| Liverpool Six Community Association | 99 Queens Road | 786 yd | |
| Launderette | 54 - 56 Stafford Street | 825 yd | |
| Costa | 24 Jennifer Avenue | 970 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liverpool Provincial Club | 108 Everton Road | 371 yd | |
| Shrewsbury House Youth Club | 31 - 39 Langrove Street | 398 yd | |
| One Flew Over The Throsles Nes | 344 Scotland Road | 870 yd | |
| Mere Bank | 178 Heyworth Street | 891 yd | |
| HopScotch Whisky Bar | 68 - 74 Kempston Street | 903 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Dragon | 37 Everton Brow | 172 yd | |
| Greggs | 144 Great Homer Street | 697 yd | |
| The BBQ grill takeaway | 71 Kempston Street | 862 yd | |
| Uncles Chicken Shack | Uncles Chicken Shack, Telegraph Service Station Scotland Road | 870 yd | |
| Papa Johns | Papa Johns, 1A Prescot Street | 944 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| B&M Retail Ltd | 114 Great Homer Street | 647 yd | |
| Home Bargains | 116 Great Homer Street | 693 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsburys, 26 Jennifer Avenue | 837 yd | |
| SIDA Chinese Supermarket | Sida Chinese Supermarket, 188 - 192 London Road | 998 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Express Supermarket, 91 - 93 London Road | 1,004 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Campion Catholic High School (Closed) Prince Edwin Street | health and fitness suite | 220 yd |
| Shrewsbury House Youth Centre 31-39 31-39 LANGROVE STREET | health and fitness suite | 394 yd |
| The Gym (Liverpool Great Homer Street) Great Homer Street | health and fitness suite | 637 yd |
| William Ralph Dean Playing Fields (Closed) Hamilton Road | grass pitches | 712 yd |
| Our Lady'S Rc High School (Closed) Margaret Street | grass pitches | 764 yd |
| North Liverpool Academy HEYWORTH STREET | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 789 yd |
| Breckfield Community Comprehensive School (Closed) Hamilton Road | grass pitches | 822 yd |
| Lifestyles Everton Park GREAT HOMER STREET | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 874 yd |
| Clv Liverpool Gym LONDON ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 943 yd |
| Central Youth Club WALKER STREET | artificial grass pitch | 972 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 | 40.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 40.0% |
| 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 | 20.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 52.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 6.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 7.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.